Import/export HS code 73041990: Large diameter seamless tubes
Seamless tubes with an external diameter exceeding 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,950,643 |
| Netherlands | 1,661,239 |
| Brazil | 906,398 |
| Norway | 613,668 |
| China | 206,266 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,557,862 | 2,392,781 | +834,919 |
| Netherlands | 928,451 | 732,788 | -195,663 |
| Brazil | 795,421 | 110,977 | -684,444 |
| Norway | 360,560 | 253,108 | -107,452 |
| China | 113,115 | 93,151 | -19,964 |
| Germany | 167,679 | 34,691 | -132,988 |
| Poland | 70,032 | 98,737 | +28,705 |
| United States | 0 | 151,760 | +151,760 |
| Thailand | 102,461 | 0 | -102,461 |
| Japan | 0 | 60,478 | +60,478 |
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 | 5,061,556 |
| Brazil | 925,119 |
| China | 373,212 |
| Germany | 354,906 |
| Poland | 252,818 |
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 | 2,064,881 | 2,996,675 | +931,794 |
| Brazil | 828,413 | 96,706 | -731,707 |
| China | 274,886 | 98,326 | -176,560 |
| Germany | 250,107 | 104,799 | -145,308 |
| Poland | 120,087 | 132,731 | +12,644 |
| United States | 133,944 | 56,843 | -77,101 |
| Norway | 153,580 | 27,035 | -126,545 |
| Netherlands | 61,766 | 113,494 | +51,728 |
| Czechia | 150,398 | 6,685 | -143,713 |
| Spain | 93,089 | 13,553 | -79,536 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| West Central Scotland | 4 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,472,895 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,298,174 |
| Air transport | 481,621 |
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) | 2,295,601 | 3,177,294 | +881,693 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,754,649 | 543,525 | -1,211,124 |
| Air transport | 201,499 | 280,122 | +78,623 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 3,026,877 |
| Dover | 1,494,332 |
| Immingham Docks | 885,019 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 838,867 |
| Tyne | 476,448 |
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 | 1,025,146 | 2,001,731 | +976,585 |
| Dover | 867,397 | 626,935 | -240,462 |
| Immingham Docks | 537,401 | 347,618 | -189,783 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 800,209 | 38,658 | -761,551 |
| Tyne | 166,314 | 310,134 | +143,820 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 160,727 | 61,649 | -99,078 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 204,486 | 9,100 | -195,386 |
| Killingholme | 43,524 | 143,035 | +99,511 |
| Felixstowe | 104,947 | 77,489 | -27,458 |
| Liverpool Docks | 79,471 | 14,868 | -64,603 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Mining support service activities | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TUBE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED | 46 |
| VAN LEEUWEN LIMITED | 43 |
| SUBSEA 7 LIMITED | 37 |
| NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED | 33 |
| ALLIED INTERNATIONAL UK LTD. | 27 |
| LFF GLAMAL HOLDINGS LIMITED | 24 |
| MARLA TUBE FITTINGS LIMITED | 18 |
| D.K. JONES LIMITED | 16 |
| TECHNIP UK LIMITED | 15 |
| PIPELINE INDUCTION HEAT LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 1,174,910 |
| Netherlands | 1,124,605 |
| Guyana | 961,290 |
| Norway | 632,061 |
| Italy | 583,606 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 758,564 | 416,346 | -342,218 |
| Netherlands | 350,298 | 774,307 | +424,009 |
| Guyana | 961,290 | 0 | -961,290 |
| Norway | 492,556 | 139,505 | -353,051 |
| Italy | 272,894 | 310,712 | +37,818 |
| Singapore | 481,567 | 82,223 | -399,344 |
| Denmark | 0 | 356,184 | +356,184 |
| United Arab Emirates | 81,069 | 221,045 | +139,976 |
| Kazakhstan | 188,149 | 78,220 | -109,929 |
| Brazil | 159,926 | 72,339 | -87,587 |
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) | 3,562,099 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,387,451 |
| Air transport | 1,018,203 |
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) | 2,074,099 | 1,488,000 | -586,099 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,070,909 | 1,316,542 | -754,367 |
| Air transport | 570,895 | 447,308 | -123,587 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,025,060 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 984,358 |
| London Gateway Port | 965,007 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 911,814 |
| Tyne | 790,181 |
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 | 1,149,737 | 875,323 | -274,414 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 447,016 | 537,342 | +90,326 |
| London Gateway Port | 441,529 | 523,478 | +81,949 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 657,520 | 254,294 | -403,226 |
| Tyne | 541,520 | 248,661 | -292,859 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 466,671 | 142,060 | -324,611 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 419,176 | 25,560 | -393,616 |
| Middlesbrough | 83,482 | 238,723 | +155,241 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 10,380 | 146,982 | +136,602 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 110,551 | +110,551 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73041990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seamless tubes with an external diameter exceeding 406.4 mm