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 | 2,047,715 |
| France | 770,875 |
| United States | 628,976 |
| Turkey | 511,978 |
| 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 | 1,060,778 | 986,937 | -73,841 |
| France | 514,015 | 256,860 | -257,155 |
| United States | 171,462 | 457,514 | +286,052 |
| Turkey | 201,275 | 310,703 | +109,428 |
| Italy | 35 | 323,557 | +323,522 |
| Austria | 181,012 | 73,953 | -107,059 |
| India | 161,932 | 82,567 | -79,365 |
| Sweden | 98,444 | 69,780 | -28,664 |
| Japan | 36,566 | 23,191 | -13,375 |
| 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 | 2,098,643 |
| France | 865,762 |
| United States | 524,648 |
| Turkey | 511,978 |
| 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 | 1,064,291 | 1,034,352 | -29,939 |
| France | 606,948 | 258,814 | -348,134 |
| United States | 67,134 | 457,514 | +390,380 |
| Turkey | 201,275 | 310,703 | +109,428 |
| China | 17,132 | 331,393 | +314,261 |
| Austria | 179,768 | 73,953 | -105,815 |
| India | 163,301 | 82,567 | -80,734 |
| Sweden | 54,989 | 69,780 | +14,791 |
| Japan | 36,566 | 23,191 | -13,375 |
| 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) | 2,671,553 |
| Air transport | 1,411,858 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 537,558 |
| Road transport | 511,978 |
| 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) | 1,535,214 | 1,136,339 | -398,875 |
| Air transport | 393,969 | 1,017,889 | +623,920 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 326,716 | 210,842 | -115,874 |
| Road transport | 201,275 | 310,703 | +109,428 |
| 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 |
| Dover | 676,576 |
| Birmingham Airport | 576,823 |
| ZLC | 521,621 |
| 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 | 860,588 | 524,838 | -335,750 |
| Dover | 261,842 | 414,734 | +152,892 |
| Birmingham Airport | 161,390 | 415,433 | +254,043 |
| ZLC | 204,009 | 317,612 | +113,603 |
| Hull | 324,160 | 138,401 | -185,759 |
| Manchester Airport | 887 | 423,995 | +423,108 |
| Felixstowe | 170,832 | 52,806 | -118,026 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 65,931 | 76,224 | +10,293 |
| Immingham Docks | 56,684 | 84,884 | +28,200 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 83,250 | 24,967 | -58,283 |
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 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
3 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
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 | 1 |
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 | 692,492 |
| United States | 451,913 |
| Italy | 247,675 |
| France | 177,212 |
| Sweden | 175,664 |
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 | 301,098 | 391,394 | +90,296 |
| United States | 279,514 | 172,399 | -107,115 |
| Italy | 160,854 | 86,821 | -74,033 |
| France | 100,541 | 76,671 | -23,870 |
| Sweden | 113,516 | 62,148 | -51,368 |
| Netherlands | 72,507 | 68,397 | -4,110 |
| Poland | 84,735 | 48,634 | -36,101 |
| India | 71,194 | 41,844 | -29,350 |
| Czechia | 46,920 | 58,930 | +12,010 |
| Canada | 61,768 | 33,709 | -28,059 |
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) | 1,688,285 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 611,918 |
| Air transport | 577,943 |
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) | 903,799 | 784,486 | -119,313 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 411,621 | 200,297 | -211,324 |
| Air transport | 331,404 | 246,539 | -84,865 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,630,959 |
| Liverpool Docks | 292,725 |
| London Gateway Port | 286,988 |
| ZLC | 276,362 |
| East Midlands Airport | 101,747 |
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 | 850,941 | 780,018 | -70,923 |
| Liverpool Docks | 127,996 | 164,729 | +36,733 |
| London Gateway Port | 272,599 | 14,389 | -258,210 |
| ZLC | 160,582 | 115,780 | -44,802 |
| East Midlands Airport | 49,505 | 52,242 | +2,737 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 60,239 | 41,494 | -18,745 |
| London Stansted Airport | 50,387 | 32,379 | -18,008 |
| Southampton | 11,026 | 21,179 | +10,153 |
| Dover | 27,797 | 0 | -27,797 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,440 | 3,124 | -15,316 |
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