Import/export HS code 73063080: Large diameter steel pipes
Circular steel pipes with diameters between 168.3 mm and 406.4 mm
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 10,891,937 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,044,521 |
| Italy | 1,709,402 |
| Ireland | 1,574,231 |
| Germany | 1,557,353 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 3,747,761 | 7,144,176 | +3,396,415 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,100,098 | 2,944,423 | +844,325 |
| Italy | 953,680 | 755,722 | -197,958 |
| Ireland | 1,529,356 | 44,875 | -1,484,481 |
| Germany | 1,074,274 | 483,079 | -591,195 |
| Portugal | 858,947 | 184,276 | -674,671 |
| Austria | 137,688 | 771,139 | +633,451 |
| China | 810,919 | 38,555 | -772,364 |
| Latvia | 517,387 | 107,966 | -409,421 |
| Netherlands | 158,150 | 151,898 | -6,252 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 11,154,420 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,068,939 |
| Italy | 2,006,658 |
| Ireland | 1,468,089 |
| Germany | 1,192,973 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 4,008,160 | 7,146,260 | +3,138,100 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,124,516 | 2,944,423 | +819,907 |
| Italy | 1,260,749 | 745,909 | -514,840 |
| Ireland | 1,468,089 | 0 | -1,468,089 |
| Germany | 738,406 | 454,567 | -283,839 |
| Portugal | 866,628 | 201,627 | -665,001 |
| Austria | 109,804 | 808,313 | +698,509 |
| China | 816,650 | 76,307 | -740,343 |
| Latvia | 656,244 | 107,966 | -548,278 |
| United States | 111,251 | 114,650 | +3,399 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
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 | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 4 | 0 | -4 |
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) | 19,503,801 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,546,502 |
| Air transport | 382,563 |
| Road transport | 222,276 |
| Other | 154,367 |
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) | 9,370,509 | 10,133,292 | +762,783 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,943,975 | 2,602,527 | -341,448 |
| Air transport | 113,155 | 269,408 | +156,253 |
| Road transport | 219,205 | 3,071 | -216,134 |
| Other | 104,246 | 50,121 | -54,125 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 11,578,837 |
| Dover | 2,978,368 |
| TRT | 2,690,960 |
| Ayr Harbour | 1,466,821 |
| Hull | 1,286,746 |
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 | 4,178,548 | 7,400,289 | +3,221,741 |
| Dover | 1,501,700 | 1,476,668 | -25,032 |
| TRT | 1,471,821 | 1,219,139 | -252,682 |
| Ayr Harbour | 1,466,821 | 0 | -1,466,821 |
| Hull | 519,053 | 767,693 | +248,640 |
| Immingham Docks | 704,810 | 445,611 | -259,199 |
| Liverpool Docks | 857,452 | 240,046 | -617,406 |
| Belfast Port | 518,551 | 308,859 | -209,692 |
| London | 414,213 | 88,840 | -325,373 |
| Killingholme | 170,826 | 192,923 | +22,097 |
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 | 37 |
| Specialised construction activities | 15 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 54 |
| JACOB (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| INTER-TUBE LTD | 49 |
| ALL STEELS TRADING LIMITED | 47 |
| NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED | 46 |
| KROMAT TRADING LIMITED | 42 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 38 |
| BRISKO SCAFFOLDING LIMITED | 32 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 30 |
| B A SHOPFITTINGS LIMITED | 30 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 48 |
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 15,438,482 |
| Ireland | 3,147,452 |
| Germany | 2,738,750 |
| Finland | 2,605,829 |
| Netherlands | 2,520,782 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 6,905,987 | 8,532,495 | +1,626,508 |
| Ireland | 1,086,550 | 2,060,902 | +974,352 |
| Germany | 1,011,264 | 1,727,486 | +716,222 |
| Finland | 955,385 | 1,650,444 | +695,059 |
| Netherlands | 1,861,033 | 659,749 | -1,201,284 |
| Italy | 1,445,097 | 788,540 | -656,557 |
| Sweden | 396,339 | 1,016,308 | +619,969 |
| Belgium | 431,311 | 847,391 | +416,080 |
| Poland | 508,368 | 509,579 | +1,211 |
| Estonia | 804,379 | 165,323 | -639,056 |
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 | 370,559 |
| Turkey | 65,143 |
| Germany | 175 |
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 | 92,979 | 277,580 | +184,601 |
| Turkey | 28,862 | 36,281 | +7,419 |
| Germany | 0 | 175 | +175 |
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) | 35,627,570 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,950,452 |
| Other | 480,652 |
| Air transport | 208,224 |
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) | 16,719,251 | 18,908,319 | +2,189,068 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,019,453 | 930,999 | -88,454 |
| Other | 157,952 | 322,700 | +164,748 |
| Air transport | 67,280 | 140,944 | +73,664 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 23,561,155 |
| London | 3,052,143 |
| Hull | 2,998,963 |
| Harwich | 2,336,794 |
| Heysham | 1,183,360 |
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 | 10,970,872 | 12,590,283 | +1,619,411 |
| London | 451,641 | 2,600,502 | +2,148,861 |
| Hull | 1,543,617 | 1,455,346 | -88,271 |
| Harwich | 2,253,607 | 83,187 | -2,170,420 |
| Heysham | 375,836 | 807,524 | +431,688 |
| Holyhead | 329,403 | 665,334 | +335,931 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 681,858 | 290,686 | -391,172 |
| Southampton | 248,449 | 470,052 | +221,603 |
| Liverpool Docks | 331,233 | 280,282 | -50,951 |
| 000 | 157,952 | 322,700 | +164,748 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73063080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Circular steel pipes with diameters between 168.3 mm and 406.4 mm