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 | 1,530,755 |
| Poland | 512,111 |
| Belgium | 505,034 |
| United States | 387,942 |
| Switzerland | 342,551 |
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 | 771,681 | 759,074 | -12,607 |
| Poland | 186,656 | 325,455 | +138,799 |
| Belgium | 287,566 | 217,468 | -70,098 |
| United States | 252,898 | 135,044 | -117,854 |
| Switzerland | 212,076 | 130,475 | -81,601 |
| Ireland | 177,766 | 155,290 | -22,476 |
| Spain | 101,270 | 101,088 | -182 |
| France | 46,991 | 77,869 | +30,878 |
| China | 33,711 | 36,316 | +2,605 |
| Netherlands | 43,236 | 20,761 | -22,475 |
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 | 1,056,307 |
| United States | 710,163 |
| Poland | 512,097 |
| Belgium | 499,948 |
| Mexico | 369,621 |
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 | 553,985 | 502,322 | -51,663 |
| United States | 432,694 | 277,469 | -155,225 |
| Poland | 186,642 | 325,455 | +138,813 |
| Belgium | 285,541 | 214,407 | -71,134 |
| Mexico | 159,963 | 209,658 | +49,695 |
| Switzerland | 218,944 | 125,720 | -93,224 |
| Spain | 101,270 | 96,040 | -5,230 |
| France | 62,182 | 84,377 | +22,195 |
| China | 68,812 | 62,607 | -6,205 |
| Italy | 45,086 | 30,586 | -14,500 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 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) | 2,510,169 |
| Air transport | 981,909 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 415,605 |
| Road transport | 300,327 |
| Other | 10,599 |
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) | 1,148,113 | 1,362,056 | +213,943 |
| Air transport | 579,446 | 402,463 | -176,983 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 260,500 | 155,105 | -105,395 |
| Road transport | 205,148 | 95,179 | -109,969 |
| Other | 6,403 | 4,196 | -2,207 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 626,895 |
| Harwich | 615,309 |
| Dover | 502,471 |
| ZLC | 314,229 |
| Birmingham Airport | 271,666 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 204,895 | 422,000 | +217,105 |
| Harwich | 216,775 | 398,534 | +181,759 |
| Dover | 163,369 | 339,102 | +175,733 |
| ZLC | 208,979 | 105,250 | -103,729 |
| Birmingham Airport | 158,312 | 113,354 | -44,958 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 182,790 | 74,259 | -108,531 |
| Holyhead | 143,134 | 108,962 | -34,172 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 212,198 | 27,330 | -184,868 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 104,436 | 126,093 | +21,657 |
| Eurotunnel | 163,856 | 26,074 | -137,782 |
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 | 13 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RITTAL LIMITED | 42 |
| TELEDYNE UK LIMITED | 35 |
| PLASTIC REINFORCEMENT FABRICS LIMITED | 32 |
| MARATHON BELTING LIMITED | 31 |
| KRONOSPAN LIMITED | 29 |
| H & B. WIRE FABRICATIONS LIMITED | 29 |
| LOGSTOR UK LTD | 27 |
| GKN AEROSPACE SERVICES LIMITED | 25 |
| INSTRUMENT PLASTICS LIMITED | 25 |
| G.BOPP & CO.LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 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 | 1,345,776 |
| Norway | 293,390 |
| Belgium | 218,832 |
| Germany | 199,422 |
| Japan | 173,182 |
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 | 515,822 | 829,954 | +314,132 |
| Norway | 136,846 | 156,544 | +19,698 |
| Belgium | 218,832 | 0 | -218,832 |
| Germany | 168,837 | 30,585 | -138,252 |
| Japan | 1,485 | 171,697 | +170,212 |
| Australia | 122,665 | 16,803 | -105,862 |
| India | 46,736 | 59,787 | +13,051 |
| Italy | 52,549 | 32,022 | -20,527 |
| United Arab Emirates | 83,058 | 0 | -83,058 |
| Malaysia | 66,871 | 9,019 | -57,852 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 5 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 5 | +5 |
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 | 2,670,347 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 545,942 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 383,545 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 1,080,380 | 1,589,967 | +509,587 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 483,139 | 62,803 | -420,336 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 336,650 | 46,895 | -289,755 |
| Other | 0 | 5 | +5 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,095,248 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 945,208 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 411,596 |
| ZLC | 358,002 |
| London Gateway Port | 184,393 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 272,690 | 822,558 | +549,868 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 521,813 | 423,395 | -98,418 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 357,525 | 54,071 | -303,454 |
| ZLC | 73,651 | 284,351 | +210,700 |
| London Gateway Port | 182,105 | 2,288 | -179,817 |
| London Stansted Airport | 84,019 | 50,527 | -33,492 |
| Dover | 116,344 | 0 | -116,344 |
| Liverpool Docks | 48,828 | 38,802 | -10,026 |
| Manchester | 85,754 | 0 | -85,754 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 73,221 | 0 | -73,221 |
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