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 | 18,897,846 |
| Canada | 9,659,645 |
| Italy | 5,555,355 |
| South Korea | 2,508,612 |
| Poland | 1,355,834 |
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 | 8,540,584 | 10,357,262 | +1,816,678 |
| Canada | 4,943,600 | 4,716,045 | -227,555 |
| Italy | 2,916,347 | 2,639,008 | -277,339 |
| South Korea | 1,377,482 | 1,131,130 | -246,352 |
| Poland | 748,554 | 607,280 | -141,274 |
| Belgium | 1,101,330 | 89,589 | -1,011,741 |
| China | 488,926 | 292,056 | -196,870 |
| France | 217,022 | 516,417 | +299,395 |
| India | 345,801 | 365,579 | +19,778 |
| Romania | 217,741 | 118,637 | -99,104 |
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 | 20,325,845 |
| Canada | 9,646,008 |
| Italy | 4,717,810 |
| South Korea | 2,516,267 |
| Poland | 1,446,375 |
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 | 9,850,576 | 10,475,269 | +624,693 |
| Canada | 4,929,963 | 4,716,045 | -213,918 |
| Italy | 2,366,611 | 2,351,199 | -15,412 |
| South Korea | 1,385,137 | 1,131,130 | -254,007 |
| Poland | 769,675 | 676,700 | -92,975 |
| China | 648,668 | 354,926 | -293,742 |
| India | 364,298 | 368,735 | +4,437 |
| France | 196,751 | 382,557 | +185,806 |
| Greece | 327,113 | 238,805 | -88,308 |
| Romania | 217,741 | 169,092 | -48,649 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 17 |
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
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 | 8 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
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) | 25,922,595 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,011,157 |
| Air transport | 4,539,763 |
| Other | 12,465 |
| 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) | 12,888,533 | 13,034,062 | +145,529 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,945,678 | 6,065,479 | +119,801 |
| Air transport | 2,468,505 | 2,071,258 | -397,247 |
| Other | 5,387 | 7,078 | +1,691 |
| 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 | 11,059,679 |
| Killingholme | 10,102,041 |
| Southampton | 7,468,509 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,972,810 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,828,131 |
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 | 5,797,945 | 5,261,734 | -536,211 |
| Killingholme | 4,156,409 | 5,945,632 | +1,789,223 |
| Southampton | 4,171,974 | 3,296,535 | -875,439 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,908,464 | 1,064,346 | -844,118 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,559,952 | 1,268,179 | -291,773 |
| Liverpool Docks | 597,821 | 1,473,208 | +875,387 |
| Felixstowe | 892,123 | 392,652 | -499,471 |
| Birmingham Airport | 551,346 | 527,100 | -24,246 |
| Eurotunnel | 406,274 | 368,878 | -37,396 |
| Harwich | 236,251 | 376,997 | +140,746 |
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
|
33 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
20 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
15 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
13 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 24 |
| 2026-04 | 31 |
| 2026-03 | 27 |
| 2026-02 | 32 |
| 2026-01 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ERODEX (U.K.) LIMITED | 110 |
| KOHLER MIRA LIMITED | 87 |
| HUBBELL LIMITED | 52 |
| VAILLANT INDUSTRIAL UK LIMITED | 52 |
| HOLME DODSWORTH METALS LIMITED | 43 |
| CURRIE & WARNER LIMITED | 42 |
| DRUMMONDS BATHROOMS LTD. | 42 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 41 |
| BEARWARD ENGINEERING LIMITED | 41 |
| 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 | 22 |
| 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 | 4,792,559 |
| France | 1,639,200 |
| Ireland | 1,390,598 |
| Spain | 874,538 |
| South Africa | 844,197 |
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 | 2,250,527 | 2,542,032 | +291,505 |
| France | 1,133,596 | 505,604 | -627,992 |
| Ireland | 847,608 | 542,990 | -304,618 |
| Spain | 507,764 | 366,774 | -140,990 |
| South Africa | 287,983 | 556,214 | +268,231 |
| United Arab Emirates | 387,575 | 353,198 | -34,377 |
| Jordan | 371,362 | 218,832 | -152,530 |
| Algeria | 113,082 | 441,557 | +328,475 |
| Kenya | 340,844 | 161,028 | -179,816 |
| 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 | 8,969 |
| 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 | 39,245 | 4,962 | -34,283 |
| Italy | 4,947 | 4,022 | -925 |
| Ireland | 1,428 | 2,611 | +1,183 |
| Poland | 2,283 | 687 | -1,596 |
| India | 137 | 0 | -137 |
| 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) | 7,830,144 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,243,180 |
| Air transport | 3,741,415 |
| Other | 85,036 |
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) | 3,260,219 | 4,569,925 | +1,309,706 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,739,985 | 2,503,195 | -1,236,790 |
| Air transport | 2,426,803 | 1,314,612 | -1,112,191 |
| Other | 61,352 | 23,684 | -37,668 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,902,696 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,383,414 |
| Southampton | 1,864,108 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,454,912 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,335,857 |
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 | 2,357,130 | 1,545,566 | -811,564 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,736,146 | 1,647,268 | -88,878 |
| Southampton | 335,244 | 1,528,864 | +1,193,620 |
| Liverpool Docks | 539,859 | 915,053 | +375,194 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,315,048 | 20,809 | -1,294,239 |
| Felixstowe | 625,628 | 556,758 | -68,870 |
| East Midlands Airport | 565,574 | 470,464 | -95,110 |
| Holyhead | 554,043 | 405,853 | -148,190 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 296,016 | 482,730 | +186,714 |
| Immingham Docks | 278,549 | 232,138 | -46,411 |
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