Import/export HS code 73072910: Threaded iron or steel fittings
Threaded fittings made of iron or steel for pipe connections
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 12,548,690 |
| United States | 11,430,033 |
| Netherlands | 11,396,866 |
| China | 10,479,051 |
| Norway | 3,534,197 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 6,232,959 | 6,315,731 | +82,772 |
| United States | 5,943,315 | 5,486,718 | -456,597 |
| Netherlands | 5,778,716 | 5,618,150 | -160,566 |
| China | 5,565,877 | 4,913,174 | -652,703 |
| Norway | 238,986 | 3,295,211 | +3,056,225 |
| Italy | 1,545,549 | 1,604,484 | +58,935 |
| Spain | 1,268,524 | 1,332,388 | +63,864 |
| France | 1,266,555 | 1,081,840 | -184,715 |
| Taiwan | 551,633 | 1,022,393 | +470,760 |
| Ireland | 813,308 | 555,245 | -258,063 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 22,145,438 |
| China | 11,881,516 |
| Germany | 9,378,130 |
| Japan | 4,423,695 |
| Italy | 3,204,975 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 11,329,188 | 10,816,250 | -512,938 |
| China | 6,164,543 | 5,716,973 | -447,570 |
| Germany | 4,682,421 | 4,695,709 | +13,288 |
| Japan | 719,282 | 3,704,413 | +2,985,131 |
| Italy | 1,621,801 | 1,583,174 | -38,627 |
| Spain | 1,233,569 | 1,391,356 | +157,787 |
| Netherlands | 685,829 | 732,049 | +46,220 |
| United Kingdom | 897,427 | 503,929 | -393,498 |
| Taiwan | 472,025 | 868,534 | +396,509 |
| Ireland | 600,980 | 480,764 | -120,216 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 36 |
| West Midlands | 32 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 29 |
| Greater Manchester | 27 |
| Inner London - West | 27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 24 | 27 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 25 | 21 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 21 | 19 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 | 19 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 19 | 19 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 18 | 22 | +4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 | 18 | +5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 | 17 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 18 | 15 | -3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 14 | 11 | -3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 32,642,615 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,682,663 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,447,418 |
| Other | 1,400,393 |
| Road transport | 1,046,023 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 15,776,960 | 16,865,655 | +1,088,695 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,672,022 | 12,010,641 | +2,338,619 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,032,138 | 4,415,280 | -1,616,858 |
| Other | 684,563 | 715,830 | +31,267 |
| Road transport | 592,107 | 453,916 | -138,191 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 12,469,079 |
| Felixstowe | 7,984,165 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,703,151 |
| Thamesport | 6,521,403 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,897,463 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 5,980,396 | 6,488,683 | +508,287 |
| Felixstowe | 4,567,592 | 3,416,573 | -1,151,019 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,869,624 | 3,833,527 | -36,097 |
| Thamesport | 3,355,818 | 3,165,585 | -190,233 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,773,561 | 2,123,902 | -649,659 |
| Dover | 2,299,552 | 1,984,718 | -314,834 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 580,797 | 3,660,370 | +3,079,573 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,838,661 | 1,897,038 | +58,377 |
| London | 876,507 | 962,296 | +85,789 |
| Eurotunnel | 685,096 | 914,646 | +229,550 |
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 | 140 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 63 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 49 |
| Other manufacturing | 39 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 33 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 102 |
| 2025-11 | 108 |
| 2025-10 | 90 |
| 2025-09 | 104 |
| 2025-08 | 97 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 245 |
| 1m-15m | 197 |
| 15m-54m | 42 |
| Other | 41 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
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 | 16,174,787 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,793,475 |
| Norway | 12,186,732 |
| United States | 11,846,631 |
| Ireland | 6,309,003 |
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 | 8,684,031 | 7,490,756 | -1,193,275 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,239,488 | 6,553,987 | +314,499 |
| Norway | 5,784,501 | 6,402,231 | +617,730 |
| United States | 6,074,436 | 5,772,195 | -302,241 |
| Ireland | 2,778,522 | 3,530,481 | +751,959 |
| Kazakhstan | 4,178,818 | 1,737,052 | -2,441,766 |
| Netherlands | 3,220,465 | 2,058,146 | -1,162,319 |
| Brazil | 1,573,719 | 1,910,384 | +336,665 |
| Italy | 2,042,172 | 544,220 | -1,497,952 |
| Singapore | 1,415,122 | 955,363 | -459,759 |
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 | 20,811 |
| Ireland | 17,206 |
| Germany | 10,521 |
| Nicaragua | 5,275 |
| China | 2,861 |
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 | 19,621 | 1,190 | -18,431 |
| Ireland | 107 | 17,099 | +16,992 |
| Germany | 6,476 | 4,045 | -2,431 |
| Nicaragua | 5,275 | 0 | -5,275 |
| China | 30 | 2,831 | +2,801 |
| Gambia | 760 | 1,020 | +260 |
| Spain | 461 | 310 | -151 |
| France | 0 | 347 | +347 |
| India | 62 | 14 | -48 |
| South Korea | 45 | 0 | -45 |
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 | 71,288,975 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,183,294 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,469,297 |
| Road transport | 106,392 |
| Other | 61,111 |
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 | 36,367,563 | 34,921,412 | -1,446,151 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,904,484 | 12,278,810 | -3,625,674 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,199,646 | 3,269,651 | -2,929,995 |
| Road transport | 106,392 | 0 | -106,392 |
| Other | 34,250 | 26,861 | -7,389 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,311,885 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,433,250 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,586,853 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,251,387 |
| ZLC | 7,926,084 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,270,185 | 10,041,700 | -4,228,485 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,559,419 | 7,873,831 | -4,685,588 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,268,113 | 9,318,740 | -949,373 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,289,313 | 5,962,074 | +1,672,761 |
| ZLC | 3,887,280 | 4,038,804 | +151,524 |
| Glasgow Airport | 998,206 | 3,089,177 | +2,090,971 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,864,383 | 1,224,890 | -639,493 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,577,448 | 1,483,599 | -93,849 |
| Tyne | 2,212,888 | 726,480 | -1,486,408 |
| Dover | 472,495 | 2,098,053 | +1,625,558 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73072910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Threaded fittings made of iron or steel for pipe connections