Import/export HS code 740811: Thick copper wire
Copper wire with a cross-section thicker than 6 mm, often used in heavy-duty electrical systems
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 376,196,894 |
| Netherlands | 32,259,944 |
| France | 20,849,420 |
| Sweden | 17,292,418 |
| Germany | 11,273,563 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 178,654,918 | 197,541,976 | +18,887,058 |
| Netherlands | 17,151,050 | 15,108,894 | -2,042,156 |
| France | 9,847,893 | 11,001,527 | +1,153,634 |
| Sweden | 8,424,151 | 8,868,267 | +444,116 |
| Germany | 6,001,922 | 5,271,641 | -730,281 |
| Italy | 8,209,867 | 1,233,792 | -6,976,075 |
| Finland | 4,412,612 | 4,395,536 | -17,076 |
| Japan | 3,657,560 | 3,529,875 | -127,685 |
| Ireland | 740,408 | 781,255 | +40,847 |
| Poland | 92,277 | 1,004,792 | +912,515 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 387,371,169 |
| Germany | 42,400,421 |
| France | 20,341,774 |
| Sweden | 17,555,684 |
| Finland | 8,810,112 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 188,171,685 | 199,199,484 | +11,027,799 |
| Germany | 22,477,775 | 19,922,646 | -2,555,129 |
| France | 9,548,023 | 10,793,751 | +1,245,728 |
| Sweden | 8,424,151 | 9,131,533 | +707,382 |
| Finland | 4,414,576 | 4,395,536 | -19,040 |
| Japan | 3,657,560 | 3,529,875 | -127,685 |
| Ireland | 738,222 | 776,914 | +38,692 |
| Poland | 110,260 | 1,183,168 | +1,072,908 |
| China | 5,172 | 187,063 | +181,891 |
| Peru | 138,405 | 41,018 | -97,387 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 432,339,293 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 54,594,012 |
| Air transport | 300,801 |
| Road transport | 8,491 |
| Other | 4,545 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 207,625,271 | 224,714,022 | +17,088,751 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,152,441 | 24,441,571 | -5,710,870 |
| Air transport | 177,909 | 122,892 | -55,017 |
| Road transport | 8,491 | 0 | -8,491 |
| Other | 2,186 | 2,359 | +173 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 234,454,016 |
| Immingham Docks | 201,169,988 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,873,288 |
| Killingholme | 8,329,598 |
| Hull | 6,919,938 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 113,909,608 | 120,544,408 | +6,634,800 |
| Immingham Docks | 95,595,831 | 105,574,157 | +9,978,326 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,711,146 | 9,162,142 | +1,450,996 |
| Killingholme | 3,907,090 | 4,422,508 | +515,418 |
| Hull | 5,960,911 | 959,027 | -5,001,884 |
| Dover | 2,040,044 | 2,876,425 | +836,381 |
| Southampton | 3,659,439 | 769,268 | -2,890,171 |
| London Gateway Port | 138,405 | 2,795,417 | +2,657,012 |
| Harwich | 1,928,755 | 4,878 | -1,923,877 |
| Purfleet | 1,225,979 | 0 | -1,225,979 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRYSMIAN CABLES & SYSTEMS LIMITED | 101 |
| WIRE ELECTRIC SUPPLIES LIMITED | 80 |
| AMNACK LIMITED | 70 |
| VENTCROFT LIMITED | 52 |
| THE REMET COMPANY LIMITED | 51 |
| A N WALLIS & COMPANY LIMITED | 51 |
| GNB INDUSTRIAL POWER (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
| F.D. SIMS LIMITED | 42 |
| KAS METAL TRADING LTD | 41 |
| HI-WIRE LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 337,329 |
| Ireland | 243,924 |
| Belgium | 177,109 |
| Czechia | 92,944 |
| United States | 91,133 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 329,437 | 7,892 | -321,545 |
| Ireland | 96,698 | 147,226 | +50,528 |
| Belgium | 1,148 | 175,961 | +174,813 |
| Czechia | 32,561 | 60,383 | +27,822 |
| United States | 47,632 | 43,501 | -4,131 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 80,456 | +80,456 |
| Norway | 0 | 68,239 | +68,239 |
| Cyprus | 66,454 | 0 | -66,454 |
| Canada | 21,186 | 33,550 | +12,364 |
| Germany | 26,978 | 19,682 | -7,296 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 630,854 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 573,754 |
| Air transport | 243,447 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 161,874 | 468,980 | +307,106 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 439,288 | 134,466 | -304,822 |
| Air transport | 101,836 | 141,611 | +39,775 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 505,398 |
| Holyhead | 232,599 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 206,219 |
| London Gateway Port | 127,352 |
| East Midlands Airport | 98,860 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 329,437 | 175,961 | -153,476 |
| Holyhead | 85,373 | 147,226 | +61,853 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 65,176 | 141,043 | +75,867 |
| London Gateway Port | 84,937 | 42,415 | -42,522 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,971 | 74,889 | +50,918 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 76,880 | 21,871 | -55,009 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 80,456 | +80,456 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 43,501 | +43,501 |
| Southampton | 20,122 | 0 | -20,122 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,792 | 10,389 | +7,597 |
Quick facts
HS code: 740811
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Copper wire with a cross-section thicker than 6 mm, often used in heavy-duty electrical systems