Import/export HS code 73043982: 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8,406,532 |
| Germany | 7,814,341 |
| Czechia | 2,462,937 |
| Italy | 1,850,311 |
| Romania | 1,812,651 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,026,846 | 4,379,686 | +352,840 |
| Germany | 2,488,215 | 5,326,126 | +2,837,911 |
| Czechia | 1,337,132 | 1,125,805 | -211,327 |
| Italy | 921,431 | 928,880 | +7,449 |
| Romania | 1,076,145 | 736,506 | -339,639 |
| China | 706,043 | 484,500 | -221,543 |
| Belgium | 412,978 | 438,614 | +25,636 |
| France | 503,964 | 271,439 | -232,525 |
| Poland | 345,356 | 180,797 | -164,559 |
| Sweden | 245,965 | 184,592 | -61,373 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 11,263,289 |
| Czechia | 3,134,518 |
| Romania | 2,759,991 |
| Italy | 2,314,722 |
| China | 1,646,590 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,145,613 | 7,117,676 | +2,972,063 |
| Czechia | 1,769,213 | 1,365,305 | -403,908 |
| Romania | 1,564,361 | 1,195,630 | -368,731 |
| Italy | 1,384,065 | 930,657 | -453,408 |
| China | 1,058,070 | 588,520 | -469,550 |
| Slovakia | 567,908 | 842,022 | +274,114 |
| Ukraine | 383,882 | 702,793 | +318,911 |
| Netherlands | 388,521 | 527,505 | +138,984 |
| Belgium | 354,801 | 364,872 | +10,071 |
| Austria | 375,252 | 61,873 | -313,379 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| East Central Scotland | 6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| East Central Scotland | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 20,339,879 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,797,713 |
| Other | 380,865 |
| Air transport | 246,335 |
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) | 9,541,689 | 10,798,190 | +1,256,501 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,090,366 | 3,707,347 | +616,981 |
| Other | 234,874 | 145,991 | -88,883 |
| Air transport | 153,868 | 92,467 | -61,401 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,964,212 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,490,508 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,322,747 |
| Hull | 1,609,028 |
| Felixstowe | 988,627 |
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 | 4,921,385 | 7,042,827 | +2,121,442 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,754,174 | 3,736,334 | -17,840 |
| Eurotunnel | 677,973 | 1,644,774 | +966,801 |
| Hull | 996,185 | 612,843 | -383,342 |
| Felixstowe | 632,642 | 355,985 | -276,657 |
| Middlesbrough | 474,752 | 36,408 | -438,344 |
| Killingholme | 290,293 | 158,173 | -132,120 |
| 000 | 234,874 | 145,991 | -88,883 |
| Harwich | 259,904 | 106,006 | -153,898 |
| Goole | 210,695 | 24,124 | -186,571 |
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 | 25 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
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+ | 46 |
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 566,008 |
| Ireland | 189,421 |
| Germany | 71,033 |
| Netherlands | 70,802 |
| Denmark | 68,832 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 215,050 | 350,958 | +135,908 |
| Ireland | 119,286 | 70,135 | -49,151 |
| Germany | 45,705 | 25,328 | -20,377 |
| Netherlands | 38,354 | 32,448 | -5,906 |
| Denmark | 68,832 | 0 | -68,832 |
| Czechia | 26,826 | 18,173 | -8,653 |
| Guyana | 40,093 | 0 | -40,093 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 35,531 | +35,531 |
| Poland | 21,675 | 13,345 | -8,330 |
| France | 8,331 | 22,980 | +14,649 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 22,303 |
| Italy | 5,327 |
| China | 4,223 |
| Germany | 3,154 |
| Switzerland | 2,729 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 14,781 | 7,522 | -7,259 |
| Italy | 2,628 | 2,699 | +71 |
| China | 3,935 | 288 | -3,647 |
| Germany | 1,843 | 1,311 | -532 |
| Switzerland | 2,729 | 0 | -2,729 |
| Netherlands | 211 | 599 | +388 |
| Ukraine | 409 | 259 | -150 |
| Norway | 0 | 656 | +656 |
| XI | 236 | 381 | +145 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 12 | +12 |
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) | 646,907 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 487,690 |
| Air transport | 102,319 |
| Other | 48,077 |
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) | 276,163 | 370,744 | +94,581 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 263,410 | 224,280 | -39,130 |
| Air transport | 30,140 | 72,179 | +42,039 |
| Other | 34,350 | 13,727 | -20,623 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 441,995 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 205,572 |
| Immingham Docks | 169,110 |
| Southampton | 114,236 |
| Holyhead | 110,392 |
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 | 234,658 | 207,337 | -27,321 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 86,858 | 118,714 | +31,856 |
| Immingham Docks | 114,222 | 54,888 | -59,334 |
| Southampton | 0 | 114,236 | +114,236 |
| Holyhead | 65,426 | 44,966 | -20,460 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,353 | 43,233 | +29,880 |
| 000 | 34,350 | 13,727 | -20,623 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,441 | 11,721 | -5,720 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 28,050 | +28,050 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 5,371 | 13,936 | +8,565 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73043982
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seamless tubes with an external diameter of 168.3 mm or less