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 | 10,339,450 |
| Netherlands | 5,036,075 |
| Sweden | 916,016 |
| United States | 329,035 |
| Germany | 327,997 |
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 | 602,928 | 9,736,522 | +9,133,594 |
| Netherlands | 359,174 | 4,676,901 | +4,317,727 |
| Sweden | 392,237 | 523,779 | +131,542 |
| United States | 207,675 | 121,360 | -86,315 |
| Germany | 47,884 | 280,113 | +232,229 |
| Spain | 0 | 177,859 | +177,859 |
| Italy | 149,640 | 18,171 | -131,469 |
| Switzerland | 61,576 | 73,748 | +12,172 |
| Norway | 67,913 | 41,044 | -26,869 |
| Poland | 57,070 | 8,340 | -48,730 |
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 | 10,297,408 |
| Netherlands | 4,696,488 |
| Sweden | 919,863 |
| Germany | 374,580 |
| United States | 306,957 |
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 | 589,298 | 9,708,110 | +9,118,812 |
| Netherlands | 294,239 | 4,402,249 | +4,108,010 |
| Sweden | 392,237 | 527,626 | +135,389 |
| Germany | 104,087 | 270,493 | +166,406 |
| United States | 194,306 | 112,651 | -81,655 |
| Poland | 52,780 | 230,055 | +177,275 |
| Spain | 20,981 | 180,308 | +159,327 |
| Italy | 154,820 | 18,171 | -136,649 |
| Switzerland | 61,576 | 73,748 | +12,172 |
| China | 20,257 | 83,104 | +62,847 |
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 |
| South Yorkshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
| South Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Devon | 3 | 1 | -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) | 12,125,668 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,077,047 |
| Air transport | 560,573 |
| Road transport | 1,227 |
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) | 1,306,517 | 10,819,151 | +9,512,634 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 396,962 | 4,680,085 | +4,283,123 |
| Air transport | 353,474 | 207,099 | -146,375 |
| Road transport | 1,227 | 0 | -1,227 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 8,838,046 |
| Purfleet | 3,989,132 |
| Dover | 1,773,524 |
| Immingham Docks | 697,289 |
| Thamesport | 448,266 |
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 | 101,736 | 8,736,310 | +8,634,574 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 3,989,132 | +3,989,132 |
| Dover | 641,843 | 1,131,681 | +489,838 |
| Immingham Docks | 392,237 | 305,052 | -87,185 |
| Thamesport | 273,240 | 175,026 | -98,214 |
| Portsmouth | 26,756 | 376,230 | +349,474 |
| London | 31,253 | 282,506 | +251,253 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 213,714 | +213,714 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 147,698 | 43,131 | -104,567 |
| 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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 12 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 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+ | 38 |
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 7,316,941 |
| South Korea | 989,607 |
| Canada | 645,086 |
| Spain | 575,652 |
| United States | 543,115 |
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 | 4,399,878 | 2,917,063 | -1,482,815 |
| South Korea | 0 | 989,607 | +989,607 |
| Canada | 568,548 | 76,538 | -492,010 |
| Spain | 429,166 | 146,486 | -282,680 |
| United States | 148,341 | 394,774 | +246,433 |
| Brazil | 363,396 | 54,020 | -309,376 |
| Italy | 311,346 | 31,407 | -279,939 |
| France | 156,100 | 108,043 | -48,057 |
| China | 70,712 | 128,934 | +58,222 |
| 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) | 7,516,682 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,671,508 |
| Air transport | 2,138,893 |
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) | 5,216,917 | 2,299,765 | -2,917,152 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 960,829 | 1,710,679 | +749,850 |
| Air transport | 659,480 | 1,479,413 | +819,933 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,566,677 |
| Southampton | 2,263,529 |
| Felixstowe | 2,151,134 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,379,849 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,260,162 |
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 | 346,192 | 2,220,485 | +1,874,293 |
| Southampton | 2,256,244 | 7,285 | -2,248,959 |
| Felixstowe | 2,151,134 | 0 | -2,151,134 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 907,784 | 472,065 | -435,719 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 160,962 | 1,099,200 | +938,238 |
| London | 0 | 800,967 | +800,967 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,030 | 409,606 | +373,576 |
| Glasgow Airport | 354,904 | 78,402 | -276,502 |
| Middlesbrough | 274,379 | 0 | -274,379 |
| East Midlands Airport | 55,011 | 83,700 | +28,689 |
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