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 | 12,582,180 |
| Italy | 7,570,062 |
| Romania | 4,317,190 |
| United States | 4,208,041 |
| China | 1,084,031 |
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 | 11,026,433 | 1,555,747 | -9,470,686 |
| Italy | 5,471,040 | 2,099,022 | -3,372,018 |
| Romania | 2,830,466 | 1,486,724 | -1,343,742 |
| United States | 2,192,574 | 2,015,467 | -177,107 |
| China | 526,965 | 557,066 | +30,101 |
| France | 374,579 | 654,437 | +279,858 |
| Germany | 358,206 | 650,967 | +292,761 |
| Spain | 425,699 | 526,458 | +100,759 |
| Belgium | 668,555 | 7,673 | -660,882 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 637,106 | +637,106 |
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 | 12,595,279 |
| Italy | 7,618,437 |
| Romania | 4,847,033 |
| United States | 4,140,473 |
| China | 1,452,326 |
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 | 11,034,281 | 1,560,998 | -9,473,283 |
| Italy | 5,532,295 | 2,086,142 | -3,446,153 |
| Romania | 3,024,570 | 1,822,463 | -1,202,107 |
| United States | 2,133,749 | 2,006,724 | -127,025 |
| China | 636,455 | 815,871 | +179,416 |
| France | 948,700 | 419,684 | -529,016 |
| Spain | 408,648 | 782,858 | +374,210 |
| Germany | 273,692 | 447,814 | +174,122 |
| Czechia | 302,092 | 351,945 | +49,853 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 635,084 | +635,084 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 17 |
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
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 | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 12 | +6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 10 | +7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
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) | 15,717,425 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,275,025 |
| Air transport | 5,286,851 |
| Other | 202,298 |
| Road transport | 186,101 |
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) | 12,779,809 | 2,937,616 | -9,842,193 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,639,290 | 5,635,735 | -4,003,555 |
| Air transport | 2,554,722 | 2,732,129 | +177,407 |
| Other | 103,194 | 99,104 | -4,090 |
| Road transport | 0 | 186,101 | +186,101 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 11,201,174 |
| Dover | 7,633,779 |
| Purfleet | 4,093,887 |
| Felixstowe | 1,835,362 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,788,702 |
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 | 9,911,256 | 1,289,918 | -8,621,338 |
| Dover | 4,690,311 | 2,943,468 | -1,746,843 |
| Purfleet | 3,390,275 | 703,612 | -2,686,663 |
| Felixstowe | 1,277,916 | 557,446 | -720,470 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,200,107 | 588,595 | -611,512 |
| Eurotunnel | 512,163 | 997,641 | +485,478 |
| East Midlands Airport | 587,552 | 745,596 | +158,044 |
| London Gateway Port | 611,270 | 364,903 | -246,367 |
| London Stansted Airport | 406,766 | 554,951 | +148,185 |
| Immingham Docks | 482,649 | 180,210 | -302,439 |
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 | 58 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 22 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 19 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 16 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 32 |
| 2026-03 | 44 |
| 2026-02 | 30 |
| 2026-01 | 25 |
| 2025-12 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 104 |
| MFST LIMITED | 92 |
| GREEN FLUID SYSTEMS LIMITED | 91 |
| SHORT BROTHERS PLC | 86 |
| FLUID SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES (SCOTLAND) LIMITED | 84 |
| PATTONAIR LIMITED | 71 |
| AFLEX HOSE LIMITED | 70 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 52 |
| SMITH BROTHERS STORES LIMITED | 51 |
| GEBERIT SALES LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 111 |
| 1m-15m | 59 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| Other | 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 | 6,938,672 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,996,572 |
| United States | 3,316,656 |
| Norway | 2,906,291 |
| Romania | 2,160,273 |
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 | 4,269,639 | 2,669,033 | -1,600,606 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,266,865 | 2,729,707 | +1,462,842 |
| United States | 1,899,872 | 1,416,784 | -483,088 |
| Norway | 1,143,339 | 1,762,952 | +619,613 |
| Romania | 1,533,616 | 626,657 | -906,959 |
| Germany | 919,987 | 1,040,971 | +120,984 |
| United Arab Emirates | 578,693 | 1,035,031 | +456,338 |
| India | 665,646 | 704,412 | +38,766 |
| Netherlands | 727,659 | 467,841 | -259,818 |
| France | 472,337 | 652,792 | +180,455 |
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 | 9,059 |
| Nicaragua | 1,310 |
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 | 8,686 | 373 | -8,313 |
| Nicaragua | 1,310 | 0 | -1,310 |
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 | 15,914,105 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,373,693 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,358,325 |
| Other | 10,459 |
| Road transport | 2,933 |
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 | 7,096,656 | 8,817,449 | +1,720,793 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,222,586 | 6,151,107 | -2,071,479 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,075,620 | 2,282,705 | -792,915 |
| Other | 10,010 | 449 | -9,561 |
| Road transport | 2,933 | 0 | -2,933 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,967,431 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,512,541 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,215,367 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 2,209,979 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,234,996 |
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 | 6,635,815 | 4,331,616 | -2,304,199 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,902,594 | 5,609,947 | +1,707,353 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,365,173 | 1,850,194 | +485,021 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 865,661 | 1,344,318 | +478,657 |
| London Gateway Port | 633,727 | 601,269 | -32,458 |
| Tyne | 612,116 | 585,909 | -26,207 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 829,692 | 111,999 | -717,693 |
| Immingham Docks | 393,416 | 390,740 | -2,676 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 742,472 | 3,561 | -738,911 |
| London Stansted Airport | 287,971 | 348,189 | +60,218 |
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