Import/export HS code 730531: Longitudinally welded casing
Casing pipes welded longitudinally for oil or gas drilling
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 62,609,473 |
| Netherlands | 8,806,894 |
| Italy | 1,844,626 |
| Finland | 1,095,997 |
| United Arab Emirates | 583,592 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 61,144,835 | 1,464,638 | -59,680,197 |
| Netherlands | 4,957,078 | 3,849,816 | -1,107,262 |
| Italy | 1,065,211 | 779,415 | -285,796 |
| Finland | 564,683 | 531,314 | -33,369 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10,338 | 573,254 | +562,916 |
| Ireland | 237,137 | 189,914 | -47,223 |
| Norway | 412,472 | 0 | -412,472 |
| Belgium | 229,605 | 141,632 | -87,973 |
| China | 219,795 | 93,302 | -126,493 |
| France | 46,943 | 209,377 | +162,434 |
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 | 63,895,170 |
| Netherlands | 6,838,821 |
| China | 1,607,181 |
| Italy | 1,571,157 |
| Finland | 1,381,683 |
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 | 62,088,272 | 1,806,898 | -60,281,374 |
| Netherlands | 3,618,688 | 3,220,133 | -398,555 |
| China | 771,089 | 836,092 | +65,003 |
| Italy | 820,835 | 750,322 | -70,513 |
| Finland | 686,819 | 694,864 | +8,045 |
| United Kingdom | 470,403 | 68,019 | -402,384 |
| Saudi Arabia | 26,783 | 120,808 | +94,025 |
| Portugal | 5,927 | 126,739 | +120,812 |
| Romania | 17,646 | 107,023 | +89,377 |
| Greece | 0 | 123,654 | +123,654 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| North Yorkshire | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Tees Valley | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 63,787,850 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,018,891 |
| Other | 350,935 |
| Air transport | 132,507 |
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) | 62,003,050 | 1,784,800 | -60,218,250 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,708,452 | 6,310,439 | -398,013 |
| Other | 201,209 | 149,726 | -51,483 |
| Air transport | 125,045 | 7,462 | -117,583 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Tyne | 60,366,135 |
| Purfleet | 5,979,819 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,736,672 |
| Dover | 1,596,420 |
| London | 1,127,900 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne | 60,341,089 | 25,046 | -60,316,043 |
| Purfleet | 3,102,733 | 2,877,086 | -225,647 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,899,787 | 1,836,885 | -62,902 |
| Dover | 805,795 | 790,625 | -15,170 |
| London | 558,467 | 569,433 | +10,966 |
| Harwich | 241,665 | 590,154 | +348,489 |
| Felixstowe | 387,471 | 210,684 | -176,787 |
| Southampton | 0 | 573,254 | +573,254 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 412,472 | 0 | -412,472 |
| Killingholme | 257,151 | 146,010 | -111,141 |
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 | 30 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JACOB (UK) LIMITED | 43 |
| NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED | 36 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 35 |
| PIPEXTRA STAINLESS LTD. | 34 |
| NEUMO UK LIMITED | 29 |
| ASD LIMITED | 23 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 20 |
| D H STAINLESS LIMITED | 20 |
| VAN LEEUWEN LIMITED | 20 |
| GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE UK LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 6,522,322 |
| Italy | 5,004,618 |
| Norway | 4,710,299 |
| Ireland | 1,864,391 |
| Germany | 1,704,106 |
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 | 3,373,005 | 3,149,317 | -223,688 |
| Italy | 2,600,037 | 2,404,581 | -195,456 |
| Norway | 2,091,276 | 2,619,023 | +527,747 |
| Ireland | 1,125,135 | 739,256 | -385,879 |
| Germany | 747,692 | 956,414 | +208,722 |
| Lithuania | 769,566 | 693,865 | -75,701 |
| Poland | 799,374 | 449,471 | -349,903 |
| Spain | 247,735 | 995,173 | +747,438 |
| Belgium | 729,821 | 420,644 | -309,177 |
| Singapore | 0 | 842,170 | +842,170 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 19,384 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,533 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 4,688 | 14,696 | +10,008 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,533 | 0 | -3,533 |
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) | 22,907,051 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,604,949 |
| Air transport | 546,976 |
| Other | 22,917 |
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) | 11,354,892 | 11,552,159 | +197,267 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,540,029 | 2,064,920 | -475,109 |
| Air transport | 199,733 | 347,243 | +147,510 |
| Other | 8,221 | 14,696 | +6,475 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 14,208,727 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,006,249 |
| Hull | 3,484,320 |
| Heysham | 1,360,394 |
| London | 861,340 |
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 | 6,831,189 | 7,377,538 | +546,349 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,137,259 | 1,868,990 | -268,269 |
| Hull | 1,878,712 | 1,605,608 | -273,104 |
| Heysham | 835,319 | 525,075 | -310,244 |
| London | 681,981 | 179,359 | -502,622 |
| Portsmouth | 221,715 | 560,388 | +338,673 |
| Harwich | 503,737 | 0 | -503,737 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 498,175 | +498,175 |
| Liverpool Docks | 350,346 | 65,607 | -284,739 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 0 | 351,154 | +351,154 |
Quick facts
HS code: 730531
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Casing pipes welded longitudinally for oil or gas drilling