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 | 14,500,302 |
| Italy | 7,733,509 |
| United States | 4,412,761 |
| Romania | 3,903,487 |
| Netherlands | 1,096,540 |
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 | 10,172,155 | 4,328,147 | -5,844,008 |
| Italy | 3,782,622 | 3,950,887 | +168,265 |
| United States | 2,543,600 | 1,869,161 | -674,439 |
| Romania | 2,352,776 | 1,550,711 | -802,065 |
| Netherlands | 912,444 | 184,096 | -728,348 |
| China | 466,194 | 554,159 | +87,965 |
| Germany | 382,923 | 578,107 | +195,184 |
| Spain | 229,918 | 506,580 | +276,662 |
| Belgium | 678,105 | 30,927 | -647,178 |
| France | 377,902 | 273,294 | -104,608 |
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 | 14,513,401 |
| Italy | 7,829,577 |
| United States | 4,351,338 |
| Romania | 4,186,964 |
| China | 1,359,158 |
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 | 10,174,472 | 4,338,929 | -5,835,543 |
| Italy | 3,810,128 | 4,019,449 | +209,321 |
| United States | 2,502,739 | 1,848,599 | -654,140 |
| Romania | 2,559,290 | 1,627,674 | -931,616 |
| China | 597,055 | 762,103 | +165,048 |
| France | 945,717 | 401,144 | -544,573 |
| Germany | 296,938 | 396,703 | +99,765 |
| Spain | 217,610 | 431,389 | +213,779 |
| Czechia | 328,369 | 253,525 | -74,844 |
| Japan | 331,641 | 90,352 | -241,289 |
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 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 12 | +6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 7 | +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) | 17,766,117 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,320,555 |
| Air transport | 5,398,320 |
| Other | 206,653 |
| Road transport | 73,214 |
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) | 12,139,373 | 5,626,744 | -6,512,629 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,522,205 | 6,798,350 | -723,855 |
| Air transport | 2,910,281 | 2,488,039 | -422,242 |
| Other | 79,992 | 126,661 | +46,669 |
| Road transport | 5,168 | 68,046 | +62,878 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 12,543,637 |
| Dover | 6,464,012 |
| Purfleet | 4,262,737 |
| Felixstowe | 2,538,502 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,082,972 |
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 | 8,451,810 | 4,091,827 | -4,359,983 |
| Dover | 3,305,746 | 3,158,266 | -147,480 |
| Purfleet | 2,262,863 | 1,999,874 | -262,989 |
| Felixstowe | 1,934,462 | 604,040 | -1,330,422 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,521,547 | 561,425 | -960,122 |
| East Midlands Airport | 787,644 | 636,687 | -150,957 |
| Eurotunnel | 608,724 | 678,095 | +69,371 |
| London Gateway Port | 613,118 | 318,011 | -295,107 |
| London Stansted Airport | 282,309 | 530,066 | +247,757 |
| London | 285,679 | 381,817 | +96,138 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 25 |
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 48 |
| 2025-09 | 39 |
| 2025-08 | 37 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 102 |
| MFST LIMITED | 92 |
| GREEN FLUID SYSTEMS LIMITED | 91 |
| SHORT BROTHERS PLC | 84 |
| FLUID SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES (SCOTLAND) LIMITED | 84 |
| AFLEX HOSE LIMITED | 70 |
| PATTONAIR LIMITED | 67 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 50 |
| SMITH BROTHERS STORES LIMITED | 47 |
| 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+ | 109 |
| 1m-15m | 59 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| Other | 21 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 7,447,109 |
| United States | 4,190,948 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,132,507 |
| Romania | 1,957,033 |
| Norway | 1,955,115 |
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 | 2,999,352 | 4,447,757 | +1,448,405 |
| United States | 2,532,622 | 1,658,326 | -874,296 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,143,282 | 1,989,225 | +845,943 |
| Romania | 749,456 | 1,207,577 | +458,121 |
| Norway | 838,450 | 1,116,665 | +278,215 |
| Germany | 789,088 | 1,069,764 | +280,676 |
| United Arab Emirates | 551,436 | 899,669 | +348,233 |
| Netherlands | 999,737 | 361,665 | -638,072 |
| India | 433,030 | 716,170 | +283,140 |
| France | 612,635 | 427,653 | -184,982 |
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 | 2,066 |
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 | 2,066 | 0 | -2,066 |
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 | 14,276,336 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,995,106 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,936,867 |
| Road transport | 16,917 |
| Other | 10,933 |
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 | 6,677,221 | 7,599,115 | +921,894 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,906,106 | 8,089,000 | +2,182,894 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,921,357 | 2,015,510 | -1,905,847 |
| Road transport | 16,917 | 0 | -16,917 |
| Other | 10,773 | 160 | -10,613 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,660,203 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,885,576 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,497,046 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,674,315 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,277,573 |
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 | 4,035,606 | 6,624,597 | +2,588,991 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,546,044 | 4,339,532 | +793,488 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,584,714 | 1,912,332 | +327,618 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,598,524 | 75,791 | -1,522,733 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 583,540 | 694,033 | +110,493 |
| London Gateway Port | 499,857 | 750,624 | +250,767 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 749,016 | 186,545 | -562,471 |
| Immingham Docks | 513,936 | 380,568 | -133,368 |
| Tyne | 681,796 | 212,240 | -469,556 |
| Dover | 605,007 | 242,853 | -362,154 |
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