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 | 2,112,295 |
| France | 932,329 |
| Turkey | 730,878 |
| 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 | 887,552 | 1,224,743 | +337,191 |
| France | 644,379 | 287,950 | -356,429 |
| Turkey | 423,176 | 307,702 | -115,474 |
| United States | 117,853 | 511,123 | +393,270 |
| Italy | 35 | 323,557 | +323,522 |
| Austria | 170,983 | 97,257 | -73,726 |
| India | 142,824 | 102,951 | -39,873 |
| Sweden | 98,444 | 58,091 | -40,353 |
| 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 | 2,166,794 |
| France | 1,023,645 |
| Turkey | 730,878 |
| United States | 524,648 |
| China | 347,178 |
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 | 897,208 | 1,269,586 | +372,378 |
| France | 683,703 | 339,942 | -343,761 |
| Turkey | 423,176 | 307,702 | -115,474 |
| United States | 67,134 | 457,514 | +390,380 |
| China | 10,989 | 336,189 | +325,200 |
| Austria | 169,739 | 97,257 | -72,482 |
| India | 142,824 | 104,320 | -38,504 |
| Sweden | 54,989 | 58,091 | +3,102 |
| Japan | 14,952 | 44,805 | +29,853 |
| United Kingdom | 47,761 | 1,617 | -46,144 |
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 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 2,849,446 |
| Air transport | 1,441,881 |
| Road transport | 733,734 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 560,253 |
| Other | 239 |
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) | 1,486,977 | 1,362,469 | -124,508 |
| Air transport | 280,459 | 1,161,422 | +880,963 |
| Road transport | 426,032 | 307,702 | -118,330 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 341,522 | 218,731 | -122,791 |
| Other | 239 | 0 | -239 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,543,086 |
| ZLC | 743,377 |
| Dover | 673,005 |
| 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 | 927,257 | 615,829 | -311,428 |
| ZLC | 427,397 | 315,980 | -111,417 |
| Dover | 261,842 | 411,163 | +149,321 |
| Birmingham Airport | 124,499 | 455,588 | +331,089 |
| Hull | 189,052 | 273,509 | +84,457 |
| Manchester Airport | 20,125 | 422,648 | +402,523 |
| Felixstowe | 152,666 | 70,972 | -81,694 |
| Immingham Docks | 79,515 | 73,195 | -6,320 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 44,453 | 105,081 | +60,628 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,809 | 102,408 | +96,599 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 781,008 |
| Germany | 717,836 |
| Italy | 316,278 |
| Sweden | 248,566 |
| France | 186,053 |
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 | 629,024 | 151,984 | -477,040 |
| Germany | 311,218 | 406,618 | +95,400 |
| Italy | 228,889 | 87,389 | -141,500 |
| Sweden | 168,171 | 80,395 | -87,776 |
| France | 80,739 | 105,314 | +24,575 |
| Netherlands | 94,901 | 68,397 | -26,504 |
| India | 77,225 | 63,627 | -13,598 |
| Czechia | 83,820 | 57,009 | -26,811 |
| Poland | 64,029 | 69,340 | +5,311 |
| Canada | 61,925 | 37,136 | -24,789 |
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) | 1,915,147 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 997,223 |
| Air transport | 618,856 |
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) | 1,024,716 | 890,431 | -134,285 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 788,686 | 208,537 | -580,149 |
| Air transport | 342,376 | 276,480 | -65,896 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,829,421 |
| London Gateway Port | 642,376 |
| ZLC | 300,358 |
| Liverpool Docks | 283,622 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 123,467 |
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 | 946,220 | 883,201 | -63,019 |
| London Gateway Port | 610,644 | 31,732 | -578,912 |
| ZLC | 176,600 | 123,758 | -52,842 |
| Liverpool Docks | 127,996 | 155,626 | +27,630 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 66,670 | 56,797 | -9,873 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,871 | 57,815 | +19,944 |
| London Stansted Airport | 50,387 | 30,039 | -20,348 |
| Southampton | 50,046 | 21,179 | -28,867 |
| Immingham Docks | 46,840 | 3,124 | -43,716 |
| 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