Import/export HS code 730512: Various longitudinally welded pipes
Pipes welded longitudinally using methods other than submerged arc welding
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Greece | 5,105,177 |
| Netherlands | 1,981,501 |
| China | 465,969 |
| Germany | 253,214 |
| Luxembourg | 211,154 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 3,872,753 | 1,232,424 | -2,640,329 |
| Netherlands | 727,709 | 1,253,792 | +526,083 |
| China | 260,189 | 205,780 | -54,409 |
| Germany | 210,421 | 42,793 | -167,628 |
| Luxembourg | 53,953 | 157,201 | +103,248 |
| Denmark | 0 | 57,434 | +57,434 |
| Belgium | 38,424 | 2,816 | -35,608 |
| France | 0 | 30,375 | +30,375 |
| Italy | 23,675 | 0 | -23,675 |
| United States | 9,736 | 1,884 | -7,852 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Greece | 5,159,820 |
| United Kingdom | 1,131,098 |
| Germany | 973,402 |
| China | 527,789 |
| South Korea | 211,154 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 3,872,753 | 1,287,067 | -2,585,686 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 1,131,098 | +1,131,098 |
| Germany | 845,307 | 128,095 | -717,212 |
| China | 319,193 | 208,596 | -110,597 |
| South Korea | 53,953 | 157,201 | +103,248 |
| Romania | 60,915 | 15,385 | -45,530 |
| Poland | 0 | 57,434 | +57,434 |
| Italy | 34,255 | 0 | -34,255 |
| Slovakia | 10,484 | 0 | -10,484 |
| Norway | 0 | 6,520 | +6,520 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 3 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -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) | 4,090,242 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,079,497 |
| Air transport | 20,401 |
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) | 2,727,838 | 1,362,404 | -1,365,434 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,459,286 | 1,620,211 | -839,075 |
| Air transport | 9,736 | 10,665 | +929 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 3,729,757 |
| Felixstowe | 1,203,990 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,137,845 |
| Hartlepool | 749,703 |
| Sunderland | 473,703 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 2,971,036 | 758,721 | -2,212,315 |
| Felixstowe | 49,644 | 1,154,346 | +1,104,702 |
| Immingham Docks | 886,853 | 250,992 | -635,861 |
| Hartlepool | 749,703 | 0 | -749,703 |
| Sunderland | 0 | 473,703 | +473,703 |
| Liverpool Docks | 210,545 | 182,532 | -28,013 |
| Dover | 129,762 | 115,761 | -14,001 |
| Eurotunnel | 82,922 | 0 | -82,922 |
| London | 38,424 | 27,091 | -11,333 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,874 | 16,653 | -18,221 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
| 2024-11 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 15,527,871 |
| Germany | 1,846,382 |
| Netherlands | 1,786,266 |
| Italy | 1,206,430 |
| Brazil | 256,013 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 11,623,235 | 3,904,636 | -7,718,599 |
| Germany | 700,773 | 1,145,609 | +444,836 |
| Netherlands | 139,460 | 1,646,806 | +1,507,346 |
| Italy | 538,416 | 668,014 | +129,598 |
| Brazil | 256,013 | 0 | -256,013 |
| Ghana | 0 | 145,200 | +145,200 |
| Azerbaijan | 0 | 129,721 | +129,721 |
| Ireland | 3,713 | 43,779 | +40,066 |
| Greece | 30,614 | 5,208 | -25,406 |
| Angola | 0 | 28,730 | +28,730 |
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) | 15,791,886 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,992,490 |
| Air transport | 257,415 |
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) | 11,683,521 | 4,108,365 | -7,575,156 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,378,853 | 3,613,637 | +2,234,784 |
| Air transport | 256,013 | 1,402 | -254,611 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 15,593,088 |
| Felixstowe | 1,630,000 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,576,986 |
| Hull | 1,026,150 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 691,404 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 11,619,490 | 3,973,598 | -7,645,892 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 1,630,000 | +1,630,000 |
| Immingham Docks | 538,648 | 1,038,338 | +499,690 |
| Hull | 296,442 | 729,708 | +433,266 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 567,456 | 123,948 | -443,508 |
| Manchester Airport | 192,140 | 0 | -192,140 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 150,901 | +150,901 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 31,175 | 1,402 | -29,773 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 31,175 | 0 | -31,175 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 0 | 28,730 | +28,730 |
Quick facts
HS code: 730512
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pipes welded longitudinally using methods other than submerged arc welding