Import/export HS code 741129: Various copper alloy tubes
Tubes made from various copper alloys, used for specific industrial purposes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 9,014,774 |
| Germany | 8,009,942 |
| Netherlands | 2,376,332 |
| Viet Nam | 1,093,515 |
| Switzerland | 958,925 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 4,512,529 | 4,502,245 | -10,284 |
| Germany | 3,319,177 | 4,690,765 | +1,371,588 |
| Netherlands | 1,018,515 | 1,357,817 | +339,302 |
| Viet Nam | 414,379 | 679,136 | +264,757 |
| Switzerland | 453,380 | 505,545 | +52,165 |
| United States | 557,154 | 363,206 | -193,948 |
| France | 224,922 | 178,397 | -46,525 |
| Ireland | 13,341 | 316,390 | +303,049 |
| Slovakia | 293,474 | 26,227 | -267,247 |
| China | 61,034 | 178,896 | +117,862 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 9,572,737 |
| Germany | 7,367,676 |
| Netherlands | 1,385,635 |
| United States | 1,196,326 |
| Viet Nam | 1,093,515 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 4,539,611 | 5,033,126 | +493,515 |
| Germany | 3,253,923 | 4,113,753 | +859,830 |
| Netherlands | 736,965 | 648,670 | -88,295 |
| United States | 557,458 | 638,868 | +81,410 |
| Viet Nam | 414,379 | 679,136 | +264,757 |
| Switzerland | 541,273 | 223,059 | -318,214 |
| Slovakia | 316,650 | 42,515 | -274,135 |
| Costa Rica | 134,350 | 207,076 | +72,726 |
| Poland | 91,281 | 229,737 | +138,456 |
| Ireland | 0 | 309,414 | +309,414 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Cheshire | 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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -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) | 19,173,557 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,241,974 |
| Air transport | 2,447,371 |
| Road transport | 69,328 |
| Other | 35,979 |
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) | 8,900,811 | 10,272,746 | +1,371,935 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,181,384 | 2,060,590 | +879,206 |
| Air transport | 1,272,065 | 1,175,306 | -96,759 |
| Road transport | 3,271 | 66,057 | +62,786 |
| Other | 29,003 | 6,976 | -22,027 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 13,003,526 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,417,395 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,356,509 |
| Felixstowe | 991,130 |
| Birmingham Airport | 846,304 |
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 | 5,471,071 | 7,532,455 | +2,061,384 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,032,046 | 1,385,349 | +353,303 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,630,527 | 725,982 | -904,545 |
| Felixstowe | 396,224 | 594,906 | +198,682 |
| Birmingham Airport | 332,015 | 514,289 | +182,274 |
| London | 593,162 | 250,037 | -343,125 |
| Southampton | 81,997 | 705,759 | +623,762 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 326,478 | 348,777 | +22,299 |
| London Gateway Port | 384,731 | 199,435 | -185,296 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 171,034 | 232,409 | +61,375 |
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
|
28 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
8 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
7 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 16 |
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 17 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
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+ | 34 |
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,139,772 |
| Canada | 888,108 |
| Japan | 866,925 |
| France | 852,947 |
| Germany | 512,740 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 669,930 | 469,842 | -200,088 |
| Canada | 1,689 | 886,419 | +884,730 |
| Japan | 334,731 | 532,194 | +197,463 |
| France | 420,657 | 432,290 | +11,633 |
| Germany | 298,680 | 214,060 | -84,620 |
| Singapore | 64,907 | 145,762 | +80,855 |
| South Korea | 3,770 | 192,600 | +188,830 |
| Belgium | 3,388 | 154,191 | +150,803 |
| United States | 106,219 | 43,154 | -63,065 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 137,093 | +137,093 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 26,264 |
| France | 30 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 12,645 | 13,619 | +974 |
| France | 30 | 0 | -30 |
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) | 2,624,576 |
| Air transport | 1,987,355 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,200,032 |
| Other | 28,054 |
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) | 1,391,983 | 1,232,593 | -159,390 |
| Air transport | 660,111 | 1,327,244 | +667,133 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 132,935 | 1,067,097 | +934,162 |
| Other | 14,003 | 14,051 | +48 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,408,969 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,396,166 |
| Holyhead | 1,011,154 |
| Liverpool Docks | 882,178 |
| London Gateway Port | 223,008 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 419,490 | 989,479 | +569,989 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 661,390 | 734,776 | +73,386 |
| Holyhead | 573,008 | 438,146 | -134,862 |
| Liverpool Docks | 55,522 | 826,656 | +771,134 |
| London Gateway Port | 106,277 | 116,731 | +10,454 |
| East Midlands Airport | 107,003 | 86,619 | -20,384 |
| Manchester Airport | 94,532 | 80,893 | -13,639 |
| Southampton | 6,486 | 130,018 | +123,532 |
| ZLC | 34,908 | 58,669 | +23,761 |
| Newcastle Airport | 0 | 76,293 | +76,293 |
Quick facts
HS code: 741129
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tubes made from various copper alloys, used for specific industrial purposes