Import/export HS code 73044983: Small diameter pipes
Pipes 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 9,269,926 |
| Germany | 6,366,918 |
| Spain | 5,675,323 |
| Sweden | 4,699,166 |
| Netherlands | 2,611,498 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 5,648,693 | 3,621,233 | -2,027,460 |
| Germany | 3,077,046 | 3,289,872 | +212,826 |
| Spain | 3,869,115 | 1,806,208 | -2,062,907 |
| Sweden | 2,861,684 | 1,837,482 | -1,024,202 |
| Netherlands | 1,942,335 | 669,163 | -1,273,172 |
| Poland | 1,498,534 | 816,919 | -681,615 |
| Italy | 501,245 | 318,353 | -182,892 |
| China | 539,058 | 164,345 | -374,713 |
| Denmark | 423,709 | 0 | -423,709 |
| United States | 329,421 | 66,380 | -263,041 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 11,179,653 |
| Germany | 5,992,517 |
| Spain | 5,933,067 |
| Sweden | 4,828,889 |
| Finland | 1,705,130 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 7,105,608 | 4,074,045 | -3,031,563 |
| Germany | 2,955,119 | 3,037,398 | +82,279 |
| Spain | 4,073,787 | 1,859,280 | -2,214,507 |
| Sweden | 2,934,321 | 1,894,568 | -1,039,753 |
| Finland | 1,274,482 | 430,648 | -843,834 |
| China | 568,570 | 227,232 | -341,338 |
| Italy | 441,010 | 277,903 | -163,107 |
| India | 435,071 | 198,711 | -236,360 |
| Poland | 177,258 | 370,430 | +193,172 |
| Denmark | 419,656 | 1,927 | -417,729 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,625,509 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,660,690 |
| Air transport | 1,257,743 |
| Road transport | 283,845 |
| Other | 7,976 |
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) | 15,749,057 | 9,876,452 | -5,872,605 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,933,498 | 2,727,192 | -2,206,306 |
| Air transport | 915,762 | 341,981 | -573,781 |
| Road transport | 93,962 | 189,883 | +95,921 |
| Other | 6,802 | 1,174 | -5,628 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 18,206,918 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,679,497 |
| Poole | 3,052,129 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,199,111 |
| Portsmouth | 1,184,416 |
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 | 11,291,475 | 6,915,443 | -4,376,032 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,739,968 | 1,939,529 | -1,800,439 |
| Poole | 1,936,417 | 1,115,712 | -820,705 |
| Eurotunnel | 673,299 | 525,812 | -147,487 |
| Portsmouth | 517,587 | 666,829 | +149,242 |
| Felixstowe | 640,550 | 208,617 | -431,933 |
| Tyne | 711,609 | 0 | -711,609 |
| Newhaven | 66,113 | 501,300 | +435,187 |
| London | 100,502 | 246,419 | +145,917 |
| Harwich | 238,658 | 101,775 | -136,883 |
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 | 30 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 48 |
| AMODIL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 46 |
| FINE TUBES LIMITED | 43 |
| VAN LEEUWEN LIMITED | 42 |
| HS MARSTON AEROSPACE LIMITED | 41 |
| EDEN MATERIAL SERVICES (U.K.) LIMITED | 37 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 37 |
| BUHLMANN UK LIMITED | 34 |
| IPP (EUROPE) LIMITED | 33 |
| INTAMET LIMITED | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 67 |
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| Other | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 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 | 2,773,647 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,728,778 |
| United Arab Emirates | 955,878 |
| Norway | 846,089 |
| Angola | 633,845 |
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 | 1,100,244 | 1,673,403 | +573,159 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,089,340 | 639,438 | -449,902 |
| United Arab Emirates | 394,467 | 561,411 | +166,944 |
| Norway | 296,453 | 549,636 | +253,183 |
| Angola | 599,234 | 34,611 | -564,623 |
| Brazil | 21,492 | 603,285 | +581,793 |
| Netherlands | 255,874 | 303,583 | +47,709 |
| Italy | 291,951 | 240,241 | -51,710 |
| France | 171,866 | 226,736 | +54,870 |
| Denmark | 192,095 | 153,877 | -38,218 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 5,300,139 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,727,131 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,187,595 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,161,578 | 3,138,561 | +976,983 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,582,256 | 2,144,875 | -437,381 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,770,303 | 1,417,292 | -353,011 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,694,504 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,143,692 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,723,740 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 835,486 |
| Manchester Airport | 795,595 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 668,994 | 2,025,510 | +1,356,516 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,466,392 | 677,300 | -789,092 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,011,210 | 712,530 | -298,680 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 186,249 | 649,237 | +462,988 |
| Manchester Airport | 482,666 | 312,929 | -169,737 |
| Immingham Docks | 361,243 | 349,695 | -11,548 |
| Tyne | 570,062 | 107,142 | -462,920 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 329,576 | 262,782 | -66,794 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 270,036 | 249,322 | -20,714 |
| Glasgow Airport | 325,166 | 121,169 | -203,997 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73044983
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pipes with an external diameter of 168.3 mm or less