Import/export HS code 74112110: Straight brass tubes
Straight, hollow tubes made from brass, used in construction and plumbing
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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 | 17,613,219 |
| Canada | 8,434,868 |
| Italy | 2,891,051 |
| South Korea | 2,328,061 |
| Belgium | 1,548,397 |
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 | 8,807,845 | 8,805,374 | -2,471 |
| Canada | 4,679,074 | 3,755,794 | -923,280 |
| Italy | 1,648,147 | 1,242,904 | -405,243 |
| South Korea | 1,271,404 | 1,056,657 | -214,747 |
| Belgium | 1,031,634 | 516,763 | -514,871 |
| Poland | 300,795 | 954,689 | +653,894 |
| India | 345,794 | 219,100 | -126,694 |
| France | 119,793 | 390,819 | +271,026 |
| China | 356,243 | 89,675 | -266,568 |
| Netherlands | 120,326 | 141,367 | +21,041 |
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 | 19,600,595 |
| Canada | 8,421,231 |
| South Korea | 2,334,798 |
| Italy | 1,779,566 |
| Poland | 1,342,947 |
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 | 10,064,639 | 9,535,956 | -528,683 |
| Canada | 4,679,074 | 3,742,157 | -936,917 |
| South Korea | 1,278,141 | 1,056,657 | -221,484 |
| Italy | 977,240 | 802,326 | -174,914 |
| Poland | 340,476 | 1,002,471 | +661,995 |
| Greece | 443,549 | 244,920 | -198,629 |
| China | 453,427 | 157,416 | -296,011 |
| India | 368,932 | 219,100 | -149,832 |
| France | 88,901 | 390,819 | +301,918 |
| United States | 56,041 | 51,828 | -4,213 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 22,216,253 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,177,587 |
| Air transport | 3,674,383 |
| Other | 179 |
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) | 11,200,474 | 11,015,779 | -184,695 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,673,514 | 4,504,073 | -1,169,441 |
| Air transport | 1,935,836 | 1,738,547 | -197,289 |
| Other | 179 | 0 | -179 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Killingholme | 8,841,233 |
| Dover | 8,419,956 |
| Southampton | 7,442,198 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,587,986 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,551,356 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingholme | 3,148,882 | 5,692,351 | +2,543,469 |
| Dover | 4,483,310 | 3,936,646 | -546,664 |
| Southampton | 3,976,024 | 3,466,174 | -509,850 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,096,128 | 491,858 | -2,604,270 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,338,336 | 1,213,020 | -125,316 |
| Felixstowe | 811,085 | 344,843 | -466,242 |
| Birmingham Airport | 420,138 | 437,797 | +17,659 |
| Liverpool Docks | 597,821 | 202,618 | -395,203 |
| Harwich | 131,299 | 439,695 | +308,396 |
| Eurotunnel | 140,742 | 363,122 | +222,380 |
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 | 21 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 12 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ERODEX (U.K.) LIMITED | 105 |
| KOHLER MIRA LIMITED | 54 |
| HUBBELL LIMITED | 47 |
| BEARWARD ENGINEERING LIMITED | 40 |
| HOLME DODSWORTH METALS LIMITED | 39 |
| DRUMMONDS BATHROOMS LTD. | 38 |
| CURRIE & WARNER LIMITED | 38 |
| EUROBRASS LIMITED | 36 |
| BORNMORE (METALS) LIMITED | 36 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 2,501,558 |
| France | 1,525,588 |
| Ireland | 1,344,102 |
| Jordan | 755,462 |
| United Arab Emirates | 684,852 |
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 | 1,054,849 | 1,446,709 | +391,860 |
| France | 888,170 | 637,418 | -250,752 |
| Ireland | 881,604 | 462,498 | -419,106 |
| Jordan | 481,567 | 273,895 | -207,672 |
| United Arab Emirates | 370,255 | 314,597 | -55,658 |
| South Africa | 269,070 | 365,481 | +96,411 |
| Kenya | 341,303 | 210,667 | -130,636 |
| Spain | 256,688 | 287,467 | +30,779 |
| Algeria | 137,836 | 403,061 | +265,225 |
| Saudi Arabia | 327,596 | 179,460 | -148,136 |
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 | 36,479 |
| Italy | 8,574 |
| Poland | 2,401 |
| France | 48 |
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 | 0 | -36,479 |
| Italy | 3,596 | 4,978 | +1,382 |
| Poland | 1,104 | 1,297 | +193 |
| 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) | 6,390,151 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,370,078 |
| Air transport | 2,159,402 |
| Other | 71,052 |
| Road transport | 7,992 |
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) | 2,686,035 | 3,704,116 | +1,018,081 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,104,432 | 2,265,646 | -838,786 |
| Air transport | 1,566,128 | 593,274 | -972,854 |
| Other | 57,986 | 13,066 | -44,920 |
| Road transport | 7,992 | 0 | -7,992 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 3,397,281 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,169,210 |
| Southampton | 1,341,887 |
| Felixstowe | 1,201,591 |
| London Stansted Airport | 956,681 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,785,166 | 1,612,115 | -173,051 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,820,399 | 1,348,811 | -471,588 |
| Southampton | 142,572 | 1,199,315 | +1,056,743 |
| Felixstowe | 682,271 | 519,320 | -162,951 |
| London Stansted Airport | 944,403 | 12,278 | -932,125 |
| East Midlands Airport | 356,170 | 362,145 | +5,975 |
| Holyhead | 441,548 | 251,806 | -189,742 |
| Liverpool Docks | 106,151 | 494,977 | +388,826 |
| Immingham Docks | 152,698 | 305,329 | +152,631 |
| Portsmouth | 206,135 | 120,005 | -86,130 |
Quick facts
HS code: 74112110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Straight, hollow tubes made from brass, used in construction and plumbing