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 |
| United States | 629,859 |
| Norway | 603,688 |
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 | 1,194,417 | 1,373,582 | +179,165 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,056,232 | +1,056,232 |
| Luxembourg | 24,606 | 652,681 | +628,075 |
| United States | 314,478 | 315,381 | +903 |
| Norway | 64,960 | 538,728 | +473,768 |
| Netherlands | 207,760 | 223,978 | +16,218 |
| Azerbaijan | 0 | 355,740 | +355,740 |
| United Arab Emirates | 253,177 | 1,376 | -251,801 |
| Japan | 38,327 | 66,235 | +27,908 |
| Belgium | 15,473 | 56,834 | +41,361 |
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 | 3,269,745 |
| Germany | 1,550,259 |
| United States | 993,687 |
| Romania | 393,730 |
| Netherlands | 184,663 |
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 | 1,277,740 | 1,992,005 | +714,265 |
| Germany | 50,161 | 1,500,098 | +1,449,937 |
| United States | 539,005 | 454,682 | -84,323 |
| Romania | 37,990 | 355,740 | +317,750 |
| Netherlands | 139,220 | 45,443 | -93,777 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 170,020 | +170,020 |
| Japan | 65,462 | 75,474 | +10,012 |
| Belgium | 15,473 | 56,834 | +41,361 |
| Norway | 16,010 | 48,587 | +32,577 |
| Spain | 0 | 56,530 | +56,530 |
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 | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +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) | 4,710,643 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,171,844 |
| Air transport | 1,128,554 |
| 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) | 1,409,684 | 3,300,959 | +1,891,275 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 505,946 | 665,898 | +159,952 |
| Air transport | 262,772 | 865,782 | +603,010 |
| 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 | 2,756,192 |
| Tyne | 1,439,528 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 960,582 |
| 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 | 892,944 | 1,863,248 | +970,304 |
| Tyne | 369,540 | 1,069,988 | +700,448 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 224,338 | 736,244 | +511,906 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 151,061 | 390,943 | +239,882 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 338,247 | 53,522 | -284,725 |
| Hull | 14,558 | 239,876 | +225,318 |
| Dover | 72,801 | 86,983 | +14,182 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,021 | 120,165 | +111,144 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 65,008 | +65,008 |
| London | 0 | 58,911 | +58,911 |
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
|
8 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
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 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 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 |
| NA | 215,583 |
| Denmark | 214,093 |
| Netherlands | 210,547 |
| 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 |
| NA | 215,583 | 0 | -215,583 |
| Denmark | 214,093 | 0 | -214,093 |
| Netherlands | 210,547 | 0 | -210,547 |
| United Arab Emirates | 19,260 | 184,518 | +165,258 |
| Israel | 0 | 175,631 | +175,631 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 132,244 | +132,244 |
| Oman | 0 | 112,717 | +112,717 |
| Italy | 52,625 | 30,872 | -21,753 |
| Brazil | 12,882 | 49,753 | +36,871 |
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) | 2,192,112 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 693,699 |
| Air transport | 499,783 |
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) | 1,690,778 | 501,334 | -1,189,444 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 481,795 | 211,904 | -269,891 |
| Air transport | 46,048 | 453,735 | +407,687 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Peterhead | 995,156 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 779,577 |
| Immingham Docks | 614,593 |
| Manchester Airport | 297,235 |
| Tyne | 179,835 |
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 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 361,317 | 418,260 | +56,943 |
| Immingham Docks | 438,511 | 176,082 | -262,429 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 297,235 | +297,235 |
| Tyne | 179,835 | 0 | -179,835 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 130,988 | 4,950 | -126,038 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 135,836 | +135,836 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 44,067 | 83,074 | +39,007 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,186 | 13,201 | -8,985 |
| Dover | 0 | 30,872 | +30,872 |
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