Import/export HS code 73043982: Small diameter seamless tubes
Seamless tubes with an external diameter of 168.3 mm or less
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 | 8,201,974 |
| Germany | 7,689,666 |
| Czechia | 2,311,906 |
| Italy | 1,820,450 |
| Romania | 1,723,450 |
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 | 4,486,394 | 3,715,580 | -770,814 |
| Germany | 2,634,722 | 5,054,944 | +2,420,222 |
| Czechia | 1,269,955 | 1,041,951 | -228,004 |
| Italy | 1,048,212 | 772,238 | -275,974 |
| Romania | 1,026,994 | 696,456 | -330,538 |
| China | 741,652 | 448,891 | -292,761 |
| Belgium | 419,559 | 397,720 | -21,839 |
| France | 461,337 | 257,928 | -203,409 |
| Poland | 418,820 | 106,182 | -312,638 |
| Sweden | 255,293 | 171,316 | -83,977 |
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 | 10,999,728 |
| Czechia | 2,967,052 |
| Romania | 2,638,744 |
| Italy | 2,314,722 |
| China | 1,632,616 |
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 | 4,337,499 | 6,662,229 | +2,324,730 |
| Czechia | 1,681,284 | 1,285,768 | -395,516 |
| Romania | 1,508,637 | 1,130,107 | -378,530 |
| Italy | 1,555,483 | 759,239 | -796,244 |
| China | 1,085,051 | 547,565 | -537,486 |
| Slovakia | 709,016 | 655,290 | -53,726 |
| Ukraine | 525,045 | 530,283 | +5,238 |
| Netherlands | 382,850 | 502,103 | +119,253 |
| Belgium | 361,724 | 323,636 | -38,088 |
| Sweden | 258,674 | 172,466 | -86,208 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| East Central Scotland | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| East Central Scotland | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,487,611 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,779,627 |
| Other | 380,629 |
| Air transport | 232,104 |
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) | 9,495,873 | 9,991,738 | +495,865 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,702,399 | 3,077,228 | -625,171 |
| Other | 281,944 | 98,685 | -183,259 |
| Air transport | 153,773 | 78,331 | -75,442 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,732,206 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,189,001 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,194,174 |
| Hull | 1,576,997 |
| Felixstowe | 988,627 |
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 | 5,442,370 | 6,289,836 | +847,466 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,709,890 | 3,479,111 | -230,779 |
| Eurotunnel | 563,261 | 1,630,913 | +1,067,652 |
| Hull | 990,820 | 586,177 | -404,643 |
| Felixstowe | 668,251 | 320,376 | -347,875 |
| Middlesbrough | 470,676 | 36,408 | -434,268 |
| Killingholme | 379,874 | 65,331 | -314,543 |
| 000 | 281,944 | 98,685 | -183,259 |
| Harwich | 232,940 | 84,321 | -148,619 |
| Goole | 210,695 | 24,124 | -186,571 |
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 | 25 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
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+ | 44 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 540,388 |
| Ireland | 180,232 |
| Netherlands | 70,802 |
| Denmark | 68,832 |
| Germany | 65,633 |
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 | 189,430 | 350,958 | +161,528 |
| Ireland | 120,868 | 59,364 | -61,504 |
| Netherlands | 38,354 | 32,448 | -5,906 |
| Denmark | 68,832 | 0 | -68,832 |
| Germany | 46,589 | 19,044 | -27,545 |
| Czechia | 36,002 | 8,997 | -27,005 |
| Guyana | 40,093 | 0 | -40,093 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 35,531 | +35,531 |
| Poland | 25,820 | 6,421 | -19,399 |
| France | 8,331 | 22,980 | +14,649 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 21,603 |
| Italy | 4,697 |
| China | 4,223 |
| Germany | 1,956 |
| Netherlands | 810 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 15,142 | 6,461 | -8,681 |
| Italy | 1,998 | 2,699 | +701 |
| China | 3,935 | 288 | -3,647 |
| Germany | 645 | 1,311 | +666 |
| Netherlands | 255 | 555 | +300 |
| Ukraine | 409 | 259 | -150 |
| Norway | 0 | 656 | +656 |
| XI | 236 | 381 | +145 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 12 | +12 |
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) | 615,887 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 481,114 |
| Air transport | 102,319 |
| Other | 42,685 |
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) | 245,143 | 370,744 | +125,601 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 288,884 | 192,230 | -96,654 |
| Air transport | 31,438 | 70,881 | +39,443 |
| Other | 30,063 | 12,622 | -17,441 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 416,375 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 202,793 |
| Immingham Docks | 169,110 |
| Southampton | 114,236 |
| Holyhead | 108,900 |
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 | 209,038 | 207,337 | -1,701 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 93,255 | 109,538 | +16,283 |
| Immingham Docks | 120,506 | 48,604 | -71,902 |
| Southampton | 0 | 114,236 | +114,236 |
| Holyhead | 72,712 | 36,188 | -36,524 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,651 | 41,935 | +27,284 |
| 000 | 30,063 | 12,622 | -17,441 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,329 | 10,833 | -7,496 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 28,050 | +28,050 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 5,371 | 13,936 | +8,565 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73043982
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seamless tubes with an external diameter of 168.3 mm or less