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 | 11,096,547 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,044,521 |
| Italy | 1,672,169 |
| Germany | 1,557,900 |
| Ireland | 1,343,735 |
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 | 5,290,867 | 5,805,680 | +514,813 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,489,020 | 2,555,501 | +66,481 |
| Italy | 962,076 | 710,093 | -251,983 |
| Germany | 1,071,220 | 486,680 | -584,540 |
| Ireland | 1,309,470 | 34,265 | -1,275,205 |
| Portugal | 774,881 | 192,273 | -582,608 |
| Austria | 167,767 | 792,392 | +624,625 |
| China | 756,613 | 38,555 | -718,058 |
| Latvia | 414,463 | 228,019 | -186,444 |
| Netherlands | 168,803 | 156,066 | -12,737 |
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 | 11,128,096 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,068,939 |
| Italy | 2,002,035 |
| Ireland | 1,237,852 |
| Germany | 1,124,060 |
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 | 5,266,449 | 5,861,647 | +595,198 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,513,438 | 2,555,501 | +42,063 |
| Italy | 1,267,178 | 734,857 | -532,321 |
| Ireland | 1,237,852 | 0 | -1,237,852 |
| Germany | 723,608 | 400,452 | -323,156 |
| Portugal | 799,913 | 192,273 | -607,640 |
| Austria | 139,883 | 829,566 | +689,683 |
| China | 765,794 | 91,460 | -674,334 |
| Latvia | 553,320 | 228,019 | -325,301 |
| United States | 73,100 | 125,301 | +52,201 |
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 | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
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 | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +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) | 19,080,634 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,546,563 |
| Air transport | 352,554 |
| Road transport | 231,206 |
| Other | 150,189 |
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) | 10,627,691 | 8,452,943 | -2,174,748 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,872,723 | 2,673,840 | -198,883 |
| Air transport | 82,694 | 269,860 | +187,166 |
| Road transport | 219,205 | 12,001 | -207,204 |
| Other | 114,885 | 35,304 | -79,581 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 11,862,656 |
| Dover | 2,913,649 |
| TRT | 2,384,466 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,261,118 |
| Ayr Harbour | 1,237,852 |
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 | 5,679,205 | 6,183,451 | +504,246 |
| Dover | 1,467,940 | 1,445,709 | -22,231 |
| TRT | 1,501,879 | 882,587 | -619,292 |
| Immingham Docks | 715,605 | 545,513 | -170,092 |
| Ayr Harbour | 1,237,852 | 0 | -1,237,852 |
| Hull | 550,450 | 682,517 | +132,067 |
| Liverpool Docks | 728,941 | 187,611 | -541,330 |
| Belfast Port | 518,551 | 308,859 | -209,692 |
| London | 435,953 | 78,146 | -357,807 |
| Killingholme | 170,168 | 194,717 | +24,549 |
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
|
38 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
9 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 24 |
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 55 |
| JACOB (UK) LIMITED | 53 |
| INTER-TUBE LTD | 50 |
| ALL STEELS TRADING LIMITED | 48 |
| NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED | 46 |
| KROMAT TRADING LIMITED | 42 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 38 |
| BRISKO SCAFFOLDING LIMITED | 33 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 31 |
| B A SHOPFITTINGS LIMITED | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 45 |
| 1m-15m | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 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 | 14,282,909 |
| Ireland | 3,090,549 |
| Finland | 2,848,263 |
| Germany | 2,629,926 |
| Italy | 1,995,433 |
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 | 7,121,744 | 7,161,165 | +39,421 |
| Ireland | 1,312,710 | 1,777,839 | +465,129 |
| Finland | 770,122 | 2,078,141 | +1,308,019 |
| Germany | 1,250,549 | 1,379,377 | +128,828 |
| Italy | 1,225,355 | 770,078 | -455,277 |
| Netherlands | 1,011,536 | 676,772 | -334,764 |
| Belgium | 610,028 | 760,768 | +150,740 |
| Sweden | 458,631 | 901,969 | +443,338 |
| Poland | 415,178 | 478,056 | +62,878 |
| United States | 322,399 | 444,603 | +122,204 |
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 | 384,028 |
| Turkey | 65,143 |
| Germany | 204 |
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 | 158,557 | 225,471 | +66,914 |
| Turkey | 40,015 | 25,128 | -14,887 |
| Germany | 0 | 204 | +204 |
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) | 33,605,155 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,488,816 |
| Other | 494,150 |
| Air transport | 202,281 |
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) | 16,460,682 | 17,144,473 | +683,791 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 632,510 | 856,306 | +223,796 |
| Other | 238,654 | 255,496 | +16,842 |
| Air transport | 74,512 | 127,769 | +53,257 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 21,407,674 |
| London | 3,781,928 |
| Hull | 2,814,268 |
| Harwich | 1,695,510 |
| Heysham | 1,141,725 |
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 | 10,821,713 | 10,585,961 | -235,752 |
| London | 531,054 | 3,250,874 | +2,719,820 |
| Hull | 1,472,873 | 1,341,395 | -131,478 |
| Harwich | 1,618,340 | 77,170 | -1,541,170 |
| Heysham | 432,620 | 709,105 | +276,485 |
| Holyhead | 382,621 | 599,457 | +216,836 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 548,595 | 276,872 | -271,723 |
| Southampton | 267,888 | 429,665 | +161,777 |
| Liverpool Docks | 366,689 | 228,719 | -137,970 |
| 000 | 238,654 | 255,496 | +16,842 |
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