Import/export HS code 730240: Fish-plates and sole plates for railways
Metal plates used to join or support railway tracks
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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 | 5,929,770 |
| France | 4,588,081 |
| Switzerland | 3,149,323 |
| India | 1,277,790 |
| Sweden | 970,338 |
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 | 3,325,607 | 2,604,163 | -721,444 |
| France | 2,340,046 | 2,248,035 | -92,011 |
| Switzerland | 1,863,260 | 1,286,063 | -577,197 |
| India | 658,263 | 619,527 | -38,736 |
| Sweden | 460,901 | 509,437 | +48,536 |
| China | 324,359 | 542,343 | +217,984 |
| Australia | 161,621 | 33,294 | -128,327 |
| Austria | 102,057 | 4,608 | -97,449 |
| Belgium | 0 | 94,942 | +94,942 |
| Turkey | 12,147 | 42,562 | +30,415 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,458,300 |
| France | 4,783,713 |
| Switzerland | 2,850,700 |
| India | 1,279,366 |
| Sweden | 970,338 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,203,094 | 2,255,206 | -947,888 |
| France | 2,432,979 | 2,350,734 | -82,245 |
| Switzerland | 1,603,029 | 1,247,671 | -355,358 |
| India | 659,839 | 619,527 | -40,312 |
| Sweden | 460,901 | 509,437 | +48,536 |
| China | 322,783 | 555,961 | +233,178 |
| Austria | 253,967 | 215,506 | -38,461 |
| Slovakia | 125,506 | 188,151 | +62,645 |
| Australia | 153,140 | 19,676 | -133,464 |
| Turkey | 12,147 | 42,562 | +30,415 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,200,448 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,911,073 |
| Air transport | 194,958 |
| Road transport | 7,606 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,023,108 | 7,177,340 | -845,768 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,207,993 | 703,080 | -504,913 |
| Air transport | 36,401 | 158,557 | +122,156 |
| Road transport | 0 | 7,606 | +7,606 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,748,229 |
| ZLC | 2,897,129 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,779,088 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,283,515 |
| Felixstowe | 2,003,885 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 2,560,717 | 3,187,512 | +626,795 |
| ZLC | 1,615,176 | 1,281,953 | -333,223 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,236,141 | 1,542,947 | +306,806 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,822,585 | 460,930 | -1,361,655 |
| Felixstowe | 976,098 | 1,027,787 | +51,689 |
| Killingholme | 616,981 | 91,925 | -525,056 |
| London Gateway Port | 149,093 | 51,900 | -97,193 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 176,262 | 0 | -176,262 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,432 | 122,972 | +103,540 |
| London | 4,082 | 94,942 | +90,860 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Civil engineering
|
3 |
|
Land transport and transport via pipelines
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
2 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
2 |
|
Construction of buildings
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PANDROL UK LIMITED | 59 |
| TRACKWORK LIMITED | 52 |
| TIFLEX LIMITED | 43 |
| DIRECT TRACK SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 31 |
| HIRD RAIL DEVELOPMENT LIMITED | 28 |
| PLASSER UK LIMITED | 25 |
| COOPER & TURNER LIMITED | 14 |
| PANDROL LIMITED | 12 |
| VOSSLOH SWITCH SYSTEMS UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 9 |
| SCHWIHAG UK LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,263,839 |
| Netherlands | 1,782,597 |
| Saudi Arabia | 287,418 |
| Malaysia | 197,016 |
| United States | 115,852 |
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 | 1,172,251 | 1,091,588 | -80,663 |
| Netherlands | 887,546 | 895,051 | +7,505 |
| Saudi Arabia | 51,852 | 235,566 | +183,714 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 197,016 | +197,016 |
| United States | 71,333 | 44,519 | -26,814 |
| Ireland | 47,039 | 54,262 | +7,223 |
| Austria | 41,810 | 3,107 | -38,703 |
| Italy | 15,363 | 0 | -15,363 |
| Ghana | 0 | 12,156 | +12,156 |
| Norway | 0 | 11,961 | +11,961 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,813,872 |
| Air transport | 1,429,983 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 607,284 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,372,221 | 1,441,651 | +69,430 |
| Air transport | 815,329 | 614,654 | -200,675 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 104,066 | 503,218 | +399,152 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,749,892 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,409,469 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 571,269 |
| London Gateway Port | 342,312 |
| Immingham Docks | 292,530 |
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 | 873,402 | 876,490 | +3,088 |
| Manchester Airport | 810,058 | 599,411 | -210,647 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 393,596 | 177,673 | -215,923 |
| London Gateway Port | 45,336 | 296,976 | +251,640 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 292,530 | +292,530 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 147,762 | +147,762 |
| Hull | 57,139 | 50,832 | -6,307 |
| Liverpool Docks | 58,730 | 44,519 | -14,211 |
| Holyhead | 47,039 | 21,189 | -25,850 |
| Heysham | 0 | 33,073 | +33,073 |
Quick facts
HS code: 730240
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Metal plates used to join or support railway tracks