Import/export HS code 73079290: Threaded elbows and bends
Threaded iron or steel elbows and bends for pipe connections
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 14,185,025 |
| Germany | 6,435,399 |
| China | 4,960,608 |
| Italy | 4,445,613 |
| Japan | 3,003,954 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6,787,627 | 7,397,398 | +609,771 |
| Germany | 3,214,139 | 3,221,260 | +7,121 |
| China | 2,685,694 | 2,274,914 | -410,780 |
| Italy | 2,084,960 | 2,360,653 | +275,693 |
| Japan | 1,501,572 | 1,502,382 | +810 |
| France | 1,399,559 | 1,243,691 | -155,868 |
| Ireland | 970,688 | 334,537 | -636,151 |
| India | 508,555 | 627,203 | +118,648 |
| Mexico | 11,660 | 918,707 | +907,047 |
| Thailand | 552,733 | 279,882 | -272,851 |
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 | 14,613,214 |
| China | 8,584,880 |
| Germany | 6,590,368 |
| Italy | 4,154,355 |
| France | 1,962,491 |
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 | 7,188,654 | 7,424,560 | +235,906 |
| China | 4,524,866 | 4,060,014 | -464,852 |
| Germany | 3,100,911 | 3,489,457 | +388,546 |
| Italy | 2,008,157 | 2,146,198 | +138,041 |
| France | 1,099,411 | 863,080 | -236,331 |
| Mexico | 632,523 | 1,073,344 | +440,821 |
| India | 506,807 | 587,692 | +80,885 |
| South Korea | 216,795 | 603,511 | +386,716 |
| Thailand | 507,416 | 287,523 | -219,893 |
| Czechia | 579,901 | 38,306 | -541,595 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 27 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 22 |
| West Midlands | 22 |
| Inner London - West | 17 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 | 11 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 20 | 13 | -7 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 10 | 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) | 17,174,296 |
| Air transport | 14,945,657 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,401,462 |
| Other | 3,053,550 |
| Road transport | 33,350 |
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) | 7,966,477 | 9,207,819 | +1,241,342 |
| Air transport | 7,011,155 | 7,934,502 | +923,347 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,079,189 | 4,322,273 | -756,916 |
| Other | 1,909,408 | 1,144,142 | -765,266 |
| Road transport | 27,441 | 5,909 | -21,532 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 5,413,859 |
| Felixstowe | 5,366,255 |
| Dover | 4,511,148 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,136,329 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,197,203 |
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 | 1,818,653 | 3,595,206 | +1,776,553 |
| Felixstowe | 3,004,153 | 2,362,102 | -642,051 |
| Dover | 2,067,849 | 2,443,299 | +375,450 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,940,592 | 2,195,737 | +255,145 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,841,397 | 1,355,806 | -485,591 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,598,771 | 1,459,937 | -138,834 |
| 000 | 1,909,408 | 1,144,142 | -765,266 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,334,367 | 1,253,123 | -81,244 |
| Birmingham Airport | 693,470 | 1,066,744 | +373,274 |
| 499 | 0 | 1,453,984 | +1,453,984 |
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 | 83 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 40 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 26 |
| Other manufacturing | 24 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 23 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 55 |
| 2025-11 | 45 |
| 2025-10 | 53 |
| 2025-09 | 57 |
| 2025-08 | 43 |
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+ | 156 |
| 1m-15m | 94 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| Other | 23 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 2,659,296 |
| United States | 2,129,331 |
| France | 1,466,780 |
| Angola | 1,049,199 |
| Netherlands | 1,020,175 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 896,373 | 1,762,923 | +866,550 |
| United States | 1,191,559 | 937,772 | -253,787 |
| France | 790,979 | 675,801 | -115,178 |
| Angola | 850,828 | 198,371 | -652,457 |
| Netherlands | 649,776 | 370,399 | -279,377 |
| Sweden | 441,530 | 447,420 | +5,890 |
| Norway | 433,095 | 418,042 | -15,053 |
| Belgium | 408,255 | 421,768 | +13,513 |
| Germany | 398,165 | 357,217 | -40,948 |
| Italy | 395,567 | 322,167 | -73,400 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 57,027 |
| Indonesia | 37,467 |
| Italy | 34,320 |
| Germany | 32,512 |
| Ireland | 11,764 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 8,454 | 48,573 | +40,119 |
| Indonesia | 37,447 | 20 | -37,427 |
| Italy | 19,736 | 14,584 | -5,152 |
| Germany | 19,974 | 12,538 | -7,436 |
| Ireland | 6,702 | 5,062 | -1,640 |
| XI | 6,122 | 2,274 | -3,848 |
| India | 173 | 105 | -68 |
| Poland | 168 | 9 | -159 |
| Nicaragua | 138 | 0 | -138 |
| Netherlands | 5 | 0 | -5 |
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 | 6,320,340 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,542,393 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,463,028 |
| Other | 206,570 |
| Road transport | 23,217 |
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 | 3,544,906 | 2,775,434 | -769,472 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,404,409 | 3,137,984 | +733,575 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,888,999 | 2,574,029 | -314,970 |
| Other | 116,173 | 90,397 | -25,776 |
| Road transport | 23,217 | 0 | -23,217 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,714,667 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,098,581 |
| Tyne | 2,025,699 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,253,139 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,220,644 |
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 | 1,952,922 | 1,761,745 | -191,177 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 998,465 | 1,100,116 | +101,651 |
| Tyne | 300,158 | 1,725,541 | +1,425,383 |
| Immingham Docks | 647,678 | 605,461 | -42,217 |
| East Midlands Airport | 691,953 | 528,691 | -163,262 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 758,333 | 405,886 | -352,447 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 847,541 | 80,204 | -767,337 |
| London Stansted Airport | 483,122 | 430,311 | -52,811 |
| London Gateway Port | 441,063 | 429,803 | -11,260 |
| Southampton | 328,927 | 338,427 | +9,500 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73079290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Threaded iron or steel elbows and bends for pipe connections