Import/export HS code 7411: Copper tubes and pipes
Hollow copper tubes and pipes used for plumbing, heating, and industrial systems
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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 | 163,775,453 |
| Germany | 131,220,250 |
| Viet Nam | 115,329,492 |
| Italy | 34,594,726 |
| Finland | 28,122,642 |
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 | 74,516,927 | 89,258,526 | +14,741,599 |
| Germany | 63,381,897 | 67,838,353 | +4,456,456 |
| Viet Nam | 52,334,175 | 62,995,317 | +10,661,142 |
| Italy | 20,321,607 | 14,273,119 | -6,048,488 |
| Finland | 13,832,459 | 14,290,183 | +457,724 |
| South Korea | 14,934,808 | 11,840,127 | -3,094,681 |
| Spain | 15,815,262 | 7,136,529 | -8,678,733 |
| Thailand | 6,478,357 | 4,813,549 | -1,664,808 |
| Netherlands | 2,150,754 | 8,716,900 | +6,566,146 |
| Austria | 5,094,652 | 5,576,593 | +481,941 |
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 | 165,535,526 |
| Germany | 131,168,074 |
| Viet Nam | 122,538,678 |
| Italy | 38,408,218 |
| Finland | 28,481,329 |
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 | 75,464,918 | 90,070,608 | +14,605,690 |
| Germany | 63,721,012 | 67,447,062 | +3,726,050 |
| Viet Nam | 54,824,935 | 67,713,743 | +12,888,808 |
| Italy | 18,406,338 | 20,001,880 | +1,595,542 |
| Finland | 13,954,219 | 14,527,110 | +572,891 |
| South Korea | 14,901,100 | 11,842,111 | -3,058,989 |
| Spain | 15,832,338 | 7,145,437 | -8,686,901 |
| Thailand | 6,510,651 | 4,815,978 | -1,694,673 |
| Austria | 5,234,948 | 5,880,766 | +645,818 |
| Canada | 5,196,192 | 4,855,730 | -340,462 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 40 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 23 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 20 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 19 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 |
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 | 34 | 25 | -9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 12 | 18 | +6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 | 12 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 13 | 15 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 11 | 14 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 | 14 | +3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 15 | 13 | -2 |
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) | 353,938,029 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 239,993,793 |
| Air transport | 13,428,750 |
| Other | 1,031,754 |
| Road transport | 140,566 |
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) | 165,306,576 | 188,631,453 | +23,324,877 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 121,003,908 | 118,989,885 | -2,014,023 |
| Air transport | 7,409,762 | 6,018,988 | -1,390,774 |
| Other | 779,910 | 251,844 | -528,066 |
| Road transport | 15,551 | 125,015 | +109,464 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 138,999,529 |
| Dover | 133,489,010 |
| London Gateway Port | 129,348,826 |
| Southampton | 55,239,994 |
| Immingham Docks | 30,671,699 |
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 | 60,125,952 | 78,873,577 | +18,747,625 |
| Dover | 65,152,734 | 68,336,276 | +3,183,542 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,750,355 | 66,598,471 | +3,848,116 |
| Southampton | 33,226,780 | 22,013,214 | -11,213,566 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,449,242 | 13,222,457 | -4,226,785 |
| London | 9,687,038 | 10,451,354 | +764,316 |
| Purfleet | 12,731,206 | 3,709,909 | -9,021,297 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,101,845 | 13,682,203 | +12,580,358 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,664,767 | 7,072,339 | -592,428 |
| Killingholme | 4,977,740 | 7,628,678 | +2,650,938 |
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 | 100 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 50 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 39 |
| Other manufacturing | 28 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 87 |
| 2026-03 | 74 |
| 2026-02 | 96 |
| 2026-01 | 84 |
| 2025-12 | 71 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BUSBY METALS LIMITED | 123 |
| ERODEX (U.K.) LIMITED | 122 |
| BOSCH THERMOTECHNOLOGY LTD | 107 |
| KOHLER MIRA LIMITED | 94 |
| LUSO ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS LIMITED | 87 |
| GLC ALLOYS LIMITED | 85 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 74 |
| TELEDYNE UK LIMITED | 68 |
| SAVILLE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 63 |
| ALTECNIC LIMITED | 62 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 131 |
| 1m-15m | 130 |
| 15m-54m | 52 |
| 0-1m | 46 |
| Other | 23 |
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 | 7,652,037 |
| United States | 7,555,682 |
| France | 4,072,432 |
| Ireland | 2,727,084 |
| Canada | 1,261,621 |
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 | 2,376,169 | 5,275,868 | +2,899,699 |
| United States | 2,764,391 | 4,791,291 | +2,026,900 |
| France | 2,287,873 | 1,784,559 | -503,314 |
| Ireland | 1,632,680 | 1,094,404 | -538,276 |
| Canada | 116,378 | 1,145,243 | +1,028,865 |
| Spain | 527,947 | 611,583 | +83,636 |
| Saudi Arabia | 534,486 | 432,655 | -101,831 |
| Japan | 330,037 | 584,339 | +254,302 |
| United Arab Emirates | 475,571 | 437,737 | -37,834 |
| South Africa | 255,835 | 601,894 | +346,059 |
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 | 44,229 |
| China | 28,881 |
| Italy | 9,175 |
| Ireland | 4,039 |
| Poland | 2,970 |
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 | 36,501 | 7,728 | -28,773 |
| China | 16,060 | 12,821 | -3,239 |
| Italy | 4,088 | 5,087 | +999 |
| Ireland | 183 | 3,856 | +3,673 |
| Poland | 2,283 | 687 | -1,596 |
| India | 120 | 17 | -103 |
| France | 78 | 0 | -78 |
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) | 18,884,278 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,690,221 |
| Air transport | 7,636,930 |
| Other | 124,415 |
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) | 8,645,520 | 10,238,758 | +1,593,238 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,884,304 | 8,805,917 | +4,921,613 |
| Air transport | 4,149,580 | 3,487,350 | -662,230 |
| Other | 80,943 | 43,472 | -37,471 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,625,497 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,485,836 |
| Southampton | 3,752,300 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,035,891 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,948,016 |
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 | 5,446,415 | 7,179,082 | +1,732,667 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,806,044 | 2,679,792 | +873,748 |
| Southampton | 437,608 | 3,314,692 | +2,877,084 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 939,685 | 2,096,206 | +1,156,521 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,119,549 | 1,828,467 | +708,918 |
| Liverpool Docks | 605,140 | 2,166,542 | +1,561,402 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,909,870 | 119,479 | -1,790,391 |
| Holyhead | 1,121,598 | 903,426 | -218,172 |
| Felixstowe | 748,173 | 560,125 | -188,048 |
| East Midlands Airport | 743,177 | 553,093 | -190,084 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 7411
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hollow copper tubes and pipes used for plumbing, heating, and industrial systems