Import/export HS code 73043988: Large diameter seamless tubes
Seamless tubes 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 | 3,243,166 |
| China | 2,749,241 |
| Netherlands | 1,362,848 |
| Germany | 697,502 |
| France | 308,060 |
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 | 1,313,381 | 1,929,785 | +616,404 |
| China | 97,565 | 2,651,676 | +2,554,111 |
| Netherlands | 841,110 | 521,738 | -319,372 |
| Germany | 296,832 | 400,670 | +103,838 |
| France | 226,695 | 81,365 | -145,330 |
| Belgium | 67,647 | 103,665 | +36,018 |
| Poland | 108,773 | 61,963 | -46,810 |
| Spain | 4,486 | 147,169 | +142,683 |
| Norway | 1,646 | 107,374 | +105,728 |
| Finland | 31,856 | 0 | -31,856 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,046,355 |
| Italy | 2,913,032 |
| Spain | 1,665,611 |
| Poland | 362,261 |
| Germany | 322,525 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 220,540 | 2,825,815 | +2,605,275 |
| Italy | 1,159,346 | 1,753,686 | +594,340 |
| Spain | 775,782 | 889,829 | +114,047 |
| Poland | 214,061 | 148,200 | -65,861 |
| Germany | 80,545 | 241,980 | +161,435 |
| Netherlands | 247,349 | 70,190 | -177,159 |
| United Kingdom | 101,546 | 0 | -101,546 |
| France | 44,671 | 30,969 | -13,702 |
| Norway | 57,607 | 0 | -57,607 |
| Ukraine | 29,052 | 20,031 | -9,021 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 3 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 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) | 5,253,566 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,651,881 |
| Air transport | 153,055 |
| Road transport | 55 |
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) | 2,282,546 | 2,971,020 | +688,474 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 712,582 | 2,939,299 | +2,226,717 |
| Air transport | 33,163 | 119,892 | +86,729 |
| Road transport | 55 | 0 | -55 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,502,330 |
| Dover | 2,158,938 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,027,488 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,344,886 |
| Killingholme | 233,652 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 2,502,330 | +2,502,330 |
| Dover | 869,638 | 1,289,300 | +419,662 |
| Immingham Docks | 583,127 | 1,444,361 | +861,234 |
| Middlesbrough | 996,630 | 348,256 | -648,374 |
| Killingholme | 173,302 | 60,350 | -112,952 |
| Felixstowe | 90,986 | 133,989 | +43,003 |
| Tyne | 116,972 | 0 | -116,972 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 104,742 | +104,742 |
| Eurotunnel | 33,129 | 60,330 | +27,201 |
| Harwich | 60,222 | 3,493 | -56,729 |
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
|
15 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
7 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
7 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
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+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | 242,011 |
| Ireland | 234,205 |
| Netherlands | 216,248 |
| Canada | 145,657 |
| Pakistan | 85,616 |
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 | 212,503 | 29,508 | -182,995 |
| Ireland | 141,257 | 92,948 | -48,309 |
| Netherlands | 172,341 | 43,907 | -128,434 |
| Canada | 142,723 | 2,934 | -139,789 |
| Pakistan | 85,616 | 0 | -85,616 |
| India | 0 | 56,833 | +56,833 |
| Nigeria | 12,107 | 0 | -12,107 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 10,368 | +10,368 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10,344 | 0 | -10,344 |
| Spain | 4,528 | 0 | -4,528 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 668,661 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 357,377 |
| Air transport | 8,114 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 540,478 | 128,183 | -412,295 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 245,266 | 112,111 | -133,155 |
| Air transport | 4,277 | 3,837 | -440 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 260,529 |
| Liverpool Docks | 199,376 |
| Tyne | 194,705 |
| London Gateway Port | 152,793 |
| Heysham | 115,524 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 210,245 | 50,284 | -159,961 |
| Liverpool Docks | 162,711 | 36,665 | -126,046 |
| Tyne | 176,869 | 17,836 | -159,033 |
| London Gateway Port | 95,960 | 56,833 | -39,127 |
| Heysham | 115,524 | 0 | -115,524 |
| Holyhead | 5,745 | 56,283 | +50,538 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 6,583 | 15,663 | +9,080 |
| London | 12,107 | 0 | -12,107 |
| Harwich | 0 | 4,453 | +4,453 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 3,837 | +3,837 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73043988
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seamless tubes with an external diameter exceeding 406.4 mm