Import/export HS code 741122: Copper-nickel alloy tubes
Tubes made from copper-nickel or copper-nickel-zinc alloys, used in marine and industrial applications
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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 | 5,743,828 |
| India | 4,011,828 |
| China | 3,904,371 |
| United States | 1,638,826 |
| Netherlands | 953,164 |
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 | 4,515,449 | 1,228,379 | -3,287,070 |
| India | 1,684,768 | 2,327,060 | +642,292 |
| China | 2,219,768 | 1,684,603 | -535,165 |
| United States | 951,177 | 687,649 | -263,528 |
| Netherlands | 528,148 | 425,016 | -103,132 |
| France | 369,227 | 539,119 | +169,892 |
| Mexico | 245,261 | 269,569 | +24,308 |
| South Korea | 323,503 | 73,544 | -249,959 |
| Ireland | 178,840 | 202,782 | +23,942 |
| Austria | 74,475 | 25,296 | -49,179 |
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 | 5,004,514 |
| China | 4,838,859 |
| India | 3,766,783 |
| United States | 1,793,693 |
| Italy | 549,580 |
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 | 3,742,716 | 1,261,798 | -2,480,918 |
| China | 2,780,159 | 2,058,700 | -721,459 |
| India | 1,690,830 | 2,075,953 | +385,123 |
| United States | 1,067,687 | 726,006 | -341,681 |
| Italy | 133,036 | 416,544 | +283,508 |
| Mexico | 245,261 | 269,569 | +24,308 |
| Ireland | 170,852 | 202,782 | +31,930 |
| South Korea | 282,140 | 73,544 | -208,596 |
| France | 170,127 | 96,736 | -73,391 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 244,778 | +244,778 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 |
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 | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -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) | 10,101,283 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,818,708 |
| Air transport | 1,003,451 |
| Other | 801,950 |
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) | 5,462,462 | 4,638,821 | -823,641 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,556,095 | 2,262,613 | -2,293,482 |
| Air transport | 431,530 | 571,921 | +140,391 |
| Other | 793,922 | 8,028 | -785,894 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,715,606 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,384,165 |
| Southampton | 2,934,430 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,362,459 |
| London | 1,152,129 |
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 | 2,425,085 | 1,290,521 | -1,134,564 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,575,123 | 809,042 | -1,766,081 |
| Southampton | 1,362,968 | 1,571,462 | +208,494 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,102,275 | 1,260,184 | +157,909 |
| London | 776,646 | 375,483 | -401,163 |
| Harwich | 473,961 | 452,484 | -21,477 |
| Dover | 517,886 | 382,453 | -135,433 |
| 000 | 793,922 | 8,028 | -785,894 |
| Eurotunnel | 119,956 | 493,768 | +373,812 |
| East Midlands Airport | 197,402 | 222,564 | +25,162 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,459,069 |
| France | 1,732,853 |
| United States | 1,332,480 |
| Saudi Arabia | 515,860 |
| Italy | 362,100 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,562,729 | 4,896,340 | +3,333,611 |
| France | 883,151 | 849,702 | -33,449 |
| United States | 186,244 | 1,146,236 | +959,992 |
| Saudi Arabia | 273,346 | 242,514 | -30,832 |
| Italy | 181,812 | 180,288 | -1,524 |
| Angola | 247,202 | 0 | -247,202 |
| Oman | 17,906 | 228,162 | +210,256 |
| United Arab Emirates | 183,902 | 59,010 | -124,892 |
| Norway | 24,954 | 208,525 | +183,571 |
| New Zealand | 124,773 | 48,148 | -76,625 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,264,213 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,656,736 |
| Air transport | 1,494,434 |
| Road transport | 4,973 |
| Other | 787 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,009,727 | 6,254,486 | +3,244,759 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,150,929 | 1,505,807 | +354,878 |
| Air transport | 652,597 | 841,837 | +189,240 |
| Road transport | 4,973 | 0 | -4,973 |
| Other | 580 | 207 | -373 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,997,592 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,108,761 |
| Southampton | 1,041,329 |
| London Gateway Port | 981,194 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 893,183 |
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 | 2,113,241 | 4,884,351 | +2,771,110 |
| Immingham Docks | 739,305 | 1,369,456 | +630,151 |
| Southampton | 247,839 | 793,490 | +545,651 |
| London Gateway Port | 463,557 | 517,637 | +54,080 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 301,688 | 591,495 | +289,807 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 365,733 | 11,764 | -353,969 |
| Manchester Airport | 164,553 | 101,387 | -63,166 |
| Liverpool Docks | 50,114 | 96,802 | +46,688 |
| East Midlands Airport | 41,430 | 98,026 | +56,596 |
| Dover | 111,077 | 21,794 | -89,283 |
Quick facts
HS code: 741122
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tubes made from copper-nickel or copper-nickel-zinc alloys, used in marine and industrial applications