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 | 48,179,224 |
| Netherlands | 8,794,581 |
| Italy | 1,867,677 |
| Finland | 1,002,244 |
| United Arab Emirates | 573,254 |
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 | 46,983,203 | 1,196,021 | -45,787,182 |
| Netherlands | 5,349,475 | 3,445,106 | -1,904,369 |
| Italy | 1,079,291 | 788,386 | -290,905 |
| Finland | 424,125 | 578,119 | +153,994 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 573,254 | +573,254 |
| Ireland | 255,903 | 189,989 | -65,914 |
| Norway | 412,472 | 0 | -412,472 |
| Belgium | 229,605 | 141,632 | -87,973 |
| China | 219,795 | 93,302 | -126,493 |
| France | 46,943 | 218,456 | +171,513 |
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 | 49,457,604 |
| Netherlands | 6,804,117 |
| China | 1,601,887 |
| Italy | 1,593,242 |
| Finland | 1,260,215 |
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 | 48,059,257 | 1,398,347 | -46,660,910 |
| Netherlands | 3,853,991 | 2,950,126 | -903,865 |
| China | 774,147 | 827,740 | +53,593 |
| Italy | 843,574 | 749,668 | -93,906 |
| Finland | 518,546 | 741,669 | +223,123 |
| United Kingdom | 494,375 | 44,047 | -450,328 |
| Saudi Arabia | 26,783 | 164,287 | +137,504 |
| Romania | 30,406 | 122,818 | +92,412 |
| Greece | 0 | 140,158 | +140,158 |
| Portugal | 5,927 | 126,739 | +120,812 |
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 | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| North Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 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) | 49,384,741 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,930,647 |
| Other | 369,776 |
| Air transport | 133,485 |
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) | 47,503,934 | 1,880,807 | -45,623,127 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,284,757 | 5,645,890 | -1,638,867 |
| Other | 196,003 | 173,773 | -22,230 |
| Air transport | 125,045 | 8,440 | -116,605 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Tyne | 45,927,116 |
| Purfleet | 6,035,071 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,719,499 |
| Dover | 1,590,388 |
| London | 1,028,865 |
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 | 45,902,070 | 25,046 | -45,877,024 |
| Purfleet | 3,338,363 | 2,696,708 | -641,655 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,246,227 | 1,473,272 | -772,955 |
| Dover | 871,018 | 719,370 | -151,648 |
| London | 437,002 | 591,863 | +154,861 |
| Harwich | 241,665 | 590,154 | +348,489 |
| Felixstowe | 387,184 | 193,673 | -193,511 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 9 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
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 | 37 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 36 |
| PIPEXTRA STAINLESS LTD. | 34 |
| NEUMO UK LIMITED | 29 |
| ASD LIMITED | 24 |
| D H STAINLESS LIMITED | 21 |
| BARRETT STEEL 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| 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 | 6,447,327 |
| Italy | 4,942,233 |
| Norway | 3,730,657 |
| Ireland | 1,866,985 |
| Germany | 1,701,208 |
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 | 3,314,291 | 3,133,036 | -181,255 |
| Italy | 2,501,146 | 2,441,087 | -60,059 |
| Norway | 1,723,091 | 2,007,566 | +284,475 |
| Ireland | 1,266,279 | 600,706 | -665,573 |
| Germany | 762,023 | 939,185 | +177,162 |
| Lithuania | 769,566 | 693,865 | -75,701 |
| Spain | 214,588 | 1,080,881 | +866,293 |
| Poland | 775,620 | 436,819 | -338,801 |
| Belgium | 765,387 | 407,336 | -358,051 |
| 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 | 17,590 |
| 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 | 2,894 | 14,696 | +11,802 |
| 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) | 22,738,302 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,528,221 |
| Air transport | 546,976 |
| Other | 21,123 |
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) | 11,750,671 | 10,987,631 | -763,040 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,655,070 | 1,873,151 | +218,081 |
| Air transport | 199,733 | 347,243 | +147,510 |
| Other | 6,427 | 14,696 | +8,269 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 13,118,052 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,927,465 |
| Hull | 3,379,854 |
| Heysham | 1,369,884 |
| London | 904,602 |
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 | 6,240,340 | 6,877,712 | +637,372 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,215,099 | 1,712,366 | -502,733 |
| Hull | 1,671,470 | 1,708,384 | +36,914 |
| Heysham | 936,279 | 433,605 | -502,674 |
| London | 681,981 | 222,621 | -459,360 |
| Portsmouth | 188,568 | 646,096 | +457,528 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 498,175 | +498,175 |
| Harwich | 431,974 | 0 | -431,974 |
| Liverpool Docks | 350,346 | 65,607 | -284,739 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 193,043 | 158,111 | -34,932 |
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