Import/export HS code 74198010: Copper wire cloth, grill, and netting
Copper wire products like cloth, grills, or netting, with no wire cross-section thicker than 6 mm, often used for filters or screens
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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 | 1,364,647 |
| Belgium | 513,870 |
| United States | 470,174 |
| Poland | 410,758 |
| Switzerland | 399,535 |
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 | 782,184 | 582,463 | -199,721 |
| Belgium | 294,643 | 219,227 | -75,416 |
| United States | 337,431 | 132,743 | -204,688 |
| Poland | 198,668 | 212,090 | +13,422 |
| Switzerland | 241,446 | 158,089 | -83,357 |
| Ireland | 177,804 | 114,447 | -63,357 |
| Spain | 81,482 | 127,645 | +46,163 |
| France | 62,588 | 55,210 | -7,378 |
| China | 16,297 | 48,601 | +32,304 |
| Netherlands | 29,254 | 16,094 | -13,160 |
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 | 888,797 |
| United States | 745,372 |
| Belgium | 509,975 |
| Poland | 410,744 |
| Switzerland | 407,552 |
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 | 486,119 | 402,678 | -83,441 |
| United States | 496,914 | 248,458 | -248,456 |
| Belgium | 292,618 | 217,357 | -75,261 |
| Poland | 198,654 | 212,090 | +13,436 |
| Switzerland | 254,218 | 153,334 | -100,884 |
| Mexico | 235,129 | 150,137 | -84,992 |
| Spain | 81,482 | 127,645 | +46,163 |
| France | 87,618 | 58,258 | -29,360 |
| China | 34,718 | 79,101 | +44,383 |
| Italy | 45,036 | 35,814 | -9,222 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +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) | 2,243,844 |
| Air transport | 977,576 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 438,237 |
| Road transport | 364,007 |
| Other | 8,741 |
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) | 1,156,015 | 1,087,829 | -68,186 |
| Air transport | 580,393 | 397,183 | -183,210 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 302,195 | 136,042 | -166,153 |
| Road transport | 239,278 | 124,729 | -114,549 |
| Other | 6,461 | 2,280 | -4,181 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 495,034 |
| Immingham Docks | 454,660 |
| Dover | 448,920 |
| ZLC | 371,213 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 300,719 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 228,787 | 266,247 | +37,460 |
| Immingham Docks | 152,560 | 302,100 | +149,540 |
| Dover | 112,926 | 335,994 | +223,068 |
| ZLC | 241,446 | 129,767 | -111,679 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 275,659 | 25,060 | -250,599 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 208,703 | 79,690 | -129,013 |
| London | 189,045 | 67,211 | -121,834 |
| Birmingham Airport | 153,100 | 91,887 | -61,213 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 119,606 | 107,714 | -11,892 |
| Holyhead | 142,299 | 70,149 | -72,150 |
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 | 14 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
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 | 1,228,871 |
| Germany | 265,241 |
| Belgium | 218,832 |
| Norway | 214,803 |
| United Arab Emirates | 211,612 |
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 | 564,854 | 664,017 | +99,163 |
| Germany | 235,370 | 29,871 | -205,499 |
| Belgium | 216,827 | 2,005 | -214,822 |
| Norway | 110,074 | 104,729 | -5,345 |
| United Arab Emirates | 211,612 | 0 | -211,612 |
| Japan | 4,171 | 169,991 | +165,820 |
| Australia | 137,924 | 14,432 | -123,492 |
| China | 70,455 | 53,698 | -16,757 |
| Brazil | 94,256 | 2,544 | -91,712 |
| India | 31,316 | 63,914 | +32,598 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,376,162 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 720,532 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 646,984 |
| Road transport | 1,270 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,098,493 | 1,277,669 | +179,176 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 671,110 | 49,422 | -621,688 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 596,252 | 50,732 | -545,520 |
| Road transport | 1,270 | 0 | -1,270 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 829,784 |
| East Midlands Airport | 828,378 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 517,118 |
| London Gateway Port | 437,512 |
| ZLC | 364,122 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 454,223 | 375,561 | -78,662 |
| East Midlands Airport | 235,105 | 593,273 | +358,168 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 476,589 | 40,529 | -436,060 |
| London Gateway Port | 425,854 | 11,658 | -414,196 |
| ZLC | 102,972 | 261,150 | +158,178 |
| London Stansted Airport | 123,149 | 33,269 | -89,880 |
| Manchester Airport | 104,967 | 14,416 | -90,551 |
| Dover | 112,674 | 3,670 | -109,004 |
| Liverpool Docks | 72,775 | 31,959 | -40,816 |
| Manchester | 91,057 | 0 | -91,057 |
Quick facts
HS code: 74198010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Copper wire products like cloth, grills, or netting, with no wire cross-section thicker than 6 mm, often used for filters or screens