Import/export HS code 73044989: Large diameter pipes
Pipes with an external diameter exceeding 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 | 7,206,576 |
| Netherlands | 4,789,376 |
| Sweden | 660,627 |
| United States | 323,307 |
| Italy | 157,725 |
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 | 254,420 | 6,952,156 | +6,697,736 |
| Netherlands | 32,117 | 4,757,259 | +4,725,142 |
| Sweden | 391,152 | 269,475 | -121,677 |
| United States | 208,093 | 115,214 | -92,879 |
| Italy | 138,310 | 19,415 | -118,895 |
| Norway | 75,825 | 61,536 | -14,289 |
| Germany | 50,453 | 84,610 | +34,157 |
| Switzerland | 25,587 | 69,330 | +43,743 |
| Poland | 33,678 | 35,302 | +1,624 |
| Belgium | 28,795 | 25,428 | -3,367 |
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 | 7,176,797 |
| Netherlands | 4,684,820 |
| Sweden | 729,061 |
| United States | 298,379 |
| Italy | 162,905 |
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 | 258,131 | 6,918,666 | +6,660,535 |
| Netherlands | 1,048 | 4,683,772 | +4,682,724 |
| Sweden | 459,586 | 269,475 | -190,111 |
| United States | 181,467 | 116,912 | -64,555 |
| Italy | 139,200 | 23,705 | -115,495 |
| Germany | 24,746 | 137,202 | +112,456 |
| Switzerland | 25,587 | 69,330 | +43,743 |
| Malaysia | 18,261 | 53,989 | +35,728 |
| Poland | 33,678 | 33,481 | -197 |
| China | 27,199 | 33,228 | +6,029 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +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) | 8,335,791 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,872,130 |
| Air transport | 541,772 |
| Road transport | 2,697 |
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) | 915,843 | 7,419,948 | +6,504,105 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 113,715 | 4,758,415 | +4,644,700 |
| Air transport | 299,608 | 242,164 | -57,444 |
| Road transport | 1,470 | 1,227 | -243 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 5,904,947 |
| Purfleet | 3,977,464 |
| Dover | 1,108,462 |
| Immingham Docks | 619,658 |
| Thamesport | 436,778 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 80,270 | 5,824,677 | +5,744,407 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 3,977,464 | +3,977,464 |
| Dover | 295,262 | 813,200 | +517,938 |
| Immingham Docks | 477,267 | 142,391 | -334,876 |
| Thamesport | 9,001 | 427,777 | +418,776 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 382,813 | +382,813 |
| London | 19,793 | 295,745 | +275,952 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 145,802 | 52,195 | -93,607 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 87,156 | +87,156 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 83,876 | +83,876 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
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+ | 42 |
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 7,316,941 |
| Spain | 665,203 |
| Brazil | 651,311 |
| Canada | 641,922 |
| United States | 535,350 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 2,151,134 | 5,165,807 | +3,014,673 |
| Spain | 558,373 | 106,830 | -451,543 |
| Brazil | 347,775 | 303,536 | -44,239 |
| Canada | 274,379 | 367,543 | +93,164 |
| United States | 118,947 | 416,403 | +297,456 |
| Italy | 226,138 | 104,132 | -122,006 |
| China | 209,469 | 84,864 | -124,605 |
| France | 14,662 | 208,599 | +193,937 |
| Norway | 82,219 | 110,905 | +28,686 |
| India | 67,776 | 81,372 | +13,596 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 132 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 132 | 0 | -132 |
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) | 7,837,520 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,450,590 |
| Air transport | 1,221,445 |
| Road transport | 10,775 |
| Other | 132 |
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) | 2,962,206 | 4,875,314 | +1,913,108 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 882,874 | 1,567,716 | +684,842 |
| Air transport | 429,060 | 792,385 | +363,325 |
| Road transport | 10,775 | 0 | -10,775 |
| Other | 132 | 0 | -132 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,824,272 |
| Southampton | 2,262,265 |
| Felixstowe | 2,151,134 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,242,524 |
| London | 800,088 |
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 | 354,271 | 2,470,001 | +2,115,730 |
| Southampton | 7,500 | 2,254,765 | +2,247,265 |
| Felixstowe | 2,151,134 | 0 | -2,151,134 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 813,318 | 429,206 | -384,112 |
| London | 0 | 800,088 | +800,088 |
| Immingham Docks | 71,121 | 357,279 | +286,158 |
| Glasgow Airport | 67,093 | 323,724 | +256,631 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 242,939 | 133,591 | -109,348 |
| Middlesbrough | 274,379 | 0 | -274,379 |
| East Midlands Airport | 38,247 | 91,714 | +53,467 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73044989
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pipes with an external diameter exceeding 406.4 mm