Import/export HS code 74040091: Waste and scrap of brass (copper-zinc alloys)
Leftover materials from brass, a mix of copper and zinc, commonly recycled for new products
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 12,988,213 |
| Netherlands | 11,165,319 |
| France | 1,625,334 |
| Kenya | 1,010,550 |
| Belgium | 767,350 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 6,688,835 | 6,299,378 | -389,457 |
| Netherlands | 6,893,563 | 4,271,756 | -2,621,807 |
| France | 1,625,334 | 0 | -1,625,334 |
| Kenya | 409,787 | 600,763 | +190,976 |
| Belgium | 465,456 | 301,894 | -163,562 |
| Tunisia | 144,906 | 87,727 | -57,179 |
| Dominica | 128,185 | 88,720 | -39,465 |
| Italy | 72,482 | 130,317 | +57,835 |
| Brazil | 141,937 | 0 | -141,937 |
| United States | 132,956 | 5,672 | -127,284 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 12,497,085 |
| Netherlands | 10,837,313 |
| Belgium | 1,977,673 |
| Kenya | 1,010,550 |
| France | 641,033 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 6,479,151 | 6,017,934 | -461,217 |
| Netherlands | 6,565,557 | 4,271,756 | -2,293,801 |
| Belgium | 1,964,335 | 13,338 | -1,950,997 |
| Kenya | 409,787 | 600,763 | +190,976 |
| France | 349,778 | 291,255 | -58,523 |
| United Kingdom | 189,655 | 48,477 | -141,178 |
| Dominica | 128,185 | 88,720 | -39,465 |
| Italy | 72,482 | 130,317 | +57,835 |
| Tunisia | 158,205 | 39,250 | -118,955 |
| Brazil | 141,937 | 0 | -141,937 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 24,439,758 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,978,507 |
| Other | 491,128 |
| Air transport | 36,416 |
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) | 14,825,220 | 9,614,538 | -5,210,682 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,924,015 | 2,054,492 | +130,477 |
| Other | 209,684 | 281,444 | +71,760 |
| Air transport | 17,033 | 19,383 | +2,350 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 8,687,843 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,008,656 |
| Holyhead | 3,684,784 |
| Hull | 3,087,314 |
| Dover | 1,603,573 |
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 | 5,339,210 | 3,348,633 | -1,990,577 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,858,526 | 2,150,130 | -708,396 |
| Holyhead | 1,554,356 | 2,130,428 | +576,072 |
| Hull | 2,638,982 | 448,332 | -2,190,650 |
| Dover | 759,484 | 844,089 | +84,605 |
| Felixstowe | 907,391 | 627,024 | -280,367 |
| Fishguard | 768,929 | 565,259 | -203,670 |
| Ayr Harbour | 482,624 | 618,965 | +136,341 |
| Heysham | 485,566 | 200,956 | -284,610 |
| Milford | 279,820 | 352,196 | +72,376 |
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 | 11 |
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 10 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| C.F.BOOTH LIMITED | 77 |
| ACCREDITED PROCESSED METALS LIMITED | 67 |
| UNIMETALS RECYCLING (UK) LIMITED | 51 |
| THE REMET COMPANY LIMITED | 48 |
| KAS METAL TRADING LTD | 44 |
| WIELAND NEMCO LTD. | 32 |
| F.J. CHURCH & SONS LIMITED | 29 |
| ASHVIN METALS LTD | 25 |
| EMR GROUP LIMITED | 23 |
| R.M. EASDALE & COMPANY LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 88,999,550 |
| Germany | 78,973,485 |
| India | 69,634,301 |
| Belgium | 26,555,739 |
| France | 21,163,326 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 33,989,897 | 55,009,653 | +21,019,756 |
| Germany | 39,439,683 | 39,533,802 | +94,119 |
| India | 16,892,171 | 52,742,130 | +35,849,959 |
| Belgium | 14,084,611 | 12,471,128 | -1,613,483 |
| France | 14,479,992 | 6,683,334 | -7,796,658 |
| Italy | 10,537,615 | 7,325,157 | -3,212,458 |
| Spain | 4,607,533 | 5,819,750 | +1,212,217 |
| Thailand | 495,806 | 4,942,576 | +4,446,770 |
| Netherlands | 814,204 | 4,156,812 | +3,342,608 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 802,101 | 3,436,855 | +2,634,754 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 215,076,079 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 129,306,795 |
| Road transport | 58,742 |
| Air transport | 57,646 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 79,386,800 | 135,689,279 | +56,302,479 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 65,704,166 | 63,602,629 | -2,101,537 |
| Road transport | 58,742 | 0 | -58,742 |
| Air transport | 48,822 | 8,824 | -39,998 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 81,264,705 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 64,247,145 |
| Felixstowe | 51,645,153 |
| Immingham Docks | 47,953,984 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,177,878 |
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 Gateway Port | 6,536,041 | 74,728,664 | +68,192,623 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,024,434 | 36,222,711 | +8,198,277 |
| Felixstowe | 31,077,871 | 20,567,282 | -10,510,589 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,547,265 | 21,406,719 | -5,140,546 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,491,833 | 9,686,045 | -2,805,788 |
| Southampton | 7,350,326 | 12,120,698 | +4,770,372 |
| Portsmouth | 12,813,298 | 4,712,966 | -8,100,332 |
| London | 7,571,840 | 5,257,132 | -2,314,708 |
| Dover | 4,028,961 | 3,590,706 | -438,255 |
| Tyne | 1,527,741 | 4,768,965 | +3,241,224 |
Quick facts
HS code: 74040091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Leftover materials from brass, a mix of copper and zinc, commonly recycled for new products