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 | 19,903,628 |
| Germany | 8,318,810 |
| China | 5,143,663 |
| Italy | 2,827,423 |
| Slovakia | 1,892,749 |
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 | 13,604,585 | 6,299,043 | -7,305,542 |
| Germany | 4,633,706 | 3,685,104 | -948,602 |
| China | 2,695,005 | 2,448,658 | -246,347 |
| Italy | 1,599,573 | 1,227,850 | -371,723 |
| Slovakia | 632,345 | 1,260,404 | +628,059 |
| France | 1,023,330 | 724,134 | -299,196 |
| Spain | 729,116 | 526,260 | -202,856 |
| Austria | 367,033 | 453,323 | +86,290 |
| India | 278,604 | 174,879 | -103,725 |
| Turkey | 348,370 | 12,330 | -336,040 |
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 | 22,910,440 |
| China | 5,446,501 |
| Italy | 4,535,807 |
| Slovakia | 2,101,907 |
| France | 1,929,864 |
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 | 13,848,820 | 9,061,620 | -4,787,200 |
| China | 2,931,908 | 2,514,593 | -417,315 |
| Italy | 3,108,357 | 1,427,450 | -1,680,907 |
| Slovakia | 814,323 | 1,287,584 | +473,261 |
| France | 1,301,448 | 628,416 | -673,032 |
| Romania | 902,340 | 544,055 | -358,285 |
| Spain | 851,357 | 526,260 | -325,097 |
| Austria | 556,204 | 430,826 | -125,378 |
| India | 279,759 | 174,879 | -104,880 |
| Czechia | 360,346 | 18,006 | -342,340 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 |
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 | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 | 2 | -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) | 27,156,233 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,577,557 |
| Air transport | 471,837 |
| Other | 147,586 |
| Road transport | 907 |
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) | 17,751,796 | 9,404,437 | -8,347,359 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,269,882 | 7,307,675 | -962,207 |
| Air transport | 264,680 | 207,157 | -57,523 |
| Other | 87,116 | 60,470 | -26,646 |
| Road transport | 907 | 0 | -907 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 25,344,343 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,741,440 |
| Felixstowe | 2,929,042 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,436,956 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,688,868 |
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 | 16,270,255 | 9,074,088 | -7,196,167 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,111,681 | 2,629,759 | -481,922 |
| Felixstowe | 1,695,033 | 1,234,009 | -461,024 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,236,511 | 1,200,445 | -36,066 |
| Eurotunnel | 826,497 | 862,371 | +35,874 |
| Killingholme | 850,235 | 557,614 | -292,621 |
| Harwich | 561,815 | 522,599 | -39,216 |
| Southampton | 400,585 | 283,416 | -117,169 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 257,916 | 82,466 | -175,450 |
| Middlesbrough | 275,162 | 9,979 | -265,183 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 18 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 26 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 23 |
| 2025-08 | 26 |
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 | 52 |
| 54m+ | 46 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| 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 | 1,592,082 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,217,808 |
| Netherlands | 1,206,740 |
| Ireland | 1,066,653 |
| Spain | 627,713 |
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 | 1,173,602 | 418,480 | -755,122 |
| Saudi Arabia | 725,364 | 492,444 | -232,920 |
| Netherlands | 601,683 | 605,057 | +3,374 |
| Ireland | 631,223 | 435,430 | -195,793 |
| Spain | 359,481 | 268,232 | -91,249 |
| France | 208,722 | 396,413 | +187,691 |
| Indonesia | 298,177 | 269,120 | -29,057 |
| Canada | 77,079 | 437,561 | +360,482 |
| Ghana | 507,416 | 0 | -507,416 |
| South Africa | 304,447 | 140,081 | -164,366 |
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 | 239,689 |
| Germany | 59,291 |
| China | 3,741 |
| Italy | 2,079 |
| Slovakia | 370 |
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 | 136,804 | 102,885 | -33,919 |
| Germany | 25,007 | 34,284 | +9,277 |
| China | 153 | 3,588 | +3,435 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,079 | +2,079 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 370 | +370 |
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) | 5,703,636 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,156,321 |
| Air transport | 1,459,283 |
| Other | 335,428 |
| 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) | 3,285,299 | 2,418,337 | -866,962 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,171,912 | 1,984,409 | -187,503 |
| Air transport | 998,281 | 461,002 | -537,279 |
| Other | 190,099 | 145,329 | -44,770 |
| 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 | 2,544,004 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,673,683 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,361,455 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,027,613 |
| Southampton | 846,770 |
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 | 1,859,981 | 684,023 | -1,175,958 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 776,921 | 896,762 | +119,841 |
| Immingham Docks | 729,732 | 631,723 | -98,009 |
| Liverpool Docks | 385,796 | 641,817 | +256,021 |
| Southampton | 319,770 | 527,000 | +207,230 |
| London | 506,497 | 9,976 | -496,521 |
| Manchester Airport | 247,668 | 236,635 | -11,033 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 329,007 | 142,641 | -186,366 |
| Felixstowe | 128,589 | 317,980 | +189,391 |
| Tyne | 103,719 | 237,714 | +133,995 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73043120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-precision tubes made through cold-drawing processes