Import/export HS code 73044989: Large diameter pipes
Pipes 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 8,319,433 |
| Netherlands | 4,805,767 |
| Sweden | 660,627 |
| United States | 314,688 |
| Spain | 177,859 |
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 | 277,647 | 8,041,786 | +7,764,139 |
| Netherlands | 65,983 | 4,739,784 | +4,673,801 |
| Sweden | 392,237 | 268,390 | -123,847 |
| United States | 193,150 | 121,538 | -71,612 |
| Spain | 0 | 177,859 | +177,859 |
| Italy | 146,444 | 11,281 | -135,163 |
| Germany | 47,670 | 66,937 | +19,267 |
| Switzerland | 31,829 | 63,088 | +31,259 |
| Poland | 45,748 | 23,232 | -22,516 |
| Norway | 67,913 | 917 | -66,996 |
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 | 8,273,808 |
| Netherlands | 4,684,820 |
| Sweden | 660,627 |
| United States | 289,760 |
| Spain | 211,230 |
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 | 251,683 | 8,022,125 | +7,770,442 |
| Netherlands | 1,048 | 4,683,772 | +4,682,724 |
| Sweden | 392,237 | 268,390 | -123,847 |
| United States | 161,483 | 128,277 | -33,206 |
| Spain | 28,039 | 183,191 | +155,152 |
| Italy | 151,624 | 11,281 | -140,343 |
| Germany | 96,190 | 59,069 | -37,121 |
| Switzerland | 31,829 | 63,088 | +31,259 |
| Poland | 41,458 | 45,908 | +4,450 |
| China | 25,742 | 50,885 | +25,143 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Devon | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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) | 9,543,357 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,889,767 |
| Air transport | 524,850 |
| Road transport | 2,697 |
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) | 880,960 | 8,662,397 | +7,781,437 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 165,134 | 4,724,633 | +4,559,499 |
| Air transport | 338,261 | 186,589 | -151,672 |
| Road transport | 2,697 | 0 | -2,697 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 7,022,852 |
| Purfleet | 3,977,464 |
| Dover | 1,304,445 |
| Immingham Docks | 533,543 |
| Thamesport | 435,321 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 89,359 | 6,933,493 | +6,844,134 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 3,977,464 | +3,977,464 |
| Dover | 331,305 | 973,140 | +641,835 |
| Immingham Docks | 392,237 | 141,306 | -250,931 |
| Thamesport | 7,544 | 427,777 | +420,233 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 382,813 | +382,813 |
| London | 19,793 | 295,745 | +275,952 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 137,604 | 54,240 | -83,364 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 87,156 | +87,156 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 83,876 | +83,876 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 12 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Civil engineering | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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+ | 37 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 7,316,941 |
| Canada | 641,922 |
| Spain | 574,555 |
| United States | 535,350 |
| Brazil | 483,987 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 2,151,134 | 5,165,807 | +3,014,673 |
| Canada | 274,379 | 367,543 | +93,164 |
| Spain | 429,166 | 145,389 | -283,777 |
| United States | 140,841 | 394,509 | +253,668 |
| Brazil | 229,449 | 254,538 | +25,089 |
| China | 209,469 | 128,934 | -80,535 |
| Italy | 276,549 | 43,997 | -232,552 |
| France | 156,100 | 71,010 | -85,090 |
| India | 67,776 | 81,372 | +13,596 |
| Norway | 48,329 | 92,875 | +44,546 |
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) | 7,592,083 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,309,891 |
| Air transport | 1,268,644 |
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) | 2,765,767 | 4,826,316 | +2,060,549 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 902,783 | 1,407,108 | +504,325 |
| Air transport | 450,279 | 818,365 | +368,086 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,640,388 |
| Southampton | 2,262,265 |
| Felixstowe | 2,151,134 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,166,029 |
| London | 800,967 |
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 | 219,385 | 2,421,003 | +2,201,618 |
| Southampton | 7,500 | 2,254,765 | +2,247,265 |
| Felixstowe | 2,151,134 | 0 | -2,151,134 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 875,960 | 290,069 | -585,891 |
| London | 0 | 800,967 | +800,967 |
| Glasgow Airport | 65,512 | 367,794 | +302,282 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 245,125 | 136,115 | -109,010 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,231 | 339,249 | +302,018 |
| Middlesbrough | 274,379 | 0 | -274,379 |
| East Midlands Airport | 39,153 | 90,808 | +51,655 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73044989
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pipes with an external diameter exceeding 406.4 mm