Import/export HS code 73072210: Threaded sleeves
Threaded iron or steel sleeves used to connect pipes
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 14,836,407 |
| Italy | 7,776,124 |
| United States | 4,508,996 |
| Romania | 3,981,759 |
| China | 1,285,909 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 9,850,705 | 4,985,702 | -4,865,003 |
| Italy | 3,404,544 | 4,371,580 | +967,036 |
| United States | 2,696,541 | 1,812,455 | -884,086 |
| Romania | 2,674,317 | 1,307,442 | -1,366,875 |
| China | 713,515 | 572,394 | -141,121 |
| Netherlands | 1,024,825 | 186,943 | -837,882 |
| Germany | 368,688 | 562,862 | +194,174 |
| Spain | 223,251 | 497,016 | +273,765 |
| Belgium | 681,808 | 27,408 | -654,400 |
| France | 375,375 | 268,267 | -107,108 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 14,849,506 |
| Italy | 7,871,561 |
| United States | 4,438,386 |
| Romania | 4,263,891 |
| China | 1,622,794 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 9,853,022 | 4,996,484 | -4,856,538 |
| Italy | 3,431,981 | 4,439,580 | +1,007,599 |
| United States | 2,650,691 | 1,787,695 | -862,996 |
| Romania | 2,879,486 | 1,384,405 | -1,495,081 |
| China | 841,518 | 781,276 | -60,242 |
| France | 945,039 | 388,976 | -556,063 |
| Germany | 292,453 | 403,335 | +110,882 |
| Spain | 210,943 | 422,836 | +211,893 |
| Czechia | 370,018 | 249,081 | -120,937 |
| Japan | 332,616 | 90,352 | -242,264 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 |
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 | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 9 | +5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 7 | +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) | 18,286,720 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,533,127 |
| Air transport | 5,565,891 |
| Other | 212,878 |
| Road transport | 26,373 |
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) | 12,108,188 | 6,178,532 | -5,929,656 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,513,753 | 7,019,374 | -494,379 |
| Air transport | 3,148,805 | 2,417,086 | -731,719 |
| Other | 78,588 | 134,290 | +55,702 |
| Road transport | 5,168 | 21,205 | +16,037 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 12,784,501 |
| Dover | 6,508,790 |
| Purfleet | 4,264,880 |
| Felixstowe | 2,886,690 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,155,707 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 8,033,496 | 4,751,005 | -3,282,491 |
| Dover | 3,189,060 | 3,319,730 | +130,670 |
| Purfleet | 2,254,021 | 2,010,859 | -243,162 |
| Felixstowe | 2,341,034 | 545,656 | -1,795,378 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,619,345 | 536,362 | -1,082,983 |
| East Midlands Airport | 836,619 | 605,568 | -231,051 |
| Eurotunnel | 652,806 | 687,277 | +34,471 |
| London Gateway Port | 613,118 | 318,011 | -295,107 |
| London Stansted Airport | 339,004 | 527,850 | +188,846 |
| Immingham Docks | 477,252 | 173,191 | -304,061 |
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 | 57 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 20 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 19 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 15 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 48 |
| 2025-09 | 39 |
| 2025-08 | 37 |
| 2025-07 | 40 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 101 |
| MFST LIMITED | 92 |
| GREEN FLUID SYSTEMS LIMITED | 91 |
| SHORT BROTHERS PLC | 84 |
| FLUID SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES (SCOTLAND) LIMITED | 84 |
| AFLEX HOSE LIMITED | 70 |
| PATTONAIR LIMITED | 66 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 49 |
| SMITH BROTHERS STORES LIMITED | 46 |
| CHINA OUTSOURCING (EUROPE) LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 111 |
| 1m-15m | 58 |
| Other | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 7,630,875 |
| United States | 4,376,199 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,000,718 |
| Norway | 1,907,615 |
| Romania | 1,893,048 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,964,799 | 4,666,076 | +1,701,277 |
| United States | 2,623,695 | 1,752,504 | -871,191 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,206,460 | 1,794,258 | +587,798 |
| Norway | 696,403 | 1,211,212 | +514,809 |
| Romania | 443,288 | 1,449,760 | +1,006,472 |
| Germany | 762,947 | 1,059,062 | +296,115 |
| Netherlands | 1,106,551 | 375,789 | -730,762 |
| United Arab Emirates | 441,097 | 961,711 | +520,614 |
| India | 441,822 | 671,703 | +229,881 |
| France | 622,857 | 454,197 | -168,660 |
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 | 8,777 |
| Nicaragua | 2,098 |
| XU | 90 |
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 | 8,707 | 70 | -8,637 |
| Nicaragua | 1,777 | 321 | -1,456 |
| XU | 0 | 90 | +90 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 14,479,863 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,200,149 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,204,355 |
| Road transport | 16,917 |
| Other | 10,965 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 7,071,404 | 7,408,459 | +337,055 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,660,112 | 8,540,037 | +2,879,925 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,872,177 | 2,332,178 | -1,539,999 |
| Road transport | 16,917 | 0 | -16,917 |
| Other | 10,484 | 481 | -10,003 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,779,079 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,117,431 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,496,067 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,851,896 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,241,818 |
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 | 3,718,508 | 7,060,571 | +3,342,063 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,886,520 | 4,230,911 | +344,391 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,668,764 | 1,827,303 | +158,539 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,786,432 | 65,464 | -1,720,968 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 443,779 | 798,039 | +354,260 |
| London Gateway Port | 356,796 | 876,912 | +520,116 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 737,291 | 201,820 | -535,471 |
| Dover | 706,159 | 232,863 | -473,296 |
| Immingham Docks | 513,551 | 391,559 | -121,992 |
| Tyne | 686,003 | 216,087 | -469,916 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73072210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Threaded iron or steel sleeves used to connect pipes