Import/export HS code 741121: Brass tubes
Tubes made from copper-zinc alloys (brass), used in plumbing and decorative purposes
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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 | 18,214,058 |
| Canada | 8,924,916 |
| Italy | 5,906,475 |
| South Korea | 2,450,947 |
| Belgium | 1,735,169 |
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 | 8,924,119 | 9,289,939 | +365,820 |
| Canada | 4,464,679 | 4,460,237 | -4,442 |
| Italy | 3,293,510 | 2,612,965 | -680,545 |
| South Korea | 1,243,054 | 1,207,893 | -35,161 |
| Belgium | 1,108,070 | 627,099 | -480,971 |
| Poland | 302,348 | 978,228 | +675,880 |
| China | 617,845 | 228,631 | -389,214 |
| India | 539,073 | 232,528 | -306,545 |
| France | 173,561 | 352,832 | +179,271 |
| Romania | 139,967 | 166,297 | +26,330 |
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 | 20,370,514 |
| Canada | 8,911,279 |
| Italy | 4,770,973 |
| South Korea | 2,458,602 |
| Poland | 1,322,657 |
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 | 10,199,360 | 10,171,154 | -28,206 |
| Canada | 4,464,679 | 4,446,600 | -18,079 |
| Italy | 2,677,375 | 2,093,598 | -583,777 |
| South Korea | 1,249,791 | 1,208,811 | -40,980 |
| Poland | 342,029 | 980,628 | +638,599 |
| China | 780,737 | 349,392 | -431,345 |
| India | 555,892 | 237,362 | -318,530 |
| Greece | 440,519 | 277,207 | -163,312 |
| France | 130,302 | 336,439 | +206,137 |
| Romania | 139,967 | 166,297 | +26,330 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 14 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 | 8 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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) | 26,382,560 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,023,292 |
| Air transport | 4,263,640 |
| Other | 10,805 |
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) | 13,185,917 | 13,196,643 | +10,726 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,889,532 | 5,133,760 | -755,772 |
| Air transport | 2,119,744 | 2,143,896 | +24,152 |
| Other | 5,276 | 5,529 | +253 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,659,917 |
| Killingholme | 8,370,594 |
| Southampton | 8,185,911 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,562,700 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,818,913 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 6,276,780 | 5,383,137 | -893,643 |
| Killingholme | 2,128,988 | 6,241,606 | +4,112,618 |
| Southampton | 4,404,997 | 3,780,914 | -624,083 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,121,899 | 440,801 | -3,681,098 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,407,342 | 1,411,571 | +4,229 |
| Felixstowe | 955,909 | 534,388 | -421,521 |
| Birmingham Airport | 453,771 | 522,720 | +68,949 |
| Eurotunnel | 183,258 | 425,876 | +242,618 |
| Liverpool Docks | 80,296 | 517,525 | +437,229 |
| Harwich | 132,681 | 374,701 | +242,020 |
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 | 33 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 20 |
| Other manufacturing | 14 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 25 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
| 2025-07 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ERODEX (U.K.) LIMITED | 104 |
| KOHLER MIRA LIMITED | 83 |
| HUBBELL LIMITED | 46 |
| VAILLANT INDUSTRIAL UK LIMITED | 46 |
| BEARWARD ENGINEERING LIMITED | 41 |
| HOLME DODSWORTH METALS LIMITED | 38 |
| CURRIE & WARNER LIMITED | 38 |
| DRUMMONDS BATHROOMS LTD. | 37 |
| BORNMORE (METALS) LIMITED | 36 |
| EUROBRASS LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 44 |
| 1m-15m | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 5,026,548 |
| Ireland | 1,609,457 |
| France | 1,473,902 |
| Jordan | 809,916 |
| United Arab Emirates | 808,983 |
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 | 2,560,914 | 2,465,634 | -95,280 |
| Ireland | 974,694 | 634,763 | -339,931 |
| France | 944,687 | 529,215 | -415,472 |
| Jordan | 536,021 | 273,895 | -262,126 |
| United Arab Emirates | 535,979 | 273,004 | -262,975 |
| Spain | 429,496 | 349,595 | -79,901 |
| Saudi Arabia | 447,133 | 180,850 | -266,283 |
| Kenya | 383,071 | 213,244 | -169,827 |
| South Africa | 222,339 | 294,881 | +72,542 |
| Australia | 271,220 | 216,279 | -54,941 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 44,207 |
| XU | 26,854 |
| Italy | 8,574 |
| Ireland | 3,912 |
| Poland | 2,401 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 36,479 | 7,728 | -28,751 |
| XU | 14,952 | 11,902 | -3,050 |
| Italy | 874 | 7,700 | +6,826 |
| Ireland | 159 | 3,753 | +3,594 |
| Poland | 661 | 1,740 | +1,079 |
| India | 0 | 137 | +137 |
| France | 39 | 9 | -30 |
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) | 7,393,292 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,464,251 |
| Air transport | 4,500,589 |
| Other | 86,291 |
| Road transport | 7,992 |
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) | 3,366,941 | 4,026,351 | +659,410 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,505,768 | 2,958,483 | -547,285 |
| Air transport | 3,088,199 | 1,412,390 | -1,675,809 |
| Other | 53,322 | 32,969 | -20,353 |
| Road transport | 7,992 | 0 | -7,992 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,897,186 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,563,983 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,341,542 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,425,482 |
| Southampton | 1,372,067 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,095,431 | 1,801,755 | -293,676 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,002,503 | 1,561,480 | -441,023 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,993,818 | 347,724 | -1,646,094 |
| Liverpool Docks | 424,914 | 1,000,568 | +575,654 |
| Southampton | 143,270 | 1,228,797 | +1,085,527 |
| Felixstowe | 813,323 | 365,359 | -447,964 |
| East Midlands Airport | 454,759 | 426,163 | -28,596 |
| Holyhead | 459,551 | 394,977 | -64,574 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 351,080 | 356,819 | +5,739 |
| Immingham Docks | 215,797 | 340,204 | +124,407 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 741121
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tubes made from copper-zinc alloys (brass), used in plumbing and decorative purposes