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 | 5,994,954 |
| France | 4,112,343 |
| China | 2,031,929 |
| Norway | 1,716,556 |
| Germany | 1,182,923 |
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 | 1,477,992 | 4,516,962 | +3,038,970 |
| France | 3,409,999 | 702,344 | -2,707,655 |
| China | 1,284,536 | 747,393 | -537,143 |
| Norway | 1,251,619 | 464,937 | -786,682 |
| Germany | 991,257 | 191,666 | -799,591 |
| Italy | 905,685 | 259,782 | -645,903 |
| United States | 530,860 | 306,124 | -224,736 |
| Spain | 693,355 | 73,071 | -620,284 |
| Brazil | 183,627 | 0 | -183,627 |
| Austria | 79,266 | 12,504 | -66,762 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 4,574,410 |
| Germany | 3,758,675 |
| Italy | 2,723,938 |
| China | 2,054,689 |
| Netherlands | 1,206,839 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3,690,845 | 883,565 | -2,807,280 |
| Germany | 1,136,099 | 2,622,576 | +1,486,477 |
| Italy | 1,148,740 | 1,575,198 | +426,458 |
| China | 1,287,936 | 766,753 | -521,183 |
| Netherlands | 845,248 | 361,591 | -483,657 |
| Norway | 1,060,985 | 121,450 | -939,535 |
| Spain | 784,041 | 164,313 | -619,728 |
| United States | 513,220 | 420,062 | -93,158 |
| United Kingdom | 72,789 | 190,414 | +117,625 |
| Japan | 35,013 | 89,155 | +54,142 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 4 | +3 |
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) | 13,130,438 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,924,524 |
| Air transport | 2,598,184 |
| Road transport | 20,291 |
| Other | 18,717 |
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) | 7,651,051 | 5,479,387 | -2,171,664 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,803,325 | 1,121,199 | -682,126 |
| Air transport | 1,698,983 | 899,201 | -799,782 |
| Road transport | 20,291 | 0 | -20,291 |
| Other | 1,306 | 17,411 | +16,105 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,156,741 |
| Hull | 4,685,461 |
| Felixstowe | 1,933,492 |
| Middlesbrough | 880,154 |
| Immingham Docks | 798,677 |
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 | 4,518,883 | 637,858 | -3,881,025 |
| Hull | 442,062 | 4,243,399 | +3,801,337 |
| Felixstowe | 1,208,843 | 724,649 | -484,194 |
| Middlesbrough | 753,290 | 126,864 | -626,426 |
| Immingham Docks | 607,467 | 191,210 | -416,257 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 423,219 | 375,185 | -48,034 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 434,932 | 116,634 | -318,298 |
| Tyne | 448,175 | 62,930 | -385,245 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 166,109 | 227,376 | +61,267 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 237,206 | 106,906 | -130,300 |
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 | 20 |
| 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 | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
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 | 72 |
| B.E.S. LIMITED | 33 |
| VOESTALPINE SPECIALTY METALS UK LIMITED | 26 |
| TECHNIP UK LIMITED | 25 |
| SUBSEA 7 LIMITED | 25 |
| SGA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 22 |
| INTERNATIONAL PIPING PRODUCTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 22 |
| QUOOKER UK LTD | 21 |
| SFF (UK) LTD | 20 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 19 |
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 | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| 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 | 4,459,535 |
| Netherlands | 1,833,760 |
| Brazil | 1,541,575 |
| United States | 1,432,719 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,144,705 |
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 | 2,965,715 | 1,493,820 | -1,471,895 |
| Netherlands | 1,283,945 | 549,815 | -734,130 |
| Brazil | 714,600 | 826,975 | +112,375 |
| United States | 467,384 | 965,335 | +497,951 |
| United Arab Emirates | 873,151 | 271,554 | -601,597 |
| Singapore | 328,350 | 603,309 | +274,959 |
| Spain | 314,947 | 443,590 | +128,643 |
| Azerbaijan | 493,274 | 156,075 | -337,199 |
| Congo | 468,727 | 85,467 | -383,260 |
| Angola | 281,464 | 241,889 | -39,575 |
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 | 31,071 |
| Japan | 5,170 |
| Austria | 324 |
| 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 | 21,110 | 9,961 | -11,149 |
| Japan | 5,170 | 0 | -5,170 |
| Austria | 324 | 0 | -324 |
| 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) | 9,417,377 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,754,867 |
| Air transport | 3,793,689 |
| Other | 39,493 |
| Road transport | 3,276 |
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) | 5,929,661 | 3,487,716 | -2,441,945 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,369,793 | 2,385,074 | -984,719 |
| Air transport | 2,054,006 | 1,739,683 | -314,323 |
| Other | 28,412 | 11,081 | -17,331 |
| Road transport | 3,276 | 0 | -3,276 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,670,647 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,203,582 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,055,041 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,920,220 |
| Harwich | 1,092,891 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,462,440 | 1,208,207 | -1,254,233 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,684,687 | 1,518,895 | -165,792 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 733,501 | 1,321,540 | +588,039 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,037,817 | 882,403 | -155,414 |
| Harwich | 1,075,735 | 17,156 | -1,058,579 |
| Felixstowe | 727,147 | 350,055 | -377,092 |
| Southampton | 662,912 | 368,635 | -294,277 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 213,126 | 595,362 | +382,236 |
| Manchester Airport | 417,930 | 179,963 | -237,967 |
| East Midlands Airport | 531,543 | 60,564 | -470,979 |
Quick facts
HS code: 730411
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seamless tubes and pipes made of stainless steel