Import/export HS code 73063018: Various iron or steel circular pipes
Circular pipes made of iron or steel, not cold-drawn or cold-rolled
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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 | 12,398,994 |
| Italy | 6,948,634 |
| Netherlands | 2,016,727 |
| Germany | 1,064,520 |
| Switzerland | 1,063,153 |
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 | 7,525,923 | 4,873,071 | -2,652,852 |
| Italy | 3,563,047 | 3,385,587 | -177,460 |
| Netherlands | 1,118,046 | 898,681 | -219,365 |
| Germany | 491,708 | 572,812 | +81,104 |
| Switzerland | 511,425 | 551,728 | +40,303 |
| France | 624,244 | 327,006 | -297,238 |
| China | 340,066 | 279,153 | -60,913 |
| Portugal | 137,729 | 149,140 | +11,411 |
| Belgium | 107,669 | 141,265 | +33,596 |
| India | 85,593 | 90,190 | +4,597 |
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 | 12,400,253 |
| Italy | 5,058,398 |
| India | 2,126,335 |
| Netherlands | 2,086,092 |
| Switzerland | 1,250,621 |
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 | 7,525,923 | 4,874,330 | -2,651,593 |
| Italy | 2,440,441 | 2,617,957 | +177,516 |
| India | 1,193,619 | 932,716 | -260,903 |
| Netherlands | 1,085,025 | 1,001,067 | -83,958 |
| Switzerland | 672,858 | 577,763 | -95,095 |
| France | 609,391 | 313,369 | -296,022 |
| China | 369,269 | 327,256 | -42,013 |
| Germany | 309,021 | 333,562 | +24,541 |
| Portugal | 137,729 | 208,352 | +70,623 |
| Spain | 99,601 | 49,949 | -49,652 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 | 0 | -3 |
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) | 14,314,998 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,584,551 |
| Air transport | 250,238 |
| Other | 79,632 |
| Road transport | 2,515 |
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) | 8,064,552 | 6,250,446 | -1,814,106 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,506,900 | 5,077,651 | -1,429,249 |
| Air transport | 141,287 | 108,951 | -32,336 |
| Other | 60,919 | 18,713 | -42,206 |
| Road transport | 2,515 | 0 | -2,515 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 5,013,055 |
| Dover | 4,692,790 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,216,535 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,991,888 |
| Felixstowe | 1,870,198 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 2,896,054 | 2,117,001 | -779,053 |
| Dover | 1,936,425 | 2,756,365 | +819,940 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,074,917 | 1,141,618 | -933,299 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,244,241 | 747,647 | -496,594 |
| Felixstowe | 1,144,127 | 726,071 | -418,056 |
| Hull | 795,590 | 606,167 | -189,423 |
| TRT | 1,249,987 | 0 | -1,249,987 |
| London | 563,198 | 394,648 | -168,550 |
| Killingholme | 510,757 | 333,473 | -177,284 |
| Harwich | 315,479 | 482,562 | +167,083 |
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 | 32 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 18 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
| 2025-07 | 20 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 39 |
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 2,890,483 |
| Belgium | 1,688,598 |
| France | 1,612,289 |
| Netherlands | 1,292,572 |
| Italy | 553,119 |
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 | 1,914,665 | 975,818 | -938,847 |
| Belgium | 413,920 | 1,274,678 | +860,758 |
| France | 902,011 | 710,278 | -191,733 |
| Netherlands | 453,504 | 839,068 | +385,564 |
| Italy | 211,220 | 341,899 | +130,679 |
| Turkey | 248,204 | 0 | -248,204 |
| Burkina Faso | 243,926 | 0 | -243,926 |
| Israel | 120,081 | 30,000 | -90,081 |
| Germany | 79,072 | 37,029 | -42,043 |
| Canada | 47,963 | 50,204 | +2,241 |
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 | 14,547 |
| Romania | 3,636 |
| Germany | 2,851 |
| Italy | 963 |
| Slovakia | 927 |
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 | 6,774 | 7,773 | +999 |
| Romania | 3,478 | 158 | -3,320 |
| Germany | 1,930 | 921 | -1,009 |
| Italy | 0 | 963 | +963 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 927 | +927 |
| Sweden | 633 | 216 | -417 |
| India | 644 | 0 | -644 |
| XI | 491 | 0 | -491 |
| Austria | 454 | 0 | -454 |
| Netherlands | 127 | 26 | -101 |
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) | 8,218,461 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 703,630 |
| Air transport | 556,391 |
| Other | 25,527 |
| Road transport | 1,034 |
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) | 4,017,050 | 4,201,411 | +184,361 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 497,624 | 206,006 | -291,618 |
| Air transport | 464,726 | 91,665 | -373,061 |
| Other | 14,543 | 10,984 | -3,559 |
| Road transport | 1,034 | 0 | -1,034 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,778,849 |
| Heysham | 1,844,081 |
| Liverpool Docks | 548,283 |
| Immingham Docks | 534,330 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 532,780 |
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 | 1,437,057 | 2,341,792 | +904,735 |
| Heysham | 1,215,236 | 628,845 | -586,391 |
| Liverpool Docks | 405,715 | 142,568 | -263,147 |
| Immingham Docks | 384,182 | 150,148 | -234,034 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 449,964 | 82,816 | -367,148 |
| London | 131,982 | 364,898 | +232,916 |
| Holyhead | 278,137 | 176,369 | -101,768 |
| Portsmouth | 219,401 | 100,001 | -119,400 |
| Poole | 118,886 | 107,527 | -11,359 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 166,891 | +166,891 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73063018
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Circular pipes made of iron or steel, not cold-drawn or cold-rolled