Import/export HS code 740819: Various copper wire
Copper wire with varying thicknesses, not exceeding 6 mm, used in general electrical wiring
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 65,608,684 |
| Germany | 13,824,041 |
| Spain | 5,470,126 |
| Netherlands | 5,087,215 |
| United States | 1,712,248 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 32,751,532 | 32,857,152 | +105,620 |
| Germany | 6,751,041 | 7,073,000 | +321,959 |
| Spain | 2,872,502 | 2,597,624 | -274,878 |
| Netherlands | 3,127,367 | 1,959,848 | -1,167,519 |
| United States | 1,160,734 | 551,514 | -609,220 |
| Ireland | 707,049 | 875,913 | +168,864 |
| Belgium | 611,856 | 664,955 | +53,099 |
| France | 367,278 | 367,719 | +441 |
| Italy | 332,585 | 133,838 | -198,747 |
| China | 198,263 | 249,667 | +51,404 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 65,716,601 |
| Germany | 16,534,167 |
| Spain | 5,765,133 |
| Belgium | 2,603,848 |
| United States | 1,685,371 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 32,858,387 | 32,858,214 | -173 |
| Germany | 8,866,889 | 7,667,278 | -1,199,611 |
| Spain | 2,800,252 | 2,964,881 | +164,629 |
| Belgium | 1,228,174 | 1,375,674 | +147,500 |
| United States | 1,150,257 | 535,114 | -615,143 |
| Ireland | 637,255 | 865,476 | +228,221 |
| France | 362,052 | 510,846 | +148,794 |
| Netherlands | 395,622 | 311,111 | -84,511 |
| China | 367,544 | 108,385 | -259,159 |
| India | 152,564 | 78,545 | -74,019 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Cheshire | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Essex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 5 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,846,199 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,976,416 |
| Road transport | 11,441,046 |
| Air transport | 2,539,678 |
| Other | 143,741 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,364,025 | 23,482,174 | +1,118,149 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,912,704 | 16,063,712 | -4,848,992 |
| Road transport | 4,309,231 | 7,131,815 | +2,822,584 |
| Air transport | 1,543,657 | 996,021 | -547,636 |
| Other | 69,794 | 73,947 | +4,153 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 47,665,990 |
| ZLC | 16,191,850 |
| London | 5,073,912 |
| Harwich | 4,174,812 |
| Dover | 4,095,764 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 24,863,503 | 22,802,487 | -2,061,016 |
| ZLC | 6,752,124 | 9,439,726 | +2,687,602 |
| London | 1,570,207 | 3,503,705 | +1,933,498 |
| Harwich | 2,362,311 | 1,812,501 | -549,810 |
| Dover | 2,446,500 | 1,649,264 | -797,236 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,427,745 | 1,039,696 | -1,388,049 |
| Purfleet | 2,133,278 | 1,277,401 | -855,877 |
| Killingholme | 922,899 | 2,365,471 | +1,442,572 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,691,198 | 653,213 | -1,037,985 |
| Eurotunnel | 970,687 | 200,697 | -769,990 |
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 | 29 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 27 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 23 |
| Other manufacturing | 19 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 40 |
| 2026-03 | 29 |
| 2026-02 | 27 |
| 2026-01 | 35 |
| 2025-12 | 23 |
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+ | 51 |
| 1m-15m | 47 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 8,070,796 |
| France | 3,242,090 |
| United States | 2,650,459 |
| Netherlands | 1,298,396 |
| Congo | 751,962 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,421,396 | 4,649,400 | +1,228,004 |
| France | 1,177,128 | 2,064,962 | +887,834 |
| United States | 1,564,763 | 1,085,696 | -479,067 |
| Netherlands | 543,658 | 754,738 | +211,080 |
| Congo | 0 | 751,962 | +751,962 |
| Belgium | 685,048 | 6,912 | -678,136 |
| South Korea | 261,904 | 429,245 | +167,341 |
| Italy | 214,922 | 339,406 | +124,484 |
| Sweden | 135,582 | 259,750 | +124,168 |
| Turkey | 190,073 | 195,380 | +5,307 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 80,899 |
| Turkey | 12,345 |
| India | 2,276 |
| Belgium | 1,293 |
| China | 1,021 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 36,143 | 44,756 | +8,613 |
| Turkey | 10,846 | 1,499 | -9,347 |
| India | 1,895 | 381 | -1,514 |
| Belgium | 1,261 | 32 | -1,229 |
| China | 836 | 185 | -651 |
| Germany | 347 | 0 | -347 |
| Spain | 270 | 0 | -270 |
| Greece | 3 | 0 | -3 |
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) | 15,258,619 |
| Air transport | 4,423,381 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,038,565 |
| Other | 195,143 |
| Road transport | 4,310 |
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) | 6,564,859 | 8,693,760 | +2,128,901 |
| Air transport | 1,964,156 | 2,459,225 | +495,069 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 609,137 | 429,428 | -179,709 |
| Other | 147,792 | 47,351 | -100,441 |
| Road transport | 4,310 | 0 | -4,310 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,086,505 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,000,951 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,156,036 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,077,135 |
| London Gateway Port | 335,644 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,738,220 | 8,348,285 | +2,610,065 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,668,079 | 1,332,872 | -335,207 |
| East Midlands Airport | 189,556 | 966,480 | +776,924 |
| Immingham Docks | 937,731 | 139,404 | -798,327 |
| London Gateway Port | 218,417 | 117,227 | -101,190 |
| Southampton | 51,492 | 247,286 | +195,794 |
| ZLC | 94,740 | 144,071 | +49,331 |
| 000 | 147,792 | 47,351 | -100,441 |
| Liverpool Docks | 86,435 | 49,009 | -37,426 |
| Holyhead | 22,618 | 57,253 | +34,635 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 740819
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Copper wire with varying thicknesses, not exceeding 6 mm, used in general electrical wiring