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 | 141,993,276 |
| Italy | 31,959,938 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,711,855 |
| Portugal | 4,769,608 |
| Netherlands | 3,983,987 |
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 | 64,758,663 | 77,234,613 | +12,475,950 |
| Italy | 14,602,665 | 17,357,273 | +2,754,608 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,312,355 | 6,399,500 | +87,145 |
| Portugal | 2,443,194 | 2,326,414 | -116,780 |
| Netherlands | 1,255,021 | 2,728,966 | +1,473,945 |
| Ireland | 1,804,905 | 1,899,402 | +94,497 |
| France | 1,840,981 | 1,421,545 | -419,436 |
| Germany | 878,209 | 1,109,184 | +230,975 |
| Spain | 635,003 | 1,191,177 | +556,174 |
| Belgium | 1,669,058 | 133,546 | -1,535,512 |
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 | 143,122,979 |
| Italy | 30,782,016 |
| United Arab Emirates | 13,093,963 |
| Portugal | 4,679,787 |
| Netherlands | 2,956,827 |
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 | 65,884,074 | 77,238,905 | +11,354,831 |
| Italy | 14,340,185 | 16,441,831 | +2,101,646 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,646,580 | 6,447,383 | -199,197 |
| Portugal | 2,315,384 | 2,364,403 | +49,019 |
| Netherlands | 686,931 | 2,269,896 | +1,582,965 |
| France | 1,247,644 | 1,032,224 | -215,420 |
| Spain | 534,542 | 1,157,756 | +623,214 |
| United Kingdom | 933,128 | 721,208 | -211,920 |
| Germany | 777,050 | 828,986 | +51,936 |
| China | 404,259 | 295,312 | -108,947 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 16 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| South East Wales | 8 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 | 13 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| North Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
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) | 154,808,674 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,003,105 |
| Other | 6,203,979 |
| Road transport | 967,118 |
| Air transport | 82,628 |
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) | 68,707,570 | 86,101,104 | +17,393,534 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,061,314 | 23,941,791 | -1,119,523 |
| Other | 3,190,414 | 3,013,565 | -176,849 |
| Road transport | 967,118 | 0 | -967,118 |
| Air transport | 27,824 | 54,804 | +26,980 |
| 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 | 38,350,145 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,279,551 |
| Hull | 21,446,473 |
| Belfast Port | 17,764,993 |
| 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 | 20,187,641 | 18,162,504 | -2,025,137 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,620,513 | 12,659,038 | +3,038,525 |
| Hull | 9,049,804 | 12,396,669 | +3,346,865 |
| Belfast Port | 6,939,147 | 10,825,846 | +3,886,699 |
| Cardiff Docks | 7,892,709 | 8,722,584 | +829,875 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 7,567,845 | 7,963,286 | +395,441 |
| Dover | 5,744,287 | 8,310,026 | +2,565,739 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,662,714 | 6,541,014 | -121,700 |
| Felixstowe | 6,886,418 | 5,842,564 | -1,043,854 |
| Killingholme | 3,245,349 | 3,784,477 | +539,128 |
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 | 51 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 33 |
| 2026-03 | 26 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 29 |
| 2025-12 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED | 86 |
| KROMAT TRADING LIMITED | 77 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 72 |
| BRISKO SCAFFOLDING LIMITED | 70 |
| ASD LIMITED | 68 |
| SALZGITTER MANNESMANN UK LIMITED | 68 |
| ALL STEELS TRADING LIMITED | 63 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 53 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 51 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 51 |
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 | 35 |
| 15m-54m | 27 |
| Other | 7 |
| 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 | 67,306,709 |
| Ireland | 52,507,281 |
| Sweden | 30,513,940 |
| Finland | 20,092,214 |
| Italy | 17,239,935 |
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 | 32,995,434 | 34,311,275 | +1,315,841 |
| Ireland | 27,630,073 | 24,877,208 | -2,752,865 |
| Sweden | 18,978,947 | 11,534,993 | -7,443,954 |
| Finland | 13,584,082 | 6,508,132 | -7,075,950 |
| Italy | 8,751,620 | 8,488,315 | -263,305 |
| Netherlands | 7,990,277 | 6,443,988 | -1,546,289 |
| Poland | 6,646,870 | 6,948,637 | +301,767 |
| Norway | 9,588,957 | 3,720,382 | -5,868,575 |
| Denmark | 6,264,016 | 4,587,915 | -1,676,101 |
| Slovakia | 3,631,814 | 3,921,218 | +289,404 |
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 | 17,161,293 |
| XI | 10,653,592 |
| United Arab Emirates | 83,433 |
| Spain | 546 |
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 | 8,981,839 | 8,179,454 | -802,385 |
| XI | 5,834,208 | 4,819,384 | -1,014,824 |
| United Arab Emirates | 74,910 | 8,523 | -66,387 |
| Spain | 546 | 0 | -546 |
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) | 244,747,932 |
| Other | 30,297,890 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,715,497 |
| Air transport | 231,668 |
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) | 135,716,935 | 109,030,997 | -26,685,938 |
| Other | 17,053,407 | 13,244,483 | -3,808,924 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,234,564 | 6,480,933 | -1,753,631 |
| Air transport | 160,064 | 71,604 | -88,460 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 103,111,697 |
| London | 34,910,514 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,766,087 |
| 000 | 30,297,890 |
| Harwich | 28,702,387 |
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 | 57,891,143 | 45,220,554 | -12,670,589 |
| London | 13,234,492 | 21,676,022 | +8,441,530 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,849,453 | 11,916,634 | -6,932,819 |
| 000 | 17,053,407 | 13,244,483 | -3,808,924 |
| Harwich | 21,602,847 | 7,099,540 | -14,503,307 |
| Middlesbrough | 9,457,660 | 3,253,012 | -6,204,648 |
| Felixstowe | 5,169,821 | 6,106,180 | +936,359 |
| Holyhead | 4,377,918 | 4,178,804 | -199,114 |
| Heysham | 3,433,379 | 4,733,275 | +1,299,896 |
| Tyne | 1,797,224 | 3,988,164 | +2,190,940 |
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