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 | 58,926,284 |
| Germany | 12,860,008 |
| Spain | 5,377,115 |
| Netherlands | 5,275,026 |
| United States | 1,614,378 |
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 | 33,695,152 | 25,231,132 | -8,464,020 |
| Germany | 7,804,606 | 5,055,402 | -2,749,204 |
| Spain | 3,015,696 | 2,361,419 | -654,277 |
| Netherlands | 3,195,207 | 2,079,819 | -1,115,388 |
| United States | 1,153,877 | 460,501 | -693,376 |
| Ireland | 768,946 | 718,442 | -50,504 |
| Belgium | 623,521 | 481,891 | -141,630 |
| France | 443,130 | 312,232 | -130,898 |
| Italy | 352,898 | 120,406 | -232,492 |
| China | 173,877 | 115,148 | -58,729 |
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 | 59,034,201 |
| Germany | 15,852,429 |
| Spain | 5,594,474 |
| Belgium | 2,419,529 |
| United States | 1,596,817 |
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 | 33,802,007 | 25,232,194 | -8,569,813 |
| Germany | 9,914,719 | 5,937,710 | -3,977,009 |
| Spain | 3,049,957 | 2,544,517 | -505,440 |
| Belgium | 1,148,185 | 1,271,344 | +123,159 |
| United States | 1,150,052 | 446,765 | -703,287 |
| Ireland | 696,076 | 700,045 | +3,969 |
| France | 356,367 | 400,726 | +44,359 |
| Netherlands | 512,040 | 208,344 | -303,696 |
| China | 364,254 | 40,579 | -323,675 |
| Italy | 145,763 | 87,071 | -58,692 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Cheshire | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 10 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
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) | 38,957,996 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,354,533 |
| Road transport | 8,948,245 |
| Air transport | 2,377,125 |
| Other | 154,769 |
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) | 25,607,874 | 13,350,122 | -12,257,752 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,829,037 | 18,525,496 | -1,303,541 |
| Road transport | 4,503,351 | 4,444,894 | -58,457 |
| Air transport | 1,535,712 | 841,413 | -694,299 |
| Other | 72,870 | 81,899 | +9,029 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 43,479,438 |
| ZLC | 14,218,528 |
| Dover | 4,746,259 |
| London | 4,452,653 |
| Harwich | 3,745,441 |
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 | 24,976,125 | 18,503,313 | -6,472,812 |
| ZLC | 8,034,044 | 6,184,484 | -1,849,560 |
| Dover | 3,578,426 | 1,167,833 | -2,410,593 |
| London | 1,461,420 | 2,991,233 | +1,529,813 |
| Harwich | 2,299,316 | 1,446,125 | -853,191 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,778,541 | 812,557 | -1,965,984 |
| Purfleet | 1,797,084 | 1,233,539 | -563,545 |
| Killingholme | 764,000 | 1,784,799 | +1,020,799 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,458,634 | 889,835 | -568,799 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,055,000 | 172,247 | -882,753 |
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 | 26 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 23 |
| Other manufacturing | 19 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 35 |
| 2025-11 | 38 |
| 2025-10 | 37 |
| 2025-09 | 32 |
| 2025-08 | 28 |
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+ | 54 |
| 1m-15m | 46 |
| 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 | 6,378,251 |
| France | 2,543,418 |
| United States | 2,360,485 |
| Netherlands | 1,124,256 |
| Belgium | 870,963 |
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 | 3,141,599 | 3,236,652 | +95,053 |
| France | 1,090,675 | 1,452,743 | +362,068 |
| United States | 1,330,416 | 1,030,069 | -300,347 |
| Netherlands | 526,894 | 597,362 | +70,468 |
| Belgium | 859,305 | 11,658 | -847,647 |
| Ireland | 539,827 | 92,205 | -447,622 |
| South Korea | 261,678 | 275,468 | +13,790 |
| Italy | 218,002 | 295,265 | +77,263 |
| Turkey | 162,892 | 200,167 | +37,275 |
| Czechia | 136,867 | 108,773 | -28,094 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 325,162 |
| Ireland | 80,899 |
| Turkey | 48,758 |
| Greece | 3,971 |
| Belgium | 1,668 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 324,555 | 607 | -323,948 |
| Ireland | 20,038 | 60,861 | +40,823 |
| Turkey | 47,050 | 1,708 | -45,342 |
| Greece | 3,971 | 0 | -3,971 |
| Belgium | 1,636 | 32 | -1,604 |
| China | 945 | 269 | -676 |
| Germany | 567 | 0 | -567 |
| Spain | 270 | 0 | -270 |
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) | 12,330,900 |
| Air transport | 3,296,588 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,061,548 |
| Other | 559,198 |
| 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) | 6,062,427 | 6,268,473 | +206,046 |
| Air transport | 1,725,185 | 1,571,403 | -153,782 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 821,445 | 240,103 | -581,342 |
| Other | 495,223 | 63,975 | -431,248 |
| 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 | 11,273,268 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,675,069 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,187,128 |
| 000 | 559,198 |
| East Midlands Airport | 363,513 |
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 | 5,251,045 | 6,022,223 | +771,178 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,424,248 | 1,250,821 | -173,427 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,088,586 | 98,542 | -990,044 |
| 000 | 495,223 | 63,975 | -431,248 |
| East Midlands Airport | 186,208 | 177,305 | -8,903 |
| London Gateway Port | 221,903 | 125,558 | -96,345 |
| ZLC | 98,299 | 133,073 | +34,774 |
| Southampton | 49,636 | 90,523 | +40,887 |
| Liverpool Docks | 93,578 | 13,614 | -79,964 |
| Dover | 51,445 | 32,425 | -19,020 |
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