Import/export HS code 73045189: Various alloy steel tubes
Other types of alloy steel tubes, not classified as precision tubes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 880,254 |
| Sweden | 619,949 |
| France | 499,003 |
| United States | 234,044 |
| Belgium | 164,233 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 647,404 | 232,850 | -414,554 |
| Sweden | 412,357 | 207,592 | -204,765 |
| France | 241,649 | 257,354 | +15,705 |
| United States | 117,110 | 116,934 | -176 |
| Belgium | 164,233 | 0 | -164,233 |
| Spain | 16,475 | 131,275 | +114,800 |
| Germany | 17,106 | 45,840 | +28,734 |
| Ireland | 11,514 | 28,406 | +16,892 |
| Norway | 21,452 | 7,045 | -14,407 |
| China | 24,931 | 1,073 | -23,858 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 758,329 |
| Sweden | 630,542 |
| France | 507,754 |
| United States | 356,804 |
| Belgium | 164,233 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 567,929 | 190,400 | -377,529 |
| Sweden | 422,950 | 207,592 | -215,358 |
| France | 245,921 | 261,833 | +15,912 |
| United States | 204,973 | 151,831 | -53,142 |
| Belgium | 164,233 | 0 | -164,233 |
| Spain | 3,988 | 131,275 | +127,287 |
| Germany | 18,380 | 46,780 | +28,400 |
| Japan | 0 | 38,133 | +38,133 |
| China | 34,529 | 2,164 | -32,365 |
| Switzerland | 20,758 | 0 | -20,758 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 0 | -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) | 1,853,792 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 558,096 |
| Air transport | 314,666 |
| Other | 39,376 |
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) | 1,046,875 | 806,917 | -239,958 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 478,407 | 79,689 | -398,718 |
| Air transport | 167,890 | 146,776 | -21,114 |
| Other | 14,344 | 25,032 | +10,688 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 738,989 |
| Dover | 653,104 |
| Immingham Docks | 619,949 |
| Purfleet | 145,069 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 145,058 |
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 | 566,724 | 172,265 | -394,459 |
| Dover | 258,617 | 394,487 | +135,870 |
| Immingham Docks | 412,357 | 207,592 | -204,765 |
| Purfleet | 145,069 | 0 | -145,069 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 89,340 | 55,718 | -33,622 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,104 | 56,823 | +10,719 |
| East Midlands Airport | 89,920 | 0 | -89,920 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 21,452 | 55,273 | +33,821 |
| 000 | 14,344 | 25,032 | +10,688 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,246 | 21,564 | +12,318 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
| Mining support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
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 | 15 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 792,637 |
| Switzerland | 399,107 |
| United States | 295,910 |
| Ireland | 159,219 |
| Belgium | 132,313 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 508,498 | 284,139 | -224,359 |
| Switzerland | 304,582 | 94,525 | -210,057 |
| United States | 214,624 | 81,286 | -133,338 |
| Ireland | 105,559 | 53,660 | -51,899 |
| Belgium | 129,168 | 3,145 | -126,023 |
| Kazakhstan | 0 | 91,281 | +91,281 |
| Germany | 21,110 | 67,259 | +46,149 |
| Czechia | 17,030 | 42,294 | +25,264 |
| Israel | 0 | 40,131 | +40,131 |
| United Arab Emirates | 39,585 | 0 | -39,585 |
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 | 268 |
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 | 228 | 40 | -188 |
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) | 1,600,350 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 554,218 |
| Air transport | 194,254 |
| Other | 278 |
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) | 979,570 | 620,780 | -358,790 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 352,583 | 201,635 | -150,948 |
| Air transport | 103,337 | 90,917 | -12,420 |
| Other | 238 | 40 | -198 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 626,665 |
| Tyne | 556,193 |
| Liverpool Docks | 265,624 |
| Great Yarmouth | 226,238 |
| Holyhead | 154,629 |
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 | 353,078 | 273,587 | -79,491 |
| Tyne | 365,668 | 190,525 | -175,143 |
| Liverpool Docks | 185,141 | 80,483 | -104,658 |
| Great Yarmouth | 134,684 | 91,554 | -43,130 |
| Holyhead | 102,069 | 52,560 | -49,509 |
| Hull | 128,150 | 0 | -128,150 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 60,698 | 26,023 | -34,675 |
| Felixstowe | 12,564 | 50,642 | +38,078 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,831 | 29,387 | +7,556 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,138 | 24,076 | -1,062 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73045189
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of alloy steel tubes, not classified as precision tubes