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 | 1,435,486 |
| United States | 653,740 |
| Belgium | 495,153 |
| Poland | 430,269 |
| Switzerland | 399,535 |
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 | 807,686 | 627,800 | -179,886 |
| United States | 432,262 | 221,478 | -210,784 |
| Belgium | 275,931 | 219,222 | -56,709 |
| Poland | 176,376 | 253,893 | +77,517 |
| Switzerland | 118,411 | 281,124 | +162,713 |
| Ireland | 139,993 | 152,145 | +12,152 |
| Spain | 35,337 | 114,138 | +78,801 |
| France | 67,362 | 62,054 | -5,308 |
| China | 18,453 | 41,145 | +22,692 |
| Netherlands | 17,296 | 31,690 | +14,394 |
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 | 960,686 |
| United States | 928,938 |
| Belgium | 491,258 |
| Poland | 430,255 |
| Switzerland | 407,552 |
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 | 499,545 | 461,141 | -38,404 |
| United States | 554,476 | 374,462 | -180,014 |
| Belgium | 273,906 | 217,352 | -56,554 |
| Poland | 176,362 | 253,893 | +77,531 |
| Switzerland | 131,183 | 276,369 | +145,186 |
| Mexico | 239,039 | 135,550 | -103,489 |
| France | 96,192 | 64,014 | -32,178 |
| Spain | 35,337 | 114,138 | +78,801 |
| China | 39,970 | 72,074 | +32,104 |
| Italy | 51,408 | 36,647 | -14,761 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 2,204,851 |
| Air transport | 1,053,466 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 613,557 |
| Road transport | 364,007 |
| Other | 8,741 |
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) | 1,053,068 | 1,151,783 | +98,715 |
| Air transport | 583,176 | 470,290 | -112,886 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 382,514 | 231,043 | -151,471 |
| Road transport | 116,243 | 247,764 | +131,521 |
| Other | 2,193 | 6,548 | +4,355 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 498,055 |
| Dover | 426,744 |
| London | 416,513 |
| Immingham Docks | 413,919 |
| ZLC | 371,213 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 196,662 | 301,393 | +104,731 |
| Dover | 147,547 | 279,197 | +131,650 |
| London | 329,347 | 87,166 | -242,181 |
| Immingham Docks | 120,651 | 293,268 | +172,617 |
| ZLC | 118,411 | 252,802 | +134,391 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 247,349 | 74,591 | -172,758 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 204,938 | 101,888 | -103,050 |
| Birmingham Airport | 127,523 | 123,960 | -3,563 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 115,292 | 121,489 | +6,197 |
| Holyhead | 110,728 | 101,720 | -9,008 |
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 | 14 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 5 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
| 2025-07 | 17 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| 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 | 1,421,785 |
| Germany | 303,918 |
| Belgium | 218,832 |
| Norway | 214,803 |
| United Arab Emirates | 211,612 |
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 | 769,644 | 652,141 | -117,503 |
| Germany | 282,905 | 21,013 | -261,892 |
| Belgium | 208,875 | 9,957 | -198,918 |
| Norway | 84,716 | 130,087 | +45,371 |
| United Arab Emirates | 204,821 | 6,791 | -198,030 |
| Australia | 150,613 | 15,560 | -135,053 |
| China | 85,289 | 56,131 | -29,158 |
| Japan | 4,171 | 132,971 | +128,800 |
| Brazil | 131,176 | 2,544 | -128,632 |
| India | 51,621 | 71,480 | +19,859 |
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 | 2,563,989 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 975,734 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 720,086 |
| Road transport | 2,538 |
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 | 1,319,487 | 1,244,502 | -74,985 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 925,184 | 50,550 | -874,634 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 647,954 | 72,132 | -575,822 |
| Road transport | 2,538 | 0 | -2,538 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,007,897 |
| East Midlands Airport | 788,883 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 583,126 |
| London Gateway Port | 459,350 |
| ZLC | 367,250 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 627,500 | 380,397 | -247,103 |
| East Midlands Airport | 237,758 | 551,125 | +313,367 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 521,197 | 61,929 | -459,268 |
| London Gateway Port | 446,564 | 12,786 | -433,778 |
| ZLC | 111,454 | 255,796 | +144,342 |
| Liverpool Docks | 147,529 | 31,959 | -115,570 |
| Manchester Airport | 140,381 | 22,382 | -117,999 |
| Southampton | 162,063 | 0 | -162,063 |
| London Stansted Airport | 125,585 | 34,802 | -90,783 |
| Manchester | 131,881 | 0 | -131,881 |
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