Import/export HS code 73063072: Zinc-plated steel pipes
Circular steel pipes plated with zinc for added protection
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 9,158,008 |
| Turkey | 6,066,472 |
| Sweden | 1,853,612 |
| China | 1,314,963 |
| Spain | 556,410 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5,950,517 | 3,207,491 | -2,743,026 |
| Turkey | 3,015,398 | 3,051,074 | +35,676 |
| Sweden | 1,211,772 | 641,840 | -569,932 |
| China | 371,047 | 943,916 | +572,869 |
| Spain | 318,191 | 238,219 | -79,972 |
| Netherlands | 253,851 | 236,073 | -17,778 |
| France | 300,043 | 116,642 | -183,401 |
| Germany | 279,750 | 77,923 | -201,827 |
| United Arab Emirates | 322,778 | 19,405 | -303,373 |
| Italy | 85,920 | 95,780 | +9,860 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 9,055,804 |
| Turkey | 6,081,145 |
| Sweden | 1,850,378 |
| China | 1,328,598 |
| Spain | 556,410 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5,895,056 | 3,160,748 | -2,734,308 |
| Turkey | 3,030,071 | 3,051,074 | +21,003 |
| Sweden | 1,208,739 | 641,639 | -567,100 |
| China | 365,638 | 962,960 | +597,322 |
| Spain | 318,191 | 238,219 | -79,972 |
| France | 307,228 | 115,766 | -191,462 |
| United Arab Emirates | 390,892 | 19,405 | -371,487 |
| Austria | 228,040 | 177,935 | -50,105 |
| Germany | 217,556 | 57,666 | -159,890 |
| Italy | 109,037 | 96,789 | -12,248 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Essex | 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 | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 7 | +5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Essex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 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) | 18,758,156 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,309,684 |
| Air transport | 79,798 |
| Other | 6,650 |
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) | 11,024,801 | 7,733,355 | -3,291,446 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,360,398 | 949,286 | -411,112 |
| Air transport | 7,741 | 72,057 | +64,316 |
| Other | 2,091 | 4,559 | +2,468 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 6,924,069 |
| Felixstowe | 5,224,082 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,381,405 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,270,532 |
| Dover | 866,445 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 3,701,743 | 3,222,326 | -479,417 |
| Felixstowe | 1,947,984 | 3,276,098 | +1,328,114 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,855,603 | 525,802 | -3,329,801 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,461,402 | 809,130 | -652,272 |
| Dover | 686,746 | 179,699 | -507,047 |
| Belfast Port | 343,169 | 105,208 | -237,961 |
| TRT | 0 | 205,986 | +205,986 |
| Hull | 8,881 | 141,354 | +132,473 |
| Eurotunnel | 59,472 | 44,854 | -14,618 |
| Southampton | 77,051 | 17,422 | -59,629 |
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 | 28 |
| Specialised construction activities | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RAMSTEEL TUBES LIMITED | 52 |
| LEYLAND TRUCKS LIMITED | 48 |
| AMG GROUP LIMITED | 41 |
| JACOB (UK) LIMITED | 35 |
| TEEMORE ENGINEERING LIMITED | 27 |
| KURT ORBAN PARTNERS LIMITED | 26 |
| RONBAR FACTORS LIMITED | 23 |
| ASSOCIATED POLYMER SERVICES LIMITED | 22 |
| RONLY GROUP LIMITED | 22 |
| GARG TUBE EXPORT (UK) LTD | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 1,663,650 |
| Norway | 815,745 |
| Australia | 656,479 |
| United States | 448,001 |
| Sweden | 275,520 |
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 | 929,556 | 734,094 | -195,462 |
| Norway | 8,213 | 807,532 | +799,319 |
| Australia | 473,313 | 183,166 | -290,147 |
| United States | 241,160 | 206,841 | -34,319 |
| Sweden | 0 | 275,520 | +275,520 |
| Morocco | 192,256 | 43,769 | -148,487 |
| Canada | 44,037 | 188,343 | +144,306 |
| New Zealand | 54,679 | 142,452 | +87,773 |
| Czechia | 65,759 | 74,122 | +8,363 |
| Germany | 57,599 | 1,344 | -56,255 |
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 | 648,657 |
| India | 178,502 |
| China | 332 |
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 | 298,003 | 350,654 | +52,651 |
| India | 178,502 | 0 | -178,502 |
| China | 158 | 174 | +16 |
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) | 2,182,893 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,939,055 |
| Other | 827,491 |
| Air transport | 37,642 |
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) | 615,294 | 1,567,599 | +952,305 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,105,624 | 833,431 | -272,193 |
| Other | 476,663 | 350,828 | -125,835 |
| Air transport | 13,193 | 24,449 | +11,256 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,126,152 |
| London Gateway Port | 873,766 |
| 000 | 827,491 |
| Southampton | 651,147 |
| Holyhead | 493,768 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 23,279 | 1,102,873 | +1,079,594 |
| London Gateway Port | 390,805 | 482,961 | +92,156 |
| 000 | 476,663 | 350,828 | -125,835 |
| Southampton | 553,901 | 97,246 | -456,655 |
| Holyhead | 274,436 | 219,332 | -55,104 |
| Liverpool Docks | 86,518 | 291,776 | +205,258 |
| Dover | 62,478 | 68,353 | +5,875 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 92,323 | 31,903 | -60,420 |
| Felixstowe | 77,977 | 30,074 | -47,903 |
| Heysham | 64,936 | 33,494 | -31,442 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73063072
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Circular steel pipes plated with zinc for added protection