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 | 41,581,757 |
| Germany | 12,685,693 |
| Netherlands | 8,147,969 |
| Spain | 6,676,617 |
| Sweden | 6,152,639 |
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 | 11,152,710 | 30,429,047 | +19,276,337 |
| Germany | 4,273,661 | 8,412,032 | +4,138,371 |
| Netherlands | 2,747,740 | 5,400,229 | +2,652,489 |
| Spain | 4,495,944 | 2,180,673 | -2,315,271 |
| Sweden | 3,658,103 | 2,494,536 | -1,163,567 |
| Poland | 1,699,640 | 921,172 | -778,468 |
| Italy | 828,477 | 494,768 | -333,709 |
| China | 645,393 | 227,210 | -418,183 |
| Norway | 399,185 | 263,960 | -135,225 |
| United States | 509,457 | 144,206 | -365,251 |
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 | 44,006,783 |
| Germany | 11,298,524 |
| Spain | 7,655,104 |
| Sweden | 6,358,630 |
| Netherlands | 4,838,716 |
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 | 13,169,580 | 30,837,203 | +17,667,623 |
| Germany | 3,561,850 | 7,736,674 | +4,174,824 |
| Spain | 5,260,291 | 2,394,813 | -2,865,478 |
| Sweden | 3,792,057 | 2,566,573 | -1,225,484 |
| Netherlands | 524,976 | 4,313,740 | +3,788,764 |
| Finland | 1,274,482 | 468,459 | -806,023 |
| Italy | 777,985 | 726,920 | -51,065 |
| Poland | 353,966 | 767,409 | +413,443 |
| China | 731,823 | 360,744 | -371,079 |
| India | 321,611 | 338,897 | +17,286 |
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 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 8 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 1 | -6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
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) | 67,003,230 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,735,213 |
| Air transport | 2,648,883 |
| Road transport | 320,277 |
| Other | 8,597 |
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) | 23,685,398 | 43,317,832 | +19,632,434 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,978,352 | 7,756,861 | +1,778,509 |
| Air transport | 2,082,987 | 565,896 | -1,517,091 |
| Road transport | 126,793 | 193,484 | +66,691 |
| Other | 6,749 | 1,848 | -4,901 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 43,137,461 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,627,462 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,273,103 |
| Poole | 4,202,061 |
| 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 | 16,408,294 | 26,729,167 | +10,320,873 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,107,610 | 10,519,852 | +9,412,242 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,173,622 | 4,099,481 | -1,074,141 |
| Poole | 2,918,913 | 1,283,148 | -1,635,765 |
| Purfleet | 53,374 | 3,989,132 | +3,935,758 |
| Portsmouth | 1,182,845 | 1,114,712 | -68,133 |
| London | 151,241 | 968,422 | +817,181 |
| Felixstowe | 813,022 | 277,595 | -535,427 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 404,812 | 665,371 | +260,559 |
| Birmingham Airport | 709,263 | 91,979 | -617,284 |
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
|
33 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
23 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
13 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
12 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 31 |
| 2026-04 | 29 |
| 2026-03 | 41 |
| 2026-02 | 38 |
| 2026-01 | 30 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HS MARSTON AEROSPACE LIMITED | 73 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 60 |
| FINE TUBES LIMITED | 55 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 53 |
| AMODIL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 52 |
| SPRINGFIELDS FUELS LIMITED | 48 |
| VAN LEEUWEN LIMITED | 47 |
| HOWCO GROUP PLC | 47 |
| BUHLMANN UK LIMITED | 45 |
| EDEN MATERIAL SERVICES (U.K.) LIMITED | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 97 |
| 1m-15m | 52 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| 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 | 9,631,218 |
| United States | 3,774,406 |
| Norway | 2,549,556 |
| Italy | 2,091,530 |
| Brazil | 1,638,433 |
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 | 7,155,395 | 2,475,823 | -4,679,572 |
| United States | 1,526,458 | 2,247,948 | +721,490 |
| Norway | 1,736,355 | 813,201 | -923,154 |
| Italy | 859,439 | 1,232,091 | +372,652 |
| Brazil | 1,467,491 | 170,942 | -1,296,549 |
| France | 1,075,392 | 474,693 | -600,699 |
| United Arab Emirates | 512,809 | 614,963 | +102,154 |
| Canada | 588,192 | 429,083 | -159,109 |
| South Korea | 6,692 | 1,003,769 | +997,077 |
| Netherlands | 452,704 | 332,684 | -120,020 |
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) | 15,873,635 |
| Air transport | 8,972,119 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,579,643 |
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) | 11,140,616 | 4,733,019 | -6,407,597 |
| Air transport | 3,940,271 | 5,031,848 | +1,091,577 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,763,670 | 3,815,973 | -947,697 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 6,367,245 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,987,518 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,886,858 |
| Southampton | 3,122,804 |
| Felixstowe | 2,459,404 |
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 | 3,006,724 | 3,360,521 | +353,797 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,502,124 | 3,485,394 | +1,983,270 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,635,072 | 2,251,786 | -383,286 |
| Southampton | 2,563,319 | 559,485 | -2,003,834 |
| Felixstowe | 2,294,928 | 164,476 | -2,130,452 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,832,060 | 166,481 | -1,665,579 |
| Immingham Docks | 621,499 | 787,046 | +165,547 |
| Manchester Airport | 530,834 | 422,209 | -108,625 |
| London | 762,198 | 63,606 | -698,592 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 702,455 | 106,568 | -595,887 |
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