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 | 9,095,018 |
| Germany | 8,273,811 |
| Netherlands | 2,358,406 |
| United States | 962,663 |
| Switzerland | 938,383 |
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 | 4,243,190 | 4,851,828 | +608,638 |
| Germany | 3,348,050 | 4,925,761 | +1,577,711 |
| Netherlands | 866,769 | 1,491,637 | +624,868 |
| United States | 480,358 | 482,305 | +1,947 |
| Switzerland | 345,213 | 593,170 | +247,957 |
| Viet Nam | 414,379 | 511,931 | +97,552 |
| France | 212,028 | 187,974 | -24,054 |
| Slovakia | 291,797 | 57,703 | -234,094 |
| Ireland | 19,058 | 323,210 | +304,152 |
| India | 89,590 | 231,312 | +141,722 |
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 | 9,657,588 |
| Germany | 7,581,583 |
| Netherlands | 1,424,607 |
| United States | 1,199,050 |
| Viet Nam | 926,310 |
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 | 4,267,176 | 5,390,412 | +1,123,236 |
| Germany | 3,302,253 | 4,279,330 | +977,077 |
| Netherlands | 626,927 | 797,680 | +170,753 |
| United States | 484,552 | 714,498 | +229,946 |
| Viet Nam | 414,379 | 511,931 | +97,552 |
| Switzerland | 433,106 | 353,057 | -80,049 |
| Slovakia | 348,332 | 73,991 | -274,341 |
| Portugal | 207,014 | 205,442 | -1,572 |
| Costa Rica | 90,587 | 242,133 | +151,546 |
| India | 91,664 | 232,360 | +140,696 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 11 |
| 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 | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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) | 19,601,582 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,107,342 |
| Air transport | 2,584,944 |
| Road transport | 70,632 |
| Other | 36,607 |
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) | 8,476,509 | 11,125,073 | +2,648,564 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,171,212 | 1,936,130 | +764,918 |
| Air transport | 1,280,443 | 1,304,501 | +24,058 |
| Road transport | 4,575 | 66,057 | +61,482 |
| Other | 22,195 | 14,412 | -7,783 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 13,376,071 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,482,373 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,348,280 |
| Felixstowe | 997,979 |
| London | 918,546 |
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 | 5,244,978 | 8,131,093 | +2,886,115 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,099,059 | 1,383,314 | +284,255 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,451,128 | 897,152 | -553,976 |
| Felixstowe | 443,055 | 554,924 | +111,869 |
| London | 519,918 | 398,628 | -121,290 |
| Birmingham Airport | 366,232 | 547,707 | +181,475 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 355,903 | 370,940 | +15,037 |
| Southampton | 56,144 | 564,407 | +508,263 |
| London Gateway Port | 384,731 | 147,679 | -237,052 |
| 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 | 29 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 17 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
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+ | 37 |
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,185,328 |
| France | 898,834 |
| Japan | 782,054 |
| Canada | 759,663 |
| Germany | 525,295 |
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 | 664,644 | 520,684 | -143,960 |
| France | 389,725 | 509,109 | +119,384 |
| Japan | 285,557 | 496,497 | +210,940 |
| Canada | 1,689 | 757,974 | +756,285 |
| Germany | 233,728 | 291,567 | +57,839 |
| Singapore | 67,161 | 145,762 | +78,601 |
| South Korea | 3,770 | 192,600 | +188,830 |
| New Zealand | 36,692 | 137,093 | +100,401 |
| United States | 118,179 | 40,914 | -77,265 |
| Belgium | 3,388 | 154,191 | +150,803 |
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 | 28,777 |
| France | 30 |
| XI | 22 |
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 | 16,060 | 12,717 | -3,343 |
| France | 30 | 0 | -30 |
| XI | 22 | 0 | -22 |
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) | 2,729,497 |
| Air transport | 1,809,063 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,135,658 |
| Other | 30,943 |
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) | 1,288,672 | 1,440,825 | +152,153 |
| Air transport | 614,499 | 1,194,564 | +580,065 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 155,433 | 980,225 | +824,792 |
| Other | 17,519 | 13,424 | -4,095 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,455,885 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,284,058 |
| Holyhead | 1,047,080 |
| Liverpool Docks | 782,802 |
| London Gateway Port | 224,048 |
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 | 568,051 | 887,834 | +319,783 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 375,044 | 909,014 | +533,970 |
| Holyhead | 559,472 | 487,608 | -71,864 |
| Liverpool Docks | 63,693 | 719,109 | +655,416 |
| London Gateway Port | 87,215 | 136,833 | +49,618 |
| Manchester Airport | 94,532 | 80,893 | -13,639 |
| Southampton | 8,374 | 130,018 | +121,644 |
| East Midlands Airport | 98,229 | 35,376 | -62,853 |
| ZLC | 34,885 | 59,937 | +25,052 |
| 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