Import/export HS code 730451: Cold-drawn or cold-rolled alloy steel tubes
Tubes made of alloy steel, cold-drawn or cold-rolled for precision
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,771,450 |
| Turkey | 1,125,874 |
| Netherlands | 1,080,980 |
| France | 816,405 |
| Romania | 766,815 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 866,337 | 905,113 | +38,776 |
| Turkey | 573,486 | 552,388 | -21,098 |
| Netherlands | 713,152 | 367,828 | -345,324 |
| France | 524,309 | 292,096 | -232,213 |
| Romania | 524,548 | 242,267 | -282,281 |
| Italy | 230,309 | 505,135 | +274,826 |
| Germany | 224,581 | 455,619 | +231,038 |
| United States | 167,757 | 477,075 | +309,318 |
| Taiwan | 228,738 | 204,270 | -24,468 |
| Canada | 126,915 | 277,235 | +150,320 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,381,183 |
| Germany | 1,196,255 |
| Turkey | 1,125,874 |
| Romania | 951,648 |
| United Kingdom | 744,374 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 896,938 | 484,245 | -412,693 |
| Germany | 421,816 | 774,439 | +352,623 |
| Turkey | 573,486 | 552,388 | -21,098 |
| Romania | 655,267 | 296,381 | -358,886 |
| United Kingdom | 517,919 | 226,455 | -291,464 |
| France | 400,879 | 295,198 | -105,681 |
| Italy | 103,299 | 449,559 | +346,260 |
| Taiwan | 269,818 | 204,270 | -65,548 |
| United States | 258,010 | 166,044 | -91,966 |
| Canada | 126,915 | 273,596 | +146,681 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 4,651,305 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,744,460 |
| Air transport | 637,188 |
| Other | 43,260 |
| Road transport | 1,282 |
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) | 2,157,639 | 2,493,666 | +336,027 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,026,003 | 1,718,457 | -307,546 |
| Air transport | 392,109 | 245,079 | -147,030 |
| Other | 27,581 | 15,679 | -11,902 |
| Road transport | 1,282 | 0 | -1,282 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,304,203 |
| Felixstowe | 1,816,755 |
| Dover | 1,787,338 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,161,131 |
| Birmingham Airport | 200,143 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,059,021 | 1,245,182 | +186,161 |
| Felixstowe | 1,331,530 | 485,225 | -846,305 |
| Dover | 779,492 | 1,007,846 | +228,354 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 1,161,131 | +1,161,131 |
| Birmingham Airport | 117,870 | 82,273 | -35,597 |
| Eurotunnel | 105,043 | 68,833 | -36,210 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 78,001 | 83,091 | +5,090 |
| Hull | 149,519 | 0 | -149,519 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 91,499 | 55,869 | -35,630 |
| Purfleet | 145,069 | 0 | -145,069 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 5 |
| Mining support service activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AEROCOM METALS LIMITED | 68 |
| TW METALS LIMITED | 58 |
| PRECISION HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS (UK) LIMITED | 45 |
| SALEM TUBE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 35 |
| PRO FORMANCE METALS LIMITED | 34 |
| VOITH TURBO LIMITED | 34 |
| CNH INDUSTRIAL N.V. | 33 |
| PROFINS LIMITED | 32 |
| PADLEY & VENABLES LIMITED | 29 |
| CNH INDUSTRIAL N.V. | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 697,890 |
| Switzerland | 450,377 |
| Ireland | 348,742 |
| United States | 328,836 |
| Germany | 185,080 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 461,543 | 236,347 | -225,196 |
| Switzerland | 220,960 | 229,417 | +8,457 |
| Ireland | 223,807 | 124,935 | -98,872 |
| United States | 211,621 | 117,215 | -94,406 |
| Germany | 57,582 | 127,498 | +69,916 |
| Belgium | 8,393 | 132,520 | +124,127 |
| Portugal | 94,839 | 40,724 | -54,115 |
| Bahrain | 124,329 | 939 | -123,390 |
| Mexico | 30,629 | 43,779 | +13,150 |
| Qatar | 71,653 | 2,320 | -69,333 |
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 | 893 |
| Germany | 318 |
| Nicaragua | 74 |
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 | 663 | 230 | -433 |
| Germany | 0 | 318 | +318 |
| Nicaragua | 74 | 0 | -74 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,201,292 |
| Air transport | 681,140 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 531,058 |
| Other | 1,295 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,140,858 | 1,060,434 | -80,424 |
| Air transport | 446,091 | 235,049 | -211,042 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 382,570 | 148,488 | -234,082 |
| Other | 747 | 548 | -199 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 981,395 |
| Tyne | 552,649 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 426,451 |
| Holyhead | 287,114 |
| Liverpool Docks | 207,986 |
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 / Eurotunnel | 523,642 | 457,753 | -65,889 |
| Tyne | 316,198 | 236,451 | -79,747 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 299,685 | 126,766 | -172,919 |
| Holyhead | 185,775 | 101,339 | -84,436 |
| Liverpool Docks | 86,739 | 121,247 | +34,508 |
| London Gateway Port | 109,825 | 31,218 | -78,607 |
| Hull | 10,848 | 128,150 | +117,302 |
| Great Yarmouth | 134,684 | 0 | -134,684 |
| East Midlands Airport | 92,087 | 25,500 | -66,587 |
| London Stansted Airport | 30,666 | 34,776 | +4,110 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 730451
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tubes made of alloy steel, cold-drawn or cold-rolled for precision