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 | 2,278,458 |
| France | 1,027,428 |
| Turkey | 687,661 |
| United States | 610,106 |
| 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 | 1,246,575 | 1,031,883 | -214,692 |
| France | 495,559 | 531,869 | +36,310 |
| Turkey | 397,445 | 290,216 | -107,229 |
| United States | 120,349 | 489,757 | +369,408 |
| Austria | 296,537 | 90,903 | -205,634 |
| India | 147,256 | 88,452 | -58,804 |
| Italy | 62 | 178,841 | +178,779 |
| Sweden | 28,607 | 100,231 | +71,624 |
| Japan | 18,857 | 44,805 | +25,948 |
| Seychelles | 0 | 51,284 | +51,284 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,342,623 |
| France | 1,087,786 |
| Turkey | 687,661 |
| United States | 504,229 |
| 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 | 1,272,210 | 1,070,413 | -201,797 |
| France | 502,308 | 585,478 | +83,170 |
| Turkey | 397,445 | 290,216 | -107,229 |
| United States | 68,081 | 436,148 | +368,067 |
| Austria | 295,293 | 90,903 | -204,390 |
| China | 47,473 | 199,745 | +152,272 |
| India | 147,256 | 89,821 | -57,435 |
| Sweden | 28,607 | 56,776 | +28,169 |
| Japan | 18,857 | 44,805 | +25,948 |
| United Kingdom | 14,666 | 43,455 | +28,789 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +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) | 3,207,732 |
| Air transport | 1,273,543 |
| Road transport | 690,517 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 573,063 |
| Other | 266 |
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) | 1,706,991 | 1,500,741 | -206,250 |
| Air transport | 315,529 | 958,014 | +642,485 |
| Road transport | 400,301 | 290,216 | -110,085 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 376,807 | 196,256 | -180,551 |
| Other | 165 | 101 | -64 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,862,007 |
| Dover | 727,547 |
| ZLC | 694,290 |
| Birmingham Airport | 477,430 |
| Manchester Airport | 469,440 |
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 | 1,048,117 | 813,890 | -234,227 |
| Dover | 408,644 | 318,903 | -89,741 |
| ZLC | 400,301 | 293,989 | -106,312 |
| Birmingham Airport | 143,722 | 333,708 | +189,986 |
| Manchester Airport | 45,905 | 423,535 | +377,630 |
| Hull | 189,052 | 273,509 | +84,457 |
| Felixstowe | 148,796 | 84,442 | -64,354 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 46,814 | 72,286 | +25,472 |
| Immingham Docks | 51,438 | 64,268 | +12,830 |
| Thamesport | 97,173 | 5,105 | -92,068 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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 | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 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 | 774,665 |
| Germany | 554,848 |
| Italy | 396,351 |
| Sweden | 374,735 |
| France | 179,039 |
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 | 630,927 | 143,738 | -487,189 |
| Germany | 305,757 | 249,091 | -56,666 |
| Italy | 299,164 | 97,187 | -201,977 |
| Sweden | 289,782 | 84,953 | -204,829 |
| France | 75,771 | 103,268 | +27,497 |
| Czechia | 80,162 | 56,063 | -24,099 |
| India | 80,975 | 55,247 | -25,728 |
| Netherlands | 74,797 | 49,367 | -25,430 |
| Malaysia | 91,109 | 25,121 | -65,988 |
| Poland | 53,548 | 59,142 | +5,594 |
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) | 1,895,216 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,135,267 |
| Air transport | 549,218 |
| Road transport | 1,620 |
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) | 1,149,419 | 745,797 | -403,622 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 901,565 | 233,702 | -667,863 |
| Air transport | 296,773 | 252,445 | -44,328 |
| Road transport | 1,620 | 0 | -1,620 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,777,422 |
| London Gateway Port | 651,849 |
| ZLC | 262,881 |
| Liverpool Docks | 257,826 |
| Immingham Docks | 140,670 |
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 | 1,041,348 | 736,074 | -305,274 |
| London Gateway Port | 574,175 | 77,674 | -496,501 |
| ZLC | 150,991 | 111,890 | -39,101 |
| Liverpool Docks | 122,977 | 134,849 | +11,872 |
| Immingham Docks | 137,546 | 3,124 | -134,422 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 70,370 | 62,344 | -8,026 |
| Southampton | 92,081 | 21,179 | -70,902 |
| East Midlands Airport | 40,766 | 48,429 | +7,663 |
| 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