Import/export HS code 73071910: Cast iron pipe fittings
Pipe fittings made of cast iron, used in various applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 28,172,401 |
| Netherlands | 17,726,603 |
| Poland | 12,696,014 |
| France | 9,067,137 |
| Belgium | 4,584,234 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 13,798,981 | 14,373,420 | +574,439 |
| Netherlands | 8,876,261 | 8,850,342 | -25,919 |
| Poland | 5,883,895 | 6,812,119 | +928,224 |
| France | 3,822,503 | 5,244,634 | +1,422,131 |
| Belgium | 2,329,575 | 2,254,659 | -74,916 |
| United States | 3,039,754 | 1,259,268 | -1,780,486 |
| Germany | 1,205,618 | 1,151,300 | -54,318 |
| Brazil | 1,144,657 | 777,969 | -366,688 |
| Ireland | 769,294 | 201,933 | -567,361 |
| Spain | 331,508 | 412,618 | +81,110 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 33,986,843 |
| Austria | 17,515,789 |
| Poland | 13,114,010 |
| France | 9,094,638 |
| Germany | 2,297,876 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 17,457,019 | 16,529,824 | -927,195 |
| Austria | 8,735,560 | 8,780,229 | +44,669 |
| Poland | 6,059,324 | 7,054,686 | +995,362 |
| France | 3,686,384 | 5,408,254 | +1,721,870 |
| Germany | 1,240,415 | 1,057,461 | -182,954 |
| Brazil | 1,165,832 | 793,180 | -372,652 |
| Croatia | 410,282 | 587,964 | +177,682 |
| Ireland | 741,902 | 0 | -741,902 |
| United States | 236,379 | 167,532 | -68,847 |
| Indonesia | 157,001 | 193,554 | +36,553 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 14 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 |
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 | 12 | 7 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Essex | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
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) | 42,190,631 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,964,763 |
| Other | 4,105,533 |
| Air transport | 1,581,862 |
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) | 22,807,755 | 19,382,876 | -3,424,879 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,061,234 | 21,903,529 | +4,842,295 |
| Other | 2,103,010 | 2,002,523 | -100,487 |
| Air transport | 935,495 | 646,367 | -289,128 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 23,108,372 |
| Dover | 22,710,084 |
| Harwich | 7,629,244 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,013,958 |
| Southampton | 5,995,005 |
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 | 13,229,569 | 9,878,803 | -3,350,766 |
| Dover | 9,613,435 | 13,096,649 | +3,483,214 |
| Harwich | 4,065,660 | 3,563,584 | -502,076 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,843,771 | 3,170,187 | +326,416 |
| Southampton | 2,975,836 | 3,019,169 | +43,333 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,651,681 | 3,751,698 | +2,100,017 |
| 000 | 2,103,010 | 2,002,523 | -100,487 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,095,473 | 1,451,930 | -643,543 |
| Purfleet | 482,556 | 1,050,453 | +567,897 |
| London | 1,095,819 | 396,662 | -699,157 |
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 | 13 |
| Specialised construction activities | 13 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 32 |
| 2026-03 | 34 |
| 2026-02 | 29 |
| 2026-01 | 28 |
| 2025-12 | 37 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CRANE LIMITED | 121 |
| METPRO LIMITED | 121 |
| METPRO LIMITED | 121 |
| METPRO LIMITED | 121 |
| CONTINENTAL PRODUCT ENGINEERING LIMITED | 100 |
| NEWBURY INVESTMENTS (UK) LIMITED | 96 |
| FLUIDPOWER GROUP UK LIMITED | 83 |
| GREENBROOK INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 79 |
| TUBETRADE PLC | 69 |
| FINELITE LIMITED | 66 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 64 |
| 54m+ | 58 |
| Other | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,602,096 |
| France | 1,029,530 |
| Belgium | 798,467 |
| Portugal | 476,229 |
| Germany | 456,208 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,196,223 | 1,405,873 | +209,650 |
| France | 397,513 | 632,017 | +234,504 |
| Belgium | 392,610 | 405,857 | +13,247 |
| Portugal | 284,444 | 191,785 | -92,659 |
| Germany | 86,598 | 369,610 | +283,012 |
| Italy | 315,974 | 118,748 | -197,226 |
| Poland | 143,543 | 121,726 | -21,817 |
| Angola | 37,640 | 215,720 | +178,080 |
| Netherlands | 98,211 | 150,730 | +52,519 |
| Australia | 181,287 | 63,096 | -118,191 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 56,624 |
| Italy | 12,646 |
| Indonesia | 5,505 |
| XI | 5,165 |
| Austria | 4,747 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 7,922 | 48,702 | +40,780 |
| Italy | 6,618 | 6,028 | -590 |
| Indonesia | 5,441 | 64 | -5,377 |
| XI | 2,742 | 2,423 | -319 |
| Austria | 4,747 | 0 | -4,747 |
| United States | 0 | 3,405 | +3,405 |
| XL | 851 | 267 | -584 |
| India | 741 | 0 | -741 |
| Germany | 279 | 436 | +157 |
| Switzerland | 389 | 289 | -100 |
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) | 6,838,274 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,246,324 |
| Air transport | 579,910 |
| Other | 101,953 |
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) | 3,259,199 | 3,579,075 | +319,876 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 638,938 | 607,386 | -31,552 |
| Air transport | 302,099 | 277,811 | -24,288 |
| Other | 34,722 | 67,231 | +32,509 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,837,267 |
| Holyhead | 1,101,125 |
| Liverpool Docks | 874,212 |
| Heysham | 533,372 |
| London Gateway Port | 408,419 |
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 | 1,762,900 | 2,074,367 | +311,467 |
| Holyhead | 394,798 | 706,327 | +311,529 |
| Liverpool Docks | 583,141 | 291,071 | -292,070 |
| Heysham | 178,687 | 354,685 | +175,998 |
| London Gateway Port | 110,446 | 297,973 | +187,527 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 188,310 | 137,443 | -50,867 |
| Dover | 229,946 | 40,633 | -189,313 |
| Felixstowe | 149,799 | 66,793 | -83,006 |
| Immingham Docks | 62,893 | 129,417 | +66,524 |
| Southampton | 136,925 | 24,653 | -112,272 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73071910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pipe fittings made of cast iron, used in various applications