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 | 864,450 |
| Sweden | 619,977 |
| France | 464,495 |
| United States | 192,624 |
| 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 | 596,626 | 267,824 | -328,802 |
| Sweden | 396,462 | 223,515 | -172,947 |
| France | 237,788 | 226,707 | -11,081 |
| United States | 111,271 | 81,353 | -29,918 |
| Belgium | 164,233 | 0 | -164,233 |
| Spain | 16,475 | 129,860 | +113,385 |
| Germany | 17,106 | 36,932 | +19,826 |
| China | 24,931 | 0 | -24,931 |
| Norway | 21,452 | 0 | -21,452 |
| Ireland | 14,533 | 6,774 | -7,759 |
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 | 742,377 |
| Sweden | 630,570 |
| France | 473,246 |
| United States | 307,258 |
| 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 | 515,922 | 226,455 | -289,467 |
| Sweden | 407,055 | 223,515 | -183,540 |
| France | 242,060 | 231,186 | -10,874 |
| United States | 199,134 | 108,124 | -91,010 |
| Belgium | 164,233 | 0 | -164,233 |
| Spain | 3,988 | 129,860 | +125,872 |
| Germany | 18,380 | 37,872 | +19,492 |
| Japan | 0 | 38,133 | +38,133 |
| China | 34,529 | 0 | -34,529 |
| 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 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,773,877 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 572,472 |
| Air transport | 264,654 |
| Other | 25,078 |
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) | 935,684 | 838,193 | -97,491 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 517,835 | 54,637 | -463,198 |
| Air transport | 163,280 | 101,374 | -61,906 |
| Other | 17,363 | 7,715 | -9,648 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 738,989 |
| Dover | 622,903 |
| Immingham Docks | 619,977 |
| Purfleet | 145,069 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 143,977 |
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 | 514,717 | 224,272 | -290,445 |
| Dover | 254,756 | 368,147 | +113,391 |
| Immingham Docks | 396,462 | 223,515 | -172,947 |
| Purfleet | 145,069 | 0 | -145,069 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 89,340 | 54,637 | -34,703 |
| East Midlands Airport | 89,920 | 0 | -89,920 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 40,265 | 29,874 | -10,391 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 21,452 | 48,228 | +26,776 |
| Tyne | 26,683 | 0 | -26,683 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,246 | 16,176 | +6,930 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 4 |
| Mining support service activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 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+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 694,339 |
| Switzerland | 396,042 |
| United States | 220,197 |
| Ireland | 176,549 |
| 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 | 505,643 | 188,696 | -316,947 |
| Switzerland | 197,760 | 198,282 | +522 |
| United States | 181,430 | 38,767 | -142,663 |
| Ireland | 123,949 | 52,600 | -71,349 |
| Belgium | 1,018 | 131,295 | +130,277 |
| Germany | 21,110 | 67,259 | +46,149 |
| Kazakhstan | 0 | 62,387 | +62,387 |
| Czechia | 20,774 | 35,265 | +14,491 |
| United Arab Emirates | 39,585 | 0 | -39,585 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 23,541 | +23,541 |
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) | 1,530,265 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 385,219 |
| Air transport | 178,311 |
| 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) | 768,037 | 762,228 | -5,809 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 319,389 | 65,830 | -253,559 |
| Air transport | 94,916 | 83,395 | -11,521 |
| Other | 238 | 40 | -198 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Tyne | 551,613 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 543,425 |
| Liverpool Docks | 192,912 |
| Holyhead | 173,019 |
| Great Yarmouth | 134,684 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne | 362,813 | 188,800 | -174,013 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 251,127 | 292,298 | +41,171 |
| Liverpool Docks | 151,947 | 40,965 | -110,982 |
| Holyhead | 120,459 | 52,560 | -67,899 |
| Great Yarmouth | 134,684 | 0 | -134,684 |
| Hull | 0 | 128,150 | +128,150 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 51,066 | 32,998 | -18,068 |
| Felixstowe | 12,564 | 48,478 | +35,914 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,831 | 25,500 | +3,669 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,138 | 21,888 | -3,250 |
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