Import/export HS code 740821: Brass wire
Copper-zinc alloy wire, known as brass, used in decorative and mechanical applications
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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 | 6,999,198 |
| Turkey | 1,999,418 |
| Viet Nam | 1,987,097 |
| France | 1,751,355 |
| Japan | 1,611,450 |
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 | 3,653,099 | 3,346,099 | -307,000 |
| Turkey | 965,842 | 1,033,576 | +67,734 |
| Viet Nam | 1,398,047 | 589,050 | -808,997 |
| France | 504,764 | 1,246,591 | +741,827 |
| Japan | 778,070 | 833,380 | +55,310 |
| Spain | 139,730 | 304,834 | +165,104 |
| China | 217,160 | 208,861 | -8,299 |
| India | 367,468 | 11,477 | -355,991 |
| Italy | 155,828 | 122,156 | -33,672 |
| 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 | 4,683,442 |
| Viet Nam | 4,020,496 |
| Turkey | 2,002,760 |
| France | 1,678,041 |
| Japan | 1,511,813 |
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 | 2,012,612 | 2,670,830 | +658,218 |
| Viet Nam | 2,400,373 | 1,620,123 | -780,250 |
| Turkey | 969,184 | 1,033,576 | +64,392 |
| France | 844,507 | 833,534 | -10,973 |
| Japan | 853,474 | 658,339 | -195,135 |
| China | 325,804 | 338,761 | +12,957 |
| Spain | 251,898 | 309,236 | +57,338 |
| India | 367,468 | 17,166 | -350,302 |
| South Korea | 0 | 293,206 | +293,206 |
| Italy | 148,384 | 107,264 | -41,120 |
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 | 12 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| 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) | 7,769,589 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,051,492 |
| Road transport | 1,967,694 |
| Air transport | 1,708,164 |
| Other | 400 |
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) | 3,560,729 | 4,208,860 | +648,131 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,158,174 | 1,893,318 | -1,264,856 |
| Road transport | 953,017 | 1,014,677 | +61,660 |
| Air transport | 696,879 | 1,011,285 | +314,406 |
| Other | 268 | 132 | -136 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,491,385 |
| Southampton | 3,235,225 |
| ZLC | 1,970,072 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,687,333 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,318,838 |
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 | 2,542,545 | 2,948,840 | +406,295 |
| Southampton | 2,035,818 | 1,199,407 | -836,411 |
| ZLC | 953,017 | 1,017,055 | +64,038 |
| Eurotunnel | 774,884 | 912,449 | +137,565 |
| Birmingham Airport | 501,552 | 817,286 | +315,734 |
| Felixstowe | 395,445 | 298,978 | -96,467 |
| Thamesport | 364,952 | 133,026 | -231,926 |
| London Gateway Port | 285,095 | 153,345 | -131,750 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 138,016 | 64,755 | -73,261 |
| 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 | 1,293,823 |
| Switzerland | 424,817 |
| Italy | 419,799 |
| France | 209,643 |
| 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 | 578,954 | 714,869 | +135,915 |
| Switzerland | 173,997 | 250,820 | +76,823 |
| Italy | 334,533 | 85,266 | -249,267 |
| France | 116,781 | 92,862 | -23,919 |
| Philippines | 103,057 | 61,283 | -41,774 |
| Germany | 47,728 | 103,234 | +55,506 |
| Thailand | 60,578 | 62,707 | +2,129 |
| Belgium | 120,746 | 0 | -120,746 |
| Sweden | 37,375 | 81,074 | +43,699 |
| Indonesia | 64,329 | 51,330 | -12,999 |
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) | 3,060,976 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 533,011 |
| Air transport | 210,388 |
| 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) | 1,592,386 | 1,468,590 | -123,796 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 338,868 | 194,143 | -144,725 |
| Air transport | 125,076 | 85,312 | -39,764 |
| 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 | 1,633,932 |
| Holyhead | 830,687 |
| Liverpool Docks | 419,962 |
| London Gateway Port | 354,219 |
| Southampton | 143,245 |
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 | 958,925 | 675,007 | -283,918 |
| Holyhead | 261,487 | 569,200 | +307,713 |
| Liverpool Docks | 293,728 | 126,234 | -167,494 |
| London Gateway Port | 286,472 | 67,747 | -218,725 |
| Southampton | 49,046 | 94,199 | +45,153 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 93,936 | 41,472 | -52,464 |
| 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 | 8,847 | 16,276 | +7,429 |
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