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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,125,874 |
| Romania | 745,653 |
| Italy | 732,516 |
| Germany | 594,765 |
| Taiwan | 433,008 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 573,486 | 552,388 | -21,098 |
| Romania | 524,548 | 221,105 | -303,443 |
| Italy | 227,381 | 505,135 | +277,754 |
| Germany | 183,988 | 410,777 | +226,789 |
| Taiwan | 228,738 | 204,270 | -24,468 |
| Sweden | 0 | 420,868 | +420,868 |
| United States | 36,733 | 372,338 | +335,605 |
| France | 157,139 | 51,264 | -105,875 |
| Netherlands | 88,066 | 97,013 | +8,947 |
| China | 44,107 | 7,720 | -36,387 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,125,874 |
| Germany | 983,587 |
| Romania | 948,720 |
| Italy | 545,263 |
| Taiwan | 474,088 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 573,486 | 552,388 | -21,098 |
| Germany | 256,188 | 727,399 | +471,211 |
| Romania | 652,339 | 296,381 | -355,958 |
| Italy | 95,704 | 449,559 | +353,855 |
| Taiwan | 269,818 | 204,270 | -65,548 |
| Japan | 0 | 335,147 | +335,147 |
| France | 157,139 | 49,801 | -107,338 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 144,477 | +144,477 |
| United States | 30,230 | 34,035 | +3,805 |
| China | 24,977 | 7,720 | -17,257 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 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) | 3,201,217 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,407,509 |
| Air transport | 325,015 |
| Other | 18,182 |
| 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) | 1,082,080 | 2,119,137 | +1,037,057 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 799,171 | 608,338 | -190,833 |
| Air transport | 205,560 | 119,455 | -86,105 |
| Other | 13,251 | 4,931 | -8,320 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,077,766 |
| Dover | 1,044,475 |
| Immingham Docks | 930,170 |
| Liverpool Docks | 887,535 |
| Birmingham Airport | 194,496 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 841,744 | 236,022 | -605,722 |
| Dover | 418,901 | 625,574 | +206,673 |
| Immingham Docks | 169,233 | 760,937 | +591,704 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 887,535 | +887,535 |
| Birmingham Airport | 116,702 | 77,794 | -38,908 |
| Eurotunnel | 98,034 | 60,753 | -37,281 |
| Hull | 149,519 | 0 | -149,519 |
| Thamesport | 61,457 | 41,303 | -20,154 |
| London | 28,237 | 57,917 | +29,680 |
| Killingholme | 47,944 | 18,646 | -29,298 |
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 | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AEROCOM METALS LIMITED | 57 |
| CNH INDUSTRIAL N.V. | 33 |
| VOITH TURBO LIMITED | 31 |
| PROFINS LIMITED | 30 |
| CNH INDUSTRIAL N.V. | 29 |
| SALEM TUBE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 28 |
| BROMPTON BICYCLE LIMITED | 27 |
| VAN LEEUWEN LIMITED | 26 |
| PRO FORMANCE METALS LIMITED | 21 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 172,193 |
| Portugal | 135,563 |
| Qatar | 73,973 |
| Mexico | 60,209 |
| Switzerland | 54,335 |
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 | 121,745 | 50,448 | -71,297 |
| Portugal | 94,839 | 40,724 | -54,115 |
| Qatar | 71,653 | 2,320 | -69,333 |
| Mexico | 24,986 | 35,223 | +10,237 |
| Switzerland | 23,200 | 31,135 | +7,935 |
| Turkey | 51,854 | 0 | -51,854 |
| Italy | 15,971 | 25,980 | +10,009 |
| Germany | 11,227 | 22,444 | +11,217 |
| Japan | 30,888 | 0 | -30,888 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 29,328 | +29,328 |
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 |
| Nicaragua | 74 |
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 | 0 | 318 | +318 |
| Nicaragua | 74 | 0 | -74 |
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) | 508,050 |
| Air transport | 277,295 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 60,997 |
| Other | 1,017 |
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) | 320,903 | 187,147 | -133,756 |
| Air transport | 170,567 | 106,728 | -63,839 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,667 | 9,330 | -42,337 |
| Other | 509 | 508 | -1 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 304,996 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 177,310 |
| Holyhead | 114,095 |
| London Stansted Airport | 52,054 |
| Milford | 35,203 |
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 | 177,336 | 127,660 | -49,676 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 120,034 | 57,276 | -62,758 |
| Holyhead | 87,203 | 26,892 | -60,311 |
| London Stansted Airport | 23,802 | 28,252 | +4,450 |
| Milford | 19,649 | 15,554 | -4,095 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,081 | 9,330 | -15,751 |
| ZLC | 12,498 | 21,200 | +8,702 |
| Southampton | 26,586 | 0 | -26,586 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,889 | 1,842 | -12,047 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,120 | 6,954 | -1,166 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73045181
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-precision tubes made from alloy steel