Import/export HS code 73066199: Thick-walled square steel tubes
Square or rectangular steel tubes with walls over 2 mm thick
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | 140,289,069 |
| Italy | 33,427,465 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,700,409 |
| Portugal | 4,677,931 |
| Netherlands | 4,016,077 |
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 | 63,128,387 | 77,160,682 | +14,032,295 |
| Italy | 15,172,025 | 18,255,440 | +3,083,415 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,098,616 | 5,601,793 | -496,823 |
| Portugal | 2,161,975 | 2,515,956 | +353,981 |
| Netherlands | 1,412,917 | 2,603,160 | +1,190,243 |
| Ireland | 1,829,466 | 2,161,725 | +332,259 |
| Germany | 835,984 | 2,591,472 | +1,755,488 |
| France | 2,053,619 | 1,239,883 | -813,736 |
| Spain | 598,548 | 1,436,146 | +837,598 |
| Belgium | 1,660,343 | 136,305 | -1,524,038 |
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 | 142,816,519 |
| Italy | 31,478,924 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,090,222 |
| Portugal | 4,669,997 |
| Netherlands | 2,962,492 |
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 | 64,253,798 | 78,562,721 | +14,308,923 |
| Italy | 14,892,920 | 16,586,004 | +1,693,084 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,432,841 | 5,657,381 | -775,460 |
| Portugal | 2,098,315 | 2,571,682 | +473,367 |
| Netherlands | 718,028 | 2,244,464 | +1,526,436 |
| France | 1,410,171 | 861,468 | -548,703 |
| Spain | 444,228 | 1,403,388 | +959,160 |
| United Kingdom | 967,740 | 667,445 | -300,295 |
| Germany | 750,266 | 865,972 | +115,706 |
| China | 429,315 | 393,493 | -35,822 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 16 |
| South East Wales | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| South East Wales | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| North Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Suffolk | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -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) | 154,019,117 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 50,237,451 |
| Other | 6,589,689 |
| Road transport | 986,304 |
| Air transport | 77,871 |
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) | 67,389,345 | 86,629,772 | +19,240,427 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,103,914 | 25,133,537 | +29,623 |
| Other | 3,291,346 | 3,298,343 | +6,997 |
| Road transport | 967,118 | 19,186 | -947,932 |
| Air transport | 27,575 | 50,296 | +22,721 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 18,025 | +18,025 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 36,565,331 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,322,708 |
| Hull | 21,433,106 |
| Belfast Port | 17,544,510 |
| Cardiff Docks | 16,615,293 |
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 | 17,006,274 | 19,559,057 | +2,552,783 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,473,827 | 12,848,881 | +3,375,054 |
| Hull | 9,108,558 | 12,324,548 | +3,215,990 |
| Belfast Port | 6,796,483 | 10,748,027 | +3,951,544 |
| Cardiff Docks | 7,892,709 | 8,722,584 | +829,875 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 7,567,845 | 7,963,286 | +395,441 |
| Dover | 6,237,312 | 8,592,162 | +2,354,850 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,115,445 | 6,299,857 | -815,588 |
| Felixstowe | 6,877,356 | 5,058,086 | -1,819,270 |
| Shoreham – Penney’s Wharf | 5,024,225 | 2,868,824 | -2,155,401 |
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
|
53 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 29 |
| 2026-04 | 33 |
| 2026-03 | 26 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 29 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED | 87 |
| KROMAT TRADING LIMITED | 77 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 73 |
| BRISKO SCAFFOLDING LIMITED | 70 |
| ASD LIMITED | 69 |
| SALZGITTER MANNESMANN UK LIMITED | 68 |
| ALL STEELS TRADING LIMITED | 64 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 54 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 52 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 38 |
| 1m-15m | 37 |
| 15m-54m | 27 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 67,326,872 |
| Ireland | 52,262,566 |
| Sweden | 29,203,026 |
| Finland | 19,314,131 |
| Italy | 16,950,718 |
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 | 32,523,589 | 34,803,283 | +2,279,694 |
| Ireland | 27,388,117 | 24,874,449 | -2,513,668 |
| Sweden | 18,300,748 | 10,902,278 | -7,398,470 |
| Finland | 13,469,250 | 5,844,881 | -7,624,369 |
| Italy | 8,157,152 | 8,793,566 | +636,414 |
| Netherlands | 8,019,561 | 6,462,957 | -1,556,604 |
| Norway | 9,152,539 | 3,995,259 | -5,157,280 |
| Poland | 6,488,900 | 6,587,679 | +98,779 |
| Denmark | 6,152,512 | 4,398,749 | -1,753,763 |
| Slovakia | 3,726,111 | 3,825,039 | +98,928 |
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 | 17,130,576 |
| XI | 10,117,293 |
| United Arab Emirates | 79,554 |
| Spain | 484 |
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 | 8,957,222 | 8,173,354 | -783,868 |
| XI | 5,454,552 | 4,662,741 | -791,811 |
| United Arab Emirates | 71,540 | 8,014 | -63,526 |
| Spain | 484 | 0 | -484 |
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) | 241,220,567 |
| Other | 29,720,413 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,824,931 |
| Air transport | 235,505 |
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) | 133,100,176 | 108,120,391 | -24,979,785 |
| Other | 16,682,290 | 13,038,123 | -3,644,167 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,436,394 | 6,388,537 | -2,047,857 |
| Air transport | 165,195 | 70,310 | -94,885 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 101,193,263 |
| London | 34,917,905 |
| 000 | 29,720,413 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,206,386 |
| Harwich | 27,836,052 |
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 | 56,399,047 | 44,794,216 | -11,604,831 |
| London | 13,810,701 | 21,107,204 | +7,296,503 |
| 000 | 16,682,290 | 13,038,123 | -3,644,167 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,968,486 | 11,237,900 | -6,730,586 |
| Harwich | 20,308,765 | 7,527,287 | -12,781,478 |
| Middlesbrough | 9,898,544 | 2,748,889 | -7,149,655 |
| Felixstowe | 5,130,673 | 6,495,422 | +1,364,749 |
| Holyhead | 4,441,760 | 4,173,948 | -267,812 |
| Heysham | 3,571,583 | 4,745,889 | +1,174,306 |
| Tyne | 1,960,854 | 3,953,862 | +1,993,008 |
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