Import/export HS code 740822: Copper-nickel alloy wire
Wire made from copper-nickel or copper-nickel-zinc alloys, often used in marine and corrosion-resistant 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 | 2,060,869 |
| France | 786,207 |
| Turkey | 684,170 |
| United States | 628,976 |
| Italy | 323,592 |
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 | 976,776 | 1,084,093 | +107,317 |
| France | 529,347 | 256,860 | -272,487 |
| Turkey | 370,659 | 313,511 | -57,148 |
| United States | 171,462 | 457,514 | +286,052 |
| Italy | 35 | 323,557 | +323,522 |
| Austria | 170,983 | 97,257 | -73,726 |
| India | 160,990 | 84,785 | -76,205 |
| Sweden | 98,444 | 69,780 | -28,664 |
| Japan | 14,952 | 44,805 | +29,853 |
| Seychelles | 0 | 51,284 | +51,284 |
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 | 2,111,797 |
| France | 881,094 |
| Turkey | 684,170 |
| United States | 524,648 |
| China | 348,525 |
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 | 980,289 | 1,131,508 | +151,219 |
| France | 622,280 | 258,814 | -363,466 |
| Turkey | 370,659 | 313,511 | -57,148 |
| United States | 67,134 | 457,514 | +390,380 |
| China | 17,132 | 331,393 | +314,261 |
| Austria | 169,739 | 97,257 | -72,482 |
| India | 162,359 | 84,785 | -77,574 |
| Sweden | 54,989 | 69,780 | +14,791 |
| Japan | 14,952 | 44,805 | +29,853 |
| United Kingdom | 44,699 | 1,617 | -43,082 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +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) | 2,686,712 |
| Air transport | 1,438,460 |
| Road transport | 687,026 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 538,834 |
| Other | 225 |
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) | 1,448,382 | 1,238,330 | -210,052 |
| Air transport | 378,270 | 1,060,190 | +681,920 |
| Road transport | 373,515 | 313,511 | -60,004 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 326,580 | 212,254 | -114,326 |
| Other | 225 | 0 | -225 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,385,426 |
| ZLC | 696,669 |
| Dover | 676,576 |
| Birmingham Airport | 580,087 |
| Hull | 462,561 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 758,597 | 626,829 | -131,768 |
| ZLC | 376,249 | 320,420 | -55,829 |
| Dover | 261,842 | 414,734 | +152,892 |
| Birmingham Airport | 146,185 | 433,902 | +287,717 |
| Hull | 324,160 | 138,401 | -185,759 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,777 | 423,995 | +413,218 |
| Felixstowe | 170,832 | 52,806 | -118,026 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 79,379 | 76,224 | -3,155 |
| Immingham Docks | 69,959 | 84,884 | +14,925 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 59,418 | 48,799 | -10,619 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
5 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 716,730 |
| United States | 453,753 |
| Italy | 325,702 |
| Sweden | 188,797 |
| France | 177,212 |
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 | 323,383 | 393,347 | +69,964 |
| United States | 278,269 | 175,484 | -102,785 |
| Italy | 238,881 | 86,821 | -152,060 |
| Sweden | 126,649 | 62,148 | -64,501 |
| France | 92,022 | 85,190 | -6,832 |
| Czechia | 83,820 | 58,930 | -24,890 |
| Netherlands | 72,507 | 68,397 | -4,110 |
| Poland | 84,735 | 48,634 | -36,101 |
| India | 81,870 | 41,844 | -40,026 |
| Canada | 65,352 | 33,709 | -31,643 |
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) | 1,853,668 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 631,623 |
| Air transport | 592,811 |
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) | 1,019,107 | 834,561 | -184,546 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 431,326 | 200,297 | -231,029 |
| Air transport | 337,407 | 255,404 | -82,003 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,783,209 |
| London Gateway Port | 295,408 |
| Liverpool Docks | 292,725 |
| ZLC | 283,550 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 103,989 |
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 | 953,116 | 830,093 | -123,023 |
| London Gateway Port | 281,019 | 14,389 | -266,630 |
| Liverpool Docks | 127,996 | 164,729 | +36,733 |
| ZLC | 166,601 | 116,949 | -49,652 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 57,884 | 46,105 | -11,779 |
| East Midlands Airport | 48,260 | 55,327 | +7,067 |
| London Stansted Airport | 50,387 | 32,379 | -18,008 |
| Southampton | 22,311 | 21,179 | -1,132 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,573 | 3,124 | -28,449 |
| Dover | 27,797 | 0 | -27,797 |
Quick facts
HS code: 740822
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Wire made from copper-nickel or copper-nickel-zinc alloys, often used in marine and corrosion-resistant applications