Import/export HS code 730423: Various drill pipes
Drill pipes made of materials other than 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 3,569,543 |
| China | 3,107,695 |
| Senegal | 2,089,710 |
| United States | 1,736,651 |
| Netherlands | 1,440,612 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 1,837,451 | 1,732,092 | -105,359 |
| China | 1,252,725 | 1,854,970 | +602,245 |
| Senegal | 2,089,710 | 0 | -2,089,710 |
| United States | 1,556,322 | 180,329 | -1,375,993 |
| Netherlands | 738,609 | 702,003 | -36,606 |
| Qatar | 530,010 | 492,233 | -37,777 |
| Malta | 980,318 | 0 | -980,318 |
| Cyprus | 850,960 | 0 | -850,960 |
| Germany | 13,323 | 623,131 | +609,808 |
| Angola | 0 | 431,881 | +431,881 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 9,860,968 |
| China | 3,533,040 |
| United Kingdom | 1,200,707 |
| France | 830,239 |
| Italy | 658,735 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6,527,633 | 3,333,335 | -3,194,298 |
| China | 1,504,243 | 2,028,797 | +524,554 |
| United Kingdom | 463,589 | 737,118 | +273,529 |
| France | 479,876 | 350,363 | -129,513 |
| Italy | 487,022 | 171,713 | -315,309 |
| Norway | 514,237 | 36,889 | -477,348 |
| Mexico | 341,482 | 0 | -341,482 |
| United Arab Emirates | 54,071 | 270,344 | +216,273 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 196,509 | +196,509 |
| Japan | 13,409 | 179,720 | +166,311 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,308,579 |
| Air transport | 3,021,044 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,748,140 |
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) | 7,850,914 | 4,457,665 | -3,393,249 |
| Air transport | 1,123,589 | 1,897,455 | +773,866 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,690,451 | 1,057,689 | -632,762 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 4,091,208 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 3,601,067 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 2,438,349 |
| London | 2,134,461 |
| Felixstowe | 1,808,257 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,113,985 | 1,977,223 | -136,762 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 2,119,938 | 1,481,129 | -638,809 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 602,849 | 1,835,500 | +1,232,651 |
| London | 2,121,719 | 12,742 | -2,108,977 |
| Felixstowe | 1,421,512 | 386,745 | -1,034,767 |
| Immingham Docks | 992,982 | 400,460 | -592,522 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 473,342 | 7,498 | -465,844 |
| Dover | 117,693 | 301,339 | +183,646 |
| London Gateway Port | 316,932 | 64,201 | -252,731 |
| Southampton | 2,622 | 321,219 | +318,597 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Mining support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ENSCO SERVICES LIMITED | 29 |
| STENA DRILLING LIMITED | 20 |
| INROCK LIMITED | 20 |
| BAKER HUGHES LIMITED | 19 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 18 |
| WEATHERFORD U.K. LIMITED | 17 |
| ODFJELL WELL SERVICES (UK) LTD | 16 |
| NOBLE DRILLING UK LTD | 15 |
| MARTON GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES LIMITED | 13 |
| ARCHER (UK) LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | 3,458,729 |
| Norway | 2,552,762 |
| United States | 2,425,566 |
| Spain | 2,270,029 |
| Netherlands | 2,177,354 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | 0 | 3,458,729 | +3,458,729 |
| Norway | 387,020 | 2,165,742 | +1,778,722 |
| United States | 1,710,883 | 714,683 | -996,200 |
| Spain | 1,124,362 | 1,145,667 | +21,305 |
| Netherlands | 1,658,002 | 519,352 | -1,138,650 |
| Ivory Coast | 0 | 1,757,538 | +1,757,538 |
| Marshall Islands | 1,058,301 | 0 | -1,058,301 |
| Angola | 424,078 | 451,111 | +27,033 |
| Germany | 145,315 | 728,527 | +583,212 |
| Brazil | 223,099 | 217,777 | -5,322 |
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) | 13,373,453 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,771,282 |
| Air transport | 1,146,055 |
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) | 5,763,600 | 7,609,853 | +1,846,253 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,129,859 | 5,641,423 | +3,511,564 |
| Air transport | 811,065 | 334,990 | -476,075 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,895,338 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 3,386,963 |
| Tyne | 2,332,497 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,075,429 |
| Greenock | 1,826,948 |
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 | 146,753 | 3,748,585 | +3,601,832 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 831,600 | 2,555,363 | +1,723,763 |
| Tyne | 1,529,258 | 803,239 | -726,019 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 713,579 | 1,361,850 | +648,271 |
| Greenock | 826,576 | 1,000,372 | +173,796 |
| Liverpool Docks | 77,236 | 1,575,903 | +1,498,667 |
| Felixstowe | 1,288,010 | 338,314 | -949,696 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,316,853 | 247,888 | -1,068,965 |
| Immingham Docks | 383,303 | 577,791 | +194,488 |
| London | 3,413 | 425,967 | +422,554 |
Quick facts
HS code: 730423
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Drill pipes made of materials other than stainless steel