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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* 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 | 5,995,031 |
| India | 4,282,923 |
| China | 3,855,369 |
| United States | 1,808,359 |
| Netherlands | 1,055,010 |
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 | 4,194,722 | 1,800,309 | -2,394,413 |
| India | 1,556,477 | 2,726,446 | +1,169,969 |
| China | 2,259,907 | 1,595,462 | -664,445 |
| United States | 997,440 | 810,919 | -186,521 |
| Netherlands | 539,468 | 515,542 | -23,926 |
| France | 420,369 | 536,801 | +116,432 |
| Mexico | 245,261 | 269,569 | +24,308 |
| South Korea | 212,980 | 184,067 | -28,913 |
| Ireland | 142,283 | 227,616 | +85,333 |
| Austria | 74,475 | 0 | -74,475 |
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 | 5,150,194 |
| China | 4,899,664 |
| India | 4,037,878 |
| United States | 1,958,593 |
| Italy | 635,122 |
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 | 3,470,735 | 1,679,459 | -1,791,276 |
| China | 2,777,912 | 2,121,752 | -656,160 |
| India | 1,562,539 | 2,475,339 | +912,800 |
| United States | 1,108,921 | 849,672 | -259,249 |
| Italy | 212,133 | 422,989 | +210,856 |
| Mexico | 245,261 | 269,569 | +24,308 |
| Ireland | 134,295 | 227,616 | +93,321 |
| South Korea | 212,980 | 142,704 | -70,276 |
| France | 156,651 | 88,704 | -67,947 |
| 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 10,493,441 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,103,308 |
| Air transport | 1,001,325 |
| Other | 889,867 |
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) | 5,338,240 | 5,155,201 | -183,039 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,407,178 | 2,696,130 | -1,711,048 |
| Air transport | 309,357 | 691,968 | +382,611 |
| Other | 743,040 | 146,827 | -596,213 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,889,109 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,487,940 |
| Southampton | 2,913,643 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,522,656 |
| London | 1,247,327 |
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 | 2,324,577 | 1,564,532 | -760,045 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,374,707 | 1,113,233 | -1,261,474 |
| Southampton | 1,404,448 | 1,509,195 | +104,747 |
| London Gateway Port | 964,017 | 1,558,639 | +594,622 |
| London | 892,912 | 354,415 | -538,497 |
| Harwich | 464,832 | 541,406 | +76,574 |
| Dover | 521,859 | 428,409 | -93,450 |
| 000 | 743,040 | 146,827 | -596,213 |
| Eurotunnel | 160,781 | 479,525 | +318,744 |
| East Midlands Airport | 138,201 | 257,477 | +119,276 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
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 | 21 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 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 | 6,610,756 |
| France | 1,875,869 |
| United States | 1,423,418 |
| Saudi Arabia | 533,445 |
| 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 | 1,561,597 | 5,049,159 | +3,487,562 |
| France | 1,013,777 | 862,092 | -151,685 |
| United States | 256,208 | 1,167,210 | +911,002 |
| Saudi Arabia | 285,244 | 248,201 | -37,043 |
| Italy | 135,951 | 226,149 | +90,198 |
| Angola | 262,842 | 44,327 | -218,515 |
| United Arab Emirates | 214,592 | 73,159 | -141,433 |
| Oman | 25,540 | 214,819 | +189,279 |
| Norway | 12,596 | 203,868 | +191,272 |
| New Zealand | 94,420 | 81,665 | -12,755 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 805 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 569 | 236 | -333 |
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) | 9,532,783 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,759,203 |
| Air transport | 1,727,762 |
| Road transport | 4,973 |
| Other | 805 |
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) | 3,065,898 | 6,466,885 | +3,400,987 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,087,202 | 1,672,001 | +584,799 |
| Air transport | 831,364 | 896,398 | +65,034 |
| Road transport | 4,973 | 0 | -4,973 |
| Other | 569 | 236 | -333 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,256,729 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,112,759 |
| Southampton | 1,068,738 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,035,547 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,004,051 |
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 | 2,194,145 | 5,062,584 | +2,868,439 |
| Immingham Docks | 705,699 | 1,407,060 | +701,361 |
| Southampton | 270,696 | 798,042 | +527,346 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 390,449 | 645,098 | +254,649 |
| London Gateway Port | 473,871 | 530,180 | +56,309 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 268,494 | 157,206 | -111,288 |
| Manchester Airport | 227,129 | 95,387 | -131,742 |
| Liverpool Docks | 53,807 | 100,459 | +46,652 |
| Dover | 117,536 | 17,418 | -100,118 |
| East Midlands Airport | 36,023 | 98,328 | +62,305 |
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