Import/export HS code 73063012: Cold-drawn or cold-rolled steel pipes
Circular steel pipes processed by cold-drawing or cold-rolling for precision
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 30,902,841 |
| China | 14,889,687 |
| Netherlands | 11,879,644 |
| India | 6,213,837 |
| Spain | 4,069,448 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 16,511,580 | 14,391,261 | -2,120,319 |
| China | 8,837,755 | 6,051,932 | -2,785,823 |
| Netherlands | 6,105,472 | 5,774,172 | -331,300 |
| India | 2,921,427 | 3,292,410 | +370,983 |
| Spain | 2,288,665 | 1,780,783 | -507,882 |
| Turkey | 2,365,805 | 1,575,094 | -790,711 |
| United States | 1,347,620 | 1,729,232 | +381,612 |
| Germany | 1,677,347 | 1,377,939 | -299,408 |
| France | 620,111 | 949,294 | +329,183 |
| Belgium | 256,800 | 96,527 | -160,273 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 34,586,174 |
| China | 14,833,806 |
| Netherlands | 7,470,886 |
| India | 6,292,932 |
| Spain | 5,938,837 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 18,493,634 | 16,092,540 | -2,401,094 |
| China | 8,704,476 | 6,129,330 | -2,575,146 |
| Netherlands | 3,656,777 | 3,814,109 | +157,332 |
| India | 2,978,405 | 3,314,527 | +336,122 |
| Spain | 3,155,342 | 2,783,495 | -371,847 |
| Turkey | 2,480,077 | 1,633,331 | -846,746 |
| United States | 1,362,882 | 1,729,232 | +366,350 |
| Germany | 1,473,644 | 1,265,212 | -208,432 |
| Slovenia | 295,683 | 0 | -295,683 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 134,554 | 69,854 | -64,700 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 17 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 13 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
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 | 15 | 9 | -6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Norfolk | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
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) | 52,449,192 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,886,152 |
| Air transport | 253,644 |
| Other | 188,456 |
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) | 28,092,428 | 24,356,764 | -3,735,664 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,071,466 | 12,814,686 | -2,256,780 |
| Air transport | 105,193 | 148,451 | +43,258 |
| Other | 126,176 | 62,280 | -63,896 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 23,001,224 |
| Felixstowe | 22,545,338 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,019,161 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,832,615 |
| Killingholme | 4,615,696 |
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 | 11,291,676 | 11,709,548 | +417,872 |
| Felixstowe | 13,571,462 | 8,973,876 | -4,597,586 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,190,924 | 2,828,237 | -1,362,687 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,162,004 | 3,670,611 | +508,607 |
| Killingholme | 2,671,292 | 1,944,404 | -726,888 |
| Southampton | 1,826,348 | 2,225,927 | +399,579 |
| Poole | 1,045,788 | 962,046 | -83,742 |
| London | 1,317,756 | 684,226 | -633,530 |
| London Gateway Port | 338,904 | 1,454,499 | +1,115,595 |
| Liverpool Docks | 880,797 | 680,620 | -200,177 |
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 | 35 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 24 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 16 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 8 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 28 |
| 2025-10 | 35 |
| 2025-09 | 34 |
| 2025-08 | 33 |
| 2025-07 | 40 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EDBRO HYDRAULICS LIMITED | 47 |
| ZND (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
| VOESTALPINE ROTEC LTD | 45 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 44 |
| NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED | 44 |
| PRECISION HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS (UK) LIMITED | 43 |
| NEWBURY INVESTMENTS (UK) LIMITED | 42 |
| METPRO LIMITED | 42 |
| METPRO LIMITED | 42 |
| METPRO LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 46 |
| 54m+ | 32 |
| Other | 11 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
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 | 4,092,017 |
| Poland | 3,386,036 |
| Netherlands | 944,880 |
| Australia | 586,567 |
| France | 419,445 |
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 | 2,122,700 | 1,969,317 | -153,383 |
| Poland | 1,432,994 | 1,953,042 | +520,048 |
| Netherlands | 522,507 | 422,373 | -100,134 |
| Australia | 0 | 586,567 | +586,567 |
| France | 339,657 | 79,788 | -259,869 |
| Germany | 342,684 | 34,894 | -307,790 |
| Czechia | 198,960 | 123,556 | -75,404 |
| Belgium | 58,663 | 98,996 | +40,333 |
| Slovenia | 153,370 | 3,136 | -150,234 |
| Austria | 8,454 | 81,518 | +73,064 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 49,379 |
| XI | 13,119 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 32,227 | 17,152 | -15,075 |
| XI | 4,356 | 8,763 | +4,407 |
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) | 9,753,981 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,017,819 |
| Other | 62,498 |
| Air transport | 14,571 |
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) | 4,938,841 | 4,815,140 | -123,701 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 331,926 | 685,893 | +353,967 |
| Other | 36,583 | 25,915 | -10,668 |
| Air transport | 4,661 | 9,910 | +5,249 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,395,844 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,892,681 |
| Holyhead | 1,117,731 |
| Harwich | 1,051,736 |
| Heysham | 950,698 |
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 | 1,652,840 | 1,743,004 | +90,164 |
| Liverpool Docks | 856,641 | 1,036,040 | +179,399 |
| Holyhead | 702,736 | 414,995 | -287,741 |
| Harwich | 583,435 | 468,301 | -115,134 |
| Heysham | 450,679 | 500,019 | +49,340 |
| Felixstowe | 598,761 | 315,767 | -282,994 |
| London Gateway Port | 78,578 | 613,693 | +535,115 |
| Immingham Docks | 184,653 | 299,812 | +115,159 |
| London | 44,446 | 83,944 | +39,498 |
| 000 | 36,583 | 25,915 | -10,668 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73063012
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Circular steel pipes processed by cold-drawing or cold-rolling for precision