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 | 6,141,508 |
| France | 4,844,015 |
| Switzerland | 3,566,485 |
| India | 1,290,484 |
| Sweden | 990,334 |
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 | 3,215,411 | 2,926,097 | -289,314 |
| France | 2,297,405 | 2,546,610 | +249,205 |
| Switzerland | 1,897,007 | 1,669,478 | -227,529 |
| India | 700,221 | 590,263 | -109,958 |
| Sweden | 460,372 | 529,962 | +69,590 |
| China | 332,516 | 578,333 | +245,817 |
| Australia | 161,621 | 33,294 | -128,327 |
| Austria | 130,395 | 4,608 | -125,787 |
| Czechia | 84,831 | 33,730 | -51,101 |
| Belgium | 0 | 94,942 | +94,942 |
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 | 5,748,563 |
| France | 5,067,985 |
| Switzerland | 3,198,005 |
| India | 1,292,060 |
| Sweden | 990,334 |
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 | 3,190,027 | 2,558,536 | -631,491 |
| France | 2,403,101 | 2,664,884 | +261,783 |
| Switzerland | 1,566,919 | 1,631,086 | +64,167 |
| India | 701,797 | 590,263 | -111,534 |
| Sweden | 460,372 | 529,962 | +69,590 |
| China | 357,238 | 591,951 | +234,713 |
| Austria | 282,469 | 228,371 | -54,098 |
| Slovakia | 127,397 | 165,920 | +38,523 |
| Australia | 153,140 | 19,676 | -133,464 |
| Turkey | 50,408 | 25,138 | -25,270 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -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 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 16,233,491 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,013,450 |
| Air transport | 197,602 |
| 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) | 8,102,282 | 8,131,209 | +28,927 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,248,683 | 764,767 | -483,916 |
| Air transport | 39,399 | 158,203 | +118,804 |
| 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 | 5,875,174 |
| ZLC | 3,147,704 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,997,221 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,595,775 |
| Felixstowe | 2,098,664 |
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 | 2,543,661 | 3,331,513 | +787,852 |
| ZLC | 1,499,760 | 1,647,944 | +148,184 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,300,604 | 1,696,617 | +396,013 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,789,677 | 806,098 | -983,579 |
| Felixstowe | 1,064,151 | 1,034,513 | -29,638 |
| Killingholme | 657,656 | 91,925 | -565,731 |
| London Gateway Port | 149,093 | 51,900 | -97,193 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 176,262 | 0 | -176,262 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,481 | 122,972 | +100,491 |
| London | 42,343 | 94,942 | +52,599 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Civil engineering | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 3 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
| Specialised construction activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
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 | 51 |
| TIFLEX LIMITED | 43 |
| DIRECT TRACK SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 31 |
| HIRD RAIL DEVELOPMENT LIMITED | 27 |
| PLASSER UK LIMITED | 25 |
| COOPER & TURNER LIMITED | 14 |
| PANDROL LIMITED | 11 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | 2,499,565 |
| Netherlands | 1,867,311 |
| Saudi Arabia | 287,418 |
| Malaysia | 197,016 |
| Ireland | 117,807 |
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 | 1,321,443 | 1,178,122 | -143,321 |
| Netherlands | 976,528 | 890,783 | -85,745 |
| Saudi Arabia | 51,852 | 235,566 | +183,714 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 197,016 | +197,016 |
| Ireland | 60,795 | 57,012 | -3,783 |
| United States | 71,333 | 44,519 | -26,814 |
| 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) | 2,975,618 |
| Air transport | 1,605,183 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 608,696 |
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) | 1,535,169 | 1,440,449 | -94,720 |
| Air transport | 904,311 | 700,872 | -203,439 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 105,478 | 503,218 | +397,740 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,841,514 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,584,669 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 648,474 |
| London Gateway Port | 342,312 |
| Immingham Docks | 253,688 |
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 | 919,408 | 922,106 | +2,698 |
| Manchester Airport | 899,040 | 685,629 | -213,411 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 470,132 | 178,342 | -291,790 |
| London Gateway Port | 45,336 | 296,976 | +251,640 |
| Immingham Docks | 51,644 | 202,044 | +150,400 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 147,762 | +147,762 |
| Hull | 18,302 | 91,081 | +72,779 |
| Liverpool Docks | 58,730 | 44,519 | -14,211 |
| Holyhead | 60,795 | 23,939 | -36,856 |
| 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