Import/export HS code 73045110: High-carbon alloy steel tubes
Alloy steel tubes with specific carbon and chromium content, used for high-strength applications
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 771,869 |
| Canada | 400,511 |
| France | 128,521 |
| Norway | 93,563 |
| United States | 37,069 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 437,467 | 334,402 | -103,065 |
| Canada | 126,915 | 273,596 | +146,681 |
| France | 128,521 | 0 | -128,521 |
| Norway | 93,563 | 0 | -93,563 |
| United States | 18,545 | 18,524 | -21 |
| Netherlands | 20,008 | 1,759 | -18,249 |
| Germany | 9,606 | 5,678 | -3,928 |
| Japan | 0 | 13,678 | +13,678 |
| China | 0 | 1,732 | +1,732 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 791,877 |
| Canada | 400,511 |
| Germany | 140,303 |
| Norway | 93,563 |
| United States | 38,828 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 457,475 | 334,402 | -123,073 |
| Canada | 126,915 | 273,596 | +146,681 |
| Germany | 134,625 | 5,678 | -128,947 |
| Norway | 93,563 | 0 | -93,563 |
| United States | 18,545 | 20,283 | +1,738 |
| Japan | 0 | 13,678 | +13,678 |
| Croatia | 2,597 | 0 | -2,597 |
| China | 0 | 1,732 | +1,732 |
| France | 905 | 0 | -905 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| West Midlands | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 816,037 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 627,386 |
| Air transport | 40,571 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 525,272 | 290,765 | -234,507 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 287,306 | 340,080 | +52,774 |
| Air transport | 22,047 | 18,524 | -3,523 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 791,877 |
| Liverpool Docks | 273,596 |
| Southampton | 128,647 |
| Middlesbrough | 93,563 |
| Dover | 88,861 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 457,475 | 334,402 | -123,073 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 273,596 | +273,596 |
| Southampton | 126,915 | 1,732 | -125,183 |
| Middlesbrough | 93,563 | 0 | -93,563 |
| Dover | 88,861 | 0 | -88,861 |
| Killingholme | 38,755 | 0 | -38,755 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,320 | 18,524 | +4,204 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 15,437 | +15,437 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,009 | 0 | -7,009 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 5,678 | +5,678 |
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 | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Other personal service activities | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
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 | 4 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 98,206 |
| Poland | 43,585 |
| United States | 41,086 |
| Hungary | 13,692 |
| Austria | 13,406 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 33,660 | 64,546 | +30,886 |
| Poland | 43,585 | 0 | -43,585 |
| United States | 35,042 | 6,044 | -28,998 |
| Hungary | 0 | 13,692 | +13,692 |
| Austria | 13,406 | 0 | -13,406 |
| Japan | 7,033 | 3,034 | -3,999 |
| Denmark | 7,889 | 0 | -7,889 |
| Finland | 7,540 | 0 | -7,540 |
| Belgium | 7,375 | 0 | -7,375 |
| Norway | 1,533 | 3,726 | +2,193 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 192,155 |
| Air transport | 63,343 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,533 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 110,191 | 81,964 | -28,227 |
| Air transport | 49,450 | 13,893 | -35,557 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,533 | 0 | -1,533 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 173,000 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,250 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,652 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,354 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,479 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 94,762 | 78,238 | -16,524 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,130 | 5,120 | -29,010 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,926 | 3,726 | -12,200 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,320 | 3,034 | -12,286 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 4,479 | +4,479 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,260 | +1,260 |
| Tyne | 1,036 | 0 | -1,036 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73045110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Alloy steel tubes with specific carbon and chromium content, used for high-strength applications