Import/export HS code 73041990: Large diameter seamless tubes
Seamless tubes with an external diameter exceeding 406.4 mm
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,253,583 |
| Netherlands | 1,357,922 |
| Brazil | 800,234 |
| Poland | 547,967 |
| Norway | 516,353 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,230,180 | 2,023,403 | +793,223 |
| Netherlands | 927,601 | 430,321 | -497,280 |
| Brazil | 795,421 | 4,813 | -790,608 |
| Poland | 436,347 | 111,620 | -324,727 |
| Norway | 335,717 | 180,636 | -155,081 |
| Germany | 248,641 | 62,249 | -186,392 |
| China | 113,115 | 82,790 | -30,325 |
| United States | 14,596 | 114,017 | +99,421 |
| Thailand | 102,461 | 0 | -102,461 |
| Japan | 0 | 60,478 | +60,478 |
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 | 3,969,668 |
| Brazil | 833,226 |
| Poland | 709,372 |
| Germany | 428,854 |
| China | 411,767 |
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 | 1,622,531 | 2,347,137 | +724,606 |
| Brazil | 828,413 | 4,813 | -823,600 |
| Poland | 542,711 | 166,661 | -376,050 |
| Germany | 388,858 | 39,996 | -348,862 |
| China | 324,654 | 87,113 | -237,541 |
| Norway | 154,584 | 21,372 | -133,212 |
| Netherlands | 58,024 | 111,047 | +53,023 |
| United States | 137,369 | 30,880 | -106,489 |
| Czechia | 112,980 | 54,293 | -58,687 |
| Spain | 79,086 | 22,712 | -56,374 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 7 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 4,788,489 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,249,174 |
| Air transport | 479,848 |
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) | 2,275,542 | 2,512,947 | +237,405 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,834,270 | 414,904 | -1,419,366 |
| Air transport | 244,344 | 235,504 | -8,840 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 2,163,731 |
| Dover | 1,804,182 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 853,463 |
| Immingham Docks | 711,042 |
| Killingholme | 294,745 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 741,634 | 1,422,097 | +680,463 |
| Dover | 957,394 | 846,788 | -110,606 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 814,805 | 38,658 | -776,147 |
| Immingham Docks | 424,111 | 286,931 | -137,180 |
| Killingholme | 161,343 | 133,402 | -27,941 |
| Felixstowe | 182,340 | 67,050 | -115,290 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 194,403 | 42,009 | -152,394 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 204,486 | 9,100 | -195,386 |
| Tyne | 189,825 | 15,427 | -174,398 |
| Harwich | 197,503 | 7,728 | -189,775 |
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 | 15 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Mining support service activities | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TUBE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED | 42 |
| VAN LEEUWEN LIMITED | 39 |
| SUBSEA 7 LIMITED | 36 |
| NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED | 30 |
| LFF GLAMAL HOLDINGS LIMITED | 24 |
| ALLIED INTERNATIONAL UK LTD. | 24 |
| MARLA TUBE FITTINGS LIMITED | 18 |
| D.K. JONES LIMITED | 15 |
| TECHNIP UK LIMITED | 15 |
| SFF (UK) LTD | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 1,152,412 |
| Singapore | 1,132,851 |
| Netherlands | 1,080,700 |
| Guyana | 961,290 |
| Norway | 916,027 |
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 | 336,361 | 816,051 | +479,690 |
| Singapore | 1,121,507 | 11,344 | -1,110,163 |
| Netherlands | 767,834 | 312,866 | -454,968 |
| Guyana | 961,290 | 0 | -961,290 |
| Norway | 772,488 | 143,539 | -628,949 |
| Italy | 342,718 | 275,325 | -67,393 |
| Turkey | 107,778 | 199,503 | +91,725 |
| Brazil | 209,187 | 72,339 | -136,848 |
| Kazakhstan | 239,248 | 6,633 | -232,615 |
| Ghana | 109,688 | 56,379 | -53,309 |
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) | 4,025,996 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,297,075 |
| Air transport | 1,145,320 |
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) | 3,029,192 | 996,804 | -2,032,388 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,179,452 | 1,117,623 | -1,061,829 |
| Air transport | 800,718 | 344,602 | -456,116 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,478,253 |
| Tyne | 1,115,137 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,011,305 |
| London Gateway Port | 987,527 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 918,426 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,054,432 | 423,821 | -630,611 |
| Tyne | 992,204 | 122,933 | -869,271 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 528,187 | 483,118 | -45,069 |
| London Gateway Port | 732,568 | 254,959 | -477,609 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 329,675 | 588,751 | +259,076 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 755,387 | 66,105 | -689,282 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 449,544 | 136,645 | -312,899 |
| Liverpool Docks | 271,016 | 22,442 | -248,574 |
| Glasgow Airport | 246,950 | 39,672 | -207,278 |
| Middlesbrough | 83,482 | 96,309 | +12,827 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73041990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seamless tubes with an external diameter exceeding 406.4 mm