Import/export HS code 73043983: Medium diameter seamless tubes
Seamless tubes with an external diameter between 168.3 mm and 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,656,316 |
| Italy | 4,248,033 |
| Germany | 2,216,694 |
| Czechia | 2,101,416 |
| Romania | 1,582,967 |
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 | 2,328,891 | 2,327,425 | -1,466 |
| Italy | 2,803,223 | 1,444,810 | -1,358,413 |
| Germany | 865,589 | 1,351,105 | +485,516 |
| Czechia | 1,092,098 | 1,009,318 | -82,780 |
| Romania | 1,244,498 | 338,469 | -906,029 |
| China | 779,705 | 466,934 | -312,771 |
| Poland | 484,747 | 575,152 | +90,405 |
| France | 568,306 | 198,095 | -370,211 |
| Ukraine | 403,042 | 139,011 | -264,031 |
| Spain | 79,964 | 156,087 | +76,123 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 4,586,524 |
| Italy | 4,194,778 |
| Romania | 2,705,941 |
| China | 2,220,227 |
| Germany | 1,490,958 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 2,459,122 | 2,127,402 | -331,720 |
| Italy | 2,725,739 | 1,469,039 | -1,256,700 |
| Romania | 1,797,459 | 908,482 | -888,977 |
| China | 1,349,482 | 870,745 | -478,737 |
| Germany | 431,983 | 1,058,975 | +626,992 |
| Ukraine | 832,180 | 498,924 | -333,256 |
| France | 492,981 | 435,202 | -57,779 |
| Netherlands | 486,140 | 254,882 | -231,258 |
| Poland | 149,646 | 252,133 | +102,487 |
| Spain | 56,847 | 172,590 | +115,743 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 | 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) | 14,775,152 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,511,024 |
| Air transport | 55,071 |
| Other | 1,058 |
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) | 8,970,158 | 5,804,994 | -3,165,164 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,144,110 | 2,366,914 | +222,804 |
| Air transport | 16,393 | 38,678 | +22,285 |
| Other | 1,058 | 0 | -1,058 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,923,920 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,893,025 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,732,662 |
| Hull | 1,127,497 |
| Felixstowe | 981,269 |
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 | 3,197,583 | 3,726,337 | +528,754 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,128,727 | 1,764,298 | -364,429 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,196,571 | 536,091 | -1,660,480 |
| Hull | 662,068 | 465,429 | -196,639 |
| Felixstowe | 647,381 | 333,888 | -313,493 |
| Goole | 403,974 | 426,786 | +22,812 |
| Killingholme | 507,868 | 91,022 | -416,846 |
| Harwich | 382,438 | 184,876 | -197,562 |
| Eurotunnel | 370,227 | 145,094 | -225,133 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 323,325 | 93,223 | -230,102 |
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 | 21 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED | 48 |
| EUROPEAN TUBES LIMITED | 48 |
| BUHLMANN UK LIMITED | 47 |
| TUBE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED | 43 |
| VAN LEEUWEN LIMITED | 39 |
| SEM LIMITED | 28 |
| MIDLAND SPECIAL STEELS LIMITED | 28 |
| BILFINGER PIPING TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED | 20 |
| SFF (UK) LTD | 18 |
| LFF GLAMAL HOLDINGS LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 231,001 |
| United States | 161,792 |
| Netherlands | 149,065 |
| Nigeria | 120,195 |
| Brazil | 110,822 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 102,203 | 128,798 | +26,595 |
| United States | 149,836 | 11,956 | -137,880 |
| Netherlands | 40,823 | 108,242 | +67,419 |
| Nigeria | 9,014 | 111,181 | +102,167 |
| Brazil | 110,822 | 0 | -110,822 |
| Italy | 41,260 | 62,148 | +20,888 |
| Norway | 79,985 | 10,917 | -69,068 |
| France | 36,601 | 41,276 | +4,675 |
| Germany | 50,022 | 25,869 | -24,153 |
| Spain | 7,714 | 14,925 | +7,211 |
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) | 707,263 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 441,121 |
| Air transport | 107,386 |
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) | 267,109 | 440,154 | +173,045 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 326,879 | 114,242 | -212,637 |
| Air transport | 81,907 | 25,479 | -56,428 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 321,320 |
| London | 222,003 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 211,578 |
| Holyhead | 118,564 |
| London Gateway Port | 105,600 |
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 | 177,959 | 143,361 | -34,598 |
| London | 110,822 | 111,181 | +359 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 63,770 | 147,808 | +84,038 |
| Holyhead | 48,078 | 70,486 | +22,408 |
| London Gateway Port | 105,600 | 0 | -105,600 |
| Liverpool Docks | 44,767 | 34,699 | -10,068 |
| Manchester Airport | 58,779 | 11,956 | -46,823 |
| Tyne | 29,767 | 0 | -29,767 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 26,681 | +26,681 |
| Heysham | 8,280 | 15,000 | +6,720 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73043983
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seamless tubes with an external diameter between 168.3 mm and 406.4 mm