Import/export HS code 73030090: Various cast iron tubes and pipes
Cast iron pipes and tubes not used in pressure systems
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 25,299,972 |
| China | 8,889,383 |
| France | 6,169,905 |
| United States | 1,434,988 |
| Germany | 1,263,683 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 17,579,346 | 7,720,626 | -9,858,720 |
| China | 5,532,493 | 3,356,890 | -2,175,603 |
| France | 3,775,494 | 2,394,411 | -1,381,083 |
| United States | 451,750 | 983,238 | +531,488 |
| Germany | 664,876 | 598,807 | -66,069 |
| Norway | 281,109 | 280,825 | -284 |
| Austria | 330,077 | 192,613 | -137,464 |
| Poland | 63,534 | 425,389 | +361,855 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 353,028 | 122,644 | -230,384 |
| Netherlands | 202,806 | 191,972 | -10,834 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 25,334,323 |
| China | 9,398,308 |
| France | 6,081,498 |
| United States | 1,119,041 |
| Germany | 1,109,264 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 17,738,535 | 7,595,788 | -10,142,747 |
| China | 5,727,472 | 3,670,836 | -2,056,636 |
| France | 3,675,074 | 2,406,424 | -1,268,650 |
| United States | 447,939 | 671,102 | +223,163 |
| Germany | 586,361 | 522,903 | -63,458 |
| Croatia | 324,256 | 188,374 | -135,882 |
| Poland | 63,534 | 425,389 | +361,855 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 298,961 | 122,320 | -176,641 |
| Czechia | 253,187 | 136,534 | -116,653 |
| Japan | 8,794 | 313,240 | +304,446 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 10 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Cheshire | 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 Yorkshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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) | 36,535,257 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,981,024 |
| Air transport | 1,030,951 |
| Other | 710,323 |
| Road transport | 28,364 |
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) | 24,512,622 | 12,022,635 | -12,489,987 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,248,114 | 3,732,910 | -515,204 |
| Air transport | 539,439 | 491,512 | -47,927 |
| Other | 443,515 | 266,808 | -176,707 |
| Road transport | 8,844 | 19,520 | +10,676 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 25,007,996 |
| Dover | 6,673,832 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,110,374 |
| Southampton | 2,889,059 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,608,467 |
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 | 18,421,589 | 6,586,407 | -11,835,182 |
| Dover | 3,385,445 | 3,288,387 | -97,058 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,246,034 | 2,864,340 | -381,694 |
| Southampton | 1,647,307 | 1,241,752 | -405,555 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,231,171 | 377,296 | -853,875 |
| Liverpool Docks | 176,030 | 1,014,594 | +838,564 |
| 000 | 443,515 | 266,808 | -176,707 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 234,027 | 263,205 | +29,178 |
| Belfast Port | 228,040 | 137,246 | -90,794 |
| Manchester Airport | 175,767 | 72,264 | -103,503 |
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 | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
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 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 5,187,981 |
| Ireland | 4,594,302 |
| India | 1,448,350 |
| Netherlands | 1,017,264 |
| Saudi Arabia | 935,943 |
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 | 4,144,562 | 1,043,419 | -3,101,143 |
| Ireland | 2,426,299 | 2,168,003 | -258,296 |
| India | 1,251,350 | 197,000 | -1,054,350 |
| Netherlands | 843,521 | 173,743 | -669,778 |
| Saudi Arabia | 918,169 | 17,774 | -900,395 |
| Qatar | 0 | 557,042 | +557,042 |
| Denmark | 484,206 | 38,729 | -445,477 |
| Sweden | 346,680 | 2,987 | -343,693 |
| Viet Nam | 105,935 | 121,199 | +15,264 |
| Cyprus | 2,079 | 215,686 | +213,607 |
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 | 677 |
| Ireland | 624 |
| XI | 397 |
| Italy | 165 |
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 | 677 | 0 | -677 |
| Ireland | 0 | 624 | +624 |
| XI | 334 | 63 | -271 |
| Italy | 150 | 15 | -135 |
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) | 11,682,704 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,340,955 |
| Air transport | 656,338 |
| Other | 3,926 |
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) | 8,173,884 | 3,508,820 | -4,665,064 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,831,245 | 1,509,710 | -1,321,535 |
| Air transport | 386,595 | 269,743 | -116,852 |
| Other | 2,809 | 1,117 | -1,692 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,526,022 |
| Holyhead | 2,021,917 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,809,933 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,669,239 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,643,744 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,493,800 | 1,032,222 | -3,461,578 |
| Holyhead | 1,313,664 | 708,253 | -605,411 |
| Liverpool Docks | 810,716 | 999,217 | +188,501 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,415,910 | 253,329 | -1,162,581 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,339,537 | 304,207 | -1,035,330 |
| Felixstowe | 481,727 | 456,299 | -25,428 |
| Heysham | 208,996 | 437,581 | +228,585 |
| Hartlepool | 0 | 551,136 | +551,136 |
| Great Yarmouth | 500,559 | 0 | -500,559 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 177,103 | 151,847 | -25,256 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73030090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cast iron pipes and tubes not used in pressure systems