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 | 6,546,527 |
| Viet Nam | 1,980,115 |
| Turkey | 1,952,342 |
| Japan | 1,307,793 |
| France | 1,034,387 |
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 | 3,576,548 | 2,969,979 | -606,569 |
| Viet Nam | 1,187,705 | 792,410 | -395,295 |
| Turkey | 1,062,123 | 890,219 | -171,904 |
| Japan | 742,684 | 565,109 | -177,575 |
| France | 264,230 | 770,157 | +505,927 |
| India | 277,494 | 125,485 | -152,009 |
| Spain | 163,092 | 180,306 | +17,214 |
| China | 139,062 | 174,346 | +35,284 |
| Italy | 173,208 | 66,231 | -106,977 |
| 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 | 3,821,690 |
| Viet Nam | 3,756,586 |
| Turkey | 1,955,684 |
| France | 1,483,763 |
| Japan | 1,456,170 |
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 | 1,890,829 | 1,930,861 | +40,032 |
| Viet Nam | 2,108,800 | 1,647,786 | -461,014 |
| Turkey | 1,065,465 | 890,219 | -175,246 |
| France | 721,040 | 762,723 | +41,683 |
| Japan | 821,461 | 634,709 | -186,752 |
| China | 252,820 | 289,629 | +36,809 |
| Spain | 275,260 | 184,708 | -90,552 |
| India | 277,494 | 131,174 | -146,320 |
| Italy | 163,789 | 53,657 | -110,132 |
| Peru | 58,262 | 44,872 | -13,390 |
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 | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 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) | 6,447,277 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,657,144 |
| Road transport | 1,918,746 |
| Air transport | 1,431,006 |
| Other | 412 |
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) | 3,260,034 | 3,187,243 | -72,791 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,769,395 | 1,887,749 | -881,646 |
| Road transport | 1,061,061 | 857,685 | -203,376 |
| Air transport | 651,297 | 779,709 | +128,412 |
| Other | 309 | 103 | -206 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,607,304 |
| Southampton | 2,929,804 |
| ZLC | 1,921,124 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,408,198 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,058,051 |
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 | 2,321,281 | 2,286,023 | -35,258 |
| Southampton | 1,753,532 | 1,176,272 | -577,260 |
| ZLC | 1,061,061 | 860,063 | -200,998 |
| Eurotunnel | 690,982 | 717,216 | +26,234 |
| Birmingham Airport | 443,033 | 615,018 | +171,985 |
| Felixstowe | 392,079 | 244,685 | -147,394 |
| Thamesport | 391,066 | 151,457 | -239,609 |
| London Gateway Port | 130,800 | 248,575 | +117,775 |
| London | 101,918 | 64,430 | -37,488 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 127,897 | 28,512 | -99,385 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ERODEX (U.K.) LIMITED | 102 |
| CHAPLIN BROS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED | 88 |
| HIATT HARDWARE (UK) LIMITED | 54 |
| UNITED MACHINING UK LIMITED | 49 |
| WIELAND NEMCO LTD. | 48 |
| NAGASE (EUROPA) GMBH | 43 |
| NEIDA PRODUCTS (ENGINEERING) LIMITED | 34 |
| SELECT HARDWARE LIMITED | 34 |
| WINTWIRE LIMITED | 30 |
| R.I.B. - KOTI LIMITED | 25 |
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+ | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 1,196,769 |
| Italy | 470,717 |
| Switzerland | 292,864 |
| France | 170,245 |
| Philippines | 146,139 |
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 | 514,673 | 682,096 | +167,423 |
| Italy | 311,894 | 158,823 | -153,071 |
| Switzerland | 183,925 | 108,939 | -74,986 |
| France | 89,094 | 81,151 | -7,943 |
| Philippines | 59,243 | 86,896 | +27,653 |
| Indonesia | 83,822 | 43,520 | -40,302 |
| Thailand | 58,971 | 61,943 | +2,972 |
| Belgium | 120,746 | 0 | -120,746 |
| Egypt | 86,703 | 16,254 | -70,449 |
| Germany | 58,996 | 42,960 | -16,036 |
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) | 2,693,509 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 608,098 |
| Air transport | 218,223 |
| 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) | 1,434,778 | 1,258,731 | -176,047 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 349,980 | 258,118 | -91,862 |
| Air transport | 149,961 | 68,262 | -81,699 |
| 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 | 1,441,727 |
| Holyhead | 705,344 |
| Liverpool Docks | 456,175 |
| London Gateway Port | 411,751 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 154,191 |
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 | 865,308 | 576,419 | -288,889 |
| Holyhead | 273,789 | 431,555 | +157,766 |
| Liverpool Docks | 214,817 | 241,358 | +26,541 |
| London Gateway Port | 229,652 | 182,099 | -47,553 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 117,600 | 36,591 | -81,009 |
| Southampton | 38,100 | 76,019 | +37,919 |
| Felixstowe | 82,228 | 0 | -82,228 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,375 | 2,754 | -34,621 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,267 | 14,475 | -5,792 |
| ZLC | 6,375 | 15,513 | +9,138 |
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