Import/export HS code 730210: Steel or iron rails for railways
Used in railway tracks to guide trains
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 29,781,147 |
| France | 2,697,623 |
| Germany | 2,224,519 |
| Spain | 873,122 |
| Netherlands | 826,618 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 13,696,990 | 16,084,157 | +2,387,167 |
| France | 2,161,319 | 536,304 | -1,625,015 |
| Germany | 1,428,090 | 796,429 | -631,661 |
| Spain | 446,232 | 426,890 | -19,342 |
| Netherlands | 556,953 | 269,665 | -287,288 |
| Luxembourg | 141,423 | 299,122 | +157,699 |
| Ireland | 151,741 | 247,159 | +95,418 |
| Belgium | 283,304 | 103,127 | -180,177 |
| Italy | 153,955 | 147,381 | -6,574 |
| China | 133,011 | 97,472 | -35,539 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 27,367,054 |
| Germany | 5,312,363 |
| France | 2,482,224 |
| Spain | 1,050,749 |
| Czechia | 509,768 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 15,178,612 | 12,188,442 | -2,990,170 |
| Germany | 401,901 | 4,910,462 | +4,508,561 |
| France | 1,914,291 | 567,933 | -1,346,358 |
| Spain | 481,808 | 568,941 | +87,133 |
| Czechia | 440,767 | 69,001 | -371,766 |
| Luxembourg | 233,836 | 269,456 | +35,620 |
| Italy | 173,501 | 157,172 | -16,329 |
| China | 142,674 | 148,650 | +5,976 |
| Ireland | 150,820 | 116,104 | -34,716 |
| Poland | 47,067 | 129,240 | +82,173 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 20,485,198 |
| Rail transport | 12,038,119 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,998,088 |
| Air transport | 153,970 |
| Other | 499 |
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) | 12,558,740 | 7,926,458 | -4,632,282 |
| Rail transport | 3,086,698 | 8,951,421 | +5,864,723 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,698,042 | 2,300,046 | -1,397,996 |
| Air transport | 66,097 | 87,873 | +21,776 |
| Other | 498 | 1 | -497 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 17,841,031 |
| ELW | 12,038,119 |
| Dover | 3,130,225 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,281,022 |
| Portsmouth | 920,423 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goole | 11,396,927 | 6,444,104 | -4,952,823 |
| ELW | 3,086,698 | 8,951,421 | +5,864,723 |
| Dover | 1,821,660 | 1,308,565 | -513,095 |
| Immingham Docks | 747,695 | 533,327 | -214,368 |
| Portsmouth | 736,857 | 183,566 | -553,291 |
| Inverness | 0 | 733,911 | +733,911 |
| Eurotunnel | 452,199 | 111,953 | -340,246 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 306,325 | 220,336 | -85,989 |
| Felixstowe | 128,423 | 45,007 | -83,416 |
| Killingholme | 141,702 | 0 | -141,702 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
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+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 48,053,557 |
| Belgium | 12,808,986 |
| Egypt | 7,689,594 |
| Pakistan | 5,970,448 |
| Finland | 5,831,809 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 13,048,800 | 35,004,757 | +21,955,957 |
| Belgium | 6,500,616 | 6,308,370 | -192,246 |
| Egypt | 7,667,613 | 21,981 | -7,645,632 |
| Pakistan | 4,018,201 | 1,952,247 | -2,065,954 |
| Finland | 2,100,515 | 3,731,294 | +1,630,779 |
| Italy | 2,098,852 | 1,052,962 | -1,045,890 |
| France | 1,879,366 | 718,491 | -1,160,875 |
| Taiwan | 833,525 | 304,833 | -528,692 |
| Spain | 248,997 | 751,820 | +502,823 |
| Germany | 620,363 | 327,224 | -293,139 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,507,853 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,184,161 |
| Rail transport | 9,288,070 |
| Air transport | 159,784 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,103,178 | 43,404,675 | +14,301,497 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,436,809 | 4,747,352 | -3,689,457 |
| Rail transport | 4,356,747 | 4,931,323 | +574,576 |
| Air transport | 74,013 | 85,771 | +11,758 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 29,912,938 |
| Middlesbrough | 26,069,421 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,093,378 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,971,101 |
| SCP | 3,757,379 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goole | 15,010,528 | 14,902,410 | -108,118 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,264,807 | 24,804,614 | +23,539,807 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,915,902 | 3,177,476 | -7,738,426 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,496,094 | 3,475,007 | -3,021,087 |
| SCP | 1,021,009 | 2,736,370 | +1,715,361 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,111,932 | 1,112,641 | -999,291 |
| Felixstowe | 2,498,302 | 11,675 | -2,486,627 |
| Hull | 980,569 | 519,439 | -461,130 |
| Liverpool Docks | 433,473 | 642,726 | +209,253 |
| London | 440,190 | 365,685 | -74,505 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 730210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Used in railway tracks to guide trains