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 | 10,485,931 |
| Netherlands | 5,094,997 |
| Sweden | 524,864 |
| Germany | 395,017 |
| United States | 293,682 |
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 | 1,158,804 | 9,327,127 | +8,168,323 |
| Netherlands | 498,189 | 4,596,808 | +4,098,619 |
| Sweden | 1,085 | 523,779 | +522,694 |
| Germany | 86,438 | 308,579 | +222,141 |
| United States | 209,584 | 84,098 | -125,486 |
| Spain | 0 | 177,859 | +177,859 |
| Switzerland | 65,959 | 95,382 | +29,423 |
| Norway | 67,913 | 41,044 | -26,869 |
| Italy | 56,090 | 18,171 | -37,919 |
| Poland | 65,410 | 1,776 | -63,634 |
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 | 10,412,461 |
| Netherlands | 4,695,440 |
| Sweden | 528,711 |
| Germany | 449,612 |
| Poland | 382,785 |
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 | 1,153,726 | 9,258,735 | +8,105,009 |
| Netherlands | 430,785 | 4,264,655 | +3,833,870 |
| Sweden | 1,085 | 527,626 | +526,541 |
| Germany | 145,119 | 304,493 | +159,374 |
| Poland | 63,589 | 319,196 | +255,607 |
| United States | 200,653 | 73,822 | -126,831 |
| Spain | 20,981 | 180,308 | +159,327 |
| Switzerland | 65,959 | 91,534 | +25,575 |
| China | 20,257 | 84,671 | +64,414 |
| Italy | 60,380 | 18,171 | -42,209 |
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 | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Devon | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 11,823,768 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,141,156 |
| Air transport | 553,798 |
| Road transport | 5,075 |
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) | 1,408,495 | 10,415,273 | +9,006,778 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 519,465 | 4,621,691 | +4,102,226 |
| Air transport | 381,440 | 172,358 | -209,082 |
| Road transport | 1,227 | 3,848 | +2,621 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 8,778,807 |
| Purfleet | 3,989,132 |
| Dover | 1,961,082 |
| Portsmouth | 456,936 |
| Thamesport | 447,218 |
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 | 227,568 | 8,551,239 | +8,323,671 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 3,989,132 | +3,989,132 |
| Dover | 777,475 | 1,183,607 | +406,132 |
| Portsmouth | 269,275 | 187,661 | -81,614 |
| Thamesport | 413,676 | 33,542 | -380,134 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,085 | 305,052 | +303,967 |
| London | 13,239 | 282,506 | +269,267 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 213,714 | +213,714 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 152,196 | 38,963 | -113,233 |
| Newhaven | 17,202 | 152,134 | +134,932 |
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
|
13 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
8 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
6 |
|
Civil engineering
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
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+ | 33 |
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
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 |
| South Korea | 989,607 |
| Canada | 645,086 |
| Spain | 575,652 |
| United States | 533,189 |
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 | 5,141,739 | 2,175,202 | -2,966,537 |
| South Korea | 0 | 989,607 | +989,607 |
| Canada | 568,548 | 76,538 | -492,010 |
| Spain | 429,166 | 146,486 | -282,680 |
| United States | 163,707 | 369,482 | +205,775 |
| Qatar | 0 | 489,398 | +489,398 |
| Brazil | 365,644 | 85,103 | -280,541 |
| France | 156,100 | 108,043 | -48,057 |
| Italy | 217,537 | 32,804 | -184,733 |
| Azerbaijan | 0 | 158,086 | +158,086 |
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) | 7,993,259 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,585,677 |
| Air transport | 2,142,966 |
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) | 5,203,241 | 2,790,018 | -2,413,223 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,635,153 | 950,524 | -684,629 |
| Air transport | 703,235 | 1,439,731 | +736,496 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 3,056,075 |
| Southampton | 2,263,529 |
| Felixstowe | 2,151,134 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,294,018 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,254,402 |
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 | 348,440 | 2,707,635 | +2,359,195 |
| Southampton | 2,256,244 | 7,285 | -2,248,959 |
| Felixstowe | 2,151,134 | 0 | -2,151,134 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 836,227 | 457,791 | -378,436 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 171,195 | 1,083,207 | +912,012 |
| London | 741,861 | 59,106 | -682,755 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,050 | 405,586 | +365,536 |
| Glasgow Airport | 323,724 | 44,070 | -279,654 |
| Middlesbrough | 274,379 | 0 | -274,379 |
| East Midlands Airport | 52,834 | 77,565 | +24,731 |
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