Import/export HS code 741122: Copper-nickel alloy tubes
Tubes made from copper-nickel or copper-nickel-zinc alloys, used in marine and industrial applications
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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 | 5,795,429 |
| China | 4,215,613 |
| India | 4,190,791 |
| United States | 1,723,323 |
| France | 1,034,644 |
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 | 4,143,936 | 1,651,493 | -2,492,443 |
| China | 2,440,384 | 1,775,229 | -665,155 |
| India | 1,805,816 | 2,384,975 | +579,159 |
| United States | 891,743 | 831,580 | -60,163 |
| France | 482,049 | 552,595 | +70,546 |
| Netherlands | 527,675 | 503,721 | -23,954 |
| Mexico | 245,261 | 269,569 | +24,308 |
| South Korea | 323,503 | 73,544 | -249,959 |
| Ireland | 156,648 | 229,147 | +72,499 |
| Austria | 74,475 | 25,296 | -49,179 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,218,646 |
| Germany | 5,012,514 |
| India | 3,945,746 |
| United States | 1,878,190 |
| Italy | 686,455 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,986,713 | 2,231,933 | -754,780 |
| Germany | 3,406,413 | 1,606,101 | -1,800,312 |
| India | 1,811,878 | 2,133,868 | +321,990 |
| United States | 1,008,253 | 869,937 | -138,316 |
| Italy | 268,784 | 417,671 | +148,887 |
| Mexico | 245,261 | 269,569 | +24,308 |
| Ireland | 148,660 | 229,147 | +80,487 |
| South Korea | 282,140 | 73,544 | -208,596 |
| France | 156,651 | 110,212 | -46,439 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 244,778 | +244,778 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 4 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +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) | 10,647,017 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,042,679 |
| Air transport | 1,031,137 |
| Other | 844,661 |
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) | 5,771,483 | 4,875,534 | -895,949 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,389,835 | 2,652,844 | -1,736,991 |
| Air transport | 325,810 | 705,327 | +379,517 |
| Other | 757,822 | 86,839 | -670,983 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,870,363 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,384,165 |
| Southampton | 3,170,658 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,522,656 |
| London | 1,167,809 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,377,996 | 1,492,367 | -885,629 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,267,917 | 1,116,248 | -1,151,669 |
| Southampton | 1,599,196 | 1,571,462 | -27,734 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,262,472 | 1,260,184 | -2,288 |
| London | 792,326 | 375,483 | -416,843 |
| Harwich | 482,835 | 511,265 | +28,430 |
| Dover | 514,356 | 413,585 | -100,771 |
| 000 | 757,822 | 86,839 | -670,983 |
| Eurotunnel | 217,432 | 497,670 | +280,238 |
| East Midlands Airport | 151,579 | 271,004 | +119,425 |
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 | 17 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 6,613,145 |
| France | 1,828,114 |
| United States | 1,410,688 |
| Saudi Arabia | 540,105 |
| Italy | 362,100 |
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 | 1,692,976 | 4,920,169 | +3,227,193 |
| France | 932,133 | 895,981 | -36,152 |
| United States | 244,474 | 1,166,214 | +921,740 |
| Saudi Arabia | 297,591 | 242,514 | -55,077 |
| Italy | 181,812 | 180,288 | -1,524 |
| Angola | 210,914 | 44,327 | -166,587 |
| United Arab Emirates | 167,410 | 81,002 | -86,408 |
| Oman | 17,906 | 228,162 | +210,256 |
| Norway | 17,105 | 219,086 | +201,981 |
| New Zealand | 92,523 | 82,697 | -9,826 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,514,717 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,736,611 |
| Air transport | 1,651,258 |
| Road transport | 4,973 |
| Other | 787 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,179,562 | 6,335,155 | +3,155,593 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,049,676 | 1,686,935 | +637,259 |
| Air transport | 747,080 | 904,178 | +157,098 |
| Road transport | 4,973 | 0 | -4,973 |
| Other | 564 | 223 | -341 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,239,862 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,112,759 |
| Southampton | 1,067,873 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,022,488 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 986,089 |
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 | 2,285,403 | 4,954,459 | +2,669,056 |
| Immingham Docks | 732,742 | 1,380,017 | +647,275 |
| Southampton | 268,799 | 799,074 | +530,275 |
| London Gateway Port | 486,513 | 535,975 | +49,462 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 347,056 | 639,033 | +291,977 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 216,566 | 168,970 | -47,596 |
| Manchester Airport | 196,754 | 101,387 | -95,367 |
| Liverpool Docks | 52,836 | 96,802 | +43,966 |
| East Midlands Airport | 36,023 | 104,988 | +68,965 |
| Dover | 116,589 | 21,794 | -94,795 |
Quick facts
HS code: 741122
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tubes made from copper-nickel or copper-nickel-zinc alloys, used in marine and industrial applications