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.
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* 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 | 334,468,172 |
| Netherlands | 31,258,720 |
| France | 18,236,675 |
| Sweden | 15,120,851 |
| Germany | 10,379,384 |
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 | 180,346,539 | 154,121,633 | -26,224,906 |
| Netherlands | 16,638,819 | 14,619,901 | -2,018,918 |
| France | 9,761,842 | 8,474,833 | -1,287,009 |
| Sweden | 8,102,685 | 7,018,166 | -1,084,519 |
| Germany | 7,023,765 | 3,355,619 | -3,668,146 |
| Italy | 7,268,773 | 2,549,903 | -4,718,870 |
| Finland | 4,159,851 | 3,956,755 | -203,096 |
| Japan | 4,401,899 | 2,884,604 | -1,517,295 |
| Ireland | 781,682 | 668,007 | -113,675 |
| China | 3,293 | 372,763 | +369,470 |
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 | 346,057,495 |
| Germany | 40,167,563 |
| France | 17,998,107 |
| Sweden | 15,124,336 |
| Finland | 8,290,035 |
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 | 188,716,802 | 157,340,693 | -31,376,109 |
| Germany | 22,730,400 | 17,437,163 | -5,293,237 |
| France | 9,461,972 | 8,536,135 | -925,837 |
| Sweden | 8,106,170 | 7,018,166 | -1,088,004 |
| Finland | 4,333,280 | 3,956,755 | -376,525 |
| Japan | 4,401,899 | 2,884,604 | -1,517,295 |
| Ireland | 779,496 | 666,025 | -113,471 |
| Poland | 110,260 | 178,376 | +68,116 |
| China | 3,293 | 185,273 | +181,980 |
| United States | 106,496 | 53,832 | -52,664 |
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 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
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 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +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) | 385,659,367 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,666,543 |
| Air transport | 270,280 |
| Road transport | 8,491 |
| Other | 2,186 |
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) | 208,350,139 | 177,309,228 | -31,040,911 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,753,327 | 20,913,216 | -9,840,111 |
| Air transport | 180,464 | 89,816 | -90,648 |
| Road transport | 4,195 | 4,296 | +101 |
| Other | 2,186 | 0 | -2,186 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 201,612,141 |
| Immingham Docks | 183,411,504 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,282,538 |
| Hull | 11,112,979 |
| Killingholme | 7,112,149 |
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 | 112,582,941 | 89,029,200 | -23,553,741 |
| Immingham Docks | 92,486,700 | 90,924,804 | -1,561,896 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,070,516 | 6,212,022 | -1,858,494 |
| Hull | 10,873,278 | 239,701 | -10,633,577 |
| Killingholme | 2,169,901 | 4,942,248 | +2,772,347 |
| Southampton | 4,401,899 | 925,575 | -3,476,324 |
| Dover | 1,985,890 | 2,460,605 | +474,715 |
| London Gateway Port | 138,405 | 1,995,718 | +1,857,313 |
| Harwich | 2,047,678 | 5,955 | -2,041,723 |
| Felixstowe | 1,077,567 | 783,864 | -293,703 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| 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 | 332,594 |
| Ireland | 331,857 |
| Belgium | 177,109 |
| Czechia | 92,944 |
| United Arab Emirates | 80,456 |
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 | 332,594 | 0 | -332,594 |
| Ireland | 176,045 | 155,812 | -20,233 |
| Belgium | 1,148 | 175,961 | +174,813 |
| Czechia | 32,561 | 60,383 | +27,822 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 80,456 | +80,456 |
| Norway | 0 | 68,239 | +68,239 |
| Cyprus | 66,454 | 0 | -66,454 |
| Canada | 29,056 | 21,402 | -7,654 |
| United States | 47,632 | 0 | -47,632 |
| 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) | 693,050 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 571,228 |
| Air transport | 197,991 |
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) | 247,768 | 445,282 | +197,514 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 443,231 | 127,997 | -315,234 |
| Air transport | 84,453 | 113,538 | +29,085 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 505,398 |
| Holyhead | 320,532 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 182,232 |
| London Gateway Port | 127,352 |
| East Midlands Airport | 102,500 |
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 | 164,720 | 155,812 | -8,908 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 71,723 | 110,509 | +38,786 |
| London Gateway Port | 84,937 | 42,415 | -42,522 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,917 | 72,583 | +42,666 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,551 | 39,605 | -13,946 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 80,456 | +80,456 |
| Southampton | 20,122 | 0 | -20,122 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,735 | 5,126 | -1,609 |
| Fishguard | 11,325 | 0 | -11,325 |
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