Import/export HS code 74111010: Straight copper tubes
Straight, hollow tubes made from pure copper, used in construction and plumbing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Greece | 144,276,830 |
| Germany | 76,567,574 |
| Viet Nam | 67,619,280 |
| Spain | 30,887,093 |
| Finland | 20,301,300 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 66,731,973 | 77,544,857 | +10,812,884 |
| Germany | 38,469,263 | 38,098,311 | -370,952 |
| Viet Nam | 34,936,277 | 32,683,003 | -2,253,274 |
| Spain | 27,680,771 | 3,206,322 | -24,474,449 |
| Finland | 9,461,034 | 10,840,266 | +1,379,232 |
| Italy | 7,170,970 | 3,432,317 | -3,738,653 |
| South Korea | 4,997,071 | 4,001,706 | -995,365 |
| Netherlands | 108,349 | 3,117,463 | +3,009,114 |
| China | 75,212 | 2,170,233 | +2,095,021 |
| France | 553,645 | 611,978 | +58,333 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Greece | 143,899,044 |
| Germany | 75,621,440 |
| Viet Nam | 69,610,723 |
| Spain | 30,887,093 |
| Finland | 20,858,341 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 66,587,405 | 77,311,639 | +10,724,234 |
| Germany | 37,738,669 | 37,882,771 | +144,102 |
| Viet Nam | 34,936,277 | 34,674,446 | -261,831 |
| Spain | 27,680,771 | 3,206,322 | -24,474,449 |
| Finland | 10,141,916 | 10,716,425 | +574,509 |
| Italy | 7,157,428 | 6,366,599 | -790,829 |
| South Korea | 4,997,071 | 4,001,706 | -995,365 |
| Austria | 738,469 | 549,217 | -189,252 |
| Bulgaria | 705,161 | 484,554 | -220,607 |
| United Kingdom | 458,757 | 7,935 | -450,822 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 229,022,428 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 139,029,038 |
| Air transport | 438,751 |
| Other | 138,932 |
| Road transport | 7,937 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 111,199,400 | 117,823,028 | +6,623,628 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 80,517,480 | 58,511,558 | -22,005,922 |
| Air transport | 257,441 | 181,310 | -76,131 |
| Other | 123,068 | 15,864 | -107,204 |
| Road transport | 1,428 | 6,509 | +5,081 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 120,879,888 |
| Dover | 83,158,141 |
| Felixstowe | 76,831,685 |
| Southampton | 20,221,259 |
| Purfleet | 18,634,109 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 59,952,138 | 60,927,750 | +975,612 |
| Dover | 45,568,758 | 37,589,383 | -7,979,375 |
| Felixstowe | 30,687,074 | 46,144,611 | +15,457,537 |
| Southampton | 14,086,167 | 6,135,092 | -7,951,075 |
| Purfleet | 17,856,983 | 777,126 | -17,079,857 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,947,364 | 8,053,523 | +1,106,159 |
| London | 7,662,782 | 6,230,703 | -1,432,079 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,951,323 | 3,855,952 | -95,371 |
| Harwich | 1,501,926 | 5,339,151 | +3,837,225 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,432,192 | 783,913 | -648,279 |
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 | 21 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 14 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
| 2025-07 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LUSO ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS LIMITED | 60 |
| TELEDYNE UK LIMITED | 58 |
| MUELLER EUROPE LIMITED | 47 |
| METAL AGENCIES LIMITED | 45 |
| WIELAND NEMCO LTD. | 41 |
| KAS METAL TRADING LTD | 41 |
| BOSCH THERMOTECHNOLOGY LTD | 40 |
| CEMBRE LTD. | 39 |
| CUBRALCO LIMITED | 35 |
| RAINCLEAR SYSTEMS LTD | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 74111010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Straight, hollow tubes made from pure copper, used in construction and plumbing