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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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,412,732 |
| Belgium | 525,558 |
| United States | 507,383 |
| Poland | 427,823 |
| 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 | 806,471 | 606,261 | -200,210 |
| Belgium | 272,787 | 252,771 | -20,016 |
| United States | 345,382 | 162,001 | -183,381 |
| Poland | 203,479 | 224,344 | +20,865 |
| Switzerland | 163,611 | 235,924 | +72,313 |
| Ireland | 155,878 | 137,249 | -18,629 |
| Spain | 81,482 | 127,645 | +46,163 |
| France | 54,796 | 63,002 | +8,206 |
| China | 18,453 | 49,485 | +31,032 |
| Netherlands | 30,407 | 18,579 | -11,828 |
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 | 913,874 |
| United States | 782,581 |
| Belgium | 521,663 |
| Poland | 427,809 |
| 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 | 497,604 | 416,270 | -81,334 |
| United States | 482,063 | 300,518 | -181,545 |
| Belgium | 270,762 | 250,901 | -19,861 |
| Poland | 203,465 | 224,344 | +20,879 |
| Switzerland | 176,383 | 231,169 | +54,786 |
| Mexico | 240,313 | 157,492 | -82,821 |
| Spain | 81,482 | 127,645 | +46,163 |
| France | 83,626 | 66,050 | -17,576 |
| China | 41,388 | 79,985 | +38,597 |
| Italy | 45,052 | 36,949 | -8,103 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| 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 | 5 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| 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) | 2,290,672 |
| Air transport | 1,027,130 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 464,475 |
| 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) | 1,152,820 | 1,137,852 | -14,968 |
| Air transport | 574,326 | 452,804 | -121,522 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 289,560 | 174,915 | -114,645 |
| Road transport | 161,443 | 202,564 | +41,121 |
| 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 | 513,206 |
| Dover | 458,955 |
| Immingham Docks | 456,830 |
| ZLC | 371,213 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 315,951 |
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 | 231,028 | 282,178 | +51,150 |
| Dover | 119,283 | 339,672 | +220,389 |
| Immingham Docks | 153,595 | 303,235 | +149,640 |
| ZLC | 163,611 | 207,602 | +43,991 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 287,505 | 28,446 | -259,059 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 212,538 | 87,543 | -124,995 |
| London | 196,495 | 75,003 | -121,492 |
| Birmingham Airport | 120,914 | 124,949 | +4,035 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 109,120 | 121,489 | +12,369 |
| Holyhead | 119,497 | 92,951 | -26,546 |
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 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
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+ | 33 |
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 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 | 1,378,357 |
| Germany | 320,537 |
| 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 | 672,510 | 705,847 | +33,337 |
| Germany | 283,952 | 36,585 | -247,367 |
| Belgium | 216,827 | 2,005 | -214,822 |
| Norway | 91,482 | 123,321 | +31,839 |
| United Arab Emirates | 211,612 | 0 | -211,612 |
| Japan | 4,171 | 169,991 | +165,820 |
| Australia | 147,499 | 15,560 | -131,939 |
| China | 76,615 | 55,209 | -21,406 |
| Brazil | 112,734 | 2,544 | -110,190 |
| Malaysia | 102,220 | 7,582 | -94,638 |
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 | 2,586,123 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 847,443 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 705,761 |
| Road transport | 1,270 |
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 | 1,225,784 | 1,360,339 | +134,555 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 796,893 | 50,550 | -746,343 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 648,315 | 57,446 | -590,869 |
| Road transport | 1,270 | 0 | -1,270 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 950,636 |
| East Midlands Airport | 865,726 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 568,801 |
| London Gateway Port | 445,512 |
| ZLC | 378,923 |
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 | 545,766 | 404,870 | -140,896 |
| East Midlands Airport | 247,788 | 617,938 | +370,150 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 521,558 | 47,243 | -474,315 |
| London Gateway Port | 432,726 | 12,786 | -419,940 |
| ZLC | 96,598 | 282,325 | +185,727 |
| London Stansted Airport | 122,998 | 40,790 | -82,208 |
| Manchester Airport | 134,557 | 14,416 | -120,141 |
| Southampton | 133,618 | 0 | -133,618 |
| Liverpool Docks | 96,049 | 31,959 | -64,090 |
| Dover | 112,674 | 3,670 | -109,004 |
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