Import/export HS code 740821: Brass wire
Copper-zinc alloy wire, known as brass, used in decorative and mechanical applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,703,171 |
| Viet Nam | 1,987,097 |
| Turkey | 1,957,616 |
| France | 1,751,355 |
| Japan | 1,610,430 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,571,834 | 3,131,337 | -440,497 |
| Viet Nam | 1,421,801 | 565,296 | -856,505 |
| Turkey | 981,532 | 976,084 | -5,448 |
| France | 594,248 | 1,157,107 | +562,859 |
| Japan | 917,155 | 693,275 | -223,880 |
| Spain | 134,512 | 303,534 | +169,022 |
| China | 171,795 | 204,427 | +32,632 |
| India | 362,856 | 8,459 | -354,397 |
| Italy | 119,156 | 122,156 | +3,000 |
| Switzerland | 4,037 | 143,514 | +139,477 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,489,067 |
| Viet Nam | 3,970,556 |
| Turkey | 1,960,958 |
| France | 1,629,337 |
| Japan | 1,510,793 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,992,896 | 2,496,171 | +503,275 |
| Viet Nam | 2,464,631 | 1,505,925 | -958,706 |
| Turkey | 984,874 | 976,084 | -8,790 |
| France | 822,371 | 806,966 | -15,405 |
| Japan | 997,661 | 513,132 | -484,529 |
| China | 294,568 | 326,854 | +32,286 |
| Spain | 246,680 | 307,936 | +61,256 |
| India | 362,856 | 14,148 | -348,708 |
| South Korea | 0 | 293,206 | +293,206 |
| Italy | 111,712 | 107,264 | -4,448 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 14 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 7,517,168 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,962,689 |
| Road transport | 1,930,991 |
| Air transport | 1,628,965 |
| Other | 379 |
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) | 3,564,540 | 3,952,628 | +388,088 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,237,664 | 1,725,025 | -1,512,639 |
| Road transport | 967,237 | 963,754 | -3,483 |
| Air transport | 677,714 | 951,251 | +273,537 |
| Other | 257 | 122 | -135 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,295,902 |
| Southampton | 3,235,225 |
| ZLC | 1,933,369 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,654,502 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,289,938 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 2,433,913 | 2,861,989 | +428,076 |
| Southampton | 2,175,923 | 1,059,302 | -1,116,621 |
| ZLC | 967,237 | 966,132 | -1,105 |
| Eurotunnel | 904,865 | 749,637 | -155,228 |
| Birmingham Airport | 527,555 | 762,383 | +234,828 |
| Felixstowe | 361,770 | 275,224 | -86,546 |
| Thamesport | 336,854 | 133,026 | -203,828 |
| London Gateway Port | 286,253 | 148,911 | -137,342 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 144,585 | 58,186 | -86,399 |
| London | 78,940 | 103,044 | +24,104 |
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
|
17 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
13 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
6 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 14 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ERODEX (U.K.) LIMITED | 107 |
| CHAPLIN BROS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED | 93 |
| HIATT HARDWARE (UK) LIMITED | 57 |
| UNITED MACHINING UK LIMITED | 54 |
| WIELAND NEMCO LTD. | 53 |
| NAGASE (EUROPA) GMBH | 43 |
| NEIDA PRODUCTS (ENGINEERING) LIMITED | 37 |
| SELECT HARDWARE LIMITED | 35 |
| WINTWIRE LIMITED | 33 |
| R.I.B. - KOTI LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,237,539 |
| Switzerland | 424,817 |
| Italy | 374,856 |
| France | 194,292 |
| Philippines | 164,340 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 601,617 | 635,922 | +34,305 |
| Switzerland | 192,926 | 231,891 | +38,965 |
| Italy | 301,269 | 73,587 | -227,682 |
| France | 103,602 | 90,690 | -12,912 |
| Philippines | 103,057 | 61,283 | -41,774 |
| Germany | 74,168 | 76,794 | +2,626 |
| Thailand | 60,578 | 62,707 | +2,129 |
| Belgium | 120,746 | 0 | -120,746 |
| Sweden | 37,375 | 81,074 | +43,699 |
| Indonesia | 61,307 | 51,330 | -9,977 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 54 |
| India | 8 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 54 | 0 | -54 |
| India | 8 | 0 | -8 |
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) | 2,944,398 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 518,469 |
| Air transport | 192,980 |
| Road transport | 1,881 |
| Other | 66 |
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) | 1,617,689 | 1,326,709 | -290,980 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 324,326 | 194,143 | -130,183 |
| Air transport | 109,017 | 83,963 | -25,054 |
| Road transport | 1,881 | 0 | -1,881 |
| Other | 66 | 0 | -66 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,573,638 |
| Holyhead | 811,128 |
| Liverpool Docks | 383,237 |
| London Gateway Port | 354,219 |
| Southampton | 128,703 |
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 | 961,565 | 612,073 | -349,492 |
| Holyhead | 300,838 | 510,290 | +209,452 |
| Liverpool Docks | 277,040 | 106,197 | -170,843 |
| London Gateway Port | 286,472 | 67,747 | -218,725 |
| Southampton | 34,504 | 94,199 | +59,695 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,957 | 41,472 | -39,485 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,375 | 82,396 | +45,021 |
| Felixstowe | 3,350 | 32,197 | +28,847 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,745 | 15,757 | -3,988 |
| ZLC | 10,196 | 14,927 | +4,731 |
Quick facts
HS code: 740821
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Copper-zinc alloy wire, known as brass, used in decorative and mechanical applications