Import/export HS code 73066199: Thick-walled square steel tubes
Square or rectangular steel tubes with walls over 2 mm thick
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 | 129,389,547 |
| Italy | 28,626,785 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,824,851 |
| Portugal | 4,474,109 |
| Netherlands | 3,718,565 |
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 | 69,132,109 | 60,257,438 | -8,874,671 |
| Italy | 15,136,192 | 13,490,593 | -1,645,599 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,666,772 | 5,158,079 | -1,508,693 |
| Portugal | 2,632,597 | 1,841,512 | -791,085 |
| Netherlands | 1,336,284 | 2,382,281 | +1,045,997 |
| Ireland | 1,787,105 | 1,518,377 | -268,728 |
| France | 1,356,403 | 1,786,369 | +429,966 |
| Belgium | 1,685,446 | 135,680 | -1,549,766 |
| Germany | 820,326 | 902,497 | +82,171 |
| Spain | 676,166 | 728,908 | +52,742 |
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 | 130,515,948 |
| Italy | 27,733,694 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,213,744 |
| Portugal | 4,273,100 |
| Netherlands | 2,803,386 |
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 | 70,257,520 | 60,258,428 | -9,999,092 |
| Italy | 14,928,259 | 12,805,435 | -2,122,824 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,006,553 | 5,207,191 | -1,799,362 |
| Portugal | 2,442,990 | 1,830,110 | -612,880 |
| Netherlands | 759,969 | 2,043,417 | +1,283,448 |
| France | 873,102 | 1,318,957 | +445,855 |
| Germany | 687,788 | 803,192 | +115,404 |
| United Kingdom | 869,560 | 615,658 | -253,902 |
| Spain | 584,071 | 668,531 | +84,460 |
| India | 492,887 | 97,687 | -395,200 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 18 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| South East Wales | 7 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
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) | 139,597,938 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 45,639,758 |
| Other | 5,984,977 |
| Road transport | 967,118 |
| Air transport | 76,710 |
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) | 71,700,980 | 67,896,958 | -3,804,022 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,267,039 | 18,372,719 | -8,894,320 |
| Other | 3,504,608 | 2,480,369 | -1,024,239 |
| Road transport | 967,118 | 0 | -967,118 |
| Air transport | 34,936 | 41,774 | +6,838 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 34,164,486 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,238,195 |
| Hull | 18,218,033 |
| Cardiff Docks | 16,881,592 |
| Belfast Port | 15,775,114 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRT | 21,268,516 | 12,895,970 | -8,372,546 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,686,791 | 9,551,404 | -1,135,387 |
| Hull | 9,414,426 | 8,803,607 | -610,819 |
| Cardiff Docks | 8,954,263 | 7,927,329 | -1,026,934 |
| Belfast Port | 6,637,329 | 9,137,785 | +2,500,456 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 7,664,092 | 7,470,066 | -194,026 |
| Felixstowe | 7,131,204 | 5,245,978 | -1,885,226 |
| Dover | 5,478,814 | 6,349,243 | +870,429 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,455,282 | 5,323,435 | -1,131,847 |
| Shoreham – Penney’s Wharf | 5,113,716 | 2,836,556 | -2,277,160 |
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 | 48 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 29 |
| 2025-11 | 33 |
| 2025-10 | 37 |
| 2025-09 | 31 |
| 2025-08 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED | 82 |
| KROMAT TRADING LIMITED | 75 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 68 |
| BRISKO SCAFFOLDING LIMITED | 67 |
| SALZGITTER MANNESMANN UK LIMITED | 65 |
| ASD LIMITED | 64 |
| ALL STEELS TRADING LIMITED | 61 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 50 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 47 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 37 |
| 54m+ | 36 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| Other | 8 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 62,964,596 |
| Ireland | 49,254,801 |
| Sweden | 30,751,984 |
| Finland | 21,376,432 |
| Italy | 17,375,177 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 33,624,906 | 29,339,690 | -4,285,216 |
| Ireland | 27,970,821 | 21,283,980 | -6,686,841 |
| Sweden | 20,395,710 | 10,356,274 | -10,039,436 |
| Finland | 13,771,380 | 7,605,052 | -6,166,328 |
| Italy | 10,032,101 | 7,343,076 | -2,689,025 |
| Norway | 12,193,367 | 2,612,270 | -9,581,097 |
| Netherlands | 7,783,123 | 5,611,111 | -2,172,012 |
| Poland | 7,576,188 | 5,664,582 | -1,911,606 |
| Denmark | 6,285,796 | 4,755,890 | -1,529,906 |
| Slovakia | 4,137,569 | 3,440,236 | -697,333 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 17,065,705 |
| XI | 9,588,978 |
| United Arab Emirates | 88,541 |
| Ireland | 1,278 |
| Spain | 873 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 9,672,912 | 7,392,793 | -2,280,119 |
| XI | 6,165,918 | 3,423,060 | -2,742,858 |
| United Arab Emirates | 69,326 | 19,215 | -50,111 |
| Ireland | 1,278 | 0 | -1,278 |
| Spain | 873 | 0 | -873 |
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) | 235,625,854 |
| Other | 29,362,713 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,216,686 |
| Air transport | 223,701 |
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) | 139,630,879 | 95,994,975 | -43,635,904 |
| Other | 17,418,076 | 11,944,637 | -5,473,439 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,073,816 | 5,142,870 | -8,930,946 |
| Air transport | 165,172 | 58,529 | -106,643 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 102,246,526 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,600,755 |
| London | 32,409,132 |
| Harwich | 30,116,049 |
| 000 | 29,362,713 |
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 | 62,659,508 | 39,587,018 | -23,072,490 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,278,913 | 11,321,842 | -10,957,071 |
| London | 15,082,130 | 17,327,002 | +2,244,872 |
| Harwich | 22,202,685 | 7,913,364 | -14,289,321 |
| 000 | 17,418,076 | 11,944,637 | -5,473,439 |
| Middlesbrough | 10,096,586 | 3,993,690 | -6,102,896 |
| Felixstowe | 4,537,544 | 4,531,503 | -6,041 |
| Holyhead | 4,425,226 | 3,393,739 | -1,031,487 |
| Heysham | 3,200,442 | 3,949,283 | +748,841 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,925,923 | 1,970,093 | -955,830 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73066199
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Square or rectangular steel tubes with walls over 2 mm thick