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 | 11,401,502 |
| Germany | 7,132,353 |
| Spain | 5,889,269 |
| Sweden | 4,970,468 |
| Netherlands | 2,724,921 |
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 | 5,879,035 | 5,522,467 | -356,568 |
| Germany | 3,075,584 | 4,056,769 | +981,185 |
| Spain | 3,838,970 | 2,050,299 | -1,788,671 |
| Sweden | 2,889,698 | 2,080,770 | -808,928 |
| Netherlands | 2,089,559 | 635,362 | -1,454,197 |
| Poland | 1,598,936 | 935,580 | -663,356 |
| Italy | 526,728 | 322,844 | -203,884 |
| China | 541,000 | 199,583 | -341,417 |
| Denmark | 423,709 | 9,039 | -414,670 |
| United States | 345,918 | 53,834 | -292,084 |
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 | 13,123,046 |
| Germany | 6,702,441 |
| Spain | 6,168,580 |
| Sweden | 5,103,616 |
| Finland | 1,742,941 |
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 | 7,333,602 | 5,789,444 | -1,544,158 |
| Germany | 2,954,442 | 3,747,999 | +793,557 |
| Spain | 4,073,564 | 2,095,016 | -1,978,548 |
| Sweden | 2,961,847 | 2,141,769 | -820,078 |
| Finland | 1,274,482 | 468,459 | -806,023 |
| Italy | 533,125 | 467,148 | -65,977 |
| China | 575,719 | 274,786 | -300,933 |
| Poland | 264,543 | 464,397 | +199,854 |
| India | 454,409 | 242,540 | -211,869 |
| 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 | 12 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Devon | 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 | 10 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Devon | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 4 | +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) | 29,073,994 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,163,823 |
| Air transport | 1,318,680 |
| Road transport | 315,202 |
| Other | 7,923 |
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) | 16,065,392 | 13,008,602 | -3,056,790 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,096,061 | 3,067,762 | -2,028,299 |
| Air transport | 947,830 | 370,850 | -576,980 |
| Road transport | 113,832 | 201,370 | +87,538 |
| Other | 6,749 | 1,174 | -5,575 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 20,484,261 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,168,277 |
| Poole | 3,428,223 |
| Portsmouth | 1,659,930 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,271,356 |
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 | 11,349,444 | 9,134,817 | -2,214,627 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,738,987 | 2,429,290 | -1,309,697 |
| Poole | 2,021,458 | 1,406,765 | -614,693 |
| Portsmouth | 766,794 | 893,136 | +126,342 |
| Eurotunnel | 624,429 | 646,927 | +22,498 |
| Felixstowe | 628,189 | 271,139 | -357,050 |
| Tyne | 711,609 | 1,133 | -710,476 |
| Newhaven | 66,113 | 501,300 | +435,187 |
| London | 124,355 | 352,933 | +228,578 |
| Harwich | 231,721 | 108,921 | -122,800 |
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 | 31 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 15 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 21 |
| 2026-03 | 25 |
| 2026-02 | 26 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-12 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 52 |
| AMODIL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 50 |
| FINE TUBES LIMITED | 47 |
| VAN LEEUWEN LIMITED | 46 |
| HS MARSTON AEROSPACE LIMITED | 44 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 41 |
| BUHLMANN UK LIMITED | 38 |
| EDEN MATERIAL SERVICES (U.K.) LIMITED | 38 |
| IPP (EUROPE) LIMITED | 36 |
| INTAMET LIMITED | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 70 |
| 1m-15m | 43 |
| Other | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
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 | 2,883,730 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,686,811 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,078,812 |
| Norway | 794,373 |
| Italy | 710,689 |
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 | 820,542 | 2,063,188 | +1,242,646 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,207,900 | 478,911 | -728,989 |
| United Arab Emirates | 430,686 | 648,126 | +217,440 |
| Norway | 122,201 | 672,172 | +549,971 |
| Italy | 281,155 | 429,534 | +148,379 |
| Netherlands | 320,567 | 336,224 | +15,657 |
| Brazil | 78,203 | 541,578 | +463,375 |
| Angola | 553,302 | 19,137 | -534,165 |
| France | 155,653 | 361,672 | +206,019 |
| 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 | 6,060,574 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,273,151 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,701,442 |
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 | 2,159,123 | 3,901,451 | +1,742,328 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,246,509 | 2,026,642 | -219,867 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,731,412 | 1,970,030 | +238,618 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,321,591 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,127,460 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,831,596 |
| Manchester Airport | 781,034 |
| Immingham Docks | 729,056 |
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 | 705,241 | 2,616,350 | +1,911,109 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,094,276 | 1,033,184 | -61,092 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,157,062 | 674,534 | -482,528 |
| Manchester Airport | 411,138 | 369,896 | -41,242 |
| Immingham Docks | 374,015 | 355,041 | -18,974 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 105,879 | 613,578 | +507,699 |
| Tyne | 454,896 | 147,186 | -307,710 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 326,268 | 241,415 | -84,853 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 362,638 | 176,451 | -186,187 |
| 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