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 | 2,262,158 |
| France | 1,016,564 |
| Turkey | 647,817 |
| United States | 621,153 |
| Austria | 387,440 |
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 | 1,275,740 | 986,418 | -289,322 |
| France | 515,748 | 500,816 | -14,932 |
| Turkey | 397,445 | 250,372 | -147,073 |
| United States | 133,119 | 488,034 | +354,915 |
| Austria | 255,321 | 132,119 | -123,202 |
| India | 132,529 | 98,346 | -34,183 |
| Italy | 73 | 160,920 | +160,847 |
| Sweden | 37,205 | 84,489 | +47,284 |
| China | 38,209 | 10,503 | -27,706 |
| Japan | 18,857 | 21,614 | +2,757 |
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 | 2,290,164 |
| France | 1,068,408 |
| Turkey | 647,817 |
| United States | 515,276 |
| Austria | 386,196 |
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 | 1,309,889 | 980,275 | -329,614 |
| France | 513,983 | 554,425 | +40,442 |
| Turkey | 397,445 | 250,372 | -147,073 |
| United States | 80,851 | 434,425 | +353,574 |
| Austria | 255,321 | 130,875 | -124,446 |
| India | 132,529 | 99,715 | -32,814 |
| China | 45,994 | 177,566 | +131,572 |
| Sweden | 37,205 | 41,034 | +3,829 |
| United Kingdom | 13,422 | 44,699 | +31,277 |
| Japan | 18,857 | 21,614 | +2,757 |
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 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| South East Wales | 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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 3,214,856 |
| Air transport | 1,188,722 |
| Road transport | 650,673 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 511,211 |
| Other | 297 |
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) | 1,724,183 | 1,490,673 | -233,510 |
| Air transport | 326,820 | 861,902 | +535,082 |
| Road transport | 400,301 | 250,372 | -149,929 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 361,624 | 149,587 | -212,037 |
| Other | 170 | 127 | -43 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,844,108 |
| Dover | 752,570 |
| ZLC | 654,446 |
| Manchester Airport | 469,440 |
| 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 | 1,081,502 | 762,606 | -318,896 |
| Dover | 392,451 | 360,119 | -32,332 |
| ZLC | 400,301 | 254,145 | -146,156 |
| Manchester Airport | 45,905 | 423,535 | +377,630 |
| Hull | 189,052 | 273,509 | +84,457 |
| Birmingham Airport | 143,722 | 279,888 | +136,166 |
| Felixstowe | 134,069 | 94,386 | -39,683 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,577 | 91,126 | +73,549 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,036 | 48,526 | -11,510 |
| Thamesport | 88,119 | 14,159 | -73,960 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
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+ | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 804,548 |
| Germany | 570,868 |
| Italy | 376,906 |
| Sweden | 373,931 |
| France | 177,903 |
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 | 632,110 | 172,438 | -459,672 |
| Germany | 324,394 | 246,474 | -77,920 |
| Italy | 241,409 | 135,497 | -105,912 |
| Sweden | 290,849 | 83,082 | -207,767 |
| France | 66,340 | 111,563 | +45,223 |
| Netherlands | 74,797 | 49,367 | -25,430 |
| India | 80,975 | 41,604 | -39,371 |
| Czechia | 80,162 | 39,829 | -40,333 |
| Malaysia | 91,109 | 25,121 | -65,988 |
| Poland | 44,322 | 49,827 | +5,505 |
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) | 1,828,847 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,163,475 |
| Air transport | 537,250 |
| Road transport | 24,368 |
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) | 1,070,085 | 758,762 | -311,323 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 901,073 | 262,402 | -638,671 |
| Air transport | 280,647 | 256,603 | -24,044 |
| Road transport | 24,368 | 0 | -24,368 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,712,924 |
| London Gateway Port | 651,849 |
| ZLC | 285,629 |
| Liverpool Docks | 257,826 |
| Southampton | 141,468 |
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 | 962,014 | 750,910 | -211,104 |
| London Gateway Port | 574,175 | 77,674 | -496,501 |
| ZLC | 162,270 | 123,359 | -38,911 |
| Liverpool Docks | 94,277 | 163,549 | +69,272 |
| Southampton | 120,289 | 21,179 | -99,110 |
| Immingham Docks | 137,546 | 1,253 | -136,293 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 65,854 | 53,217 | -12,637 |
| East Midlands Airport | 40,625 | 50,245 | +9,620 |
| Felixstowe | 55,038 | 0 | -55,038 |
| London Stansted Airport | 24,954 | 25,433 | +479 |
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