Import/export HS code 73045181: Precision alloy steel tubes
High-precision tubes made from alloy steel
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,346,493 |
| Romania | 869,438 |
| Italy | 777,709 |
| Germany | 602,964 |
| Taiwan | 433,008 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 794,105 | 552,388 | -241,717 |
| Romania | 512,517 | 356,921 | -155,596 |
| Italy | 233,654 | 544,055 | +310,401 |
| Germany | 187,932 | 415,032 | +227,100 |
| Taiwan | 224,905 | 208,103 | -16,802 |
| United States | 48,436 | 375,714 | +327,278 |
| Sweden | 0 | 420,868 | +420,868 |
| France | 178,105 | 51,264 | -126,841 |
| Netherlands | 90,819 | 98,472 | +7,653 |
| China | 40,475 | 11,352 | -29,123 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,346,493 |
| Romania | 1,106,623 |
| Germany | 983,587 |
| Italy | 568,749 |
| Taiwan | 474,088 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 794,105 | 552,388 | -241,717 |
| Romania | 674,426 | 432,197 | -242,229 |
| Germany | 250,920 | 732,667 | +481,747 |
| Italy | 78,430 | 490,319 | +411,889 |
| Taiwan | 262,353 | 211,735 | -50,618 |
| Japan | 0 | 335,147 | +335,147 |
| France | 178,105 | 49,801 | -128,304 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 144,477 | +144,477 |
| United States | 43,327 | 36,017 | -7,310 |
| China | 24,977 | 7,720 | -17,257 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,434,247 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,597,453 |
| Air transport | 340,094 |
| Other | 18,182 |
| Road transport | 1,282 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,269,922 | 2,164,325 | +894,403 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 851,459 | 745,994 | -105,465 |
| Air transport | 212,192 | 127,902 | -84,290 |
| Other | 13,111 | 5,071 | -8,040 |
| Road transport | 1,282 | 0 | -1,282 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,298,385 |
| Dover | 1,123,129 |
| Immingham Docks | 930,170 |
| Liverpool Docks | 887,535 |
| Birmingham Airport | 194,496 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,054,898 | 243,487 | -811,411 |
| Dover | 459,268 | 663,861 | +204,593 |
| Immingham Docks | 77,893 | 852,277 | +774,384 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 887,535 | +887,535 |
| Birmingham Airport | 112,770 | 81,726 | -31,044 |
| Eurotunnel | 98,034 | 60,753 | -37,281 |
| Hull | 146,165 | 3,354 | -142,811 |
| Harwich | 85,723 | 58,106 | -27,617 |
| London | 62,355 | 57,917 | -4,438 |
| Thamesport | 60,181 | 42,579 | -17,602 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AEROCOM METALS LIMITED | 57 |
| CNH INDUSTRIAL N.V. | 33 |
| VOITH TURBO LIMITED | 31 |
| PROFINS LIMITED | 30 |
| CNH INDUSTRIAL N.V. | 29 |
| SALEM TUBE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 28 |
| BROMPTON BICYCLE LIMITED | 27 |
| VAN LEEUWEN LIMITED | 26 |
| PRO FORMANCE METALS LIMITED | 21 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 180,500 |
| Portugal | 137,764 |
| Qatar | 73,973 |
| Mexico | 60,209 |
| Switzerland | 54,335 |
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 | 119,822 | 60,678 | -59,144 |
| Portugal | 97,040 | 40,724 | -56,316 |
| Qatar | 71,653 | 2,320 | -69,333 |
| Mexico | 21,584 | 38,625 | +17,041 |
| Switzerland | 19,683 | 34,652 | +14,969 |
| Turkey | 51,854 | 0 | -51,854 |
| Italy | 15,971 | 25,980 | +10,009 |
| Germany | 11,573 | 25,852 | +14,279 |
| Japan | 30,888 | 0 | -30,888 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 29,328 | +29,328 |
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 | 625 |
| Germany | 425 |
| Nicaragua | 74 |
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 | 435 | 190 | -245 |
| Germany | 107 | 318 | +211 |
| Nicaragua | 74 | 0 | -74 |
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) | 522,978 |
| Air transport | 281,797 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 68,663 |
| Other | 1,124 |
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) | 318,533 | 204,445 | -114,088 |
| Air transport | 164,836 | 116,961 | -47,875 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,333 | 9,330 | -50,003 |
| Other | 616 | 508 | -108 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 311,724 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 179,611 |
| Holyhead | 116,990 |
| London Stansted Airport | 52,054 |
| London Gateway Port | 37,217 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 176,996 | 134,728 | -42,268 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 122,335 | 57,276 | -65,059 |
| Holyhead | 84,995 | 31,995 | -53,000 |
| London Stansted Airport | 20,400 | 31,654 | +11,254 |
| London Gateway Port | 27,887 | 9,330 | -18,557 |
| Milford | 16,141 | 19,062 | +2,921 |
| ZLC | 9,075 | 24,623 | +15,548 |
| Southampton | 31,446 | 0 | -31,446 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,026 | 3,408 | -9,618 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,889 | 1,842 | -12,047 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73045181
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-precision tubes made from alloy steel