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 | 8,593,049 |
| Turkey | 5,959,582 |
| Sweden | 1,668,018 |
| China | 1,310,060 |
| Spain | 556,410 |
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 | 5,656,318 | 2,936,731 | -2,719,587 |
| Turkey | 3,044,884 | 2,914,698 | -130,186 |
| Sweden | 1,258,157 | 409,861 | -848,296 |
| China | 366,144 | 943,916 | +577,772 |
| Spain | 352,974 | 203,436 | -149,538 |
| Netherlands | 247,952 | 230,347 | -17,605 |
| France | 360,128 | 56,557 | -303,571 |
| Germany | 278,984 | 69,166 | -209,818 |
| United Arab Emirates | 325,127 | 0 | -325,127 |
| Italy | 78,767 | 91,909 | +13,142 |
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 | 8,490,845 |
| Turkey | 5,972,803 |
| Sweden | 1,664,784 |
| China | 1,322,510 |
| Spain | 556,410 |
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 | 5,600,857 | 2,889,988 | -2,710,869 |
| Turkey | 3,058,105 | 2,914,698 | -143,407 |
| Sweden | 1,255,124 | 409,660 | -845,464 |
| China | 359,550 | 962,960 | +603,410 |
| Spain | 352,974 | 203,436 | -149,538 |
| France | 360,128 | 55,681 | -304,447 |
| Austria | 219,349 | 177,935 | -41,414 |
| United Arab Emirates | 393,241 | 0 | -393,241 |
| Germany | 225,160 | 48,909 | -176,251 |
| Italy | 80,180 | 92,918 | +12,738 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 17,897,922 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,235,188 |
| Air transport | 79,798 |
| Other | 6,650 |
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) | 10,671,430 | 7,226,492 | -3,444,938 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,555,628 | 679,560 | -876,068 |
| Air transport | 26,468 | 53,330 | +26,862 |
| Other | 2,091 | 4,559 | +2,468 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 6,398,294 |
| Felixstowe | 5,195,591 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,241,863 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,082,774 |
| Dover | 823,927 |
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 | 3,366,959 | 3,031,335 | -335,624 |
| Felixstowe | 1,943,909 | 3,251,682 | +1,307,773 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,825,602 | 416,261 | -3,409,341 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,506,793 | 575,981 | -930,812 |
| Dover | 727,914 | 96,013 | -631,901 |
| Belfast Port | 343,169 | 105,208 | -237,961 |
| TRT | 124,131 | 81,855 | -42,276 |
| Hull | 10,540 | 138,771 | +128,231 |
| Eurotunnel | 59,480 | 43,815 | -15,665 |
| Southampton | 77,051 | 17,422 | -59,629 |
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 | 28 |
| Specialised construction activities | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RAMSTEEL TUBES LIMITED | 52 |
| LEYLAND TRUCKS LIMITED | 48 |
| AMG GROUP LIMITED | 41 |
| JACOB (UK) LIMITED | 35 |
| TEEMORE ENGINEERING LIMITED | 27 |
| KURT ORBAN PARTNERS LIMITED | 26 |
| RONBAR FACTORS LIMITED | 23 |
| ASSOCIATED POLYMER SERVICES LIMITED | 22 |
| RONLY GROUP LIMITED | 22 |
| GARG TUBE EXPORT (UK) LTD | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 1,631,703 |
| Norway | 814,789 |
| Australia | 606,329 |
| United States | 437,974 |
| Sweden | 275,520 |
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 | 950,181 | 681,522 | -268,659 |
| Norway | 7,257 | 807,532 | +800,275 |
| Australia | 506,506 | 99,823 | -406,683 |
| United States | 231,133 | 206,841 | -24,292 |
| Sweden | 0 | 275,520 | +275,520 |
| Canada | 43,171 | 177,905 | +134,734 |
| New Zealand | 54,679 | 142,452 | +87,773 |
| Morocco | 132,803 | 43,769 | -89,034 |
| Czechia | 64,538 | 74,122 | +9,584 |
| Germany | 57,599 | 1,344 | -56,255 |
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 | 621,021 |
| India | 178,502 |
| China | 332 |
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 | 280,946 | 340,075 | +59,129 |
| India | 178,502 | 0 | -178,502 |
| China | 238 | 94 | -144 |
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) | 2,170,215 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,812,356 |
| Other | 799,855 |
| Air transport | 31,230 |
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) | 665,641 | 1,504,574 | +838,933 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,080,938 | 731,418 | -349,520 |
| Other | 459,686 | 340,169 | -119,517 |
| Air transport | 6,781 | 24,449 | +17,668 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,125,196 |
| 000 | 799,855 |
| London Gateway Port | 764,163 |
| Southampton | 648,077 |
| Holyhead | 489,457 |
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 | 22,323 | 1,102,873 | +1,080,550 |
| 000 | 459,686 | 340,169 | -119,517 |
| London Gateway Port | 293,630 | 470,533 | +176,903 |
| Southampton | 620,659 | 27,418 | -593,241 |
| Holyhead | 270,126 | 219,331 | -50,795 |
| Liverpool Docks | 117,794 | 249,196 | +131,402 |
| Dover | 62,478 | 68,353 | +5,875 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 105,068 | 10,791 | -94,277 |
| Felixstowe | 80,852 | 25,433 | -55,419 |
| Heysham | 64,936 | 33,494 | -31,442 |
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