Import/export HS code 74111010: Straight copper tubes
Straight, hollow tubes made from pure copper, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Greece | 156,026,791 |
| Germany | 83,807,450 |
| Viet Nam | 75,566,900 |
| Finland | 21,191,366 |
| Spain | 17,242,045 |
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 | 75,321,690 | 80,705,101 | +5,383,411 |
| Germany | 43,891,182 | 39,916,268 | -3,974,914 |
| Viet Nam | 34,570,673 | 40,996,227 | +6,425,554 |
| Finland | 10,810,867 | 10,380,499 | -430,368 |
| Spain | 9,382,684 | 7,859,361 | -1,523,323 |
| South Korea | 3,721,596 | 4,878,622 | +1,157,026 |
| Italy | 6,172,364 | 817,371 | -5,354,993 |
| Netherlands | 631,413 | 5,581,841 | +4,950,428 |
| Singapore | 0 | 3,078,853 | +3,078,853 |
| France | 864,221 | 1,801,069 | +936,848 |
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 | 156,791,255 |
| Germany | 83,715,297 |
| Viet Nam | 79,844,643 |
| Finland | 21,067,525 |
| Spain | 17,245,589 |
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 | 75,838,378 | 80,952,877 | +5,114,499 |
| Germany | 43,795,943 | 39,919,354 | -3,876,589 |
| Viet Nam | 34,570,673 | 45,273,970 | +10,703,297 |
| Finland | 10,810,867 | 10,256,658 | -554,209 |
| Spain | 9,382,684 | 7,862,905 | -1,519,779 |
| Italy | 6,555,192 | 6,808,231 | +253,039 |
| South Korea | 3,721,596 | 4,878,622 | +1,157,026 |
| Austria | 808,765 | 415,780 | -392,985 |
| China | 154,759 | 905,540 | +750,781 |
| Bulgaria | 186,578 | 847,341 | +660,763 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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) | 249,577,671 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 136,173,680 |
| Air transport | 361,679 |
| Other | 66,341 |
| Road transport | 9,765 |
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) | 115,920,463 | 133,657,208 | +17,736,745 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 71,022,814 | 65,150,866 | -5,871,948 |
| Air transport | 221,600 | 140,079 | -81,521 |
| Other | 17,209 | 49,132 | +31,923 |
| Road transport | 1,428 | 8,337 | +6,909 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 112,677,554 |
| Felixstowe | 94,832,626 |
| Dover | 83,297,134 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,933,764 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,804,698 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 62,431,669 | 50,245,885 | -12,185,784 |
| Felixstowe | 41,418,085 | 53,414,541 | +11,996,456 |
| Dover | 45,928,580 | 37,368,554 | -8,560,026 |
| Liverpool Docks | 21,965 | 19,911,799 | +19,889,834 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,211,380 | 7,593,318 | -1,618,062 |
| London | 6,077,441 | 8,438,988 | +2,361,547 |
| Southampton | 6,489,634 | 5,929,347 | -560,287 |
| Purfleet | 7,849,213 | 4,377,521 | -3,471,692 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,711,878 | 4,740,336 | +1,028,458 |
| Harwich | 1,851,665 | 4,902,581 | +3,050,916 |
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
|
22 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
5 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TELEDYNE UK LIMITED | 64 |
| LUSO ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS LIMITED | 62 |
| METAL AGENCIES LIMITED | 50 |
| MUELLER EUROPE LIMITED | 50 |
| WIELAND NEMCO LTD. | 46 |
| CEMBRE LTD. | 45 |
| BOSCH THERMOTECHNOLOGY LTD | 43 |
| KAS METAL TRADING LTD | 43 |
| CUBRALCO LIMITED | 38 |
| RAINCLEAR SYSTEMS LTD | 37 |
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 | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 74111010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Straight, hollow tubes made from pure copper, used in construction and plumbing