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 | 1,627,275 |
| Netherlands | 1,529,245 |
| Italy | 863,995 |
| France | 801,876 |
| Germany | 795,314 |
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 | 726,947 | 900,328 | +173,381 |
| Netherlands | 632,976 | 896,269 | +263,293 |
| Italy | 391,300 | 472,695 | +81,395 |
| France | 522,144 | 279,732 | -242,412 |
| Germany | 211,940 | 583,374 | +371,434 |
| United States | 190,402 | 480,040 | +289,638 |
| Romania | 355,007 | 198,346 | -156,661 |
| Turkey | 0 | 552,388 | +552,388 |
| Taiwan | 276,226 | 204,603 | -71,623 |
| Canada | 130,554 | 273,596 | +143,042 |
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 | 1,883,405 |
| Sweden | 1,164,722 |
| Romania | 727,160 |
| Italy | 724,859 |
| France | 681,624 |
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 | 439,803 | 1,443,602 | +1,003,799 |
| Sweden | 670,060 | 494,662 | -175,398 |
| Romania | 470,951 | 256,209 | -214,742 |
| Italy | 247,678 | 477,181 | +229,503 |
| France | 398,800 | 282,824 | -115,976 |
| United Kingdom | 483,163 | 141,731 | -341,432 |
| Turkey | 0 | 552,388 | +552,388 |
| Taiwan | 301,182 | 204,603 | -96,579 |
| United States | 242,907 | 187,244 | -55,663 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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) | 4,643,735 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,619,912 |
| Air transport | 617,924 |
| Other | 55,589 |
| 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) | 1,388,304 | 3,255,431 | +1,867,127 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,057,964 | 1,561,948 | -496,016 |
| Air transport | 345,806 | 272,118 | -73,688 |
| Other | 32,875 | 22,714 | -10,161 |
| 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 | 2,514,181 |
| Dover | 2,142,661 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,218,668 |
| Felixstowe | 1,171,451 |
| Birmingham Airport | 192,532 |
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 | 943,785 | 1,570,396 | +626,611 |
| Dover | 876,706 | 1,265,955 | +389,249 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 1,218,668 | +1,218,668 |
| Felixstowe | 788,870 | 382,581 | -406,289 |
| Birmingham Airport | 106,495 | 86,037 | -20,458 |
| Eurotunnel | 76,294 | 97,631 | +21,337 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 86,497 | 81,620 | -4,877 |
| Purfleet | 145,069 | 0 | -145,069 |
| Southampton | 129,942 | 1,732 | -128,210 |
| East Midlands Airport | 118,098 | 7,075 | -111,023 |
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 |
|
Mining support service activities
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 13 |
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
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 | 49 |
| SALEM TUBE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 39 |
| CNH INDUSTRIAL N.V. | 38 |
| PRO FORMANCE METALS LIMITED | 37 |
| VOITH TURBO LIMITED | 36 |
| CNH INDUSTRIAL N.V. | 34 |
| PROFINS LIMITED | 34 |
| PADLEY & VENABLES LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 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 | 743,832 |
| Switzerland | 469,906 |
| United States | 342,458 |
| Ireland | 330,703 |
| Germany | 206,433 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 556,923 | 186,909 | -370,014 |
| Switzerland | 328,211 | 141,695 | -186,516 |
| United States | 260,781 | 81,677 | -179,104 |
| Ireland | 197,419 | 133,284 | -64,135 |
| Germany | 56,069 | 150,364 | +94,295 |
| Belgium | 137,533 | 3,380 | -134,153 |
| Portugal | 88,070 | 13,696 | -74,374 |
| Kazakhstan | 0 | 91,281 | +91,281 |
| Qatar | 71,653 | 2,320 | -69,333 |
| Mexico | 34,995 | 35,222 | +227 |
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 | 1,232 |
| 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 | 673 | 559 | -114 |
| Germany | 318 | 0 | -318 |
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) | 2,153,152 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 636,820 |
| Air transport | 493,828 |
| Other | 1,560 |
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) | 1,354,080 | 799,072 | -555,008 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 405,330 | 231,490 | -173,840 |
| Air transport | 288,700 | 205,128 | -83,572 |
| Other | 1,001 | 559 | -442 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,020,989 |
| Tyne | 502,332 |
| Holyhead | 281,525 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 278,061 |
| 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 | 548,102 | 472,887 | -75,215 |
| Tyne | 364,263 | 138,069 | -226,194 |
| Holyhead | 171,959 | 109,566 | -62,393 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 183,365 | 94,696 | -88,669 |
| Liverpool Docks | 195,154 | 80,483 | -114,671 |
| Great Yarmouth | 134,684 | 91,554 | -43,130 |
| Hull | 128,150 | 0 | -128,150 |
| London Gateway Port | 52,580 | 38,768 | -13,812 |
| East Midlands Airport | 40,239 | 33,437 | -6,802 |
| Felixstowe | 57,338 | 8,787 | -48,551 |
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