Import/export HS code 73072910: Threaded iron or steel fittings
Threaded fittings made of iron or steel for pipe connections
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 13,011,131 |
| United States | 11,655,316 |
| Netherlands | 11,319,972 |
| China | 10,115,811 |
| Norway | 3,518,684 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 6,802,087 | 6,209,044 | -593,043 |
| United States | 5,680,127 | 5,975,189 | +295,062 |
| Netherlands | 6,009,677 | 5,310,295 | -699,382 |
| China | 5,560,829 | 4,554,982 | -1,005,847 |
| Norway | 307,923 | 3,210,761 | +2,902,838 |
| Italy | 1,796,296 | 1,396,795 | -399,501 |
| Spain | 1,360,426 | 1,370,661 | +10,235 |
| France | 1,533,544 | 576,275 | -957,269 |
| Taiwan | 933,973 | 841,380 | -92,593 |
| Ireland | 535,068 | 867,110 | +332,042 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 22,425,198 |
| China | 11,886,105 |
| Germany | 9,722,688 |
| Japan | 4,458,094 |
| Italy | 3,220,503 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 11,350,850 | 11,074,348 | -276,502 |
| China | 6,527,847 | 5,358,258 | -1,169,589 |
| Germany | 5,255,413 | 4,467,275 | -788,138 |
| Japan | 751,808 | 3,706,286 | +2,954,478 |
| Italy | 1,838,071 | 1,382,432 | -455,639 |
| Spain | 1,422,035 | 1,343,627 | -78,408 |
| Netherlands | 806,112 | 794,243 | -11,869 |
| Taiwan | 631,329 | 801,838 | +170,509 |
| United Kingdom | 565,646 | 643,401 | +77,755 |
| Israel | 0 | 1,163,543 | +1,163,543 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 36 |
| West Midlands | 33 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 28 |
| Greater Manchester | 27 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 24 | 21 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 20 | 27 | +7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 21 | 18 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 20 | 19 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 22 | 18 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 18 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 17 | 15 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 | 17 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 11 | 11 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 35,756,455 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,032,321 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,743,807 |
| Other | 1,395,710 |
| Road transport | 939,606 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 16,806,106 | 18,950,349 | +2,144,243 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,906,694 | 12,125,627 | +2,218,933 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,477,818 | 3,265,989 | -2,211,829 |
| Other | 1,134,744 | 260,966 | -873,778 |
| Road transport | 407,304 | 532,302 | +124,998 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 13,029,726 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,947,039 |
| Felixstowe | 6,839,790 |
| Thamesport | 6,783,373 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,864,565 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 6,639,167 | 6,390,559 | -248,608 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,585,986 | 5,361,053 | +1,775,067 |
| Felixstowe | 4,255,328 | 2,584,462 | -1,670,866 |
| Thamesport | 3,293,775 | 3,489,598 | +195,823 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,430,449 | 2,434,116 | +3,667 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 773,932 | 3,523,677 | +2,749,745 |
| Dover | 2,080,253 | 1,927,660 | -152,593 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,940,002 | 1,596,162 | -343,840 |
| London Gateway Port | 857,073 | 1,196,018 | +338,945 |
| Manchester Airport | 768,782 | 1,061,277 | +292,495 |
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
|
144 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
59 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
46 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
40 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
32 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 90 |
| 2026-04 | 102 |
| 2026-03 | 102 |
| 2026-02 | 95 |
| 2026-01 | 102 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 234 |
| 1m-15m | 188 |
| 15m-54m | 44 |
| Other | 39 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
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 | 14,994,931 |
| United Arab Emirates | 13,185,388 |
| Norway | 12,312,254 |
| United States | 11,683,728 |
| Ireland | 6,062,775 |
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 | 7,069,902 | 7,925,029 | +855,127 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,309,975 | 5,875,413 | -1,434,562 |
| Norway | 6,432,100 | 5,880,154 | -551,946 |
| United States | 7,250,512 | 4,433,216 | -2,817,296 |
| Ireland | 2,563,102 | 3,499,673 | +936,571 |
| Kazakhstan | 3,197,209 | 1,802,481 | -1,394,728 |
| Netherlands | 2,106,700 | 2,157,389 | +50,689 |
| Brazil | 1,741,061 | 1,953,216 | +212,155 |
| Singapore | 1,343,239 | 1,200,630 | -142,609 |
| China | 650,303 | 1,298,611 | +648,308 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 27,034 |
| XI | 17,663 |
| Germany | 8,825 |
| China | 3,800 |
| Gambia | 1,653 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,392 | 24,642 | +22,250 |
| XI | 17,334 | 329 | -17,005 |
| Germany | 5,687 | 3,138 | -2,549 |
| China | 0 | 3,800 | +3,800 |
| Gambia | 933 | 720 | -213 |
| Spain | 371 | 140 | -231 |
| France | 0 | 347 | +347 |
| India | 104 | 0 | -104 |
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 | 70,726,912 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,182,971 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,672,146 |
| Other | 60,550 |
| Road transport | 6,221 |
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 | 36,958,755 | 33,768,157 | -3,190,598 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,985,321 | 12,197,650 | -787,671 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,715,251 | 2,956,895 | -1,758,356 |
| Other | 27,434 | 33,116 | +5,682 |
| Road transport | 5,204 | 1,017 | -4,187 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,629,695 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,459,673 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,401,357 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,133,349 |
| ZLC | 8,360,281 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,885,758 | 11,743,937 | -1,141,821 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,087,259 | 8,372,414 | -1,714,845 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,766,348 | 6,635,009 | -4,131,339 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,084,621 | 4,048,728 | -2,035,893 |
| ZLC | 3,827,227 | 4,533,054 | +705,827 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,161,158 | 3,419,541 | +2,258,383 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,457,181 | 1,875,606 | +418,425 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,673,237 | 1,249,576 | -423,661 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,597,835 | 720,087 | -877,748 |
| Dover | 373,158 | 1,905,154 | +1,531,996 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73072910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Threaded fittings made of iron or steel for pipe connections