Import/export HS code 730459: Various alloy steel tubes
Alloy steel tubes not classified under other specific categories
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 7,793,232 |
| Germany | 6,579,519 |
| France | 4,967,223 |
| Netherlands | 2,636,538 |
| Sweden | 2,596,516 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 4,063,354 | 3,729,878 | -333,476 |
| Germany | 3,208,046 | 3,371,473 | +163,427 |
| France | 3,037,032 | 1,930,191 | -1,106,841 |
| Netherlands | 1,346,320 | 1,290,218 | -56,102 |
| Sweden | 1,344,452 | 1,252,064 | -92,388 |
| Romania | 1,299,035 | 974,907 | -324,128 |
| Austria | 506,358 | 731,499 | +225,141 |
| China | 265,412 | 704,613 | +439,201 |
| United States | 610,857 | 312,582 | -298,275 |
| Poland | 147,010 | 574,782 | +427,772 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 11,883,644 |
| Germany | 5,926,163 |
| Romania | 2,643,762 |
| Sweden | 2,634,560 |
| China | 2,234,524 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 6,188,692 | 5,694,952 | -493,740 |
| Germany | 2,902,840 | 3,023,323 | +120,483 |
| Romania | 1,453,621 | 1,190,141 | -263,480 |
| Sweden | 1,382,496 | 1,252,064 | -130,432 |
| China | 498,739 | 1,735,785 | +1,237,046 |
| France | 1,681,503 | 386,552 | -1,294,951 |
| Austria | 552,552 | 735,005 | +182,453 |
| Spain | 309,805 | 595,591 | +285,786 |
| Poland | 200,970 | 641,066 | +440,096 |
| United States | 595,943 | 198,449 | -397,494 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 12 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 7 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
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 | 6 | -5 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| South Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,501,859 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,941,586 |
| Air transport | 1,156,731 |
| Other | 94 |
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) | 13,460,901 | 14,040,958 | +580,057 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,492,416 | 1,449,170 | -1,043,246 |
| Air transport | 617,945 | 538,786 | -79,159 |
| Other | 24 | 70 | +46 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 12,699,473 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,717,969 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,409,248 |
| Felixstowe | 1,597,488 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,135,811 |
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 | 6,294,605 | 6,404,868 | +110,263 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,996,555 | 3,721,414 | -275,141 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,107,413 | 2,301,835 | +194,422 |
| Felixstowe | 624,232 | 973,256 | +349,024 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 640,986 | 494,825 | -146,161 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,085,046 | 20,282 | -1,064,764 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 269,976 | 188,255 | -81,721 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 395,169 | +395,169 |
| Harwich | 307,971 | 59,265 | -248,706 |
| London Gateway Port | 231,149 | 90,117 | -141,032 |
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
|
28 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
12 |
|
Mining support service activities
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
8 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 18 |
| 2026-04 | 15 |
| 2026-03 | 17 |
| 2026-02 | 20 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOWCO GROUP PLC | 85 |
| NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO UK LIMITED | 60 |
| ALCATEL SUBMARINE NETWORKS UK LTD | 53 |
| BUHLMANN UK LIMITED | 53 |
| STRATSTAN LIMITED | 52 |
| VAN LEEUWEN LIMITED | 43 |
| NOMAX LIMITED | 40 |
| MNB PRECISION LIMITED | 37 |
| MIDLAND SPECIAL STEELS LIMITED | 32 |
| IP EQUIPMENT SALES LTD. | 30 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 42 |
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 9,095,285 |
| Canada | 1,116,682 |
| Netherlands | 937,468 |
| United Arab Emirates | 850,598 |
| United States | 754,142 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 4,413,587 | 4,681,698 | +268,111 |
| Canada | 3,110 | 1,113,572 | +1,110,462 |
| Netherlands | 182,369 | 755,099 | +572,730 |
| United Arab Emirates | 518,869 | 331,729 | -187,140 |
| United States | 211,674 | 542,468 | +330,794 |
| Brazil | 469,653 | 212,013 | -257,640 |
| Indonesia | 90,260 | 577,091 | +486,831 |
| Ireland | 535,288 | 56,864 | -478,424 |
| Italy | 368,074 | 196,373 | -171,701 |
| Spain | 126,361 | 251,024 | +124,663 |
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 | 846 |
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 | 144 | 702 | +558 |
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) | 9,308,443 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,131,491 |
| Air transport | 1,489,857 |
| Other | 846 |
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) | 4,938,202 | 4,370,241 | -567,961 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,362,919 | 5,768,572 | +2,405,653 |
| Air transport | 751,331 | 738,526 | -12,805 |
| Other | 144 | 702 | +558 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,821,836 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 3,664,199 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,425,011 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,019,233 |
| Southampton | 929,532 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,061,321 | 4,760,515 | +2,699,194 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 2,630,276 | 1,033,923 | -1,596,353 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,104,143 | 1,320,868 | +216,725 |
| London Gateway Port | 793,196 | 1,226,037 | +432,841 |
| Southampton | 256,029 | 673,503 | +417,474 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 423,952 | 390,449 | -33,503 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 522,723 | 218,748 | -303,975 |
| Liverpool Docks | 56,277 | 490,503 | +434,226 |
| Holyhead | 286,796 | 51,067 | -235,729 |
| Tyne | 113,322 | 144,837 | +31,515 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 730459
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Alloy steel tubes not classified under other specific categories