Import/export HS code 730611: Stainless steel welded tubes
Tubes and pipes made of stainless steel, welded for strength and durability
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.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 2,218,240 |
| Italy | 1,889,092 |
| China | 322,553 |
| Turkey | 219,626 |
| Netherlands | 181,080 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 1,361,918 | 856,322 | -505,596 |
| Italy | 1,747,905 | 141,187 | -1,606,718 |
| China | 93,544 | 229,009 | +135,465 |
| Turkey | 3,106 | 216,520 | +213,414 |
| Netherlands | 98,530 | 82,550 | -15,980 |
| Spain | 85,945 | 25,421 | -60,524 |
| Denmark | 103,301 | 0 | -103,301 |
| France | 42,982 | 7,989 | -34,993 |
| India | 0 | 48,106 | +48,106 |
| Switzerland | 31,277 | 3,583 | -27,694 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 2,299,868 |
| Italy | 2,033,331 |
| China | 240,581 |
| Turkey | 219,626 |
| Netherlands | 157,798 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 1,361,918 | 937,950 | -423,968 |
| Italy | 1,840,313 | 193,018 | -1,647,295 |
| China | 91,999 | 148,582 | +56,583 |
| Turkey | 3,106 | 216,520 | +213,414 |
| Netherlands | 91,234 | 66,564 | -24,670 |
| Germany | 85,131 | 9,210 | -75,921 |
| Spain | 85,945 | 911 | -85,034 |
| United States | 38,995 | 9,286 | -29,709 |
| India | 0 | 48,106 | +48,106 |
| France | 0 | 7,989 | +7,989 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| South East Wales | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Central Scotland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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) | 3,321,072 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,844,123 |
| Air transport | 89,368 |
| Road transport | 22,954 |
| Other | 16 |
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) | 1,925,262 | 1,395,810 | -529,452 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,654,456 | 189,667 | -1,464,789 |
| Air transport | 11,501 | 77,867 | +66,366 |
| Road transport | 22,954 | 0 | -22,954 |
| Other | 0 | 16 | +16 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,594,370 |
| Dover | 1,043,441 |
| Purfleet | 447,936 |
| Eurotunnel | 402,462 |
| Immingham Docks | 218,910 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,458,568 | 1,135,802 | -322,766 |
| Dover | 927,877 | 115,564 | -812,313 |
| Purfleet | 447,936 | 0 | -447,936 |
| Eurotunnel | 387,132 | 15,330 | -371,802 |
| Immingham Docks | 167,362 | 51,548 | -115,814 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 0 | 216,520 | +216,520 |
| London | 34,325 | 24,510 | -9,815 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 57,445 | 1,028 | -56,417 |
| Killingholme | 44,193 | 0 | -44,193 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 37,807 | +37,807 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Mining support service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| YORKSHIRE STAINLESS LIMITED | 28 |
| CHINA OUTSOURCING (EUROPE) LIMITED | 25 |
| TRAVIS PERKINS PLC | 22 |
| FERGUSON UK HOLDINGS LIMITED | 21 |
| INDUSTRIAL TURBINE COMPANY (UK) LIMITED | 17 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 14 |
| AMAZON FILTERS LIMITED | 14 |
| WOLSELEY UK LIMITED | 13 |
| SFF (UK) LTD | 11 |
| THE BLAST SHOP LTD. | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 966,325 |
| United Arab Emirates | 288,832 |
| France | 204,204 |
| Norway | 147,295 |
| Netherlands | 142,724 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 636,227 | 330,098 | -306,129 |
| United Arab Emirates | 288,832 | 0 | -288,832 |
| France | 181,083 | 23,121 | -157,962 |
| Norway | 137,179 | 10,116 | -127,063 |
| Netherlands | 86,072 | 56,652 | -29,420 |
| Angola | 121,572 | 16,227 | -105,345 |
| United States | 77,742 | 58,365 | -19,377 |
| Singapore | 37,691 | 64,778 | +27,087 |
| Germany | 81,955 | 3,885 | -78,070 |
| Israel | 26,500 | 37,800 | +11,300 |
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 | 5,548 |
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 | 0 | 5,548 | +5,548 |
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) | 1,584,662 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 639,694 |
| Air transport | 404,712 |
| Other | 5,548 |
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) | 1,164,697 | 419,965 | -744,732 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 514,079 | 125,615 | -388,464 |
| Air transport | 213,558 | 191,154 | -22,404 |
| Other | 0 | 5,548 | +5,548 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Fishguard | 440,272 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 363,570 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 324,226 |
| Southampton | 311,510 |
| Holyhead | 262,801 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishguard | 440,272 | 0 | -440,272 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 323,385 | 40,185 | -283,200 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 173,718 | 150,508 | -23,210 |
| Southampton | 267,359 | 44,151 | -223,208 |
| Holyhead | 23,751 | 239,050 | +215,299 |
| Immingham Docks | 169,690 | 10,116 | -159,574 |
| Milford | 150,074 | 0 | -150,074 |
| London | 126,935 | 16,227 | -110,708 |
| London Gateway Port | 58,039 | 57,002 | -1,037 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,000 | 85,500 | +65,500 |
Quick facts
HS code: 730611
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tubes and pipes made of stainless steel, welded for strength and durability