Import/export HS code 730449: Various pipes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 41,614,049 |
| Germany | 12,916,061 |
| Netherlands | 8,396,206 |
| Spain | 7,717,562 |
| Sweden | 6,786,149 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 10,894,644 | 30,719,405 | +19,824,761 |
| Germany | 4,212,273 | 8,703,788 | +4,491,515 |
| Netherlands | 2,842,864 | 5,553,342 | +2,710,478 |
| Spain | 5,049,064 | 2,668,498 | -2,380,566 |
| Sweden | 3,960,558 | 2,825,591 | -1,134,967 |
| Poland | 1,671,944 | 943,920 | -728,024 |
| Italy | 946,763 | 630,624 | -316,139 |
| China | 632,826 | 229,342 | -403,484 |
| United States | 554,775 | 181,418 | -373,357 |
| Norway | 407,900 | 263,960 | -143,940 |
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 | 44,169,148 |
| Germany | 11,555,202 |
| Spain | 8,764,374 |
| Sweden | 7,076,941 |
| Netherlands | 4,839,764 |
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 | 12,871,411 | 31,297,737 | +18,426,326 |
| Germany | 3,536,475 | 8,018,727 | +4,482,252 |
| Spain | 5,811,452 | 2,952,922 | -2,858,530 |
| Sweden | 4,168,630 | 2,908,311 | -1,260,319 |
| Netherlands | 369,525 | 4,470,239 | +4,100,714 |
| Finland | 1,274,482 | 468,459 | -806,023 |
| Italy | 1,005,020 | 706,491 | -298,529 |
| China | 713,284 | 363,891 | -349,393 |
| Poland | 317,323 | 694,452 | +377,129 |
| India | 467,299 | 323,857 | -143,442 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 14 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 8 |
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 | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 6 | 3 | -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) | 68,995,321 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,184,937 |
| Air transport | 2,863,048 |
| Road transport | 316,429 |
| Other | 7,923 |
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) | 24,435,523 | 44,559,798 | +20,124,275 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,996,215 | 8,188,722 | +2,192,507 |
| Air transport | 2,223,988 | 639,060 | -1,584,928 |
| Road transport | 115,059 | 201,370 | +86,311 |
| Other | 6,749 | 1,174 | -5,575 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 43,932,631 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,401,079 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,982,340 |
| Poole | 4,278,152 |
| Purfleet | 4,042,506 |
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 | 16,700,890 | 27,231,741 | +10,530,851 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,179,297 | 10,221,782 | +9,042,485 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,190,113 | 4,792,227 | -397,886 |
| Poole | 2,507,179 | 1,770,973 | -736,206 |
| Purfleet | 53,374 | 3,989,132 | +3,935,758 |
| Portsmouth | 940,326 | 1,303,281 | +362,955 |
| London | 186,579 | 949,892 | +763,313 |
| Felixstowe | 804,950 | 289,399 | -515,551 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 418,496 | 673,278 | +254,782 |
| Birmingham Airport | 786,113 | 125,959 | -660,154 |
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 | 36 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 24 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 13 |
| Other manufacturing | 13 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 29 |
| 2026-03 | 41 |
| 2026-02 | 38 |
| 2026-01 | 30 |
| 2025-12 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HS MARSTON AEROSPACE LIMITED | 72 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 59 |
| FINE TUBES LIMITED | 54 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 52 |
| AMODIL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 51 |
| SPRINGFIELDS FUELS LIMITED | 47 |
| VAN LEEUWEN LIMITED | 46 |
| HOWCO GROUP PLC | 46 |
| EDEN MATERIAL SERVICES (U.K.) LIMITED | 45 |
| BUHLMANN UK LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 100 |
| 1m-15m | 57 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 9,632,949 |
| United States | 3,857,499 |
| Norway | 2,578,909 |
| Italy | 2,254,038 |
| Brazil | 1,587,276 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 6,173,662 | 3,459,287 | -2,714,375 |
| United States | 1,225,208 | 2,632,291 | +1,407,083 |
| Norway | 1,377,363 | 1,201,546 | -175,817 |
| Italy | 1,013,988 | 1,240,050 | +226,062 |
| Brazil | 963,895 | 623,381 | -340,514 |
| France | 794,086 | 777,529 | -16,557 |
| United Arab Emirates | 449,196 | 653,535 | +204,339 |
| Canada | 596,682 | 439,804 | -156,878 |
| South Korea | 6,512 | 1,003,063 | +996,551 |
| Netherlands | 370,765 | 388,887 | +18,122 |
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) | 15,485,704 |
| Air transport | 9,164,995 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,805,695 |
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) | 10,140,415 | 5,345,289 | -4,795,126 |
| Air transport | 3,439,047 | 5,725,948 | +2,286,901 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,857,697 | 4,947,998 | +1,090,301 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 5,872,503 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,182,958 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,008,561 |
| Southampton | 3,102,904 |
| Felixstowe | 2,473,675 |
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 | 2,800,646 | 3,071,857 | +271,211 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,886,614 | 2,296,344 | -590,270 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,073,473 | 3,935,088 | +2,861,615 |
| Southampton | 2,565,642 | 537,262 | -2,028,380 |
| Felixstowe | 2,296,390 | 177,285 | -2,119,105 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,498,670 | 536,561 | -962,109 |
| Immingham Docks | 529,951 | 907,008 | +377,057 |
| Manchester Airport | 527,922 | 531,493 | +3,571 |
| Glasgow Airport | 680,070 | 199,571 | -480,499 |
| London | 33,005 | 800,967 | +767,962 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 730449
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pipes not classified under other specific categories