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 | 36,202,572 |
| Italy | 20,382,685 |
| South Korea | 14,436,356 |
| Germany | 11,437,907 |
| Thailand | 11,291,906 |
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 | 15,793,620 | 20,408,952 | +4,615,332 |
| Italy | 9,881,766 | 10,500,919 | +619,153 |
| South Korea | 8,807,420 | 5,628,936 | -3,178,484 |
| Germany | 5,537,320 | 5,900,587 | +363,267 |
| Thailand | 6,478,357 | 4,813,549 | -1,664,808 |
| Finland | 3,462,250 | 2,868,324 | -593,926 |
| Greece | 2,846,394 | 2,176,776 | -669,618 |
| Ireland | 2,005,459 | 2,253,281 | +247,822 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,110,032 | 1,210,393 | -899,639 |
| Netherlands | 439,674 | 1,090,412 | +650,738 |
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 | 40,402,125 |
| Italy | 18,570,245 |
| South Korea | 14,436,356 |
| Thailand | 11,324,375 |
| Germany | 10,971,840 |
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 | 18,284,380 | 22,117,745 | +3,833,365 |
| Italy | 8,465,110 | 10,105,135 | +1,640,025 |
| South Korea | 8,807,420 | 5,628,936 | -3,178,484 |
| Thailand | 6,508,397 | 4,815,978 | -1,692,419 |
| Germany | 5,362,373 | 5,609,467 | +247,094 |
| Finland | 3,586,652 | 3,229,092 | -357,560 |
| Greece | 3,418,960 | 2,553,645 | -865,315 |
| Ireland | 1,801,089 | 1,957,829 | +156,740 |
| Mexico | 1,195,808 | 1,101,613 | -94,195 |
| China | 897,956 | 1,148,385 | +250,429 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 |
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 | 10 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 2 | -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) | 72,984,620 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,293,210 |
| Air transport | 4,625,153 |
| Other | 283,532 |
| Road transport | 59,069 |
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) | 36,189,519 | 36,795,101 | +605,582 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,590,927 | 20,702,283 | +111,356 |
| Air transport | 2,870,858 | 1,754,295 | -1,116,563 |
| Other | 109,163 | 174,369 | +65,206 |
| Road transport | 9,548 | 49,521 | +39,973 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 38,511,909 |
| Southampton | 28,695,216 |
| Dover | 19,085,823 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,647,836 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,331,184 |
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 | 17,001,168 | 21,510,741 | +4,509,573 |
| Southampton | 17,311,306 | 11,383,910 | -5,927,396 |
| Dover | 8,513,277 | 10,572,546 | +2,059,269 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,134,867 | 2,512,969 | -621,898 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,174,185 | 2,156,999 | -1,017,186 |
| Holyhead | 1,678,342 | 2,077,371 | +399,029 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,121,144 | 1,869,247 | +748,103 |
| London | 941,757 | 1,902,030 | +960,273 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,202,377 | 1,189,950 | -12,427 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,370,727 | 608,247 | -762,480 |
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 | 40 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 20 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 12 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 35 |
| 2026-03 | 28 |
| 2026-02 | 37 |
| 2026-01 | 36 |
| 2025-12 | 26 |
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+ | 52 |
| 1m-15m | 41 |
| 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