Import/export HS code 73043120: Precision cold-drawn tubes
High-precision tubes made through cold-drawing processes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 19,204,671 |
| Germany | 9,072,747 |
| China | 5,591,980 |
| Italy | 3,496,352 |
| Slovakia | 2,188,479 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 10,103,945 | 9,100,726 | -1,003,219 |
| Germany | 4,595,098 | 4,477,649 | -117,449 |
| China | 2,590,391 | 3,001,589 | +411,198 |
| Italy | 1,616,698 | 1,879,654 | +262,956 |
| Slovakia | 1,009,295 | 1,179,184 | +169,889 |
| France | 1,147,465 | 645,707 | -501,758 |
| Spain | 747,579 | 654,160 | -93,419 |
| Austria | 429,722 | 262,089 | -167,633 |
| India | 288,866 | 37,758 | -251,108 |
| Czechia | 181,894 | 2,259 | -179,635 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 25,405,905 |
| China | 5,872,484 |
| Italy | 4,231,995 |
| Slovakia | 2,256,259 |
| France | 1,549,152 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 12,810,630 | 12,595,275 | -215,355 |
| China | 2,795,780 | 3,076,704 | +280,924 |
| Italy | 2,219,274 | 2,012,721 | -206,553 |
| Slovakia | 1,055,007 | 1,201,252 | +146,245 |
| France | 959,735 | 589,417 | -370,318 |
| Spain | 765,599 | 659,220 | -106,379 |
| Romania | 584,818 | 574,002 | -10,816 |
| Austria | 489,620 | 254,449 | -235,171 |
| India | 290,021 | 37,758 | -252,263 |
| Czechia | 206,259 | 9,234 | -197,025 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 3 | +1 |
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) | 26,337,375 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,398,375 |
| Air transport | 531,366 |
| Other | 139,002 |
| Road transport | 25,350 |
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) | 13,663,060 | 12,674,315 | -988,745 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,044,826 | 8,353,549 | -691,277 |
| Air transport | 218,405 | 312,961 | +94,556 |
| Other | 70,953 | 68,049 | -2,904 |
| Road transport | 907 | 24,443 | +23,536 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 25,470,473 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,180,920 |
| Felixstowe | 3,120,003 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,336,434 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,591,033 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 13,401,794 | 12,068,679 | -1,333,115 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,105,460 | 3,075,460 | -30,000 |
| Felixstowe | 1,395,946 | 1,724,057 | +328,111 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,121,069 | 1,215,365 | +94,296 |
| Eurotunnel | 845,781 | 745,252 | -100,529 |
| Killingholme | 913,574 | 454,398 | -459,176 |
| Harwich | 574,695 | 431,747 | -142,948 |
| Southampton | 370,563 | 348,497 | -22,066 |
| London | 42,616 | 508,313 | +465,697 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 302,211 | 95,339 | -206,872 |
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
|
27 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
22 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
17 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 15 |
| 2026-04 | 25 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 25 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 54 |
| 54m+ | 42 |
| Other | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
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 | 1,410,892 |
| Netherlands | 1,293,058 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,226,524 |
| Malaysia | 1,010,746 |
| Ireland | 1,008,814 |
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 | 1,284,902 | 125,990 | -1,158,912 |
| Netherlands | 568,408 | 724,650 | +156,242 |
| Saudi Arabia | 684,685 | 541,839 | -142,846 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 1,010,746 | +1,010,746 |
| Ireland | 524,126 | 484,688 | -39,438 |
| France | 350,708 | 463,758 | +113,050 |
| Spain | 323,031 | 310,095 | -12,936 |
| Indonesia | 513,857 | 53,440 | -460,417 |
| Canada | 66,776 | 456,335 | +389,559 |
| South Africa | 379,880 | 139,587 | -240,293 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 252,277 |
| Germany | 80,627 |
| China | 4,954 |
| Italy | 2,079 |
| Slovakia | 1,137 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 120,935 | 131,342 | +10,407 |
| Germany | 40,341 | 40,286 | -55 |
| China | 645 | 4,309 | +3,664 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,079 | +2,079 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 1,137 | +1,137 |
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) | 6,620,438 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,319,636 |
| Air transport | 1,388,560 |
| Other | 363,017 |
| Road transport | 1,132 |
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) | 3,664,224 | 2,956,214 | -708,010 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,243,777 | 2,075,859 | -167,918 |
| Air transport | 998,164 | 390,396 | -607,768 |
| Other | 176,324 | 186,693 | +10,369 |
| Road transport | 1,132 | 0 | -1,132 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,736,417 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,966,711 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,506,025 |
| Felixstowe | 1,126,452 |
| Liverpool Docks | 889,740 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,936,206 | 800,211 | -1,135,995 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 916,086 | 1,050,625 | +134,539 |
| Immingham Docks | 734,574 | 771,451 | +36,877 |
| Felixstowe | 95,566 | 1,030,886 | +935,320 |
| Liverpool Docks | 332,440 | 557,300 | +224,860 |
| Southampton | 506,942 | 236,582 | -270,360 |
| Manchester Airport | 458,555 | 118,891 | -339,664 |
| London | 514,621 | 54,793 | -459,828 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 246,659 | 155,351 | -91,308 |
| 000 | 176,324 | 186,693 | +10,369 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73043120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-precision tubes made through cold-drawing processes