Import/export HS code 73063072: Zinc-plated steel pipes
Circular steel pipes plated with zinc for added protection
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 9,574,545 |
| Turkey | 7,433,064 |
| Sweden | 1,648,828 |
| China | 1,050,092 |
| Spain | 510,114 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5,916,173 | 3,658,372 | -2,257,801 |
| Turkey | 3,754,601 | 3,678,463 | -76,138 |
| Sweden | 1,570,310 | 78,518 | -1,491,792 |
| China | 953,793 | 96,299 | -857,494 |
| Spain | 342,775 | 167,339 | -175,436 |
| Netherlands | 190,092 | 266,184 | +76,092 |
| France | 379,989 | 876 | -379,113 |
| United Arab Emirates | 325,127 | 0 | -325,127 |
| Germany | 192,683 | 99,898 | -92,785 |
| Italy | 82,902 | 106,280 | +23,378 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 9,472,341 |
| Turkey | 7,446,285 |
| Sweden | 1,644,463 |
| China | 1,046,213 |
| Spain | 510,114 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5,860,712 | 3,611,629 | -2,249,083 |
| Turkey | 3,767,822 | 3,678,463 | -89,359 |
| Sweden | 1,567,277 | 77,186 | -1,490,091 |
| China | 929,642 | 116,571 | -813,071 |
| Spain | 342,775 | 167,339 | -175,436 |
| United Arab Emirates | 393,241 | 0 | -393,241 |
| France | 379,989 | 0 | -379,989 |
| Austria | 163,362 | 205,479 | +42,117 |
| Germany | 176,741 | 81,814 | -94,927 |
| Italy | 85,324 | 106,280 | +20,956 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Essex | 4 |
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 | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Essex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 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) | 20,235,904 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,068,276 |
| Air transport | 95,250 |
| Other | 6,713 |
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) | 12,263,533 | 7,972,371 | -4,291,162 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,725,164 | 343,112 | -1,382,052 |
| Air transport | 33,040 | 62,210 | +29,170 |
| Other | 4,666 | 2,047 | -2,619 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 8,044,833 |
| Felixstowe | 6,483,919 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,488,932 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,024,442 |
| Dover | 769,250 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 4,100,022 | 3,944,811 | -155,211 |
| Felixstowe | 3,429,875 | 3,054,044 | -375,831 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,198,553 | 290,379 | -2,908,174 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,749,129 | 275,313 | -1,473,816 |
| Dover | 671,768 | 97,482 | -574,286 |
| Belfast Port | 343,169 | 126,816 | -216,353 |
| Southampton | 77,051 | 176,203 | +99,152 |
| TRT | 124,131 | 81,855 | -42,276 |
| Hull | 44,988 | 103,034 | +58,046 |
| Eurotunnel | 78,308 | 46,649 | -31,659 |
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 | 26 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Specialised construction activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RAMSTEEL TUBES LIMITED | 54 |
| LEYLAND TRUCKS LIMITED | 52 |
| AMG GROUP LIMITED | 41 |
| JACOB (UK) LIMITED | 37 |
| TEEMORE ENGINEERING LIMITED | 27 |
| KURT ORBAN PARTNERS LIMITED | 26 |
| ASSOCIATED POLYMER SERVICES LIMITED | 23 |
| RONBAR FACTORS LIMITED | 23 |
| GARG TUBE EXPORT (UK) LTD | 22 |
| RONLY GROUP LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 1,719,212 |
| Norway | 818,133 |
| Australia | 810,352 |
| United States | 409,249 |
| Sweden | 333,120 |
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 | 949,005 | 770,207 | -178,798 |
| Norway | 763,027 | 55,106 | -707,921 |
| Australia | 506,506 | 303,846 | -202,660 |
| United States | 203,467 | 205,782 | +2,315 |
| Sweden | 0 | 333,120 | +333,120 |
| Canada | 52,432 | 168,644 | +116,212 |
| New Zealand | 54,679 | 142,452 | +87,773 |
| Czechia | 75,889 | 74,930 | -959 |
| Germany | 51,713 | 71,391 | +19,678 |
| Morocco | 51,834 | 21,674 | -30,160 |
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 | 710,358 |
| India | 178,502 |
| China | 317 |
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 | 322,716 | 387,642 | +64,926 |
| India | 178,502 | 0 | -178,502 |
| China | 223 | 94 | -129 |
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) | 2,337,577 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,894,692 |
| Other | 889,177 |
| Air transport | 30,200 |
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) | 1,385,343 | 952,234 | -433,109 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 986,965 | 907,727 | -79,238 |
| Other | 501,441 | 387,736 | -113,705 |
| Air transport | 22,002 | 8,198 | -13,804 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,256,187 |
| London Gateway Port | 968,186 |
| 000 | 889,177 |
| Southampton | 516,288 |
| Holyhead | 436,857 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 787,418 | 468,769 | -318,649 |
| London Gateway Port | 315,725 | 652,461 | +336,736 |
| 000 | 501,441 | 387,736 | -113,705 |
| Southampton | 489,929 | 26,359 | -463,570 |
| Holyhead | 176,935 | 259,922 | +82,987 |
| Liverpool Docks | 126,128 | 242,035 | +115,907 |
| Dover | 74,859 | 68,098 | -6,761 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 98,490 | 42,367 | -56,123 |
| Felixstowe | 80,852 | 39,459 | -41,393 |
| Fishguard | 76,936 | 42,386 | -34,550 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73063072
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Circular steel pipes plated with zinc for added protection