Import/export HS code 74111010: Straight copper tubes
Straight, hollow tubes made from pure copper, used in construction and plumbing
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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 | 148,244,814 |
| Germany | 77,423,356 |
| Viet Nam | 69,833,499 |
| Spain | 28,947,505 |
| Finland | 20,401,567 |
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 | 70,263,675 | 77,981,139 | +7,717,464 |
| Germany | 37,963,351 | 39,460,005 | +1,496,654 |
| Viet Nam | 35,000,685 | 34,832,814 | -167,871 |
| Spain | 24,904,733 | 4,042,772 | -20,861,961 |
| Finland | 9,991,243 | 10,410,324 | +419,081 |
| Italy | 6,907,504 | 2,927,069 | -3,980,435 |
| South Korea | 4,863,877 | 4,107,638 | -756,239 |
| Netherlands | 94,315 | 3,722,609 | +3,628,294 |
| China | 111,165 | 2,131,545 | +2,020,380 |
| 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 | 147,860,233 |
| Germany | 76,894,253 |
| Viet Nam | 71,824,942 |
| Spain | 28,947,505 |
| Finland | 20,608,734 |
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 | 70,112,312 | 77,747,921 | +7,635,609 |
| Germany | 37,441,381 | 39,452,872 | +2,011,491 |
| Viet Nam | 35,000,685 | 36,824,257 | +1,823,572 |
| Spain | 24,904,733 | 4,042,772 | -20,861,961 |
| Finland | 10,322,251 | 10,286,483 | -35,768 |
| Italy | 6,893,962 | 6,463,513 | -430,449 |
| South Korea | 4,863,877 | 4,107,638 | -756,239 |
| Austria | 918,626 | 449,363 | -469,263 |
| 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 | 9 |
| 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 | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 235,316,243 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 137,881,962 |
| Air transport | 415,374 |
| Other | 76,769 |
| 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) | 114,873,434 | 120,442,809 | +5,569,375 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 77,311,033 | 60,570,929 | -16,740,104 |
| Air transport | 278,822 | 136,552 | -142,270 |
| Other | 59,950 | 16,819 | -43,131 |
| 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 | 126,675,283 |
| Dover | 82,918,380 |
| Felixstowe | 79,844,045 |
| Purfleet | 18,263,798 |
| Southampton | 18,003,530 |
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 | 64,903,744 | 61,771,539 | -3,132,205 |
| Dover | 43,561,660 | 39,356,720 | -4,204,940 |
| Felixstowe | 31,573,993 | 48,270,052 | +16,696,059 |
| Purfleet | 16,913,065 | 1,350,733 | -15,562,332 |
| Southampton | 12,091,711 | 5,911,819 | -6,179,892 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,556,762 | 7,812,228 | +255,466 |
| London | 7,576,189 | 6,205,863 | -1,370,326 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,541,228 | 3,863,772 | +322,544 |
| Harwich | 1,068,970 | 5,339,151 | +4,270,181 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,534,735 | 629,724 | -905,011 |
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 | 22 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 13 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
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 | 59 |
| MUELLER EUROPE LIMITED | 48 |
| METAL AGENCIES LIMITED | 46 |
| WIELAND NEMCO LTD. | 42 |
| KAS METAL TRADING LTD | 42 |
| CEMBRE LTD. | 40 |
| BOSCH THERMOTECHNOLOGY LTD | 40 |
| RAINCLEAR SYSTEMS LTD | 35 |
| CUBRALCO LIMITED | 35 |
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 | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| 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