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 | 11,873,151 |
| Germany | 3,423,766 |
| Spain | 1,941,536 |
| Sweden | 998,514 |
| Netherlands | 848,864 |
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 | 4,415,499 | 7,457,652 | +3,042,153 |
| Germany | 978,589 | 2,445,177 | +1,466,588 |
| Spain | 1,609,833 | 331,703 | -1,278,130 |
| Sweden | 776,543 | 221,971 | -554,572 |
| Netherlands | 578,442 | 270,422 | -308,020 |
| Italy | 218,426 | 227,956 | +9,530 |
| Norway | 197,071 | 16,760 | -180,311 |
| 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 | 12,623,245 |
| Spain | 2,800,130 |
| Germany | 2,418,209 |
| Sweden | 1,153,108 |
| Italy | 590,774 |
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 | 4,881,830 | 7,741,415 | +2,859,585 |
| Spain | 2,068,372 | 731,758 | -1,336,614 |
| Germany | 450,605 | 1,967,604 | +1,516,999 |
| Sweden | 916,097 | 237,011 | -679,086 |
| Italy | 422,905 | 167,869 | -255,036 |
| China | 100,915 | 16,393 | -84,522 |
| India | 23,452 | 75,116 | +51,664 |
| South Korea | 51,490 | 14,682 | -36,808 |
| Japan | 53,036 | 0 | -53,036 |
| Ukraine | 31,444 | 18,741 | -12,703 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 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 |
| 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 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 17,844,521 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,108,056 |
| Air transport | 1,038,085 |
| 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) | 7,563,433 | 10,281,088 | +2,717,655 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 691,720 | 416,336 | -275,384 |
| Air transport | 741,446 | 296,639 | -444,807 |
| 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 | 12,979,293 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,021,159 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,296,042 |
| 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 | 4,440,314 | 8,538,979 | +4,098,665 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,240,603 | 780,556 | -460,047 |
| Eurotunnel | 866,825 | 429,217 | -437,608 |
| Poole | 810,759 | 312,972 | -497,787 |
| Birmingham Airport | 451,689 | 178,833 | -272,856 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 147,151 | 422,872 | +275,721 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 247,796 | 82,930 | -164,866 |
| Portsmouth | 194,705 | 14,498 | -180,207 |
| Felixstowe | 153,670 | 46,070 | -107,600 |
| 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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 12 |
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 | 20 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | 811,872 |
| France | 791,099 |
| Brazil | 714,602 |
| 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 | 535,150 | 276,722 | -258,428 |
| France | 239,880 | 551,219 | +311,339 |
| Brazil | 266,969 | 447,633 | +180,664 |
| Saudi Arabia | 240,674 | 388,523 | +147,849 |
| United States | 353,354 | 177,058 | -176,296 |
| Chile | 270,368 | 135,184 | -135,184 |
| Singapore | 306,716 | 82,142 | -224,574 |
| 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) | 4,076,506 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,121,328 |
| Air transport | 830,650 |
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) | 2,483,156 | 1,593,350 | -889,806 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,022,901 | 1,098,427 | +75,526 |
| Air transport | 558,003 | 272,647 | -285,356 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,892,414 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,589,285 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,336,127 |
| 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 | 868,978 | 1,023,436 | +154,458 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,236,172 | 353,113 | -883,059 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 852,087 | 484,040 | -368,047 |
| Dover | 0 | 368,109 | +368,109 |
| Immingham Docks | 132,672 | 208,808 | +76,136 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 211,749 | 72,813 | -138,936 |
| Birmingham Airport | 188,340 | 90,030 | -98,310 |
| Southampton | 64,182 | 193,268 | +129,086 |
| Manchester Airport | 132,482 | 86,682 | -45,800 |
| Liverpool Docks | 151,126 | 0 | -151,126 |
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