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 | 9,041,217 |
| Turkey | 7,590,723 |
| Sweden | 1,503,471 |
| China | 1,021,148 |
| Spain | 477,937 |
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 | 5,278,333 | 3,762,884 | -1,515,449 |
| Turkey | 3,635,328 | 3,955,395 | +320,067 |
| Sweden | 1,479,057 | 24,414 | -1,454,643 |
| China | 953,979 | 67,169 | -886,810 |
| Spain | 307,688 | 170,249 | -137,439 |
| Netherlands | 186,134 | 263,534 | +77,400 |
| France | 369,280 | 876 | -368,404 |
| United Arab Emirates | 325,127 | 0 | -325,127 |
| Germany | 151,439 | 99,927 | -51,512 |
| Canada | 62,164 | 125,677 | +63,513 |
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 | 8,939,013 |
| Turkey | 7,603,944 |
| Sweden | 1,499,106 |
| China | 1,036,233 |
| Spain | 477,937 |
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 | 5,222,872 | 3,716,141 | -1,506,731 |
| Turkey | 3,648,549 | 3,955,395 | +306,846 |
| Sweden | 1,476,024 | 23,082 | -1,452,942 |
| China | 948,792 | 87,441 | -861,351 |
| Spain | 307,688 | 170,249 | -137,439 |
| United Arab Emirates | 393,241 | 0 | -393,241 |
| France | 369,280 | 0 | -369,280 |
| Austria | 132,793 | 207,221 | +74,428 |
| Germany | 135,497 | 81,843 | -53,654 |
| Canada | 62,164 | 125,677 | +63,513 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| 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) | 19,699,999 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,938,907 |
| Air transport | 95,687 |
| 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) | 11,365,148 | 8,334,851 | -3,030,297 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,639,660 | 299,247 | -1,340,413 |
| Air transport | 33,588 | 62,099 | +28,511 |
| Other | 4,875 | 1,838 | -3,037 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 8,045,162 |
| Felixstowe | 6,589,436 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,965,293 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,876,084 |
| Dover | 720,747 |
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 | 3,817,092 | 4,228,070 | +410,978 |
| Felixstowe | 3,409,199 | 3,180,237 | -228,962 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,693,983 | 271,310 | -2,422,673 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,658,428 | 217,656 | -1,440,772 |
| Dover | 612,370 | 108,377 | -503,993 |
| Belfast Port | 354,962 | 115,023 | -239,939 |
| Southampton | 84,507 | 158,781 | +74,274 |
| TRT | 124,131 | 81,855 | -42,276 |
| Hull | 44,988 | 103,034 | +58,046 |
| Eurotunnel | 59,376 | 47,552 | -11,824 |
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
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
6 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
6 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 12 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | 53 |
| AMG GROUP LIMITED | 41 |
| JACOB (UK) LIMITED | 38 |
| TEEMORE ENGINEERING LIMITED | 27 |
| KURT ORBAN PARTNERS LIMITED | 26 |
| RONBAR FACTORS LIMITED | 24 |
| GARG TUBE EXPORT (UK) LTD | 23 |
| ASSOCIATED POLYMER SERVICES LIMITED | 23 |
| 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 | 29 |
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 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 | 1,695,583 |
| Norway | 818,133 |
| Australia | 814,668 |
| United States | 394,604 |
| 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 | 1,034,103 | 661,480 | -372,623 |
| Norway | 763,027 | 55,106 | -707,921 |
| Australia | 494,445 | 320,223 | -174,222 |
| United States | 188,822 | 205,782 | +16,960 |
| Sweden | 0 | 333,120 | +333,120 |
| Canada | 62,792 | 158,284 | +95,492 |
| Czechia | 95,398 | 74,981 | -20,417 |
| New Zealand | 67,246 | 98,658 | +31,412 |
| 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 | 701,006 |
| 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 | 362,133 | 338,873 | -23,260 |
| 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) | 2,342,860 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,835,276 |
| Other | 879,825 |
| 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) | 1,450,533 | 892,327 | -558,206 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 977,758 | 857,518 | -120,240 |
| Other | 540,858 | 338,967 | -201,891 |
| 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 | 973,354 |
| 000 | 879,825 |
| Southampton | 499,289 |
| Holyhead | 423,563 |
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 | 348,310 | 625,044 | +276,734 |
| 000 | 540,858 | 338,967 | -201,891 |
| Southampton | 474,029 | 25,260 | -448,769 |
| Holyhead | 163,641 | 259,922 | +96,281 |
| Liverpool Docks | 207,779 | 160,384 | -47,395 |
| Dover | 94,368 | 68,149 | -26,219 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 98,490 | 42,367 | -56,123 |
| Fishguard | 75,953 | 42,386 | -33,567 |
| Heysham | 98,430 | 2,253 | -96,177 |
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