Import/export HS code 73043180: Various cold-drawn tubes
Other types of cold-drawn tubes, not classified as precision tubes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 8,029,312 |
| Germany | 3,228,207 |
| China | 976,078 |
| United States | 828,272 |
| Poland | 748,483 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 4,772,061 | 3,257,251 | -1,514,810 |
| Germany | 2,131,156 | 1,097,051 | -1,034,105 |
| China | 560,913 | 415,165 | -145,748 |
| United States | 447,473 | 380,799 | -66,674 |
| Poland | 248,408 | 500,075 | +251,667 |
| Italy | 107,538 | 314,348 | +206,810 |
| Spain | 193,505 | 182,074 | -11,431 |
| France | 179,619 | 159,688 | -19,931 |
| Netherlands | 112,279 | 133,074 | +20,795 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 191,387 | +191,387 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 8,409,059 |
| Germany | 3,172,517 |
| China | 1,152,516 |
| United States | 786,682 |
| Poland | 694,210 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 4,965,556 | 3,443,503 | -1,522,053 |
| Germany | 2,211,053 | 961,464 | -1,249,589 |
| China | 579,221 | 573,295 | -5,926 |
| United States | 408,662 | 378,020 | -30,642 |
| Poland | 202,943 | 491,267 | +288,324 |
| Spain | 232,278 | 237,393 | +5,115 |
| Italy | 76,277 | 226,149 | +149,872 |
| Slovenia | 0 | 192,495 | +192,495 |
| Norway | 142,061 | 0 | -142,061 |
| Finland | 30,803 | 68,485 | +37,682 |
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 | 11 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
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 | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 0 | -4 |
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) | 13,847,602 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,074,644 |
| Air transport | 1,018,580 |
| Other | 126,279 |
| Road transport | 73,123 |
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) | 7,791,578 | 6,056,024 | -1,735,554 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 701,661 | 372,983 | -328,678 |
| Air transport | 572,365 | 446,215 | -126,150 |
| Other | 73,842 | 52,437 | -21,405 |
| Road transport | 40,640 | 32,483 | -8,157 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,749,989 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,848,371 |
| Hull | 1,547,250 |
| Harwich | 1,417,171 |
| Felixstowe | 752,642 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 3,689,024 | 2,060,965 | -1,628,059 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,325,451 | 2,522,920 | +1,197,469 |
| Hull | 1,174,710 | 372,540 | -802,170 |
| Harwich | 787,287 | 629,884 | -157,403 |
| Felixstowe | 508,066 | 244,576 | -263,490 |
| East Midlands Airport | 298,372 | 288,945 | -9,427 |
| Killingholme | 206,150 | 186,800 | -19,350 |
| Liverpool Docks | 134,737 | 77,726 | -57,011 |
| Middlesbrough | 133,657 | 36,533 | -97,124 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 104,067 | 38,580 | -65,487 |
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 | 27 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 15 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
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+ | 60 |
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 3,358,860 |
| Turkey | 1,453,500 |
| United States | 1,071,590 |
| Angola | 1,029,356 |
| Norway | 745,303 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 1,688,839 | 1,670,021 | -18,818 |
| Turkey | 852,174 | 601,326 | -250,848 |
| United States | 616,959 | 454,631 | -162,328 |
| Angola | 1,010,421 | 18,935 | -991,486 |
| Norway | 521,092 | 224,211 | -296,881 |
| Australia | 296,775 | 379,257 | +82,482 |
| Ireland | 259,034 | 292,094 | +33,060 |
| Netherlands | 265,122 | 114,899 | -150,223 |
| Saudi Arabia | 111,657 | 234,370 | +122,713 |
| Brazil | 152,022 | 136,770 | -15,252 |
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 | 3,656 |
| Czechia | 1,174 |
| XI | 691 |
| Turkey | 491 |
| Poland | 299 |
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 | 1,714 | 1,942 | +228 |
| Czechia | 0 | 1,174 | +1,174 |
| XI | 482 | 209 | -273 |
| Turkey | 327 | 164 | -163 |
| Poland | 181 | 118 | -63 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,833,600 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,085,792 |
| Air transport | 2,264,655 |
| Other | 35,213 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,779,110 | 3,054,490 | -724,620 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,201,611 | 884,181 | -1,317,430 |
| Air transport | 1,011,017 | 1,253,638 | +242,621 |
| Other | 9,177 | 26,036 | +16,859 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,488,520 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,139,604 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,065,338 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,005,757 |
| Immingham Docks | 620,906 |
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 | 2,858,736 | 2,629,784 | -228,952 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,052,082 | 87,522 | -964,560 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 572,972 | 492,366 | -80,606 |
| London Gateway Port | 650,144 | 355,613 | -294,531 |
| Immingham Docks | 543,765 | 77,141 | -466,624 |
| Southampton | 130,052 | 255,920 | +125,868 |
| Liverpool Docks | 245,074 | 125,078 | -119,996 |
| Glasgow Airport | 42,354 | 321,113 | +278,759 |
| East Midlands Airport | 135,252 | 202,821 | +67,569 |
| Holyhead | 109,473 | 118,150 | +8,677 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73043180
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of cold-drawn tubes, not classified as precision tubes