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 | 1,875,631 |
| Netherlands | 1,338,133 |
| France | 853,293 |
| Italy | 837,449 |
| Germany | 785,327 |
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 | 849,824 | 1,025,807 | +175,983 |
| Netherlands | 746,596 | 591,537 | -155,059 |
| France | 505,605 | 347,688 | -157,917 |
| Italy | 360,008 | 477,441 | +117,433 |
| Germany | 209,719 | 575,608 | +365,889 |
| Romania | 436,347 | 256,512 | -179,835 |
| United States | 190,185 | 491,065 | +300,880 |
| Turkey | 71,691 | 552,388 | +480,697 |
| Taiwan | 283,925 | 231,724 | -52,201 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,548,474 |
| Sweden | 1,422,419 |
| Romania | 893,187 |
| United Kingdom | 758,329 |
| France | 733,041 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 445,385 | 1,103,089 | +657,704 |
| Sweden | 880,425 | 541,994 | -338,431 |
| Romania | 556,077 | 337,110 | -218,967 |
| United Kingdom | 567,929 | 190,400 | -377,529 |
| France | 382,261 | 350,780 | -31,481 |
| Italy | 208,297 | 448,114 | +239,817 |
| Turkey | 71,691 | 552,388 | +480,697 |
| Taiwan | 325,005 | 231,724 | -93,281 |
| United States | 266,707 | 196,366 | -70,341 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 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) | 4,743,448 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,849,174 |
| Air transport | 676,044 |
| Other | 57,437 |
| 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) | 1,728,315 | 3,015,133 | +1,286,818 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,094,849 | 1,754,325 | -340,524 |
| Air transport | 372,564 | 303,480 | -69,084 |
| Other | 28,135 | 29,302 | +1,167 |
| 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 | 2,713,535 |
| Dover | 1,910,907 |
| Felixstowe | 1,401,097 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,218,668 |
| Birmingham Airport | 212,826 |
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 | 1,003,769 | 1,709,766 | +705,997 |
| Dover | 908,978 | 1,001,929 | +92,951 |
| Felixstowe | 967,590 | 433,507 | -534,083 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 1,218,668 | +1,218,668 |
| Birmingham Airport | 106,662 | 106,164 | -498 |
| Eurotunnel | 93,244 | 106,201 | +12,957 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 95,125 | 91,704 | -3,421 |
| Hull | 149,519 | 0 | -149,519 |
| Purfleet | 145,069 | 0 | -145,069 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 89,340 | 55,718 | -33,622 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 14 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 6 |
| Mining support service activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AEROCOM METALS LIMITED | 72 |
| TW METALS LIMITED | 60 |
| PRECISION HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| SALEM TUBE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 38 |
| PRO FORMANCE METALS LIMITED | 37 |
| CNH INDUSTRIAL N.V. | 37 |
| VOITH TURBO LIMITED | 35 |
| CNH INDUSTRIAL N.V. | 33 |
| PROFINS LIMITED | 33 |
| PADLEY & VENABLES LIMITED | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 796,188 |
| Switzerland | 470,027 |
| Ireland | 354,736 |
| United States | 345,867 |
| Germany | 221,810 |
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 | 512,049 | 284,139 | -227,910 |
| Switzerland | 327,782 | 142,245 | -185,537 |
| Ireland | 220,036 | 134,700 | -85,336 |
| United States | 258,537 | 87,330 | -171,207 |
| Germany | 67,115 | 154,695 | +87,580 |
| Belgium | 136,543 | 4,370 | -132,173 |
| Portugal | 94,800 | 17,098 | -77,702 |
| Kazakhstan | 0 | 91,281 | +91,281 |
| Mexico | 36,274 | 45,236 | +8,962 |
| 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 |
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 | 106 | 212 | +106 |
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) | 2,263,366 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 629,919 |
| Air transport | 546,512 |
| Other | 1,221 |
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) | 1,353,965 | 909,401 | -444,564 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 409,040 | 220,879 | -188,161 |
| Air transport | 329,273 | 217,239 | -112,034 |
| Other | 779 | 442 | -337 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,046,676 |
| Tyne | 557,229 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 313,425 |
| Holyhead | 306,604 |
| Liverpool Docks | 275,637 |
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 | 578,379 | 468,297 | -110,082 |
| Tyne | 366,704 | 190,525 | -176,179 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 214,862 | 98,563 | -116,299 |
| Holyhead | 196,416 | 110,188 | -86,228 |
| Liverpool Docks | 189,978 | 85,659 | -104,319 |
| Great Yarmouth | 134,684 | 91,554 | -43,130 |
| Hull | 128,150 | 0 | -128,150 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,476 | 43,320 | -10,156 |
| East Midlands Airport | 51,384 | 32,421 | -18,963 |
| London Stansted Airport | 29,455 | 47,052 | +17,597 |
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