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 | 20,119,621 |
| Germany | 9,181,999 |
| China | 5,721,925 |
| Italy | 3,385,880 |
| Slovakia | 2,107,471 |
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 | 11,305,740 | 8,813,881 | -2,491,859 |
| Germany | 4,736,350 | 4,445,649 | -290,701 |
| China | 2,697,200 | 3,024,725 | +327,525 |
| Italy | 1,493,025 | 1,892,855 | +399,830 |
| Slovakia | 897,531 | 1,209,940 | +312,409 |
| France | 1,152,809 | 719,329 | -433,480 |
| Spain | 713,216 | 589,239 | -123,977 |
| Austria | 469,643 | 291,774 | -177,869 |
| India | 273,753 | 66,848 | -206,905 |
| 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 | 25,570,049 |
| China | 5,997,257 |
| Italy | 4,494,652 |
| Slovakia | 2,236,483 |
| France | 1,711,805 |
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 | 13,328,344 | 12,241,705 | -1,086,639 |
| China | 2,889,353 | 3,107,904 | +218,551 |
| Italy | 2,479,570 | 2,015,082 | -464,488 |
| Slovakia | 996,576 | 1,239,907 | +243,331 |
| France | 1,067,472 | 644,333 | -423,139 |
| Spain | 787,914 | 594,299 | -193,615 |
| Romania | 708,640 | 598,699 | -109,941 |
| Austria | 537,280 | 282,434 | -254,846 |
| India | 274,908 | 66,848 | -208,060 |
| Czechia | 261,758 | 9,234 | -252,524 |
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 | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
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 | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 27,576,576 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,181,539 |
| Air transport | 600,755 |
| Other | 153,811 |
| 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) | 15,143,771 | 12,432,805 | -2,710,966 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,797,557 | 8,383,982 | -413,575 |
| Air transport | 280,536 | 320,219 | +39,683 |
| Other | 84,360 | 69,451 | -14,909 |
| 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 | 26,110,107 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,335,970 |
| Felixstowe | 3,096,928 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,393,059 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,627,476 |
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 | 14,397,193 | 11,712,914 | -2,684,279 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,161,748 | 3,174,222 | +12,474 |
| Felixstowe | 1,402,720 | 1,694,208 | +291,488 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,275,996 | 1,117,063 | -158,933 |
| Eurotunnel | 829,815 | 797,661 | -32,154 |
| Killingholme | 1,015,342 | 478,113 | -537,229 |
| Harwich | 517,987 | 523,776 | +5,789 |
| Southampton | 372,107 | 397,315 | +25,208 |
| London | 19,145 | 533,203 | +514,058 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 295,741 | 109,485 | -186,256 |
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 | 28 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 21 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 18 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 25 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 25 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-12 | 19 |
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 | 53 |
| 54m+ | 47 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
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 | 1,509,358 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,302,785 |
| Netherlands | 1,280,608 |
| Malaysia | 1,010,746 |
| Ireland | 1,005,813 |
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 | 1,382,494 | 126,864 | -1,255,630 |
| Saudi Arabia | 665,790 | 636,995 | -28,795 |
| Netherlands | 579,401 | 701,207 | +121,806 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 1,010,746 | +1,010,746 |
| Ireland | 514,831 | 490,982 | -23,849 |
| France | 335,374 | 387,628 | +52,254 |
| Spain | 371,430 | 306,106 | -65,324 |
| Indonesia | 298,177 | 269,120 | -29,057 |
| Canada | 70,981 | 456,335 | +385,354 |
| 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 | 251,529 |
| Germany | 70,046 |
| China | 4,741 |
| 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 | 126,581 | 124,948 | -1,633 |
| Germany | 34,149 | 35,897 | +1,748 |
| China | 153 | 4,588 | +4,435 |
| 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) | 6,693,331 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,283,242 |
| Air transport | 1,466,080 |
| Other | 352,191 |
| 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) | 3,565,201 | 3,128,130 | -437,071 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,200,347 | 2,082,895 | -117,452 |
| Air transport | 872,531 | 593,549 | -278,982 |
| Other | 179,858 | 172,333 | -7,525 |
| 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 | 2,693,686 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,886,016 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,488,248 |
| Felixstowe | 1,159,475 |
| Liverpool Docks | 984,798 |
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 | 1,910,563 | 783,123 | -1,127,440 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 900,285 | 985,731 | +85,446 |
| Immingham Docks | 733,410 | 754,838 | +21,428 |
| Felixstowe | 128,589 | 1,030,886 | +902,297 |
| Liverpool Docks | 418,464 | 566,334 | +147,870 |
| Southampton | 258,877 | 487,681 | +228,804 |
| Manchester Airport | 243,212 | 335,445 | +92,233 |
| London | 514,621 | 52,450 | -462,171 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 244,182 | 157,233 | -86,949 |
| 000 | 179,858 | 172,333 | -7,525 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73043120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-precision tubes made through cold-drawing processes