Import/export HS code 73044985: Medium diameter pipes
Pipes 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 13,083,365 |
| Germany | 3,445,493 |
| Spain | 1,967,530 |
| Sweden | 980,799 |
| Netherlands | 715,380 |
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 | 4,630,775 | 8,452,590 | +3,821,815 |
| Germany | 1,082,335 | 2,363,158 | +1,280,823 |
| Spain | 1,583,061 | 384,469 | -1,198,592 |
| Sweden | 770,513 | 210,286 | -560,227 |
| Netherlands | 425,004 | 290,376 | -134,628 |
| Italy | 239,168 | 210,580 | -28,588 |
| Norway | 197,071 | 126,547 | -70,524 |
| Romania | 77,819 | 0 | -77,819 |
| China | 73,375 | 0 | -73,375 |
| Denmark | 31,456 | 0 | -31,456 |
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 | 13,829,968 |
| Spain | 2,790,583 |
| Germany | 2,467,148 |
| Sweden | 1,129,481 |
| Italy | 469,988 |
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 | 5,094,109 | 8,735,859 | +3,641,750 |
| Spain | 2,129,614 | 660,969 | -1,468,645 |
| Germany | 452,015 | 2,015,133 | +1,563,118 |
| Sweden | 904,155 | 225,326 | -678,829 |
| Italy | 319,495 | 150,493 | -169,002 |
| China | 100,915 | 16,393 | -84,522 |
| United Kingdom | 1,416 | 109,787 | +108,371 |
| India | 23,452 | 75,116 | +51,664 |
| South Korea | 51,490 | 31,594 | -19,896 |
| Japan | 53,036 | 0 | -53,036 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +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) | 19,064,032 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,108,320 |
| Air transport | 1,038,199 |
| Road transport | 38,389 |
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) | 7,521,825 | 11,542,207 | +4,020,382 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 685,690 | 422,630 | -263,060 |
| Air transport | 944,784 | 93,415 | -851,369 |
| Road transport | 38,389 | 0 | -38,389 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 14,428,322 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,935,551 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,131,490 |
| Poole | 1,123,731 |
| Birmingham Airport | 630,522 |
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 | 4,644,328 | 9,783,994 | +5,139,666 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,156,797 | 778,754 | -378,043 |
| Eurotunnel | 675,484 | 456,006 | -219,478 |
| Poole | 810,759 | 312,972 | -497,787 |
| Birmingham Airport | 610,702 | 19,820 | -590,882 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 131,058 | 422,872 | +291,814 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 292,121 | 38,719 | -253,402 |
| Portsmouth | 194,705 | 29,280 | -165,425 |
| Felixstowe | 191,308 | 24,471 | -166,837 |
| Middlesbrough | 176,136 | 16,760 | -159,376 |
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 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 1,900,202 |
| Italy | 845,153 |
| France | 791,099 |
| Brazil | 650,070 |
| Saudi Arabia | 629,197 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 1,357,113 | 543,089 | -814,024 |
| Italy | 575,134 | 270,019 | -305,115 |
| France | 254,072 | 537,027 | +282,955 |
| Brazil | 209,402 | 440,668 | +231,266 |
| Saudi Arabia | 240,674 | 388,523 | +147,849 |
| United States | 397,704 | 132,708 | -264,996 |
| Chile | 270,368 | 135,184 | -135,184 |
| Singapore | 306,716 | 87,634 | -219,082 |
| Qatar | 0 | 112,930 | +112,930 |
| United Arab Emirates | 97,692 | 1,068 | -96,624 |
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) | 4,014,381 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,150,543 |
| Air transport | 833,936 |
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) | 2,469,939 | 1,544,442 | -925,497 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,068,471 | 1,082,072 | +13,601 |
| Air transport | 531,737 | 302,199 | -229,538 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,827,882 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,589,285 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,375,513 |
| Dover | 368,109 |
| Immingham Docks | 341,480 |
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 | 855,761 | 972,121 | +116,360 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,236,172 | 353,113 | -883,059 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 906,263 | 469,250 | -437,013 |
| Dover | 0 | 368,109 | +368,109 |
| Immingham Docks | 132,672 | 208,808 | +76,136 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 211,749 | 102,365 | -109,384 |
| Birmingham Airport | 188,340 | 90,030 | -98,310 |
| Southampton | 64,182 | 195,675 | +131,493 |
| Manchester Airport | 118,161 | 86,682 | -31,479 |
| Liverpool Docks | 140,955 | 0 | -140,955 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73044985
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pipes with an external diameter between 168.3 mm and 406.4 mm