Import/export HS code 73066199: Thick-walled square steel tubes
Square or rectangular steel tubes with walls over 2 mm thick
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 | 129,771,293 |
| Italy | 30,746,936 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,646,138 |
| Portugal | 4,793,661 |
| Netherlands | 3,783,396 |
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 | 67,722,009 | 62,049,284 | -5,672,725 |
| Italy | 15,876,673 | 14,870,263 | -1,006,410 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,807,104 | 5,839,034 | -968,070 |
| Portugal | 2,893,307 | 1,900,354 | -992,953 |
| Netherlands | 1,397,621 | 2,385,775 | +988,154 |
| Ireland | 1,907,620 | 1,640,716 | -266,904 |
| France | 837,142 | 2,278,023 | +1,440,881 |
| Belgium | 1,774,644 | 138,539 | -1,636,105 |
| Germany | 805,436 | 980,402 | +174,966 |
| Spain | 686,423 | 718,580 | +32,157 |
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 | 131,221,946 |
| Italy | 29,773,462 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,794,059 |
| Portugal | 4,636,815 |
| Netherlands | 2,788,948 |
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 | 69,491,237 | 61,730,709 | -7,760,528 |
| Italy | 15,695,480 | 14,077,982 | -1,617,498 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,589,005 | 6,205,054 | -383,951 |
| Portugal | 2,747,523 | 1,889,292 | -858,231 |
| Netherlands | 812,546 | 1,976,402 | +1,163,856 |
| France | 600,467 | 1,595,167 | +994,700 |
| United Kingdom | 711,780 | 827,359 | +115,579 |
| Germany | 665,481 | 820,827 | +155,346 |
| Spain | 558,127 | 660,125 | +101,998 |
| China | 604,169 | 174,754 | -429,415 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 18 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| South East Wales | 7 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 |
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 | 16 | 13 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Northern Ireland | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 2 | -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) | 139,717,834 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,614,768 |
| Other | 6,369,670 |
| Road transport | 967,118 |
| Air transport | 70,487 |
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) | 69,891,026 | 69,826,808 | -64,218 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,427,926 | 20,186,842 | -9,241,084 |
| Other | 3,588,181 | 2,781,489 | -806,692 |
| Road transport | 373,401 | 593,717 | +220,316 |
| Air transport | 34,936 | 35,551 | +615 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 36,697,626 |
| Liverpool Docks | 21,114,972 |
| Hull | 18,166,091 |
| Cardiff Docks | 15,700,343 |
| Belfast Port | 14,947,955 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRT | 21,582,659 | 15,114,967 | -6,467,692 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,675,203 | 10,439,769 | -235,434 |
| Hull | 9,672,830 | 8,493,261 | -1,179,569 |
| Cardiff Docks | 8,954,263 | 6,746,080 | -2,208,183 |
| Belfast Port | 5,458,113 | 9,489,842 | +4,031,729 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 6,542,249 | 7,283,854 | +741,605 |
| Felixstowe | 7,143,088 | 6,078,754 | -1,064,334 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,176,505 | 6,200,004 | +23,499 |
| Dover | 5,298,025 | 7,061,935 | +1,763,910 |
| Shoreham – Penney’s Wharf | 6,722,972 | 2,836,556 | -3,886,416 |
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 | 49 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 33 |
| 2025-10 | 37 |
| 2025-09 | 31 |
| 2025-08 | 27 |
| 2025-07 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED | 81 |
| KROMAT TRADING LIMITED | 74 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 67 |
| BRISKO SCAFFOLDING LIMITED | 66 |
| SALZGITTER MANNESMANN UK LIMITED | 64 |
| ASD LIMITED | 63 |
| ALL STEELS TRADING LIMITED | 60 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 49 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 46 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 46 |
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+ | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| Other | 9 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 66,470,039 |
| Ireland | 50,721,752 |
| Sweden | 33,737,782 |
| Finland | 23,731,381 |
| Italy | 19,203,889 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 33,554,999 | 32,915,040 | -639,959 |
| Ireland | 28,725,346 | 21,996,406 | -6,728,940 |
| Sweden | 21,013,462 | 12,724,320 | -8,289,142 |
| Finland | 13,561,772 | 10,169,609 | -3,392,163 |
| Italy | 10,838,854 | 8,365,035 | -2,473,819 |
| Norway | 12,936,071 | 3,916,269 | -9,019,802 |
| Poland | 8,513,975 | 5,905,094 | -2,608,881 |
| Netherlands | 8,067,870 | 6,337,975 | -1,729,895 |
| Denmark | 6,318,941 | 5,854,567 | -464,374 |
| Slovakia | 4,164,845 | 3,838,029 | -326,816 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 15,826,085 |
| XI | 10,701,814 |
| XU | 2,898,309 |
| United Arab Emirates | 103,326 |
| Ireland | 2,752 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 9,048,313 | 6,777,772 | -2,270,541 |
| XI | 7,139,909 | 3,561,905 | -3,578,004 |
| XU | 1,216,759 | 1,681,550 | +464,791 |
| United Arab Emirates | 73,070 | 30,256 | -42,814 |
| Ireland | 2,752 | 0 | -2,752 |
| Spain | 873 | 0 | -873 |
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) | 236,091,203 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,415,337 |
| Other | 29,533,159 |
| Air transport | 221,616 |
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) | 123,927,109 | 112,164,094 | -11,763,015 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,615,954 | 5,799,383 | -30,816,571 |
| Other | 17,481,676 | 12,051,483 | -5,430,193 |
| Air transport | 168,788 | 52,828 | -115,960 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 109,962,615 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 38,159,331 |
| Harwich | 34,085,919 |
| London | 32,119,017 |
| 000 | 29,533,159 |
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 | 64,336,958 | 45,625,657 | -18,711,301 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,486,374 | 13,672,957 | -10,813,417 |
| Harwich | 22,902,843 | 11,183,076 | -11,719,767 |
| London | 12,675,845 | 19,443,172 | +6,767,327 |
| 000 | 17,481,676 | 12,051,483 | -5,430,193 |
| Middlesbrough | 10,921,922 | 5,817,599 | -5,104,323 |
| Felixstowe | 4,707,649 | 4,808,236 | +100,587 |
| Holyhead | 4,643,661 | 3,662,388 | -981,273 |
| Heysham | 3,693,312 | 4,060,733 | +367,421 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,932,325 | 2,188,348 | -743,977 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73066199
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Square or rectangular steel tubes with walls over 2 mm thick