Import/export HS code 74072190: Brass profiles
Shaped brass products, used in architectural and engineering designs
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 40,535,180 |
| Italy | 4,164,289 |
| Spain | 3,433,540 |
| Poland | 3,074,531 |
| France | 1,928,383 |
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 | 19,721,485 | 20,813,695 | +1,092,210 |
| Italy | 2,422,527 | 1,741,762 | -680,765 |
| Spain | 1,753,123 | 1,680,417 | -72,706 |
| Poland | 1,653,846 | 1,420,685 | -233,161 |
| France | 1,169,902 | 758,481 | -411,421 |
| China | 315,896 | 325,768 | +9,872 |
| Turkey | 325,666 | 281,548 | -44,118 |
| India | 279,423 | 265,868 | -13,555 |
| Belgium | 178,319 | 168,448 | -9,871 |
| Netherlands | 34,208 | 116,127 | +81,919 |
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 | 41,210,860 |
| Italy | 4,299,770 |
| Spain | 3,726,540 |
| Poland | 2,568,990 |
| France | 1,788,970 |
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 | 19,995,885 | 21,214,975 | +1,219,090 |
| Italy | 2,496,064 | 1,803,706 | -692,358 |
| Spain | 1,855,260 | 1,871,280 | +16,020 |
| Poland | 1,401,990 | 1,167,000 | -234,990 |
| France | 1,165,960 | 623,010 | -542,950 |
| China | 315,896 | 337,720 | +21,824 |
| Turkey | 325,666 | 281,548 | -44,118 |
| India | 279,423 | 265,868 | -13,555 |
| Czechia | 48,255 | 39,131 | -9,124 |
| United States | 8,630 | 38,001 | +29,371 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 15 |
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 7 |
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 | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Kent | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -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) | 51,825,500 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,692,194 |
| Air transport | 1,018,666 |
| Road transport | 234,031 |
| Other | 31,551 |
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) | 26,555,668 | 25,269,832 | -1,285,836 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 727,319 | 1,964,875 | +1,237,556 |
| Air transport | 588,578 | 430,088 | -158,490 |
| Road transport | 159,639 | 74,392 | -85,247 |
| Other | 13,831 | 17,720 | +3,889 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Killingholme | 21,768,528 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,276,846 |
| Dover | 10,969,759 |
| Harwich | 1,724,066 |
| Eurotunnel | 941,846 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingholme | 3,219,400 | 18,549,128 | +15,329,728 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,433,320 | 843,526 | -14,589,794 |
| Dover | 6,012,322 | 4,957,437 | -1,054,885 |
| Harwich | 559,728 | 1,164,338 | +604,610 |
| Eurotunnel | 507,790 | 434,056 | -73,734 |
| Portsmouth | 606,368 | 235,930 | -370,438 |
| Felixstowe | 286,408 | 323,232 | +36,824 |
| London | 105,842 | 343,148 | +237,306 |
| East Midlands Airport | 230,569 | 218,379 | -12,190 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 176,714 | 177,583 | +869 |
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 | 30 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 13 |
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
| Specialised construction activities | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 27 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 24 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
| 2025-07 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOLME DODSWORTH METALS LIMITED | 49 |
| HUBBELL LIMITED | 47 |
| EUROBRASS LIMITED | 46 |
| STAIRRODS (UK) LIMITED | 45 |
| DURAL (U K) LTD. | 45 |
| PORCELANOSA UK LIMITED | 45 |
| MSS PRODUCTS LIMITED | 43 |
| CURRIE & WARNER LIMITED | 42 |
| SCHLUTER SYSTEMS LIMITED | 41 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 47 |
| 54m+ | 44 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,587,820 |
| United States | 1,482,123 |
| Ireland | 506,876 |
| Spain | 115,419 |
| France | 109,066 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,873,576 | 5,714,244 | +3,840,668 |
| United States | 74,168 | 1,407,955 | +1,333,787 |
| Ireland | 341,111 | 165,765 | -175,346 |
| Spain | 2,566 | 112,853 | +110,287 |
| France | 11,892 | 97,174 | +85,282 |
| Poland | 72,963 | 30,391 | -42,572 |
| Norway | 10,676 | 88,513 | +77,837 |
| Netherlands | 38,164 | 51,595 | +13,431 |
| Finland | 38,943 | 39,857 | +914 |
| Mauritius | 41,316 | 37,468 | -3,848 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 17,444 |
| Italy | 3,785 |
| Germany | 1,794 |
| China | 271 |
| XI | 89 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 7,557 | 9,887 | +2,330 |
| Italy | 2,191 | 1,594 | -597 |
| Germany | 1,794 | 0 | -1,794 |
| China | 37 | 234 | +197 |
| XI | 89 | 0 | -89 |
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) | 7,076,695 |
| Air transport | 2,131,238 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,563,001 |
| Other | 23,383 |
| Road transport | 2,399 |
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) | 1,360,872 | 5,715,823 | +4,354,951 |
| Air transport | 280,299 | 1,850,939 | +1,570,640 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,154,981 | 408,020 | -746,961 |
| Other | 11,668 | 11,715 | +47 |
| Road transport | 2,399 | 0 | -2,399 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,404,087 |
| Harwich | 1,527,802 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,053,503 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,035,099 |
| East Midlands Airport | 555,270 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 910,235 | 4,493,852 | +3,583,617 |
| Harwich | 366,678 | 1,161,124 | +794,446 |
| London Stansted Airport | 21,058 | 1,032,445 | +1,011,387 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 810,565 | 224,534 | -586,031 |
| East Midlands Airport | 157,542 | 397,728 | +240,186 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 71,897 | 281,973 | +210,076 |
| Liverpool Docks | 214,704 | 20,607 | -194,097 |
| Holyhead | 91,007 | 110,216 | +19,209 |
| ZLC | 25,982 | 114,277 | +88,295 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,596 | 41,984 | -4,612 |
Quick facts
HS code: 74072190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Shaped brass products, used in architectural and engineering designs