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 | 631,350 |
| France | 546,237 |
| United States | 206,508 |
| 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 | 471,554 | 402,580 | -68,974 |
| Sweden | 463,732 | 167,618 | -296,114 |
| France | 264,178 | 282,059 | +17,881 |
| United States | 117,981 | 88,527 | -29,454 |
| Belgium | 19,164 | 145,069 | +125,905 |
| Spain | 3,988 | 67,633 | +63,645 |
| Germany | 23,394 | 41,090 | +17,696 |
| Norway | 28,883 | 1,552 | -27,331 |
| China | 0 | 24,931 | +24,931 |
| 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 | 641,943 |
| France | 563,102 |
| United States | 319,015 |
| 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 | 384,395 | 359,979 | -24,416 |
| Sweden | 474,325 | 167,618 | -306,707 |
| France | 276,478 | 286,624 | +10,146 |
| United States | 190,489 | 128,526 | -61,963 |
| Belgium | 19,164 | 145,069 | +125,905 |
| Germany | 25,058 | 43,288 | +18,230 |
| Spain | 3,988 | 55,146 | +51,158 |
| 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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 0 | -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) | 1,750,730 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 643,133 |
| Air transport | 278,538 |
| 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) | 728,537 | 1,022,193 | +293,656 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 521,040 | 122,093 | -398,947 |
| Air transport | 169,036 | 109,502 | -59,534 |
| 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 | 647,137 |
| Immingham Docks | 634,793 |
| 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 | 381,437 | 357,552 | -23,885 |
| Dover | 306,696 | 340,441 | +33,745 |
| Immingham Docks | 467,175 | 167,618 | -299,557 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 55,753 | 91,615 | +35,862 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 145,069 | +145,069 |
| East Midlands Airport | 89,920 | 0 | -89,920 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,691 | 36,528 | -5,163 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 19,900 | 49,780 | +29,880 |
| Tyne | 32,924 | 0 | -32,924 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,128 | 16,098 | +970 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
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+ | 16 |
| 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 | 759,787 |
| Switzerland | 396,042 |
| United States | 380,779 |
| Ireland | 207,064 |
| Germany | 144,269 |
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 | 384,596 | 375,191 | -9,405 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 396,042 | +396,042 |
| United States | 188,098 | 192,681 | +4,583 |
| Ireland | 167,799 | 39,265 | -128,534 |
| Germany | 77,010 | 67,259 | -9,751 |
| Belgium | 1,278 | 132,313 | +131,035 |
| Kazakhstan | 0 | 62,387 | +62,387 |
| Czechia | 25,433 | 26,587 | +1,154 |
| 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 |
| XU | 10 |
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 |
| XU | 10 | 0 | -10 |
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) | 1,603,884 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 524,394 |
| Air transport | 290,225 |
| 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) | 619,179 | 984,705 | +365,526 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 181,286 | 343,108 | +161,822 |
| Air transport | 156,432 | 133,793 | -22,639 |
| 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 | 533,307 |
| Liverpool Docks | 223,529 |
| Felixstowe | 207,501 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 182,615 |
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 | 311,002 | 240,611 | -70,391 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 59,903 | 473,404 | +413,501 |
| Liverpool Docks | 38,388 | 185,141 | +146,753 |
| Felixstowe | 157,146 | 50,355 | -106,791 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 116,627 | 65,988 | -50,639 |
| Holyhead | 123,243 | 39,225 | -84,018 |
| Great Yarmouth | 0 | 134,684 | +134,684 |
| Hull | 0 | 128,150 | +128,150 |
| Dover | 62,261 | 36,218 | -26,043 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,627 | 28,967 | +9,340 |
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