Import/export HS code 74111090: Various copper tubes
Copper tubes in various shapes and sizes, used for different industrial applications
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 30,485,308 |
| Italy | 19,203,488 |
| South Korea | 14,621,329 |
| Thailand | 11,864,890 |
| Germany | 10,226,285 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 14,930,285 | 15,555,023 | +624,738 |
| Italy | 10,199,829 | 9,003,659 | -1,196,170 |
| South Korea | 10,241,295 | 4,380,034 | -5,861,261 |
| Thailand | 6,477,460 | 5,387,430 | -1,090,030 |
| Germany | 5,947,090 | 4,279,195 | -1,667,895 |
| Finland | 3,215,624 | 2,647,755 | -567,869 |
| Greece | 2,829,729 | 1,544,878 | -1,284,851 |
| Ireland | 1,848,602 | 1,818,792 | -29,810 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,095,707 | 1,349,070 | -746,637 |
| China | 573,426 | 651,698 | +78,272 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 34,699,026 |
| Italy | 17,139,483 |
| South Korea | 14,621,329 |
| Thailand | 11,902,481 |
| Germany | 9,805,390 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 17,475,153 | 17,223,873 | -251,280 |
| Italy | 8,807,393 | 8,332,090 | -475,303 |
| South Korea | 10,241,295 | 4,380,034 | -5,861,261 |
| Thailand | 6,512,622 | 5,389,859 | -1,122,763 |
| Germany | 5,851,496 | 3,953,894 | -1,897,602 |
| Finland | 3,233,556 | 2,978,687 | -254,869 |
| Greece | 3,420,226 | 1,843,934 | -1,576,292 |
| Ireland | 1,651,937 | 1,562,651 | -89,286 |
| Mexico | 1,078,242 | 1,118,712 | +40,470 |
| China | 910,697 | 970,583 | +59,886 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
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 | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 5 | +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) | 66,536,350 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 37,852,416 |
| Air transport | 4,582,604 |
| Other | 211,481 |
| Road transport | 30,243 |
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) | 36,826,195 | 29,710,155 | -7,116,040 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,842,856 | 17,009,560 | -3,833,296 |
| Air transport | 2,967,174 | 1,615,430 | -1,351,744 |
| Other | 92,898 | 118,583 | +25,685 |
| Road transport | 9,548 | 20,695 | +11,147 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 32,533,589 |
| Southampton | 29,625,105 |
| Dover | 16,868,726 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,644,091 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,001,242 |
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 | 16,028,693 | 16,504,896 | +476,203 |
| Southampton | 19,250,114 | 10,374,991 | -8,875,123 |
| Dover | 8,648,039 | 8,220,687 | -427,352 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,721,221 | 2,922,870 | +201,649 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,194,948 | 1,806,294 | -1,388,654 |
| Holyhead | 1,552,239 | 1,680,801 | +128,562 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,129,010 | 1,577,185 | +448,175 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,282,994 | 950,332 | -332,662 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,417,827 | 731,462 | -686,365 |
| Killingholme | 1,475,814 | 439,823 | -1,035,991 |
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 | 39 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 20 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 12 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 36 |
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 27 |
| 2025-09 | 34 |
| 2025-08 | 27 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 55 |
| 1m-15m | 37 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 74111090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Copper tubes in various shapes and sizes, used for different industrial applications