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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 28,309,287 |
| China | 9,780,861 |
| France | 6,361,408 |
| United States | 1,438,575 |
| Germany | 1,254,210 |
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 | 17,745,663 | 10,563,624 | -7,182,039 |
| China | 5,239,808 | 4,541,053 | -698,755 |
| France | 3,714,378 | 2,647,030 | -1,067,348 |
| United States | 426,500 | 1,012,075 | +585,575 |
| Germany | 628,164 | 626,046 | -2,118 |
| Norway | 289,150 | 387,509 | +98,359 |
| Poland | 121,647 | 365,720 | +244,073 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 361,240 | 115,541 | -245,699 |
| Austria | 252,548 | 193,676 | -58,872 |
| Netherlands | 200,779 | 230,487 | +29,708 |
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 | 28,349,325 |
| China | 10,297,490 |
| France | 6,587,610 |
| United States | 1,118,459 |
| Germany | 1,066,844 |
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 | 17,890,481 | 10,458,844 | -7,431,637 |
| China | 5,426,704 | 4,870,786 | -555,918 |
| France | 3,620,212 | 2,967,398 | -652,814 |
| United States | 423,793 | 694,666 | +270,873 |
| Germany | 530,625 | 536,219 | +5,594 |
| Poland | 121,647 | 365,720 | +244,073 |
| Czechia | 261,228 | 204,115 | -57,113 |
| Croatia | 246,727 | 188,374 | -58,353 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 311,577 | 109,704 | -201,873 |
| 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 Midlands | 10 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,278,192 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,698,153 |
| Air transport | 1,192,322 |
| Other | 711,622 |
| Road transport | 29,368 |
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) | 24,143,260 | 16,134,932 | -8,008,328 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,348,821 | 4,349,332 | +511 |
| Air transport | 539,442 | 652,880 | +113,438 |
| Other | 414,212 | 297,410 | -116,802 |
| Road transport | 8,844 | 20,524 | +11,680 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 26,285,309 |
| Dover | 7,047,402 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,774,042 |
| Southampton | 3,018,031 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,987,986 |
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 | 18,230,719 | 8,054,590 | -10,176,129 |
| Dover | 3,495,628 | 3,551,774 | +56,146 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,367,198 | 3,406,844 | +39,646 |
| Southampton | 1,577,543 | 1,440,488 | -137,055 |
| Liverpool Docks | 174,990 | 2,812,996 | +2,638,006 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,042,226 | 503,703 | -538,523 |
| 000 | 414,212 | 297,410 | -116,802 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 244,176 | 298,124 | +53,948 |
| Belfast Port | 204,954 | 190,763 | -14,191 |
| London | 123,946 | 182,903 | +58,957 |
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 | 24 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
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+ | 36 |
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 5,545,864 |
| Germany | 5,043,041 |
| Qatar | 2,252,354 |
| India | 1,448,350 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,280,893 |
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 | 2,465,481 | 3,080,383 | +614,902 |
| Germany | 4,282,849 | 760,192 | -3,522,657 |
| Qatar | 0 | 2,252,354 | +2,252,354 |
| India | 1,251,350 | 197,000 | -1,054,350 |
| Saudi Arabia | 918,169 | 362,724 | -555,445 |
| Netherlands | 840,876 | 260,753 | -580,123 |
| Denmark | 484,206 | 38,729 | -445,477 |
| Sweden | 271,658 | 2,987 | -268,671 |
| United Arab Emirates | 113,183 | 120,828 | +7,645 |
| Cyprus | 5,329 | 212,436 | +207,107 |
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 | 460 |
| Italy | 254 |
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 | 624 | 0 | -624 |
| XI | 334 | 126 | -208 |
| Italy | 91 | 163 | +72 |
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) | 12,665,006 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,202,824 |
| Air transport | 806,303 |
| Other | 3,922 |
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) | 8,408,126 | 4,256,880 | -4,151,246 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,594,055 | 3,608,769 | +1,014,714 |
| Air transport | 376,281 | 430,022 | +53,741 |
| Other | 3,021 | 901 | -2,120 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,334,318 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,690,052 |
| Holyhead | 2,345,661 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,210,088 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,710,484 |
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 | 4,556,083 | 778,235 | -3,777,848 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,411,610 | 2,278,442 | +866,832 |
| Holyhead | 1,367,211 | 978,450 | -388,761 |
| Liverpool Docks | 756,183 | 1,453,905 | +697,722 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,327,864 | 382,620 | -945,244 |
| Heysham | 248,744 | 626,580 | +377,836 |
| Felixstowe | 404,043 | 450,280 | +46,237 |
| Hartlepool | 0 | 551,136 | +551,136 |
| Great Yarmouth | 500,559 | 0 | -500,559 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 167,347 | 288,750 | +121,403 |
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