Import/export HS code 73066110: Stainless steel square tubes
Square or rectangular tubes made of stainless steel
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 18,008,603 |
| Finland | 4,954,076 |
| Taiwan | 4,808,002 |
| China | 4,721,796 |
| Germany | 2,639,470 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 10,230,459 | 7,778,144 | -2,452,315 |
| Finland | 2,476,406 | 2,477,670 | +1,264 |
| Taiwan | 2,975,317 | 1,832,685 | -1,142,632 |
| China | 2,628,298 | 2,093,498 | -534,800 |
| Germany | 1,194,166 | 1,445,304 | +251,138 |
| Belgium | 925,446 | 1,035,804 | +110,358 |
| France | 796,329 | 739,039 | -57,290 |
| Viet Nam | 181,658 | 113,805 | -67,853 |
| Switzerland | 251,783 | 7,705 | -244,078 |
| Netherlands | 87,776 | 104,157 | +16,381 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 22,885,376 |
| Finland | 5,322,905 |
| China | 5,082,612 |
| Taiwan | 4,733,153 |
| Germany | 719,338 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 12,483,854 | 10,401,522 | -2,082,332 |
| Finland | 2,673,814 | 2,649,091 | -24,723 |
| China | 2,830,166 | 2,252,446 | -577,720 |
| Taiwan | 2,895,552 | 1,837,601 | -1,057,951 |
| Germany | 325,327 | 394,011 | +68,684 |
| Viet Nam | 181,658 | 122,670 | -58,988 |
| Switzerland | 284,533 | 7,705 | -276,828 |
| India | 87,190 | 133,465 | +46,275 |
| Morocco | 148,482 | 0 | -148,482 |
| Belgium | 99,552 | 39,656 | -59,896 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
| Cheshire | 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 | 10 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,795,996 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,171,253 |
| Other | 222,535 |
| Air transport | 35,760 |
| Road transport | 31,365 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,919,227 | 10,876,769 | -1,042,458 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,125,367 | 7,045,886 | -3,079,481 |
| Other | 125,423 | 97,112 | -28,311 |
| Air transport | 20,497 | 15,263 | -5,234 |
| Road transport | 31,365 | 0 | -31,365 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Purfleet | 11,558,632 |
| Felixstowe | 8,244,965 |
| Dover | 6,235,043 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,273,844 |
| London | 2,827,434 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purfleet | 6,368,262 | 5,190,370 | -1,177,892 |
| Felixstowe | 4,819,502 | 3,425,463 | -1,394,039 |
| Dover | 2,867,366 | 3,367,677 | +500,311 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,677,328 | 2,596,516 | +919,188 |
| London | 1,896,526 | 930,908 | -965,618 |
| Killingholme | 1,147,251 | 1,036,239 | -111,012 |
| Hull | 870,690 | 20,544 | -850,146 |
| Liverpool Docks | 370,893 | 477,392 | +106,499 |
| Southampton | 759,761 | 21,492 | -738,269 |
| London Gateway Port | 152,952 | 367,699 | +214,747 |
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 | 31 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Specialised construction activities | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NORCROS GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 84 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 68 |
| RICHARD AUSTIN ALLOYS LIMITED | 65 |
| U.K.F. STAINLESS LIMITED | 59 |
| ASD LIMITED | 51 |
| OPTIMA STAINLESS LIMITED | 49 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 44 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 42 |
| ORION ALLOYS LIMITED | 42 |
| NEUMO UK LIMITED | 41 |
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+ | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,224,246 |
| Ireland | 412,595 |
| Germany | 311,078 |
| Italy | 223,973 |
| Belgium | 217,282 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 120,491 | 1,103,755 | +983,264 |
| Ireland | 250,240 | 162,355 | -87,885 |
| Germany | 64,126 | 246,952 | +182,826 |
| Italy | 10,637 | 213,336 | +202,699 |
| Belgium | 213,157 | 4,125 | -209,032 |
| France | 1,229 | 110,542 | +109,313 |
| India | 105,490 | 0 | -105,490 |
| Denmark | 50,881 | 0 | -50,881 |
| Finland | 0 | 21,130 | +21,130 |
| United States | 8,512 | 11,993 | +3,481 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 14,991 |
| Taiwan | 6,147 |
| China | 5,809 |
| Italy | 4,789 |
| XI | 1,901 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 1,801 | 13,190 | +11,389 |
| Taiwan | 6,147 | 0 | -6,147 |
| China | 3,309 | 2,500 | -809 |
| Italy | 4,789 | 0 | -4,789 |
| XI | 214 | 1,687 | +1,473 |
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) | 2,489,692 |
| Air transport | 178,855 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 89,889 |
| Other | 33,647 |
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) | 654,442 | 1,835,250 | +1,180,808 |
| Air transport | 122,789 | 56,066 | -66,723 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 63,366 | 26,523 | -36,843 |
| Other | 16,270 | 17,377 | +1,107 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,579,237 |
| Dover | 372,662 |
| Holyhead | 227,755 |
| Immingham Docks | 148,169 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 131,644 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 204,596 | 1,374,641 | +1,170,045 |
| Dover | 161,854 | 210,808 | +48,954 |
| Holyhead | 127,899 | 99,856 | -28,043 |
| Immingham Docks | 107,745 | 40,424 | -67,321 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 114,002 | 17,642 | -96,360 |
| Heysham | 79,216 | 19,516 | -59,700 |
| Harwich | 4,125 | 59,713 | +55,588 |
| Liverpool Docks | 23,491 | 23,567 | +76 |
| 000 | 16,270 | 17,377 | +1,107 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,917 | 21,410 | +18,493 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73066110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Square or rectangular tubes made of stainless steel