Import/export HS code 741121: Brass tubes
Tubes made from copper-zinc alloys (brass), used in plumbing and decorative purposes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 19,755,069 |
| Canada | 9,998,280 |
| Italy | 5,898,491 |
| South Korea | 2,562,193 |
| Poland | 1,389,072 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,898,873 | 10,856,196 | +1,957,323 |
| Canada | 5,170,990 | 4,827,290 | -343,700 |
| Italy | 3,201,620 | 2,696,871 | -504,749 |
| South Korea | 1,367,990 | 1,194,203 | -173,787 |
| Poland | 691,928 | 697,144 | +5,216 |
| Belgium | 1,016,108 | 318,388 | -697,720 |
| China | 551,083 | 324,136 | -226,947 |
| India | 422,987 | 395,191 | -27,796 |
| France | 192,156 | 505,273 | +313,117 |
| Romania | 186,013 | 145,161 | -40,852 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 21,352,922 |
| Canada | 9,984,643 |
| Italy | 5,020,814 |
| South Korea | 2,569,848 |
| Poland | 1,461,311 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 10,181,271 | 11,171,651 | +990,380 |
| Canada | 5,157,353 | 4,827,290 | -330,063 |
| Italy | 2,568,264 | 2,452,550 | -115,714 |
| South Korea | 1,375,645 | 1,194,203 | -181,442 |
| Poland | 713,049 | 748,262 | +35,213 |
| China | 733,159 | 404,508 | -328,651 |
| India | 439,806 | 400,025 | -39,781 |
| Greece | 358,268 | 245,088 | -113,180 |
| France | 167,433 | 414,185 | +246,752 |
| Romania | 186,013 | 187,796 | +1,783 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 16 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 14 | 7 | -7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 2 | -4 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,361,767 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,415,407 |
| Air transport | 4,682,163 |
| Other | 13,306 |
| Road transport | 1,100 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,403,341 | 13,958,426 | +555,085 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,317,751 | 6,097,656 | -220,095 |
| Air transport | 2,374,727 | 2,307,436 | -67,291 |
| Other | 4,772 | 8,534 | +3,762 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,100 | +1,100 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,761,091 |
| Killingholme | 10,599,527 |
| Southampton | 7,817,125 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,109,841 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,956,684 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 6,284,617 | 5,476,474 | -808,143 |
| Killingholme | 3,547,837 | 7,051,690 | +3,503,853 |
| Southampton | 4,388,089 | 3,429,036 | -959,053 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,543,421 | 566,420 | -1,977,001 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,513,001 | 1,443,683 | -69,318 |
| Liverpool Docks | 597,821 | 1,473,208 | +875,387 |
| Felixstowe | 949,423 | 400,563 | -548,860 |
| Birmingham Airport | 519,489 | 574,405 | +54,916 |
| Eurotunnel | 385,111 | 342,943 | -42,168 |
| Harwich | 220,061 | 369,815 | +149,754 |
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 | 31 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 21 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 13 |
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 31 |
| 2026-03 | 27 |
| 2026-02 | 32 |
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-12 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ERODEX (U.K.) LIMITED | 109 |
| KOHLER MIRA LIMITED | 87 |
| HUBBELL LIMITED | 51 |
| VAILLANT INDUSTRIAL UK LIMITED | 51 |
| HOLME DODSWORTH METALS LIMITED | 42 |
| DRUMMONDS BATHROOMS LTD. | 41 |
| CURRIE & WARNER LIMITED | 41 |
| BEARWARD ENGINEERING LIMITED | 41 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 40 |
| EUROBRASS LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 43 |
| 1m-15m | 41 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 5,345,170 |
| France | 1,627,011 |
| Ireland | 1,485,509 |
| Spain | 924,860 |
| South Africa | 826,362 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,458,104 | 2,887,066 | +428,962 |
| France | 1,180,035 | 446,976 | -733,059 |
| Ireland | 929,677 | 555,832 | -373,845 |
| Spain | 371,857 | 553,003 | +181,146 |
| South Africa | 253,062 | 573,300 | +320,238 |
| Jordan | 380,292 | 383,093 | +2,801 |
| United Arab Emirates | 341,174 | 365,518 | +24,344 |
| Kenya | 369,131 | 188,533 | -180,598 |
| Australia | 279,472 | 225,458 | -54,014 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 178,323 | 297,588 | +119,265 |
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 | 44,207 |
| Italy | 9,175 |
| Ireland | 4,039 |
| Poland | 2,970 |
| India | 137 |
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 | 36,479 | 7,728 | -28,751 |
| Italy | 4,088 | 5,087 | +999 |
| Ireland | 183 | 3,856 | +3,673 |
| Poland | 2,283 | 687 | -1,596 |
| India | 120 | 17 | -103 |
| China | 0 | 104 | +104 |
| France | 48 | 0 | -48 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,015,016 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,736,239 |
| Air transport | 4,291,335 |
| Other | 92,712 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,718,386 | 5,296,630 | +2,578,244 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,104,213 | 2,632,026 | -1,472,187 |
| Air transport | 2,956,510 | 1,334,825 | -1,621,685 |
| Other | 62,894 | 29,818 | -33,076 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,193,738 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,405,783 |
| Southampton | 1,948,868 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,860,082 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,485,049 |
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 | 2,523,947 | 1,669,791 | -854,156 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,362,548 | 2,043,235 | +680,687 |
| Southampton | 173,353 | 1,775,515 | +1,602,162 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,831,067 | 29,015 | -1,802,052 |
| Liverpool Docks | 512,870 | 972,179 | +459,309 |
| Felixstowe | 685,194 | 539,742 | -145,452 |
| East Midlands Airport | 592,456 | 426,552 | -165,904 |
| Holyhead | 556,758 | 411,250 | -145,508 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 280,292 | 519,417 | +239,125 |
| Immingham Docks | 369,645 | 264,624 | -105,021 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 741121
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tubes made from copper-zinc alloys (brass), used in plumbing and decorative purposes