Import/export HS code 73079290: Threaded elbows and bends
Threaded iron or steel elbows and bends for pipe connections
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 13,417,722 |
| Germany | 6,198,678 |
| China | 4,691,385 |
| Italy | 4,285,838 |
| Japan | 2,953,741 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6,651,967 | 6,765,755 | +113,788 |
| Germany | 3,310,568 | 2,888,110 | -422,458 |
| China | 2,526,008 | 2,165,377 | -360,631 |
| Italy | 2,142,117 | 2,143,721 | +1,604 |
| Japan | 1,517,845 | 1,435,896 | -81,949 |
| France | 1,397,296 | 1,180,012 | -217,284 |
| Ireland | 1,009,982 | 266,668 | -743,314 |
| India | 435,450 | 590,615 | +155,165 |
| Mexico | 11,660 | 918,707 | +907,047 |
| South Korea | 312,102 | 492,666 | +180,564 |
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 | 13,842,100 |
| China | 8,235,280 |
| Germany | 6,392,047 |
| Italy | 3,912,367 |
| France | 1,910,947 |
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 | 7,006,409 | 6,835,691 | -170,718 |
| China | 4,364,439 | 3,870,841 | -493,598 |
| Germany | 3,240,103 | 3,151,944 | -88,159 |
| Italy | 1,977,350 | 1,935,017 | -42,333 |
| France | 1,118,267 | 792,680 | -325,587 |
| Mexico | 653,826 | 1,020,665 | +366,839 |
| India | 429,973 | 551,104 | +121,131 |
| South Korea | 317,675 | 497,908 | +180,233 |
| Thailand | 467,105 | 283,914 | -183,191 |
| Japan | 257,508 | 294,852 | +37,344 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 27 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 20 |
| West Midlands | 19 |
| Inner London - West | 17 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 | 14 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 18 | 13 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 4 | -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) | 16,318,438 |
| Air transport | 14,450,362 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,839,458 |
| Other | 2,917,359 |
| Road transport | 33,350 |
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) | 7,751,542 | 8,566,896 | +815,354 |
| Air transport | 7,076,235 | 7,374,127 | +297,892 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,937,570 | 3,901,888 | -1,035,682 |
| Other | 1,883,725 | 1,033,634 | -850,091 |
| Road transport | 27,441 | 5,909 | -21,532 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 5,323,487 |
| Felixstowe | 4,998,485 |
| Dover | 4,301,362 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,039,258 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,961,984 |
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 | 1,833,662 | 3,489,825 | +1,656,163 |
| Felixstowe | 2,722,070 | 2,276,415 | -445,655 |
| Dover | 2,011,931 | 2,289,431 | +277,500 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,038,966 | 2,000,292 | -38,674 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,602,340 | 1,359,644 | -242,696 |
| 000 | 1,883,725 | 1,033,634 | -850,091 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,879,155 | 1,023,520 | -855,635 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,269,545 | 1,134,508 | -135,037 |
| Birmingham Airport | 769,272 | 946,786 | +177,514 |
| 499 | 0 | 1,453,984 | +1,453,984 |
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 | 83 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 38 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 25 |
| Other manufacturing | 24 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 20 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 55 |
| 2025-11 | 45 |
| 2025-10 | 53 |
| 2025-09 | 57 |
| 2025-08 | 43 |
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+ | 152 |
| 1m-15m | 90 |
| 15m-54m | 25 |
| Other | 22 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 2,609,142 |
| United States | 2,047,143 |
| France | 1,392,393 |
| Angola | 1,048,304 |
| Netherlands | 992,259 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 2,406,691 | 202,451 | -2,204,240 |
| United States | 1,212,540 | 834,603 | -377,937 |
| France | 763,542 | 628,851 | -134,691 |
| Angola | 894,737 | 153,567 | -741,170 |
| Netherlands | 641,828 | 350,431 | -291,397 |
| Sweden | 454,919 | 402,150 | -52,769 |
| Norway | 446,071 | 365,721 | -80,350 |
| Belgium | 402,090 | 395,210 | -6,880 |
| Italy | 399,315 | 299,714 | -99,601 |
| Germany | 362,809 | 334,654 | -28,155 |
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 | 56,357 |
| Italy | 33,494 |
| Germany | 31,901 |
| Indonesia | 30,086 |
| Ireland | 11,724 |
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 | 9,537 | 46,820 | +37,283 |
| Italy | 20,634 | 12,860 | -7,774 |
| Germany | 20,468 | 11,433 | -9,035 |
| Indonesia | 30,086 | 0 | -30,086 |
| Ireland | 7,460 | 4,264 | -3,196 |
| XI | 6,667 | 1,664 | -5,003 |
| India | 184 | 94 | -90 |
| Poland | 152 | 9 | -143 |
| Nicaragua | 138 | 0 | -138 |
| Netherlands | 5 | 0 | -5 |
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 | 6,013,449 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,412,237 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,270,372 |
| Other | 195,819 |
| Road transport | 6,220 |
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 | 3,405,645 | 2,607,804 | -797,841 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,077,911 | 1,334,326 | -2,743,585 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,852,374 | 2,417,998 | -434,376 |
| Other | 112,039 | 83,780 | -28,259 |
| Road transport | 6,220 | 0 | -6,220 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,545,193 |
| Tyne | 2,021,727 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,002,902 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,217,448 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,127,019 |
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 | 1,908,065 | 1,637,128 | -270,937 |
| Tyne | 1,852,146 | 169,581 | -1,682,565 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 972,066 | 1,030,836 | +58,770 |
| Immingham Docks | 664,467 | 552,981 | -111,486 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 811,169 | 315,850 | -495,319 |
| East Midlands Airport | 619,981 | 492,474 | -127,507 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 815,918 | 74,002 | -741,916 |
| London Stansted Airport | 499,386 | 388,329 | -111,057 |
| London Gateway Port | 435,765 | 398,862 | -36,903 |
| Southampton | 386,745 | 268,072 | -118,673 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73079290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Threaded iron or steel elbows and bends for pipe connections