Import/export HS code 73072210: Threaded sleeves
Threaded iron or steel sleeves used to connect pipes
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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 | 10,843,904 |
| Italy | 6,637,502 |
| Romania | 4,654,587 |
| United States | 3,931,293 |
| China | 975,063 |
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 | 10,464,313 | 379,591 | -10,084,722 |
| Italy | 5,433,201 | 1,204,301 | -4,228,900 |
| Romania | 3,039,381 | 1,615,206 | -1,424,175 |
| United States | 2,228,480 | 1,702,813 | -525,667 |
| China | 471,939 | 503,124 | +31,185 |
| Germany | 345,024 | 605,160 | +260,136 |
| Spain | 488,770 | 436,452 | -52,318 |
| France | 308,078 | 601,304 | +293,226 |
| Tunisia | 36,796 | 726,325 | +689,529 |
| Czechia | 292,145 | 211,753 | -80,392 |
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 | 10,857,003 |
| Italy | 6,685,857 |
| Romania | 5,186,278 |
| United States | 3,838,833 |
| China | 1,345,906 |
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 | 10,472,161 | 384,842 | -10,087,319 |
| Italy | 5,518,556 | 1,167,301 | -4,351,255 |
| Romania | 3,235,333 | 1,950,945 | -1,284,388 |
| United States | 2,132,997 | 1,705,836 | -427,161 |
| China | 609,102 | 736,804 | +127,702 |
| Spain | 479,945 | 726,885 | +246,940 |
| France | 641,892 | 272,072 | -369,820 |
| Tunisia | 36,796 | 724,303 | +687,507 |
| Germany | 272,117 | 415,529 | +143,412 |
| Czechia | 264,125 | 322,321 | +58,196 |
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 | 13 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 11 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 10 | +7 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 8 | +5 |
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) | 14,574,732 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,375,344 |
| Air transport | 4,967,291 |
| Road transport | 312,116 |
| Other | 199,378 |
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) | 9,826,187 | 4,748,545 | -5,077,642 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,880,144 | 1,495,200 | -10,384,944 |
| Air transport | 2,591,628 | 2,375,663 | -215,965 |
| Road transport | 1,010 | 311,106 | +310,096 |
| Other | 110,017 | 89,361 | -20,656 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 9,756,946 |
| Dover | 7,937,598 |
| Purfleet | 3,278,372 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,589,443 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,418,110 |
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 | 9,364,175 | 392,771 | -8,971,404 |
| Dover | 5,424,061 | 2,513,537 | -2,910,524 |
| Purfleet | 2,658,623 | 619,749 | -2,038,874 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,154,713 | 434,730 | -719,983 |
| Eurotunnel | 660,202 | 757,908 | +97,706 |
| Felixstowe | 844,292 | 504,807 | -339,485 |
| East Midlands Airport | 566,655 | 655,669 | +89,014 |
| London Gateway Port | 901,659 | 91,140 | -810,519 |
| London Stansted Airport | 463,409 | 468,088 | +4,679 |
| London | 279,074 | 364,116 | +85,042 |
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
|
57 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
20 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
19 |
|
Manufacture of other transport equipment
|
15 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 25 |
| 2026-04 | 32 |
| 2026-03 | 44 |
| 2026-02 | 30 |
| 2026-01 | 25 |
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 | 72 |
| AFLEX HOSE LIMITED | 70 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 53 |
| SMITH BROTHERS STORES LIMITED | 52 |
| GEBERIT SALES LIMITED | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 109 |
| 1m-15m | 59 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| Other | 14 |
| 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 | 6,812,678 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,049,899 |
| Norway | 3,155,767 |
| United States | 2,722,877 |
| Romania | 2,202,748 |
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 | 5,242,436 | 1,570,242 | -3,672,194 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,441,443 | 2,608,456 | +1,167,013 |
| Norway | 1,116,332 | 2,039,435 | +923,103 |
| United States | 1,536,988 | 1,185,889 | -351,099 |
| Romania | 1,618,332 | 584,416 | -1,033,916 |
| Germany | 1,154,501 | 818,380 | -336,121 |
| India | 740,288 | 1,003,005 | +262,717 |
| United Arab Emirates | 510,652 | 990,768 | +480,116 |
| Spain | 437,354 | 739,874 | +302,520 |
| Netherlands | 592,406 | 449,576 | -142,830 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 1,187 |
| XI | 414 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 1,187 | 0 | -1,187 |
| XI | 41 | 373 | +332 |
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 | 15,392,539 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,281,472 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,285,810 |
| Other | 1,691 |
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 | 7,366,831 | 8,025,708 | +658,877 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,479,225 | 4,802,247 | -4,676,978 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,680,312 | 2,605,498 | -74,814 |
| Other | 1,264 | 427 | -837 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,064,853 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,638,230 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,060,406 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 2,531,494 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,113,832 |
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 | 7,760,401 | 3,304,452 | -4,455,949 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,299,560 | 5,338,670 | +1,039,110 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,487,546 | 1,572,860 | +85,314 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 912,866 | 1,618,628 | +705,762 |
| London Gateway Port | 575,853 | 537,979 | -37,874 |
| Tyne | 502,638 | 586,765 | +84,127 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 729,210 | 137,977 | -591,233 |
| Immingham Docks | 377,623 | 345,338 | -32,285 |
| Manchester Airport | 243,388 | 354,068 | +110,680 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 515,175 | 81,201 | -433,974 |
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