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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 36,271,577 |
| Norway | 29,984,723 |
| Italy | 22,866,960 |
| Japan | 10,755,739 |
| Greece | 2,637,993 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 22,790,334 | 13,481,243 | -9,309,091 |
| Norway | 4,244,394 | 25,740,329 | +21,495,935 |
| Italy | 16,303,171 | 6,563,789 | -9,739,382 |
| Japan | 10,755,739 | 0 | -10,755,739 |
| Greece | 2,637,993 | 0 | -2,637,993 |
| China | 1,789,572 | 669,160 | -1,120,412 |
| Netherlands | 1,631,015 | 726,534 | -904,481 |
| Romania | 995,164 | 515,511 | -479,653 |
| United States | 888,579 | 163,555 | -725,024 |
| United Arab Emirates | 684,841 | 143,818 | -541,023 |
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 | 48,634,566 |
| Germany | 39,668,781 |
| Japan | 14,654,959 |
| China | 2,670,204 |
| Romania | 2,612,980 |
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 | 16,219,949 | 32,414,617 | +16,194,668 |
| Germany | 26,110,800 | 13,557,981 | -12,552,819 |
| Japan | 14,600,764 | 54,195 | -14,546,569 |
| China | 1,981,194 | 689,010 | -1,292,184 |
| Romania | 1,763,575 | 849,405 | -914,170 |
| United Arab Emirates | 736,969 | 157,258 | -579,711 |
| Ukraine | 559,997 | 275,237 | -284,760 |
| United States | 702,605 | 21,420 | -681,185 |
| Brazil | 409,409 | 246,862 | -162,547 |
| Czechia | 166,126 | 456,241 | +290,115 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| 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) | 86,159,619 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,359,355 |
| Air transport | 2,169,066 |
| Road transport | 73,801 |
| 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) | 48,641,887 | 37,517,732 | -11,124,155 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,378,009 | 10,981,346 | -3,396,663 |
| Air transport | 1,428,884 | 740,182 | -688,702 |
| Road transport | 12,416 | 61,385 | +48,969 |
| 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 | 23,191,310 |
| Inverness | 21,271,895 |
| Invergordon | 16,445,972 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 15,223,692 |
| Lerwick | 10,918,767 |
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 | 18,170,347 | 5,020,963 | -13,149,384 |
| Inverness | 21,271,895 | 0 | -21,271,895 |
| Invergordon | 6,374,210 | 10,071,762 | +3,697,552 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 192,193 | 15,031,499 | +14,839,306 |
| Lerwick | 0 | 10,918,767 | +10,918,767 |
| Dover | 5,443,229 | 2,565,678 | -2,877,551 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,793,423 | 3,076,369 | +1,282,946 |
| Hartlepool | 2,617,473 | 0 | -2,617,473 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,625,824 | 606,148 | -1,019,676 |
| Tyne | 1,212,599 | 131,866 | -1,080,733 |
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 |
| Specialised construction activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Mining support service activities | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TECHNIP UK LIMITED | 49 |
| NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED | 47 |
| TUBE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED | 46 |
| LFF GLAMAL HOLDINGS LIMITED | 43 |
| VAN LEEUWEN LIMITED | 43 |
| SUBSEA 7 LIMITED | 43 |
| ALLIED INTERNATIONAL UK LTD. | 33 |
| MARLA TUBE FITTINGS LIMITED | 30 |
| GELDBACH (UK) LIMITED | 26 |
| SFF (UK) LTD | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 11,265,049 |
| Malta | 10,564,741 |
| Italy | 4,137,799 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,393,083 |
| Brazil | 1,852,957 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 10,043,465 | 1,221,584 | -8,821,881 |
| Malta | 0 | 10,564,741 | +10,564,741 |
| Italy | 879,095 | 3,258,704 | +2,379,609 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,475,828 | 917,255 | -558,573 |
| Brazil | 1,281,082 | 571,875 | -709,207 |
| United Arab Emirates | 819,739 | 879,171 | +59,432 |
| Indonesia | 1,226,980 | 383,875 | -843,105 |
| Nigeria | 102,982 | 1,443,994 | +1,341,012 |
| France | 1,126,163 | 307,408 | -818,755 |
| Ireland | 838,035 | 384,400 | -453,635 |
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) | 30,545,395 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,643,661 |
| Air transport | 3,201,861 |
| 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) | 15,094,706 | 15,450,689 | +355,983 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,316,309 | 6,327,352 | +1,011,043 |
| Air transport | 1,944,799 | 1,257,062 | -687,737 |
| 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 | 10,087,567 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,356,006 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 5,158,515 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,551,840 |
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 | 8,606,217 | 1,481,350 | -7,124,867 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,305,214 | 4,050,792 | +1,745,578 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,723,750 | 2,434,765 | -288,985 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,842,905 | 708,935 | -1,133,970 |
| Southampton | 1,495,099 | 555,106 | -939,993 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,607,764 | 160,941 | -1,446,823 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 677,904 | 447,174 | -230,730 |
| Middlesbrough | 209,445 | 863,585 | +654,140 |
| Manchester Airport | 418,025 | 398,084 | -19,941 |
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