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 | 5,040,088 |
| Netherlands | 1,782,659 |
| China | 521,261 |
| Luxembourg | 338,941 |
| Germany | 232,194 |
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 | 3,785,836 | 1,254,252 | -2,531,584 |
| Netherlands | 336,184 | 1,446,475 | +1,110,291 |
| China | 202,910 | 318,351 | +115,441 |
| Luxembourg | 53,953 | 284,988 | +231,035 |
| Germany | 149,792 | 82,402 | -67,390 |
| Singapore | 0 | 196,628 | +196,628 |
| France | 0 | 156,379 | +156,379 |
| Denmark | 0 | 57,434 | +57,434 |
| Italy | 23,675 | 0 | -23,675 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 19,530 | +19,530 |
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 | 5,228,771 |
| United Kingdom | 1,131,098 |
| China | 544,657 |
| Germany | 542,648 |
| South Korea | 338,941 |
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 | 3,816,624 | 1,412,147 | -2,404,477 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 1,131,098 | +1,131,098 |
| China | 223,490 | 321,167 | +97,677 |
| Germany | 362,365 | 180,283 | -182,082 |
| South Korea | 53,953 | 284,988 | +231,035 |
| Japan | 0 | 196,628 | +196,628 |
| Romania | 60,915 | 119,785 | +58,870 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 97,456 | +97,456 |
| Poland | 0 | 57,434 | +57,434 |
| Italy | 34,255 | 0 | -34,255 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 |
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 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| 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 |
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) | 4,191,647 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,160,428 |
| Air transport | 39,931 |
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) | 2,010,482 | 2,181,165 | +170,683 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,541,868 | 1,618,560 | -923,308 |
| Air transport | 9,736 | 30,195 | +20,459 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 3,926,385 |
| Felixstowe | 1,213,468 |
| Immingham Docks | 844,614 |
| Hartlepool | 749,703 |
| Dover | 479,266 |
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 | 955,349 | -2,015,687 |
| Felixstowe | 49,644 | 1,163,824 | +1,114,180 |
| Immingham Docks | 438,850 | 405,764 | -33,086 |
| Hartlepool | 749,703 | 0 | -749,703 |
| Dover | 86,681 | 392,585 | +305,904 |
| Sunderland | 0 | 473,703 | +473,703 |
| Liverpool Docks | 153,266 | 285,625 | +132,359 |
| Eurotunnel | 34,935 | 74,286 | +39,351 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,874 | 16,653 | -18,221 |
| Tyne | 33,361 | 0 | -33,361 |
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 | 12 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
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+ | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 16,563,481 |
| Germany | 2,388,820 |
| Netherlands | 1,778,204 |
| Italy | 897,308 |
| 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 | 10,962,496 | 5,600,985 | -5,361,511 |
| Germany | 652,690 | 1,736,130 | +1,083,440 |
| Netherlands | 75,522 | 1,702,682 | +1,627,160 |
| Italy | 182,491 | 714,817 | +532,326 |
| Brazil | 256,013 | 0 | -256,013 |
| Ghana | 0 | 147,153 | +147,153 |
| Azerbaijan | 0 | 129,721 | +129,721 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 54,485 | +54,485 |
| Ireland | 5,089 | 42,403 | +37,314 |
| Greece | 29,338 | 5,208 | -24,130 |
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) | 16,823,390 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,300,660 |
| Air transport | 259,368 |
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) | 10,964,191 | 5,859,199 | -5,104,992 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 969,598 | 4,331,062 | +3,361,464 |
| Air transport | 256,013 | 3,355 | -252,658 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 16,685,826 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,811,244 |
| Felixstowe | 1,630,000 |
| Hull | 1,307,375 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 381,259 |
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 | 10,962,496 | 5,723,330 | -5,239,166 |
| Immingham Docks | 455,752 | 1,355,492 | +899,740 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 1,630,000 | +1,630,000 |
| Hull | 287,441 | 1,019,934 | +732,493 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 199,273 | 181,986 | -17,287 |
| Manchester Airport | 192,140 | 0 | -192,140 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 150,901 | +150,901 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 0 | 56,242 | +56,242 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 31,175 | 1,402 | -29,773 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 31,175 | 0 | -31,175 |
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