Import/export HS code 73072210: Threaded sleeves
Threaded iron or steel sleeves used to connect pipes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 13,478,665 |
| Italy | 7,689,661 |
| United States | 3,901,393 |
| Romania | 3,738,841 |
| China | 954,246 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 10,462,278 | 3,016,387 | -7,445,891 |
| Italy | 5,003,312 | 2,686,349 | -2,316,963 |
| United States | 2,310,585 | 1,590,808 | -719,777 |
| Romania | 2,914,879 | 823,962 | -2,090,917 |
| China | 483,497 | 470,749 | -12,748 |
| Germany | 386,399 | 503,712 | +117,313 |
| Spain | 356,750 | 363,925 | +7,175 |
| Belgium | 699,385 | 7,747 | -691,638 |
| France | 385,890 | 248,133 | -137,757 |
| Netherlands | 464,576 | 168,108 | -296,468 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 13,491,764 |
| Italy | 7,796,056 |
| Romania | 4,009,908 |
| United States | 3,853,091 |
| France | 1,334,801 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 10,470,126 | 3,021,638 | -7,448,488 |
| Italy | 5,067,298 | 2,728,758 | -2,338,540 |
| Romania | 3,108,983 | 900,925 | -2,208,058 |
| United States | 2,259,462 | 1,593,629 | -665,833 |
| France | 972,187 | 362,614 | -609,573 |
| China | 595,946 | 672,471 | +76,525 |
| Germany | 299,846 | 340,945 | +41,099 |
| Spain | 339,699 | 288,734 | -50,965 |
| Czechia | 348,369 | 212,333 | -136,036 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 367,145 | +367,145 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 15 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
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 | 11 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 11 | +5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
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) | 16,316,347 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,880,913 |
| Air transport | 4,838,442 |
| Other | 201,733 |
| Road transport | 68,046 |
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) | 12,199,136 | 4,117,211 | -8,081,925 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,313,267 | 4,567,646 | -4,745,621 |
| Air transport | 2,667,902 | 2,170,540 | -497,362 |
| Other | 98,421 | 103,312 | +4,891 |
| Road transport | 0 | 68,046 | +68,046 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 12,110,269 |
| Dover | 6,416,134 |
| Purfleet | 4,256,341 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,761,766 |
| Felixstowe | 1,757,552 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 9,357,769 | 2,752,500 | -6,605,269 |
| Dover | 4,654,862 | 1,761,272 | -2,893,590 |
| Purfleet | 2,853,547 | 1,402,794 | -1,450,753 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,268,387 | 493,379 | -775,008 |
| Felixstowe | 1,279,681 | 477,871 | -801,810 |
| East Midlands Airport | 708,400 | 549,768 | -158,632 |
| Eurotunnel | 573,535 | 628,587 | +55,052 |
| London Gateway Port | 611,270 | 316,255 | -295,015 |
| London Stansted Airport | 334,653 | 454,988 | +120,335 |
| London | 297,056 | 352,915 | +55,859 |
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 | 55 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 20 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 19 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 14 |
| Air transport | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 25 |
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 48 |
| 2025-09 | 39 |
| 2025-08 | 37 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 102 |
| MFST LIMITED | 92 |
| GREEN FLUID SYSTEMS LIMITED | 91 |
| SHORT BROTHERS PLC | 84 |
| FLUID SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES (SCOTLAND) LIMITED | 84 |
| AFLEX HOSE LIMITED | 70 |
| PATTONAIR LIMITED | 67 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 50 |
| SMITH BROTHERS STORES LIMITED | 47 |
| CHINA OUTSOURCING (EUROPE) LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 105 |
| 1m-15m | 57 |
| Other | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 6,911,154 |
| United States | 3,255,236 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,955,963 |
| Norway | 1,928,660 |
| Romania | 1,922,970 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,555,344 | 3,355,810 | -199,534 |
| United States | 1,785,437 | 1,469,799 | -315,638 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,128,346 | 1,827,617 | +699,271 |
| Norway | 1,046,112 | 882,548 | -163,564 |
| Romania | 1,286,437 | 636,533 | -649,904 |
| Germany | 919,334 | 797,740 | -121,594 |
| United Arab Emirates | 589,540 | 827,515 | +237,975 |
| Netherlands | 837,102 | 321,433 | -515,669 |
| India | 554,078 | 555,342 | +1,264 |
| China | 882,532 | 57,996 | -824,536 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 8,777 |
| Nicaragua | 1,419 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 8,707 | 70 | -8,637 |
| Nicaragua | 1,419 | 0 | -1,419 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 13,311,282 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,195,609 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,804,483 |
| Other | 10,286 |
| Road transport | 8,507 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 6,705,718 | 6,605,564 | -100,154 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,299,553 | 5,896,056 | -1,403,497 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,123,399 | 1,681,084 | -1,442,315 |
| Other | 10,140 | 146 | -9,994 |
| Road transport | 8,507 | 0 | -8,507 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,426,403 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,497,597 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,078,879 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,266,338 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,223,181 |
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 | 5,676,023 | 4,750,380 | -925,643 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,730,686 | 3,766,911 | +36,225 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,437,013 | 1,641,866 | +204,853 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 781,413 | 484,925 | -296,488 |
| London Gateway Port | 541,452 | 681,729 | +140,277 |
| Liverpool Docks | 977,848 | 42,260 | -935,588 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 742,465 | 186,545 | -555,920 |
| Tyne | 627,020 | 203,252 | -423,768 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 376,136 | 369,897 | -6,239 |
| Immingham Docks | 384,619 | 326,654 | -57,965 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73072210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Threaded iron or steel sleeves used to connect pipes