Import/export HS code 730449: Various pipes
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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.
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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 | 30,532,496 |
| Germany | 10,222,561 |
| Netherlands | 8,258,415 |
| Spain | 8,030,925 |
| Sweden | 6,553,450 |
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 | 9,982,756 | 20,549,740 | +10,566,984 |
| Germany | 4,309,567 | 5,912,994 | +1,603,427 |
| Netherlands | 2,436,830 | 5,821,585 | +3,384,755 |
| Spain | 5,443,535 | 2,587,390 | -2,856,145 |
| Sweden | 3,995,189 | 2,558,261 | -1,436,928 |
| Poland | 1,267,487 | 1,135,552 | -131,935 |
| Italy | 906,570 | 574,792 | -331,778 |
| China | 633,075 | 197,155 | -435,920 |
| United States | 535,564 | 236,827 | -298,737 |
| Norway | 392,257 | 140,177 | -252,080 |
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 | 33,394,053 |
| Spain | 9,010,073 |
| Germany | 8,884,767 |
| Sweden | 6,830,875 |
| Netherlands | 4,794,034 |
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 | 11,981,258 | 21,412,795 | +9,431,537 |
| Spain | 6,056,012 | 2,954,061 | -3,101,951 |
| Germany | 3,598,838 | 5,285,929 | +1,687,091 |
| Sweden | 4,198,786 | 2,632,089 | -1,566,697 |
| Netherlands | 30,145 | 4,763,889 | +4,733,744 |
| Finland | 1,113,030 | 592,100 | -520,930 |
| Italy | 895,276 | 472,432 | -422,844 |
| China | 691,933 | 314,465 | -377,468 |
| India | 482,742 | 303,380 | -179,362 |
| United States | 498,518 | 185,991 | -312,527 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 9 |
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 | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 | 3 | -6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 5 | -1 |
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) | 54,590,224 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,083,960 |
| Air transport | 2,891,508 |
| Road transport | 286,542 |
| Other | 7,994 |
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) | 23,342,730 | 31,247,494 | +7,904,764 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,809,703 | 8,274,257 | +2,464,554 |
| Air transport | 2,179,183 | 712,325 | -1,466,858 |
| Road transport | 95,587 | 190,955 | +95,368 |
| Other | 6,064 | 1,930 | -4,134 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 34,556,265 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,213,598 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,380,412 |
| Poole | 4,059,792 |
| Purfleet | 4,030,838 |
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 | 15,812,550 | 18,743,715 | +2,931,165 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,323,579 | 7,890,019 | +6,566,440 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,278,627 | 3,101,785 | -2,176,842 |
| Poole | 2,412,254 | 1,647,538 | -764,716 |
| Purfleet | 53,374 | 3,977,464 | +3,924,090 |
| Portsmouth | 678,614 | 1,112,600 | +433,986 |
| Felixstowe | 861,250 | 253,043 | -608,207 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 329,814 | 637,530 | +307,716 |
| Birmingham Airport | 726,553 | 178,096 | -548,457 |
| Tyne | 764,645 | 25,428 | -739,217 |
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 | 37 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 24 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 13 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 30 |
| 2025-11 | 32 |
| 2025-10 | 32 |
| 2025-09 | 28 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HS MARSTON AEROSPACE LIMITED | 68 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 55 |
| FINE TUBES LIMITED | 50 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 48 |
| AMODIL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 47 |
| EDEN MATERIAL SERVICES (U.K.) LIMITED | 44 |
| HOWCO GROUP PLC | 44 |
| SPRINGFIELDS FUELS LIMITED | 43 |
| VAN LEEUWEN LIMITED | 42 |
| PIPEXTRA STAINLESS LTD. | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 96 |
| 1m-15m | 56 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
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 | 9,677,098 |
| United States | 4,062,269 |
| Norway | 2,874,674 |
| Brazil | 1,870,478 |
| Italy | 1,691,720 |
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 | 3,465,145 | 6,211,953 | +2,746,808 |
| United States | 1,829,210 | 2,233,059 | +403,849 |
| Norway | 1,678,021 | 1,196,653 | -481,368 |
| Brazil | 724,448 | 1,146,030 | +421,582 |
| Italy | 1,134,197 | 557,523 | -576,674 |
| France | 513,780 | 908,425 | +394,645 |
| United Arab Emirates | 520,711 | 601,512 | +80,801 |
| Canada | 303,699 | 501,923 | +198,224 |
| Angola | 658,939 | 92,838 | -566,101 |
| Netherlands | 331,567 | 398,995 | +67,428 |
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) | 16,738,226 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,655,197 |
| Air transport | 7,465,865 |
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) | 8,453,535 | 8,284,691 | -168,844 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,486,619 | 4,168,578 | +681,959 |
| Air transport | 3,147,346 | 4,318,519 | +1,171,173 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 6,985,006 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,272,450 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,402,297 |
| Southampton | 2,910,799 |
| Felixstowe | 2,422,416 |
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 | 3,164,756 | 3,820,250 | +655,494 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,691,499 | 1,580,951 | -1,110,548 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,134,668 | 2,267,629 | +1,132,961 |
| Southampton | 196,868 | 2,713,931 | +2,517,063 |
| Felixstowe | 2,299,381 | 123,035 | -2,176,346 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,555,698 | 669,698 | -886,000 |
| Immingham Docks | 448,052 | 964,924 | +516,872 |
| Manchester Airport | 610,229 | 472,068 | -138,161 |
| London | 174,201 | 800,967 | +626,766 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 257,528 | 667,524 | +409,996 |
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