Import/export HS code 73042990: Large diameter pipes
Pipes 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 | 2,567,999 |
| Germany | 1,056,232 |
| Luxembourg | 677,287 |
| Norway | 558,260 |
| United States | 556,048 |
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 | 906,878 | 1,661,121 | +754,243 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,056,232 | +1,056,232 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 677,287 | +677,287 |
| Norway | 64,960 | 493,300 | +428,340 |
| United States | 100,127 | 455,921 | +355,794 |
| Netherlands | 207,810 | 227,819 | +20,009 |
| Azerbaijan | 0 | 355,740 | +355,740 |
| United Arab Emirates | 253,177 | 1,376 | -251,801 |
| Japan | 38,327 | 66,235 | +27,908 |
| Belgium | 0 | 72,307 | +72,307 |
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 | 3,236,141 |
| Germany | 1,555,020 |
| United States | 906,956 |
| Romania | 393,730 |
| Netherlands | 188,554 |
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 | 1,233,996 | 2,002,145 | +768,149 |
| Germany | 54,922 | 1,500,098 | +1,445,176 |
| United States | 55,157 | 851,799 | +796,642 |
| Romania | 37,990 | 355,740 | +317,750 |
| Netherlands | 139,270 | 49,284 | -89,986 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 170,020 | +170,020 |
| Japan | 65,462 | 75,474 | +10,012 |
| Belgium | 0 | 72,307 | +72,307 |
| China | 39,908 | 27,397 | -12,511 |
| Norway | 16,010 | 48,587 | +32,577 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
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 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -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) | 4,727,821 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,114,671 |
| Air transport | 1,097,415 |
| Road transport | 1,180 |
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) | 1,095,403 | 3,632,418 | +2,537,015 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 420,876 | 693,795 | +272,919 |
| Air transport | 164,418 | 932,997 | +768,579 |
| Road transport | 1,180 | 0 | -1,180 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 2,768,016 |
| Tyne | 1,444,607 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 926,487 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 542,004 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 391,769 |
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 | 863,758 | 1,904,258 | +1,040,500 |
| Tyne | 118,042 | 1,326,565 | +1,208,523 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 127,621 | 798,866 | +671,245 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 151,061 | 390,943 | +239,882 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 253,177 | 138,592 | -114,585 |
| Hull | 0 | 254,434 | +254,434 |
| Dover | 72,801 | 86,983 | +14,182 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,021 | 120,165 | +111,144 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 65,008 | +65,008 |
| Felixstowe | 34,391 | 19,130 | -15,261 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Mining support service activities | 7 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
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+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 1,724,485 |
| Netherlands | 462,344 |
| NA | 215,583 |
| Denmark | 214,093 |
| United Arab Emirates | 203,778 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 1,363,045 | 361,440 | -1,001,605 |
| Netherlands | 462,344 | 0 | -462,344 |
| NA | 0 | 215,583 | +215,583 |
| Denmark | 210,178 | 3,915 | -206,263 |
| United Arab Emirates | 19,260 | 184,518 | +165,258 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 132,244 | +132,244 |
| Oman | 0 | 112,717 | +112,717 |
| Italy | 22,967 | 83,497 | +60,530 |
| United States | 87,530 | 14,769 | -72,761 |
| Turkey | 50,218 | 33,606 | -16,612 |
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) | 2,177,549 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 964,697 |
| Air transport | 498,947 |
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) | 1,624,338 | 553,211 | -1,071,127 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 705,118 | 259,579 | -445,539 |
| Air transport | 43,043 | 455,904 | +412,861 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Peterhead | 995,156 |
| Immingham Docks | 614,593 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 603,946 |
| Tyne | 450,549 |
| Manchester Airport | 297,235 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterhead | 995,156 | 0 | -995,156 |
| Immingham Docks | 222,928 | 391,665 | +168,737 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 361,317 | 242,629 | -118,688 |
| Tyne | 450,549 | 0 | -450,549 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 297,235 | +297,235 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 162,752 | 94,999 | -67,753 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 83,597 | 52,625 | -30,972 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 135,836 | +135,836 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,412 | 0 | -42,412 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,186 | 11,455 | -10,731 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73042990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pipes with an external diameter exceeding 406.4 mm