Import/export HS code 73041930: Medium diameter seamless tubes
Seamless tubes with an external diameter between 168.3 mm and 406.4 mm
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 26,466,079 |
| Italy | 23,779,936 |
| Germany | 14,807,012 |
| Japan | 11,222,617 |
| China | 2,758,379 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 23,216,532 | 3,249,547 | -19,966,985 |
| Italy | 13,343,556 | 10,436,380 | -2,907,176 |
| Germany | 1,273,696 | 13,533,316 | +12,259,620 |
| Japan | 10,755,739 | 466,878 | -10,288,861 |
| China | 1,600,061 | 1,158,318 | -441,743 |
| Greece | 2,637,993 | 0 | -2,637,993 |
| Netherlands | 1,228,455 | 1,206,033 | -22,422 |
| Romania | 1,179,977 | 339,650 | -840,327 |
| Brazil | 442,195 | 813,536 | +371,341 |
| United States | 887,548 | 356,892 | -530,656 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 50,009,748 |
| Germany | 18,492,206 |
| Japan | 11,390,161 |
| China | 2,814,351 |
| Romania | 2,255,067 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 36,193,845 | 13,815,903 | -22,377,942 |
| Germany | 4,658,758 | 13,833,448 | +9,174,690 |
| Japan | 10,880,983 | 509,178 | -10,371,805 |
| China | 1,735,411 | 1,078,940 | -656,471 |
| Romania | 1,488,039 | 767,028 | -721,011 |
| Brazil | 402,081 | 831,019 | +428,938 |
| Ukraine | 515,557 | 349,843 | -165,714 |
| Czechia | 285,207 | 561,017 | +275,810 |
| United States | 700,333 | 49,208 | -651,125 |
| United Arab Emirates | 139,335 | 229,495 | +90,160 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 61,768,568 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,295,109 |
| Air transport | 2,646,386 |
| Road transport | 111,536 |
| Other | 2,332 |
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) | 44,737,857 | 17,030,711 | -27,707,146 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,708,068 | 14,587,041 | +2,878,973 |
| Air transport | 1,480,644 | 1,165,742 | -314,902 |
| Road transport | 29,933 | 81,603 | +51,670 |
| Other | 0 | 2,332 | +2,332 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 21,836,207 |
| Invergordon | 16,471,503 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 15,321,343 |
| Lerwick | 10,918,767 |
| Dover | 7,489,832 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 13,704,619 | 8,131,588 | -5,573,031 |
| Invergordon | 16,445,972 | 25,531 | -16,420,441 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 12,514,353 | 2,806,990 | -9,707,363 |
| Lerwick | 0 | 10,918,767 | +10,918,767 |
| Dover | 4,414,375 | 3,075,457 | -1,338,918 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,993,245 | 3,130,868 | +1,137,623 |
| Hartlepool | 2,617,473 | 0 | -2,617,473 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,426,770 | 931,889 | -494,881 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 845,918 | 306,465 | -539,453 |
| Killingholme | 419,146 | 491,134 | +71,988 |
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
|
23 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
7 |
|
Mining support service activities
|
5 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
5 |
|
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 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TECHNIPFMC UK LIMITED | 54 |
| TUBE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED | 51 |
| NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED | 51 |
| VAN LEEUWEN LIMITED | 48 |
| LFF GLAMAL HOLDINGS LIMITED | 47 |
| SUBSEA 7 LIMITED | 45 |
| ALLIED INTERNATIONAL UK LTD. | 35 |
| MARLA TUBE FITTINGS LIMITED | 34 |
| GELDBACH (UK) LIMITED | 29 |
| SFF (UK) LTD | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| Other | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malta | 10,564,741 |
| United States | 10,470,619 |
| Italy | 4,984,960 |
| Nigeria | 2,584,903 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,110,213 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malta | 0 | 10,564,741 | +10,564,741 |
| United States | 8,130,007 | 2,340,612 | -5,789,395 |
| Italy | 1,398,595 | 3,586,365 | +2,187,770 |
| Nigeria | 104,350 | 2,480,553 | +2,376,203 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,192,016 | 918,197 | -273,819 |
| Saudi Arabia | 680,865 | 1,213,925 | +533,060 |
| Brazil | 1,168,512 | 537,672 | -630,840 |
| Netherlands | 667,355 | 881,971 | +214,616 |
| France | 1,133,295 | 366,730 | -766,565 |
| Ireland | 851,650 | 588,094 | -263,556 |
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 | 3,116 |
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 | 3,116 | 0 | -3,116 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,101,440 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,156,105 |
| Air transport | 2,560,572 |
| Other | 3,116 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,265,872 | 18,835,568 | +7,569,696 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,336,731 | 7,819,374 | +1,482,643 |
| Air transport | 1,280,491 | 1,280,081 | -410 |
| Other | 3,116 | 0 | -3,116 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hartlepool | 10,564,741 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,180,438 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 7,221,758 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,163,855 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,212,279 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool | 0 | 10,564,741 | +10,564,741 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,653,043 | 1,527,395 | -5,125,648 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,506,438 | 4,715,320 | +2,208,882 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,864,532 | 4,299,323 | +1,434,791 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,986,247 | 1,226,032 | -760,215 |
| Southampton | 1,452,850 | 622,804 | -830,046 |
| Middlesbrough | 279,347 | 1,533,479 | +1,254,132 |
| Liverpool Docks | 807,984 | 212,237 | -595,747 |
| Glasgow Airport | 291,597 | 516,168 | +224,571 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 349,581 | 341,903 | -7,678 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73041930
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seamless tubes with an external diameter between 168.3 mm and 406.4 mm