Import/export HS code 74111010: Straight copper tubes
Straight, hollow tubes made from pure copper, used in construction and plumbing
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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 | 158,592,789 |
| Germany | 86,422,927 |
| Viet Nam | 78,200,610 |
| Spain | 22,850,042 |
| Finland | 21,787,736 |
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 | 71,599,696 | 86,993,093 | +15,393,397 |
| Germany | 41,498,486 | 44,924,441 | +3,425,955 |
| Viet Nam | 36,126,176 | 42,074,434 | +5,948,258 |
| Spain | 15,743,295 | 7,106,747 | -8,636,548 |
| Finland | 10,365,877 | 11,421,859 | +1,055,982 |
| South Korea | 4,543,824 | 4,761,349 | +217,525 |
| Italy | 7,166,450 | 1,025,493 | -6,140,957 |
| Netherlands | 125,751 | 5,499,876 | +5,374,125 |
| France | 707,130 | 1,757,055 | +1,049,925 |
| China | 133,005 | 2,118,067 | +1,985,062 |
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 | 158,774,724 |
| Germany | 86,316,043 |
| Viet Nam | 81,210,243 |
| Spain | 22,853,586 |
| Finland | 21,663,895 |
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 | 71,608,335 | 87,166,389 | +15,558,054 |
| Germany | 41,349,559 | 44,966,484 | +3,616,925 |
| Viet Nam | 36,126,176 | 45,084,067 | +8,957,891 |
| Spain | 15,743,295 | 7,110,291 | -8,633,004 |
| Finland | 10,365,877 | 11,298,018 | +932,141 |
| Italy | 7,152,908 | 6,827,329 | -325,579 |
| South Korea | 4,543,824 | 4,761,349 | +217,525 |
| Bulgaria | 705,161 | 718,108 | +12,947 |
| Austria | 815,502 | 450,872 | -364,630 |
| China | 150,463 | 388,073 | +237,610 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 254,450,654 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 144,717,993 |
| Air transport | 388,693 |
| Other | 63,011 |
| 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) | 115,342,538 | 139,108,116 | +23,765,578 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 74,091,836 | 70,626,157 | -3,465,679 |
| Air transport | 256,431 | 132,262 | -124,169 |
| Other | 12,846 | 50,165 | +37,319 |
| 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 | 123,159,991 |
| Felixstowe | 94,228,290 |
| Dover | 88,136,014 |
| Purfleet | 16,402,432 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,155,562 |
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 | 59,781,008 | 63,378,983 | +3,597,975 |
| Felixstowe | 39,396,973 | 54,831,317 | +15,434,344 |
| Dover | 44,589,818 | 43,546,196 | -1,043,622 |
| Purfleet | 12,704,710 | 3,697,722 | -9,006,988 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,187,423 | 7,968,139 | -219,284 |
| Southampton | 9,525,216 | 5,315,005 | -4,210,211 |
| London | 7,257,030 | 7,540,592 | +283,562 |
| Liverpool Docks | 25,740 | 11,713,563 | +11,687,823 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,465,696 | 4,104,855 | -360,841 |
| Harwich | 1,107,733 | 5,641,861 | +4,534,128 |
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 | 13 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TELEDYNE UK LIMITED | 63 |
| LUSO ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS LIMITED | 61 |
| METAL AGENCIES LIMITED | 49 |
| MUELLER EUROPE LIMITED | 49 |
| WIELAND NEMCO LTD. | 45 |
| CEMBRE LTD. | 44 |
| KAS METAL TRADING LTD | 43 |
| BOSCH THERMOTECHNOLOGY LTD | 42 |
| 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+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| 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