Import/export HS code 730411: Stainless steel seamless tubes
Seamless tubes and pipes made of stainless steel
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,878,486 |
| France | 2,869,483 |
| China | 2,212,295 |
| Norway | 1,538,027 |
| Italy | 1,219,625 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,284,227 | 4,594,259 | +3,310,032 |
| France | 2,624,652 | 244,831 | -2,379,821 |
| China | 1,313,207 | 899,088 | -414,119 |
| Norway | 1,031,179 | 506,848 | -524,331 |
| Italy | 876,887 | 342,738 | -534,149 |
| Germany | 1,048,977 | 81,713 | -967,264 |
| United States | 575,824 | 276,333 | -299,491 |
| Spain | 467,777 | 98,345 | -369,432 |
| Brazil | 183,627 | 103,495 | -80,132 |
| Austria | 79,266 | 36,022 | -43,244 |
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 | 3,829,146 |
| France | 3,361,936 |
| Italy | 2,590,031 |
| China | 2,426,627 |
| Netherlands | 1,046,291 |
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 | 1,268,738 | 2,560,408 | +1,291,670 |
| France | 2,880,527 | 481,409 | -2,399,118 |
| Italy | 1,073,236 | 1,516,795 | +443,559 |
| China | 1,337,803 | 1,088,824 | -248,979 |
| Netherlands | 716,693 | 329,598 | -387,095 |
| Norway | 781,286 | 160,397 | -620,889 |
| United States | 550,497 | 350,711 | -199,786 |
| Spain | 496,446 | 191,405 | -305,041 |
| United Kingdom | 60,875 | 290,749 | +229,874 |
| Austria | 67,133 | 89,812 | +22,679 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
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 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 3 | 3 | +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) | 11,276,662 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,248,338 |
| Air transport | 2,780,199 |
| Other | 20,133 |
| Road transport | 14,865 |
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) | 6,282,776 | 4,993,886 | -1,288,890 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,785,848 | 1,462,490 | -323,358 |
| Air transport | 1,740,189 | 1,040,010 | -700,179 |
| Other | 4,707 | 15,426 | +10,719 |
| Road transport | 14,865 | 0 | -14,865 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 4,848,004 |
| Dover | 3,866,310 |
| Felixstowe | 2,079,317 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 844,785 |
| Immingham Docks | 777,584 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 515,322 | 4,332,682 | +3,817,360 |
| Dover | 3,511,278 | 355,032 | -3,156,246 |
| Felixstowe | 1,155,911 | 923,406 | -232,505 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 401,737 | 443,048 | +41,311 |
| Immingham Docks | 698,720 | 78,864 | -619,856 |
| Middlesbrough | 463,416 | 140,211 | -323,205 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 486,496 | 55,668 | -430,828 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 237,589 | 191,609 | -45,980 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 367,131 | 41,748 | -325,383 |
| Tyne | 347,143 | 43,625 | -303,518 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 13 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED | 73 |
| B.E.S. LIMITED | 36 |
| VOESTALPINE SPECIALTY METALS UK LIMITED | 29 |
| TECHNIP UK LIMITED | 26 |
| SUBSEA 7 LIMITED | 25 |
| SGA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 24 |
| QUOOKER UK LTD | 23 |
| SFF (UK) LTD | 23 |
| INTERNATIONAL PIPING PRODUCTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 22 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 53 |
| 1m-15m | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 4,048,935 |
| Netherlands | 2,130,828 |
| Brazil | 2,036,044 |
| United States | 1,626,813 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,392,514 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 2,260,855 | 1,788,080 | -472,775 |
| Netherlands | 1,448,195 | 682,633 | -765,562 |
| Brazil | 631,044 | 1,405,000 | +773,956 |
| United States | 522,030 | 1,104,783 | +582,753 |
| United Arab Emirates | 864,145 | 528,369 | -335,776 |
| Singapore | 269,786 | 793,951 | +524,165 |
| Spain | 425,295 | 354,804 | -70,491 |
| Azerbaijan | 500,250 | 225,407 | -274,843 |
| Congo | 468,727 | 85,467 | -383,260 |
| Ireland | 141,518 | 365,175 | +223,657 |
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 | 31,819 |
| Taiwan | 189 |
| Malaysia | 122 |
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 | 20,812 | 11,007 | -9,805 |
| Taiwan | 189 | 0 | -189 |
| Malaysia | 122 | 0 | -122 |
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) | 9,324,904 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,367,802 |
| Air transport | 4,193,307 |
| Other | 33,597 |
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) | 4,853,900 | 4,471,004 | -382,896 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,632,502 | 2,735,300 | -897,202 |
| Air transport | 1,923,170 | 2,270,137 | +346,967 |
| Other | 22,590 | 11,007 | -11,583 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 3,693,433 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,341,954 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,531,968 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,907,648 |
| Felixstowe | 1,216,910 |
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 Gateway Port | 1,439,719 | 2,253,714 | +813,995 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,847,464 | 1,494,490 | -352,974 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 806,399 | 1,725,569 | +919,170 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,012,168 | 895,480 | -116,688 |
| Felixstowe | 869,933 | 346,977 | -522,956 |
| Harwich | 1,090,751 | 84,772 | -1,005,979 |
| Southampton | 561,821 | 423,706 | -138,115 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 161,379 | 620,274 | +458,895 |
| Poole | 546,469 | 0 | -546,469 |
| Manchester Airport | 298,278 | 227,287 | -70,991 |
Quick facts
HS code: 730411
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seamless tubes and pipes made of stainless steel