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 | 2,019,632 |
| France | 1,006,195 |
| Turkey | 687,661 |
| United States | 610,106 |
| Austria | 261,886 |
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 | 1,020,663 | 998,969 | -21,694 |
| France | 484,411 | 521,784 | +37,373 |
| Turkey | 397,445 | 290,216 | -107,229 |
| United States | 120,349 | 489,757 | +369,408 |
| Austria | 170,983 | 90,903 | -80,080 |
| India | 143,104 | 80,288 | -62,816 |
| Italy | 62 | 178,841 | +178,779 |
| Sweden | 72,062 | 56,776 | -15,286 |
| Japan | 18,857 | 44,805 | +25,948 |
| 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 | 2,083,797 |
| France | 1,066,553 |
| Turkey | 687,661 |
| United States | 504,229 |
| Austria | 260,642 |
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 | 1,046,298 | 1,037,499 | -8,799 |
| France | 491,160 | 575,393 | +84,233 |
| Turkey | 397,445 | 290,216 | -107,229 |
| United States | 68,081 | 436,148 | +368,067 |
| Austria | 169,739 | 90,903 | -78,836 |
| China | 46,611 | 198,673 | +152,062 |
| India | 143,104 | 81,657 | -61,447 |
| Sweden | 28,607 | 56,776 | +28,169 |
| Japan | 18,857 | 44,805 | +25,948 |
| United Kingdom | 58,121 | 0 | -58,121 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| South East Wales | 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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 2,863,978 |
| Air transport | 1,209,750 |
| Road transport | 690,517 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 560,747 |
| Other | 266 |
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) | 1,430,598 | 1,433,380 | +2,782 |
| Air transport | 271,901 | 937,849 | +665,948 |
| Road transport | 400,301 | 290,216 | -110,085 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 372,655 | 188,092 | -184,563 |
| Other | 207 | 59 | -148 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,643,807 |
| ZLC | 694,290 |
| Dover | 601,993 |
| Hull | 462,561 |
| Manchester Airport | 442,773 |
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 | 829,917 | 813,890 | -16,027 |
| ZLC | 400,301 | 293,989 | -106,312 |
| Dover | 305,301 | 296,692 | -8,609 |
| Hull | 189,052 | 273,509 | +84,457 |
| Manchester Airport | 19,238 | 423,535 | +404,297 |
| Birmingham Airport | 125,689 | 314,615 | +188,926 |
| Felixstowe | 151,813 | 76,278 | -75,535 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 46,814 | 72,286 | +25,472 |
| Immingham Docks | 53,133 | 62,573 | +9,440 |
| Thamesport | 97,173 | 5,105 | -92,068 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 745,934 |
| Germany | 542,443 |
| Italy | 328,813 |
| Sweden | 282,652 |
| France | 175,242 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 616,940 | 128,994 | -487,946 |
| Germany | 298,355 | 244,088 | -54,267 |
| Italy | 231,626 | 97,187 | -134,439 |
| Sweden | 197,699 | 84,953 | -112,746 |
| France | 76,292 | 98,950 | +22,658 |
| Czechia | 81,370 | 54,855 | -26,515 |
| India | 80,662 | 52,187 | -28,475 |
| Netherlands | 94,901 | 29,263 | -65,638 |
| Malaysia | 116,230 | 0 | -116,230 |
| Poland | 53,548 | 59,142 | +5,594 |
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) | 1,765,152 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,045,399 |
| Air transport | 535,974 |
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) | 1,038,167 | 726,985 | -311,182 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 858,889 | 186,510 | -672,379 |
| Air transport | 319,302 | 216,672 | -102,630 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,647,358 |
| London Gateway Port | 640,776 |
| ZLC | 261,261 |
| Liverpool Docks | 236,325 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 126,700 |
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 | 930,096 | 717,262 | -212,834 |
| London Gateway Port | 595,550 | 45,226 | -550,324 |
| ZLC | 173,739 | 87,522 | -86,217 |
| Liverpool Docks | 116,220 | 120,105 | +3,885 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 67,416 | 59,284 | -8,132 |
| Southampton | 92,081 | 21,179 | -70,902 |
| Immingham Docks | 80,252 | 3,124 | -77,128 |
| East Midlands Airport | 41,881 | 40,084 | -1,797 |
| Felixstowe | 55,038 | 0 | -55,038 |
| London Stansted Airport | 24,954 | 25,433 | +479 |
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