Import/export HS code 73041910: Small diameter seamless tubes
Seamless tubes with an external diameter of 168.3 mm or less
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 16,274,346 |
| Italy | 4,733,864 |
| China | 4,218,091 |
| Spain | 2,909,326 |
| Netherlands | 2,174,602 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 3,274,094 | 13,000,252 | +9,726,158 |
| Italy | 1,699,278 | 3,034,586 | +1,335,308 |
| China | 2,385,984 | 1,832,107 | -553,877 |
| Spain | 1,880,195 | 1,029,131 | -851,064 |
| Netherlands | 955,127 | 1,219,475 | +264,348 |
| United States | 1,589,440 | 51,614 | -1,537,826 |
| Slovakia | 813,241 | 745,897 | -67,344 |
| Romania | 576,774 | 724,023 | +147,249 |
| Czechia | 292,515 | 954,244 | +661,729 |
| Ukraine | 657,535 | 220,490 | -437,045 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 17,069,899 |
| China | 4,866,642 |
| Spain | 3,253,581 |
| Japan | 3,107,419 |
| Slovakia | 2,807,529 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,304,721 | 15,765,178 | +14,460,457 |
| China | 2,968,623 | 1,898,019 | -1,070,604 |
| Spain | 2,191,369 | 1,062,212 | -1,129,157 |
| Japan | 3,089,492 | 17,927 | -3,071,565 |
| Slovakia | 1,392,123 | 1,415,406 | +23,283 |
| United States | 1,507,217 | 178,948 | -1,328,269 |
| Romania | 754,033 | 887,452 | +133,419 |
| Czechia | 342,122 | 1,187,585 | +845,463 |
| Ukraine | 787,752 | 416,282 | -371,470 |
| Germany | 476,816 | 420,235 | -56,581 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 23,675,560 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,622,171 |
| Air transport | 2,895,167 |
| Road transport | 192,049 |
| Other | 104,472 |
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) | 7,509,700 | 16,165,860 | +8,656,160 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,819,656 | 7,802,515 | +982,859 |
| Air transport | 2,155,217 | 739,950 | -1,415,267 |
| Road transport | 151,468 | 40,581 | -110,887 |
| Other | 29,778 | 74,694 | +44,916 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 12,639,918 |
| Dover | 8,110,649 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,427,045 |
| Hartlepool | 3,055,942 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,450,256 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 124,293 | 12,515,625 | +12,391,332 |
| Dover | 3,679,708 | 4,430,941 | +751,233 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,147,082 | 1,279,963 | -867,119 |
| Hartlepool | 3,055,942 | 0 | -3,055,942 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,479,321 | 970,935 | -508,386 |
| Middlesbrough | 589,112 | 920,700 | +331,588 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,470,441 | 4,301 | -1,466,140 |
| Hull | 24,775 | 1,403,828 | +1,379,053 |
| Eurotunnel | 648,359 | 661,498 | +13,139 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 471,996 | 592,915 | +120,919 |
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 | 17 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Specialised construction activities | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
| Mining support service activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED | 47 |
| VAN LEEUWEN LIMITED | 42 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 30 |
| TRAVIS PERKINS PLC | 29 |
| SUBSEA 7 LIMITED | 28 |
| TECHNIP UK LIMITED | 27 |
| MARLA TUBE FITTINGS LIMITED | 27 |
| SPM OIL & GAS SCOTLAND LIMITED | 27 |
| OPTIMAS OE SOLUTIONS LTD | 23 |
| GELDBACH (UK) LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 42 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 4,847,094 |
| Belgium | 3,949,149 |
| Norway | 2,304,722 |
| Ireland | 2,186,745 |
| Kazakhstan | 1,603,230 |
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 | 2,214,295 | 2,632,799 | +418,504 |
| Belgium | 3,949,149 | 0 | -3,949,149 |
| Norway | 1,298,352 | 1,006,370 | -291,982 |
| Ireland | 1,278,252 | 908,493 | -369,759 |
| Kazakhstan | 1,227,101 | 376,129 | -850,972 |
| United Arab Emirates | 867,100 | 672,238 | -194,862 |
| United States | 428,140 | 803,717 | +375,577 |
| Nigeria | 56,509 | 828,079 | +771,570 |
| India | 855,582 | 2,543 | -853,039 |
| Netherlands | 349,354 | 366,293 | +16,939 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 162,197 |
| XI | 72,988 |
| XU | 5,212 |
| China | 5,176 |
| Germany | 5,008 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 126,510 | 35,687 | -90,823 |
| XI | 28,867 | 44,121 | +15,254 |
| XU | 5,021 | 191 | -4,830 |
| China | 5,176 | 0 | -5,176 |
| Germany | 5,008 | 0 | -5,008 |
| Ireland | 741 | 0 | -741 |
| Italy | 369 | 84 | -285 |
| Czechia | 182 | 0 | -182 |
| Slovakia | 41 | 0 | -41 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,600,625 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,743,632 |
| Air transport | 3,511,918 |
| Other | 251,998 |
| Road transport | 12,977 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,851,141 | 5,749,484 | -101,657 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,839,933 | 2,903,699 | -4,936,234 |
| Air transport | 1,739,151 | 1,772,767 | +33,616 |
| Other | 171,915 | 80,083 | -91,832 |
| Road transport | 12,977 | 0 | -12,977 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 5,785,079 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,122,309 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,435,785 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 2,205,308 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,782,011 |
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 Gateway Port | 2,964,529 | 2,820,550 | -143,979 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,362,339 | 759,970 | -3,602,369 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,383,269 | 1,052,516 | -1,330,753 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,101,212 | 1,104,096 | +2,884 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 630,117 | 1,151,894 | +521,777 |
| Liverpool Docks | 698,216 | 535,651 | -162,565 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 307,569 | 737,050 | +429,481 |
| Felixstowe | 762,813 | 190,349 | -572,464 |
| Southampton | 100,483 | 801,970 | +701,487 |
| Holyhead | 412,131 | 308,958 | -103,173 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73041910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seamless tubes with an external diameter of 168.3 mm or less