Import/export HS code 73045181: Precision alloy steel tubes
High-precision tubes made from alloy steel
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 834,521 |
| Germany | 707,097 |
| Romania | 671,697 |
| Turkey | 624,079 |
| Taiwan | 515,649 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 357,080 | 477,441 | +120,361 |
| Germany | 183,007 | 524,090 | +341,083 |
| Romania | 436,347 | 235,350 | -200,997 |
| Turkey | 71,691 | 552,388 | +480,697 |
| Taiwan | 283,925 | 231,724 | -52,201 |
| Sweden | 0 | 483,813 | +483,813 |
| Netherlands | 79,184 | 356,928 | +277,744 |
| United States | 54,530 | 355,607 | +301,077 |
| France | 135,435 | 90,334 | -45,101 |
| China | 44,107 | 66,893 | +22,786 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,343,011 |
| Romania | 890,259 |
| Italy | 649,696 |
| Turkey | 624,079 |
| Taiwan | 556,729 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 292,380 | 1,050,631 | +758,251 |
| Romania | 553,149 | 337,110 | -216,039 |
| Italy | 201,582 | 448,114 | +246,532 |
| Turkey | 71,691 | 552,388 | +480,697 |
| Taiwan | 325,005 | 231,724 | -93,281 |
| Japan | 0 | 335,194 | +335,194 |
| France | 135,435 | 88,947 | -46,488 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 144,477 | +144,477 |
| China | 24,977 | 65,257 | +40,280 |
| United States | 43,189 | 24,252 | -18,937 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
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 | 4 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 3,369,315 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,367,996 |
| Air transport | 320,807 |
| Other | 18,061 |
| Road transport | 1,282 |
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) | 724,636 | 2,644,679 | +1,920,043 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 760,668 | 607,328 | -153,340 |
| Air transport | 182,627 | 138,180 | -44,447 |
| Other | 13,791 | 4,270 | -9,521 |
| Road transport | 1,282 | 0 | -1,282 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,301,709 |
| Dover | 1,168,942 |
| Liverpool Docks | 945,072 |
| Felixstowe | 662,108 |
| Birmingham Airport | 204,352 |
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 | 133,937 | 1,167,772 | +1,033,835 |
| Dover | 561,500 | 607,442 | +45,942 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 945,072 | +945,072 |
| Felixstowe | 400,866 | 261,242 | -139,624 |
| Birmingham Airport | 105,494 | 98,858 | -6,636 |
| Eurotunnel | 86,235 | 88,583 | +2,348 |
| Hull | 149,519 | 0 | -149,519 |
| London | 32,175 | 71,519 | +39,344 |
| Thamesport | 45,898 | 51,995 | +6,097 |
| Harwich | 43,280 | 16,984 | -26,296 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AEROCOM METALS LIMITED | 61 |
| CNH INDUSTRIAL N.V. | 37 |
| CNH INDUSTRIAL N.V. | 33 |
| VOITH TURBO LIMITED | 32 |
| BROMPTON BICYCLE LIMITED | 31 |
| SALEM TUBE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 31 |
| PROFINS LIMITED | 31 |
| VAN LEEUWEN LIMITED | 30 |
| PRO FORMANCE METALS LIMITED | 23 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 195,517 |
| Portugal | 111,898 |
| Qatar | 73,973 |
| Switzerland | 70,920 |
| Mexico | 61,685 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 114,477 | 81,040 | -33,437 |
| Portugal | 94,800 | 17,098 | -77,702 |
| Qatar | 71,653 | 2,320 | -69,333 |
| Switzerland | 23,200 | 47,720 | +24,520 |
| Mexico | 30,905 | 30,780 | -125 |
| Italy | 15,971 | 25,980 | +10,009 |
| Germany | 12,345 | 22,890 | +10,545 |
| Japan | 30,888 | 1,873 | -29,015 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 29,328 | +29,328 |
| Canada | 0 | 23,614 | +23,614 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 625 |
| Germany | 318 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 435 | 190 | -245 |
| Germany | 106 | 212 | +106 |
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) | 470,861 |
| Air transport | 288,915 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 74,168 |
| Other | 943 |
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) | 264,204 | 206,657 | -57,547 |
| Air transport | 176,486 | 112,429 | -64,057 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 54,924 | 19,244 | -35,680 |
| Other | 541 | 402 | -139 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 247,011 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 187,454 |
| Holyhead | 151,975 |
| London Stansted Airport | 53,530 |
| London Gateway Port | 47,582 |
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 | 130,539 | 116,472 | -14,067 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 120,034 | 67,420 | -52,614 |
| Holyhead | 94,347 | 57,628 | -36,719 |
| London Stansted Airport | 23,802 | 29,728 | +5,926 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,338 | 19,244 | -9,094 |
| ZLC | 18,417 | 15,281 | -3,136 |
| Southampton | 26,586 | 0 | -26,586 |
| Milford | 8,488 | 17,294 | +8,806 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,233 | 0 | -14,233 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,287 | 1,842 | -9,445 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73045181
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-precision tubes made from alloy steel