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 | 1,707,520 |
| Luxembourg | 444,487 |
| United States | 436,075 |
| Netherlands | 410,523 |
| United Arab Emirates | 254,553 |
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 | 773,389 | 934,131 | +160,742 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 444,487 | +444,487 |
| United States | 109,129 | 326,946 | +217,817 |
| Netherlands | 207,810 | 202,713 | -5,097 |
| United Arab Emirates | 253,177 | 1,376 | -251,801 |
| Azerbaijan | 0 | 219,896 | +219,896 |
| Norway | 67,176 | 76,297 | +9,121 |
| Japan | 38,327 | 66,235 | +27,908 |
| Belgium | 0 | 72,307 | +72,307 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 65,008 | +65,008 |
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 | 2,161,207 |
| United States | 803,343 |
| Romania | 257,886 |
| Indonesia | 170,020 |
| Netherlands | 163,448 |
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 | 1,105,954 | 1,055,253 | -50,701 |
| United States | 64,159 | 739,184 | +675,025 |
| Romania | 37,990 | 219,896 | +181,906 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 170,020 | +170,020 |
| Netherlands | 139,270 | 24,178 | -115,092 |
| Japan | 62,231 | 76,863 | +14,632 |
| Germany | 54,922 | 17,442 | -37,480 |
| Belgium | 0 | 72,307 | +72,307 |
| China | 33,399 | 33,906 | +507 |
| Norway | 16,010 | 32,483 | +16,473 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| 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 | 0 | 1 | +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) | 2,559,142 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 929,679 |
| Air transport | 520,874 |
| Road transport | 2,822 |
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) | 933,419 | 1,625,723 | +692,304 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 442,862 | 486,817 | +43,955 |
| Air transport | 167,961 | 352,913 | +184,952 |
| Road transport | 2,822 | 0 | -2,822 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 1,676,695 |
| Tyne | 643,413 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 434,655 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 391,769 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 387,481 |
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 | 701,774 | 974,921 | +273,147 |
| Tyne | 118,042 | 525,371 | +407,329 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 179,556 | 255,099 | +75,543 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 253,177 | 138,592 | -114,585 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 139,746 | 247,735 | +107,989 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,021 | 120,165 | +111,144 |
| Dover | 72,801 | 0 | -72,801 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 65,008 | +65,008 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,463 | 33,661 | +32,198 |
| Felixstowe | 34,391 | 0 | -34,391 |
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 | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Mining support service activities | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 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+ | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 2,723,734 |
| 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 | 2,503,131 | 220,603 | -2,282,528 |
| Netherlands | 453,625 | 8,719 | -444,906 |
| NA | 0 | 215,583 | +215,583 |
| Denmark | 210,178 | 3,915 | -206,263 |
| United Arab Emirates | 19,260 | 184,518 | +165,258 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 131,294 | +131,294 |
| United States | 110,721 | 14,769 | -95,952 |
| Oman | 0 | 112,717 | +112,717 |
| Italy | 22,967 | 83,497 | +60,530 |
| Turkey | 50,218 | 0 | -50,218 |
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) | 3,198,513 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 904,550 |
| Air transport | 491,552 |
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) | 2,750,255 | 448,258 | -2,301,997 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 742,613 | 161,937 | -580,676 |
| Air transport | 28,979 | 462,573 | +433,594 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,629,736 |
| Peterhead | 995,156 |
| Immingham Docks | 508,232 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,455,189 | 174,547 | -1,280,642 |
| Peterhead | 995,156 | 0 | -995,156 |
| Immingham Docks | 222,928 | 285,304 | +62,376 |
| Tyne | 450,549 | 0 | -450,549 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 297,235 | +297,235 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 154,889 | 58,128 | -96,761 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 121,092 | 61,344 | -59,748 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 131,294 | +131,294 |
| London Gateway Port | 59,129 | 0 | -59,129 |
| 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