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
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | 12,579,798 |
| Netherlands | 11,575,488 |
| France | 1,705,501 |
| Kenya | 1,010,550 |
| Belgium | 784,969 |
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 | 6,396,427 | 6,183,371 | -213,056 |
| Netherlands | 6,454,254 | 5,121,234 | -1,333,020 |
| France | 1,705,501 | 0 | -1,705,501 |
| Kenya | 409,787 | 600,763 | +190,976 |
| Belgium | 471,882 | 313,087 | -158,795 |
| Dominica | 177,185 | 88,720 | -88,465 |
| Italy | 72,482 | 130,317 | +57,835 |
| Tunisia | 114,967 | 76,660 | -38,307 |
| 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 | 12,112,748 |
| Netherlands | 11,247,482 |
| Belgium | 1,995,292 |
| Kenya | 1,010,550 |
| France | 721,200 |
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 | 6,176,534 | 5,936,214 | -240,320 |
| Netherlands | 6,126,248 | 5,121,234 | -1,005,014 |
| Belgium | 1,970,761 | 24,531 | -1,946,230 |
| Kenya | 409,787 | 600,763 | +190,976 |
| France | 429,945 | 291,255 | -138,690 |
| Dominica | 177,185 | 88,720 | -88,465 |
| Italy | 72,482 | 130,317 | +57,835 |
| Tunisia | 73,932 | 123,523 | +49,591 |
| United Kingdom | 159,716 | 37,410 | -122,306 |
| 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 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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) | 24,672,523 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,886,815 |
| Other | 467,050 |
| 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) | 14,198,758 | 10,473,765 | -3,724,993 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,812,918 | 2,073,897 | +260,979 |
| Other | 219,893 | 247,157 | +27,264 |
| 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 | 5,031,730 |
| Holyhead | 3,648,474 |
| Hull | 3,515,102 |
| Dover | 1,691,211 |
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 | 4,706,075 | 3,981,768 | -724,307 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,794,087 | 2,237,643 | -556,444 |
| Holyhead | 1,665,870 | 1,982,604 | +316,734 |
| Hull | 3,066,770 | 448,332 | -2,618,438 |
| Dover | 629,802 | 1,061,409 | +431,607 |
| Felixstowe | 807,081 | 730,095 | -76,986 |
| Fishguard | 661,358 | 630,013 | -31,345 |
| Ayr Harbour | 427,950 | 578,963 | +151,013 |
| Heysham | 449,602 | 284,445 | -165,157 |
| 000 | 219,893 | 247,157 | +27,264 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
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 | 47 |
| KAS METAL TRADING LTD | 43 |
| WIELAND NEMCO LTD. | 32 |
| F.J. CHURCH & SONS LIMITED | 28 |
| ASHVIN METALS LTD | 24 |
| EMR GROUP LIMITED | 22 |
| 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 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 89,447,068 |
| Germany | 78,476,307 |
| India | 67,571,927 |
| Belgium | 26,035,581 |
| France | 21,414,670 |
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 | 33,651,512 | 55,795,556 | +22,144,044 |
| Germany | 39,663,869 | 38,812,438 | -851,431 |
| India | 16,787,167 | 50,784,760 | +33,997,593 |
| Belgium | 14,176,249 | 11,859,332 | -2,316,917 |
| France | 14,815,865 | 6,598,805 | -8,217,060 |
| Italy | 9,977,475 | 7,723,895 | -2,253,580 |
| Spain | 4,568,345 | 5,290,306 | +721,961 |
| Thailand | 258,954 | 4,883,945 | +4,624,991 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 711,817 | 3,561,095 | +2,849,278 |
| New Zealand | 1,916,011 | 1,702,048 | -213,963 |
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) | 213,888,562 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 124,880,898 |
| 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) | 80,541,185 | 133,347,377 | +52,806,192 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 63,972,481 | 60,908,417 | -3,064,064 |
| Road transport | 58,742 | 0 | -58,742 |
| Air transport | 47,862 | 9,784 | -38,078 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 75,950,756 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 61,827,122 |
| Felixstowe | 53,392,304 |
| Immingham Docks | 45,945,149 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,721,163 |
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 | 6,041,027 | 69,909,729 | +63,868,702 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,739,925 | 34,087,197 | +6,347,272 |
| Felixstowe | 29,541,669 | 23,850,635 | -5,691,034 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,708,191 | 21,236,958 | -3,471,233 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,645,590 | 10,075,573 | -2,570,017 |
| Southampton | 8,505,986 | 11,339,766 | +2,833,780 |
| Portsmouth | 12,824,387 | 4,628,437 | -8,195,950 |
| London | 6,644,725 | 6,184,247 | -460,478 |
| Dover | 4,149,794 | 3,290,260 | -859,534 |
| Tyne | 1,464,003 | 4,468,193 | +3,004,190 |
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