Import/export HS code 73044983: Small diameter pipes
Pipes 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 9,891,377 |
| Germany | 7,391,402 |
| Spain | 6,201,095 |
| Sweden | 5,322,806 |
| Netherlands | 2,965,215 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 4,386,536 | 5,504,841 | +1,118,305 |
| Germany | 3,339,183 | 4,052,219 | +713,036 |
| Spain | 3,962,499 | 2,238,596 | -1,723,903 |
| Sweden | 2,751,923 | 2,570,883 | -181,040 |
| Netherlands | 1,865,960 | 1,099,255 | -766,705 |
| Poland | 730,272 | 1,415,937 | +685,665 |
| Italy | 440,121 | 458,951 | +18,830 |
| China | 503,330 | 218,529 | -284,801 |
| United States | 346,041 | 115,162 | -230,879 |
| Denmark | 4,053 | 419,656 | +415,603 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 12,198,610 |
| Germany | 6,870,347 |
| Spain | 6,418,504 |
| Sweden | 5,489,171 |
| Finland | 1,705,130 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 5,819,548 | 6,379,062 | +559,514 |
| Germany | 3,104,009 | 3,766,338 | +662,329 |
| Spain | 4,020,322 | 2,398,182 | -1,622,140 |
| Sweden | 2,859,374 | 2,629,797 | -229,577 |
| Finland | 625,181 | 1,079,949 | +454,768 |
| Italy | 492,647 | 350,985 | -141,662 |
| China | 530,691 | 283,567 | -247,124 |
| India | 411,096 | 228,722 | -182,374 |
| Denmark | 0 | 419,656 | +419,656 |
| United States | 336,775 | 53,002 | -283,773 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Devon | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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) | 27,742,184 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,628,384 |
| Air transport | 1,347,447 |
| Road transport | 266,897 |
| Other | 7,994 |
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) | 13,294,671 | 14,447,513 | +1,152,842 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,835,455 | 3,792,929 | -1,042,526 |
| Air transport | 912,092 | 435,355 | -476,737 |
| Road transport | 79,299 | 187,598 | +108,299 |
| Other | 6,046 | 1,948 | -4,098 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 19,485,207 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,160,753 |
| Poole | 3,238,527 |
| Portsmouth | 1,195,403 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,150,900 |
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 | 9,135,950 | 10,349,257 | +1,213,307 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,979,625 | 3,181,128 | -798,497 |
| Poole | 1,570,799 | 1,667,728 | +96,929 |
| Portsmouth | 540,912 | 654,491 | +113,579 |
| Eurotunnel | 478,353 | 672,547 | +194,194 |
| Felixstowe | 606,595 | 251,159 | -355,436 |
| Tyne | 711,609 | 0 | -711,609 |
| Newhaven | 66,113 | 501,300 | +435,187 |
| Harwich | 209,325 | 206,143 | -3,182 |
| London | 79,729 | 267,192 | +187,463 |
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 | 32 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 15 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
| 2025-07 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 47 |
| AMODIL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 45 |
| FINE TUBES LIMITED | 42 |
| VAN LEEUWEN LIMITED | 41 |
| HS MARSTON AEROSPACE LIMITED | 40 |
| EDEN MATERIAL SERVICES (U.K.) LIMITED | 36 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 36 |
| BUHLMANN UK LIMITED | 34 |
| IPP (EUROPE) LIMITED | 33 |
| INTAMET LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 70 |
| 1m-15m | 41 |
| Other | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 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 | 3,226,861 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,757,562 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,047,892 |
| Norway | 922,471 |
| Brazil | 776,005 |
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 | 1,524,784 | 1,702,077 | +177,293 |
| Saudi Arabia | 968,080 | 789,482 | -178,598 |
| United Arab Emirates | 348,626 | 699,266 | +350,640 |
| Norway | 350,270 | 572,201 | +221,931 |
| Brazil | 174,540 | 601,465 | +426,925 |
| Angola | 659,967 | 89,678 | -570,289 |
| Netherlands | 218,355 | 376,775 | +158,420 |
| Italy | 208,324 | 341,880 | +133,556 |
| France | 143,916 | 235,651 | +91,735 |
| Nigeria | 137,165 | 212,901 | +75,736 |
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) | 5,832,686 |
| Air transport | 5,266,383 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,358,469 |
| Road transport | 1,897 |
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) | 3,433,814 | 2,398,872 | -1,034,942 |
| Air transport | 1,994,760 | 3,271,623 | +1,276,863 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,492,426 | 1,866,043 | +373,617 |
| Road transport | 1,897 | 0 | -1,897 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,899,696 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,614,090 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,777,149 |
| Manchester Airport | 834,381 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 820,272 |
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 | 2,004,966 | 894,730 | -1,110,236 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 635,588 | 1,978,502 | +1,342,914 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 823,441 | 953,708 | +130,267 |
| Manchester Airport | 517,348 | 317,033 | -200,315 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 216,425 | 603,847 | +387,422 |
| Immingham Docks | 366,590 | 427,757 | +61,167 |
| Tyne | 469,301 | 224,399 | -244,902 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 294,844 | 316,403 | +21,559 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 243,546 | 320,053 | +76,507 |
| Southampton | 182,834 | 299,771 | +116,937 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73044983
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pipes with an external diameter of 168.3 mm or less