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 | 133,706,339 |
| Italy | 30,238,449 |
| United Arab Emirates | 13,227,495 |
| Portugal | 4,773,375 |
| Netherlands | 3,822,197 |
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 | 69,733,739 | 63,972,600 | -5,761,139 |
| Italy | 15,608,150 | 14,630,299 | -977,851 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,372,724 | 5,854,771 | -1,517,953 |
| Portugal | 2,781,935 | 1,991,440 | -790,495 |
| Netherlands | 1,361,830 | 2,460,367 | +1,098,537 |
| Ireland | 1,857,297 | 1,637,835 | -219,462 |
| France | 1,090,596 | 2,091,225 | +1,000,629 |
| Belgium | 1,762,313 | 136,590 | -1,625,723 |
| Germany | 839,250 | 947,110 | +107,860 |
| Spain | 685,178 | 767,879 | +82,701 |
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 | 135,120,351 |
| Italy | 29,287,430 |
| United Arab Emirates | 13,392,735 |
| Portugal | 4,572,366 |
| Netherlands | 2,889,605 |
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 | 71,146,761 | 63,973,590 | -7,173,171 |
| Italy | 15,391,826 | 13,895,604 | -1,496,222 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,488,852 | 5,903,883 | -1,584,969 |
| Portugal | 2,591,390 | 1,980,976 | -610,414 |
| Netherlands | 810,695 | 2,078,910 | +1,268,215 |
| France | 761,584 | 1,451,374 | +689,790 |
| Germany | 702,020 | 847,805 | +145,785 |
| United Kingdom | 725,685 | 786,194 | +60,509 |
| Spain | 554,264 | 709,424 | +155,160 |
| India | 536,842 | 97,687 | -439,155 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 18 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| South East Wales | 7 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 16 | 13 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Northern Ireland | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 5 | 4 | -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) | 145,544,555 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,605,211 |
| Other | 6,325,590 |
| Road transport | 967,118 |
| Air transport | 76,710 |
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) | 73,275,918 | 72,268,637 | -1,007,281 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,552,944 | 20,052,267 | -7,500,677 |
| Other | 3,652,055 | 2,673,535 | -978,520 |
| Road transport | 860,286 | 106,832 | -753,454 |
| Air transport | 34,936 | 41,774 | +6,838 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 38,396,927 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,351,819 |
| Hull | 18,219,180 |
| Cardiff Docks | 16,881,592 |
| Belfast Port | 15,953,002 |
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 | 23,164,392 | 15,232,535 | -7,931,857 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,613,330 | 10,738,489 | +1,125,159 |
| Hull | 9,374,451 | 8,844,729 | -529,722 |
| Cardiff Docks | 8,954,263 | 7,927,329 | -1,026,934 |
| Belfast Port | 6,708,385 | 9,244,617 | +2,536,232 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 7,664,092 | 7,470,066 | -194,026 |
| Felixstowe | 7,671,376 | 6,101,829 | -1,569,547 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,474,252 | 5,867,823 | -606,429 |
| Dover | 5,257,752 | 6,975,320 | +1,717,568 |
| Shoreham – Penney’s Wharf | 5,113,716 | 2,836,556 | -2,277,160 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 29 |
| 2025-11 | 33 |
| 2025-10 | 37 |
| 2025-09 | 31 |
| 2025-08 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED | 82 |
| KROMAT TRADING LIMITED | 75 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 68 |
| BRISKO SCAFFOLDING LIMITED | 67 |
| SALZGITTER MANNESMANN UK LIMITED | 65 |
| ASD LIMITED | 64 |
| ALL STEELS TRADING LIMITED | 61 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 50 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 47 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 38 |
| 1m-15m | 37 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 66,135,317 |
| Ireland | 51,298,050 |
| Sweden | 32,501,710 |
| Finland | 22,667,698 |
| Italy | 18,547,926 |
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 | 33,294,584 | 32,840,733 | -453,851 |
| Ireland | 28,428,902 | 22,869,148 | -5,559,754 |
| Sweden | 20,356,595 | 12,145,115 | -8,211,480 |
| Finland | 13,062,873 | 9,604,825 | -3,458,048 |
| Italy | 10,357,675 | 8,190,251 | -2,167,424 |
| Norway | 12,332,291 | 3,693,540 | -8,638,751 |
| Netherlands | 8,023,105 | 6,171,975 | -1,851,130 |
| Poland | 7,882,914 | 6,062,286 | -1,820,628 |
| Denmark | 6,305,013 | 5,504,390 | -800,623 |
| Slovakia | 4,191,589 | 3,865,361 | -326,228 |
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 | 17,065,705 |
| XI | 10,171,303 |
| United Arab Emirates | 97,521 |
| Ireland | 2,752 |
| Spain | 873 |
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 | 9,605,292 | 7,460,413 | -2,144,879 |
| XI | 6,546,111 | 3,625,192 | -2,920,919 |
| United Arab Emirates | 76,933 | 20,588 | -56,345 |
| 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) | 239,607,086 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,466,856 |
| Other | 30,050,165 |
| Air transport | 223,701 |
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) | 129,813,165 | 109,793,921 | -20,019,244 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,104,389 | 5,362,467 | -19,741,922 |
| Other | 17,468,126 | 12,582,039 | -4,886,087 |
| Air transport | 165,172 | 58,529 | -106,643 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 108,010,350 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,274,109 |
| London | 33,217,768 |
| Harwich | 32,572,100 |
| 000 | 30,050,165 |
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 | 62,841,121 | 45,169,229 | -17,671,892 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,230,425 | 13,043,684 | -10,186,741 |
| London | 14,389,078 | 18,828,690 | +4,439,612 |
| Harwich | 21,891,509 | 10,680,591 | -11,210,918 |
| 000 | 17,468,126 | 12,582,039 | -4,886,087 |
| Middlesbrough | 9,812,000 | 4,547,464 | -5,264,536 |
| Felixstowe | 4,633,466 | 4,838,141 | +204,675 |
| Holyhead | 4,528,196 | 3,766,034 | -762,162 |
| Heysham | 3,453,026 | 4,310,163 | +857,137 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,997,956 | 2,184,684 | -813,272 |
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