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 | 7,044,473 |
| Viet Nam | 2,144,415 |
| Turkey | 2,073,564 |
| France | 1,751,355 |
| Japan | 1,492,953 |
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 | 3,635,951 | 3,408,522 | -227,429 |
| Viet Nam | 1,437,986 | 706,429 | -731,557 |
| Turkey | 1,018,966 | 1,054,598 | +35,632 |
| France | 492,467 | 1,258,888 | +766,421 |
| Japan | 779,098 | 713,855 | -65,243 |
| Spain | 146,826 | 306,170 | +159,344 |
| India | 392,522 | 11,477 | -381,045 |
| China | 219,601 | 154,020 | -65,581 |
| Italy | 149,999 | 120,741 | -29,258 |
| Peru | 58,262 | 43,739 | -14,523 |
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 | 4,640,422 |
| Viet Nam | 4,220,599 |
| Turkey | 2,076,906 |
| France | 1,639,458 |
| Japan | 1,519,497 |
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 | 1,985,701 | 2,654,721 | +669,020 |
| Viet Nam | 2,488,611 | 1,731,988 | -756,623 |
| Turkey | 1,022,308 | 1,054,598 | +32,290 |
| France | 784,998 | 854,460 | +69,462 |
| Japan | 857,095 | 662,402 | -194,693 |
| China | 331,397 | 284,751 | -46,646 |
| Spain | 258,994 | 310,572 | +51,578 |
| India | 392,522 | 17,166 | -375,356 |
| Italy | 142,555 | 105,849 | -36,706 |
| South Korea | 0 | 172,477 | +172,477 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 14 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +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) | 7,754,750 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,095,036 |
| Road transport | 2,039,968 |
| Air transport | 1,665,670 |
| Other | 408 |
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) | 3,528,418 | 4,226,332 | +697,914 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,246,288 | 1,848,748 | -1,397,540 |
| Road transport | 1,009,208 | 1,030,760 | +21,552 |
| Air transport | 651,261 | 1,014,409 | +363,148 |
| Other | 272 | 136 | -136 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,413,857 |
| Southampton | 3,238,204 |
| ZLC | 2,042,346 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,735,294 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,295,988 |
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 | 2,455,130 | 2,958,727 | +503,597 |
| Southampton | 2,042,147 | 1,196,057 | -846,090 |
| ZLC | 1,009,208 | 1,033,138 | +23,930 |
| Eurotunnel | 801,931 | 933,363 | +131,432 |
| Birmingham Airport | 481,495 | 814,493 | +332,998 |
| Felixstowe | 430,074 | 298,082 | -131,992 |
| Thamesport | 390,186 | 145,148 | -245,038 |
| London Gateway Port | 281,963 | 100,899 | -181,064 |
| London | 101,918 | 105,120 | +3,202 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 138,016 | 58,874 | -79,142 |
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. | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ERODEX (U.K.) LIMITED | 106 |
| CHAPLIN BROS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED | 92 |
| HIATT HARDWARE (UK) LIMITED | 56 |
| UNITED MACHINING UK LIMITED | 53 |
| WIELAND NEMCO LTD. | 52 |
| NAGASE (EUROPA) GMBH | 43 |
| NEIDA PRODUCTS (ENGINEERING) LIMITED | 36 |
| SELECT HARDWARE LIMITED | 34 |
| WINTWIRE LIMITED | 32 |
| 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 | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 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 | 1,309,607 |
| Italy | 432,730 |
| Switzerland | 424,817 |
| France | 212,950 |
| 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 | 545,550 | 764,057 | +218,507 |
| Italy | 326,176 | 106,554 | -219,622 |
| Switzerland | 173,997 | 250,820 | +76,823 |
| France | 120,276 | 92,674 | -27,602 |
| Philippines | 103,057 | 61,283 | -41,774 |
| Germany | 56,756 | 103,234 | +46,478 |
| Indonesia | 77,418 | 51,330 | -26,088 |
| Thailand | 60,578 | 62,707 | +2,129 |
| Belgium | 120,746 | 0 | -120,746 |
| Australia | 69,842 | 10,263 | -59,579 |
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) | 3,036,135 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 548,644 |
| Air transport | 200,074 |
| 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) | 1,538,016 | 1,498,119 | -39,897 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 352,692 | 195,952 | -156,740 |
| Air transport | 128,835 | 71,239 | -57,596 |
| 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 | 1,633,539 |
| Holyhead | 837,865 |
| Liverpool Docks | 431,060 |
| London Gateway Port | 354,219 |
| Southampton | 158,878 |
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 | 936,650 | 696,889 | -239,761 |
| Holyhead | 259,172 | 578,693 | +319,521 |
| Liverpool Docks | 262,639 | 168,421 | -94,218 |
| London Gateway Port | 284,663 | 69,556 | -215,107 |
| Southampton | 64,679 | 94,199 | +29,520 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 98,627 | 36,591 | -62,036 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,375 | 40,855 | +3,480 |
| Felixstowe | 3,350 | 32,197 | +28,847 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,813 | 16,689 | -2,124 |
| 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