Import/export HS code 73045189: Various alloy steel tubes
Other types of alloy steel tubes, not classified as precision tubes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 874,134 |
| Sweden | 687,247 |
| France | 521,570 |
| United States | 206,588 |
| Belgium | 164,233 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 571,257 | 302,877 | -268,380 |
| Sweden | 463,732 | 223,515 | -240,217 |
| France | 276,258 | 245,312 | -30,946 |
| United States | 111,107 | 95,481 | -15,626 |
| Belgium | 164,233 | 0 | -164,233 |
| Spain | 3,988 | 142,347 | +138,359 |
| Germany | 22,301 | 47,850 | +25,549 |
| China | 0 | 24,931 | +24,931 |
| Norway | 24,843 | 0 | -24,843 |
| Ireland | 10,845 | 10,462 | -383 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 744,374 |
| Sweden | 697,840 |
| France | 538,435 |
| United States | 320,743 |
| Belgium | 164,233 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 484,098 | 260,276 | -223,822 |
| Sweden | 474,325 | 223,515 | -250,810 |
| France | 288,558 | 249,877 | -38,681 |
| United States | 187,262 | 133,481 | -53,781 |
| Belgium | 164,233 | 0 | -164,233 |
| Spain | 3,988 | 129,860 | +125,872 |
| Germany | 22,317 | 50,048 | +27,731 |
| Japan | 0 | 38,133 | +38,133 |
| China | 9,598 | 24,931 | +15,333 |
| Switzerland | 20,758 | 0 | -20,758 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,856,749 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 643,133 |
| Air transport | 278,618 |
| Other | 25,078 |
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) | 957,444 | 899,305 | -58,139 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 544,299 | 98,834 | -445,465 |
| Air transport | 163,714 | 114,904 | -48,810 |
| Other | 10,845 | 14,233 | +3,388 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 738,989 |
| Dover | 696,091 |
| Immingham Docks | 690,690 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 147,368 |
| Purfleet | 145,069 |
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 | 459,880 | 279,109 | -180,771 |
| Dover | 309,339 | 386,752 | +77,413 |
| Immingham Docks | 467,175 | 223,515 | -243,660 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 79,012 | 68,356 | -10,656 |
| Purfleet | 145,069 | 0 | -145,069 |
| East Midlands Airport | 89,920 | 0 | -89,920 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,817 | 41,172 | +6,355 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 21,452 | 48,228 | +26,776 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,128 | 18,408 | +3,280 |
| Tyne | 32,924 | 0 | -32,924 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 4 |
| Mining support service activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 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+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 694,339 |
| Switzerland | 396,042 |
| United States | 299,930 |
| Ireland | 225,350 |
| Belgium | 133,591 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 386,179 | 308,160 | -78,019 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 396,042 | +396,042 |
| United States | 187,835 | 112,095 | -75,740 |
| Ireland | 145,790 | 79,560 | -66,230 |
| Belgium | 1,278 | 132,313 | +131,035 |
| Germany | 21,110 | 67,259 | +46,149 |
| Kazakhstan | 0 | 62,387 | +62,387 |
| Czechia | 23,801 | 37,142 | +13,341 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,459 | 37,126 | +34,667 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 23,541 | +23,541 |
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 | 268 |
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 | 228 | 40 | -188 |
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) | 1,581,292 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 468,299 |
| Air transport | 191,506 |
| Road transport | 2,678 |
| Other | 278 |
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) | 542,566 | 1,038,726 | +496,160 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 258,560 | 209,739 | -48,821 |
| Air transport | 58,722 | 132,784 | +74,062 |
| Road transport | 2,678 | 0 | -2,678 |
| Other | 238 | 40 | -198 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Tyne | 551,613 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 548,329 |
| Liverpool Docks | 231,300 |
| Holyhead | 180,754 |
| Felixstowe | 142,053 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne | 313,930 | 237,683 | -76,247 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,271 | 490,058 | +431,787 |
| Liverpool Docks | 117,007 | 114,293 | -2,714 |
| Holyhead | 101,234 | 79,520 | -21,714 |
| Felixstowe | 91,698 | 50,355 | -41,343 |
| Great Yarmouth | 64,103 | 70,581 | +6,478 |
| Hull | 0 | 128,150 | +128,150 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,723 | 70,124 | +51,401 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,168 | 21,888 | -4,280 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,331 | 27,000 | +6,669 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73045189
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of alloy steel tubes, not classified as precision tubes