Import/export HS code 73063080: Large diameter steel pipes
Circular steel pipes with diameters between 168.3 mm and 406.4 mm
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 9,639,502 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,900,655 |
| Ireland | 2,453,717 |
| Germany | 1,806,663 |
| Italy | 1,581,504 |
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 | 1,874,220 | 7,765,282 | +5,891,062 |
| United Arab Emirates | 650,368 | 3,250,287 | +2,599,919 |
| Ireland | 2,163,047 | 290,670 | -1,872,377 |
| Germany | 1,397,459 | 409,204 | -988,255 |
| Italy | 966,306 | 615,198 | -351,108 |
| Portugal | 962,227 | 160,512 | -801,715 |
| China | 846,604 | 47,139 | -799,465 |
| Latvia | 574,173 | 85,380 | -488,793 |
| Austria | 3,081 | 654,263 | +651,182 |
| Netherlands | 275,876 | 123,895 | -151,981 |
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 | 9,906,612 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,938,480 |
| Ireland | 2,350,453 |
| Italy | 1,909,145 |
| Germany | 1,396,515 |
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 | 2,141,330 | 7,765,282 | +5,623,952 |
| United Arab Emirates | 688,193 | 3,250,287 | +2,562,094 |
| Ireland | 2,104,903 | 245,550 | -1,859,353 |
| Italy | 1,275,617 | 633,528 | -642,089 |
| Germany | 969,399 | 427,116 | -542,283 |
| Portugal | 993,799 | 173,609 | -820,190 |
| China | 862,814 | 47,139 | -815,675 |
| Latvia | 719,082 | 85,380 | -633,702 |
| Austria | 2,161 | 608,867 | +606,706 |
| United States | 99,849 | 126,052 | +26,203 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 15 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 | 13 | 9 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| North Yorkshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Essex | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 18,406,812 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,435,456 |
| Air transport | 361,150 |
| Road transport | 222,276 |
| Other | 148,247 |
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) | 6,773,126 | 11,633,686 | +4,860,560 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,508,154 | 1,927,302 | -1,580,852 |
| Air transport | 112,725 | 248,425 | +135,700 |
| Road transport | 201,996 | 20,280 | -181,716 |
| Other | 101,123 | 47,124 | -53,999 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 9,873,746 |
| Dover | 2,647,506 |
| TRT | 2,603,641 |
| Ayr Harbour | 2,231,220 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,385,400 |
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 | 1,309,613 | 8,564,133 | +7,254,520 |
| Dover | 1,399,149 | 1,248,357 | -150,792 |
| TRT | 1,241,840 | 1,361,801 | +119,961 |
| Ayr Harbour | 1,985,670 | 245,550 | -1,740,120 |
| Immingham Docks | 975,668 | 409,732 | -565,936 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,212,272 | 158,225 | -1,054,047 |
| Hull | 376,569 | 583,147 | +206,578 |
| Belfast Port | 361,697 | 373,388 | +11,691 |
| London | 424,594 | 76,279 | -348,315 |
| Eurotunnel | 397,545 | 59,181 | -338,364 |
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 | 37 |
| Specialised construction activities | 16 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 50 |
| JACOB (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| ALL STEELS TRADING LIMITED | 45 |
| INTER-TUBE LTD | 45 |
| NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED | 43 |
| KROMAT TRADING LIMITED | 40 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 38 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 30 |
| B A SHOPFITTINGS LIMITED | 28 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 47 |
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 16,644,472 |
| Germany | 3,154,831 |
| Ireland | 2,993,870 |
| Italy | 2,443,651 |
| Netherlands | 2,372,434 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 8,430,968 | 8,213,504 | -217,464 |
| Germany | 1,670,973 | 1,483,858 | -187,115 |
| Ireland | 1,178,817 | 1,815,053 | +636,236 |
| Italy | 1,498,639 | 945,012 | -553,627 |
| Netherlands | 2,002,530 | 369,904 | -1,632,626 |
| Sweden | 454,202 | 931,338 | +477,136 |
| Poland | 844,580 | 537,603 | -306,977 |
| Finland | 1,044,203 | 285,112 | -759,091 |
| Estonia | 1,020,896 | 249,318 | -771,578 |
| Belgium | 227,982 | 980,593 | +752,611 |
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 | 240,701 |
| Turkey | 65,143 |
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 | 68,622 | 172,079 | +103,457 |
| Turkey | 27,024 | 38,119 | +11,095 |
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) | 32,544,371 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,414,323 |
| Other | 350,619 |
| Air transport | 273,268 |
| Road transport | 3,325 |
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) | 15,946,442 | 16,597,929 | +651,487 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,787,065 | 627,258 | -4,159,807 |
| Other | 105,526 | 245,093 | +139,567 |
| Air transport | 139,003 | 134,265 | -4,738 |
| Road transport | 3,325 | 0 | -3,325 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 23,526,293 |
| Harwich | 4,646,568 |
| Hull | 3,390,578 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,192,005 |
| Holyhead | 1,092,905 |
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 | 11,074,491 | 12,451,802 | +1,377,311 |
| Harwich | 4,404,140 | 242,428 | -4,161,712 |
| Hull | 1,921,462 | 1,469,116 | -452,346 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 990,713 | 201,292 | -789,421 |
| Holyhead | 446,524 | 646,381 | +199,857 |
| Heysham | 404,970 | 682,102 | +277,132 |
| London | 364,542 | 623,067 | +258,525 |
| Liverpool Docks | 328,304 | 250,179 | -78,125 |
| Portsmouth | 375,044 | 132,249 | -242,795 |
| Southampton | 181,321 | 275,465 | +94,144 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73063080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Circular steel pipes with diameters between 168.3 mm and 406.4 mm