Import/export HS code 73044985: Medium diameter pipes
Pipes with an external diameter between 168.3 mm and 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 12,800,790 |
| Germany | 3,398,377 |
| Spain | 1,698,392 |
| Sweden | 881,140 |
| Netherlands | 679,551 |
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 | 4,572,616 | 8,228,174 | +3,655,558 |
| Germany | 1,035,219 | 2,363,158 | +1,327,939 |
| Spain | 1,313,923 | 384,469 | -929,454 |
| Sweden | 673,374 | 207,766 | -465,608 |
| Netherlands | 458,262 | 221,289 | -236,973 |
| Italy | 244,522 | 205,226 | -39,296 |
| Norway | 158,682 | 126,547 | -32,135 |
| Romania | 77,819 | 0 | -77,819 |
| China | 73,375 | 0 | -73,375 |
| Denmark | 31,456 | 0 | -31,456 |
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 | 13,535,844 |
| Germany | 2,465,512 |
| Spain | 2,460,986 |
| Sweden | 1,026,963 |
| Italy | 431,599 |
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 | 5,057,395 | 8,478,449 | +3,421,054 |
| Germany | 454,419 | 2,011,093 | +1,556,674 |
| Spain | 1,828,953 | 632,033 | -1,196,920 |
| Sweden | 804,157 | 222,806 | -581,351 |
| Italy | 281,106 | 150,493 | -130,613 |
| China | 100,915 | 16,393 | -84,522 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 109,787 | +109,787 |
| India | 23,452 | 75,116 | +51,664 |
| South Korea | 59,961 | 23,123 | -36,838 |
| Japan | 53,036 | 0 | -53,036 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 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) | 18,474,780 |
| Air transport | 1,033,735 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 967,719 |
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) | 7,192,368 | 11,282,412 | +4,090,044 |
| Air transport | 940,320 | 93,415 | -846,905 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 588,361 | 379,358 | -209,003 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 14,215,750 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,835,892 |
| Eurotunnel | 988,119 |
| Poole | 854,593 |
| Birmingham Airport | 630,522 |
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 | 4,694,500 | 9,521,250 | +4,826,750 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,068,129 | 767,763 | -300,366 |
| Eurotunnel | 557,405 | 430,714 | -126,691 |
| Poole | 541,621 | 312,972 | -228,649 |
| Birmingham Airport | 610,702 | 19,820 | -590,882 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 131,058 | 422,872 | +291,814 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 292,121 | 38,719 | -253,402 |
| Portsmouth | 194,705 | 29,280 | -165,425 |
| Felixstowe | 191,308 | 24,471 | -166,837 |
| Middlesbrough | 176,136 | 16,760 | -159,376 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
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 | 19 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 1,881,432 |
| Italy | 827,297 |
| France | 791,099 |
| Saudi Arabia | 629,197 |
| Brazil | 609,633 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 1,346,170 | 535,262 | -810,908 |
| Italy | 578,531 | 248,766 | -329,765 |
| France | 254,072 | 537,027 | +282,955 |
| Saudi Arabia | 298,274 | 330,923 | +32,649 |
| Brazil | 321,426 | 288,207 | -33,219 |
| United States | 401,238 | 129,174 | -272,064 |
| Chile | 405,552 | 0 | -405,552 |
| Singapore | 347,157 | 47,193 | -299,964 |
| Qatar | 0 | 112,930 | +112,930 |
| United Arab Emirates | 97,692 | 1,068 | -96,624 |
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) | 3,931,679 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,132,687 |
| Air transport | 833,936 |
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) | 2,715,323 | 1,216,356 | -1,498,967 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,079,695 | 1,052,992 | -26,703 |
| Air transport | 597,404 | 236,532 | -360,872 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,787,445 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,568,008 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,357,657 |
| Dover | 368,109 |
| Immingham Docks | 322,710 |
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 | 1,102,969 | 684,476 | -418,493 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,214,895 | 353,113 | -861,782 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 909,660 | 447,997 | -461,663 |
| Dover | 0 | 368,109 | +368,109 |
| Immingham Docks | 121,729 | 200,981 | +79,252 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 215,283 | 98,831 | -116,452 |
| Birmingham Airport | 245,940 | 32,430 | -213,510 |
| Southampton | 102,405 | 155,234 | +52,829 |
| Manchester Airport | 118,161 | 86,682 | -31,479 |
| Liverpool Docks | 140,955 | 0 | -140,955 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73044985
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pipes with an external diameter between 168.3 mm and 406.4 mm