Import/export HS code 74112110: Straight brass tubes
Straight, hollow tubes made from brass, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 18,273,269 |
| Canada | 8,837,353 |
| Italy | 3,001,107 |
| South Korea | 2,398,224 |
| Belgium | 1,633,987 |
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 | 8,693,073 | 9,580,196 | +887,123 |
| Canada | 4,468,122 | 4,369,231 | -98,891 |
| Italy | 1,583,263 | 1,417,844 | -165,419 |
| South Korea | 1,234,233 | 1,163,991 | -70,242 |
| Belgium | 1,117,224 | 516,763 | -600,461 |
| Poland | 289,228 | 975,146 | +685,918 |
| India | 401,442 | 224,214 | -177,228 |
| France | 152,136 | 406,141 | +254,005 |
| China | 357,629 | 89,675 | -267,954 |
| Netherlands | 162,174 | 146,737 | -15,437 |
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 | 20,354,951 |
| Canada | 8,823,716 |
| South Korea | 2,404,961 |
| Italy | 1,893,995 |
| Poland | 1,351,837 |
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 | 10,019,754 | 10,335,197 | +315,443 |
| Canada | 4,468,122 | 4,355,594 | -112,528 |
| South Korea | 1,240,970 | 1,163,991 | -76,979 |
| Italy | 988,506 | 905,489 | -83,017 |
| Poland | 328,909 | 1,022,928 | +694,019 |
| Greece | 415,995 | 289,151 | -126,844 |
| India | 424,580 | 224,214 | -200,366 |
| China | 468,647 | 163,961 | -304,686 |
| France | 110,777 | 406,141 | +295,364 |
| United States | 49,201 | 58,668 | +9,467 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
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 | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,110,444 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,656,735 |
| Air transport | 3,797,958 |
| Other | 179 |
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) | 11,183,856 | 11,926,588 | +742,732 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,538,050 | 5,118,685 | -419,365 |
| Air transport | 1,853,186 | 1,944,772 | +91,586 |
| Other | 179 | 0 | -179 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Killingholme | 8,931,649 |
| Dover | 8,772,289 |
| Southampton | 7,844,683 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,966,340 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,641,463 |
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 | 2,746,920 | 6,184,729 | +3,437,809 |
| Dover | 4,561,203 | 4,211,086 | -350,117 |
| Southampton | 4,378,509 | 3,466,174 | -912,335 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,474,482 | 491,858 | -2,982,624 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,316,230 | 1,325,233 | +9,003 |
| Felixstowe | 774,369 | 440,755 | -333,614 |
| Birmingham Airport | 370,043 | 521,360 | +151,317 |
| Liverpool Docks | 80,296 | 720,143 | +639,847 |
| Harwich | 100,895 | 501,806 | +400,911 |
| Eurotunnel | 132,952 | 373,596 | +240,644 |
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 | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ERODEX (U.K.) LIMITED | 105 |
| KOHLER MIRA LIMITED | 54 |
| HUBBELL LIMITED | 47 |
| BEARWARD ENGINEERING LIMITED | 40 |
| HOLME DODSWORTH METALS LIMITED | 39 |
| DRUMMONDS BATHROOMS LTD. | 38 |
| CURRIE & WARNER LIMITED | 38 |
| EUROBRASS LIMITED | 36 |
| BORNMORE (METALS) LIMITED | 36 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 2,522,071 |
| France | 1,525,588 |
| Ireland | 1,423,697 |
| Jordan | 809,916 |
| United Arab Emirates | 751,948 |
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 | 974,564 | 1,547,507 | +572,943 |
| France | 885,872 | 639,716 | -246,156 |
| Ireland | 834,492 | 589,205 | -245,287 |
| Jordan | 536,021 | 273,895 | -262,126 |
| United Arab Emirates | 437,351 | 314,597 | -122,754 |
| South Africa | 239,521 | 403,921 | +164,400 |
| Saudi Arabia | 444,616 | 179,460 | -265,156 |
| Kenya | 385,648 | 210,667 | -174,981 |
| Spain | 256,688 | 287,467 | +30,779 |
| Algeria | 137,836 | 403,061 | +265,225 |
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 | 36,479 |
| Italy | 8,574 |
| Poland | 2,401 |
| France | 48 |
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 | 0 | -36,479 |
| Italy | 874 | 7,700 | +6,826 |
| Poland | 1,104 | 1,297 | +193 |
| France | 48 | 0 | -48 |
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) | 6,869,277 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,454,697 |
| Air transport | 2,236,252 |
| Other | 73,900 |
| 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) | 3,054,340 | 3,814,937 | +760,597 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,803,222 | 2,651,475 | -151,747 |
| Air transport | 1,523,118 | 713,134 | -809,984 |
| Other | 58,112 | 15,788 | -42,324 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 3,711,919 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,177,082 |
| Felixstowe | 1,361,822 |
| Southampton | 1,341,887 |
| London Stansted Airport | 978,159 |
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 Gateway Port | 2,018,465 | 1,693,454 | -325,011 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,590,666 | 1,586,416 | -4,250 |
| Felixstowe | 842,502 | 519,320 | -323,182 |
| Southampton | 113,090 | 1,228,797 | +1,115,707 |
| London Stansted Airport | 866,329 | 111,830 | -754,499 |
| East Midlands Airport | 341,162 | 379,397 | +38,235 |
| Holyhead | 317,563 | 375,791 | +58,228 |
| Liverpool Docks | 112,597 | 494,977 | +382,380 |
| Immingham Docks | 146,202 | 316,082 | +169,880 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 209,520 | 151,221 | -58,299 |
Quick facts
HS code: 74112110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Straight, hollow tubes made from brass, used in construction and plumbing