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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 1,949,633 |
| Italy | 1,874,304 |
| China | 322,553 |
| Turkey | 219,626 |
| Netherlands | 179,979 |
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 | 1,341,432 | 608,201 | -733,231 |
| Italy | 1,724,523 | 149,781 | -1,574,742 |
| China | 93,544 | 229,009 | +135,465 |
| Turkey | 3,106 | 216,520 | +213,414 |
| Netherlands | 102,594 | 77,385 | -25,209 |
| India | 8,353 | 39,753 | +31,400 |
| France | 39,225 | 8,836 | -30,389 |
| Denmark | 37,909 | 0 | -37,909 |
| Switzerland | 31,277 | 3,583 | -27,694 |
| Norway | 22,886 | 9,841 | -13,045 |
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 | 2,031,261 |
| Italy | 1,946,587 |
| China | 240,581 |
| Turkey | 219,626 |
| Netherlands | 156,697 |
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 | 1,341,432 | 689,829 | -651,603 |
| Italy | 1,747,382 | 199,205 | -1,548,177 |
| China | 91,999 | 148,582 | +56,583 |
| Turkey | 3,106 | 216,520 | +213,414 |
| Netherlands | 90,133 | 66,564 | -23,569 |
| Germany | 88,905 | 4,391 | -84,514 |
| United States | 43,815 | 5,766 | -38,049 |
| India | 8,353 | 39,753 | +31,400 |
| France | 5,267 | 8,836 | +3,569 |
| Japan | 0 | 5,640 | +5,640 |
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 | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| South East Wales | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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) | 3,054,925 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,674,043 |
| Air transport | 95,203 |
| 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) | 1,904,776 | 1,150,149 | -754,627 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,480,148 | 193,895 | -1,286,253 |
| Air transport | 28,392 | 66,811 | +38,419 |
| 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 | 2,325,763 |
| Dover | 966,090 |
| Purfleet | 447,936 |
| Eurotunnel | 398,507 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 216,520 |
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 | 1,438,082 | 887,681 | -550,401 |
| Dover | 846,799 | 119,291 | -727,508 |
| Purfleet | 447,936 | 0 | -447,936 |
| Eurotunnel | 382,330 | 16,177 | -366,153 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 0 | 216,520 | +216,520 |
| Immingham Docks | 102,316 | 51,202 | -51,114 |
| London | 34,325 | 24,510 | -9,815 |
| Killingholme | 44,193 | 0 | -44,193 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 37,807 | +37,807 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,063 | 1,028 | -33,035 |
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
|
5 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
5 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
3 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
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 | 15 |
| 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 | 15 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | 971,731 |
| France | 204,204 |
| Angola | 137,799 |
| Netherlands | 137,178 |
| Singapore | 102,469 |
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 | 699,988 | 271,743 | -428,245 |
| France | 182,462 | 21,742 | -160,720 |
| Angola | 121,572 | 16,227 | -105,345 |
| Netherlands | 80,526 | 56,652 | -23,874 |
| Singapore | 37,691 | 64,778 | +27,087 |
| Norway | 59,873 | 33,976 | -25,897 |
| United States | 22,003 | 57,015 | +35,012 |
| Israel | 26,500 | 37,800 | +11,300 |
| Thailand | 0 | 62,359 | +62,359 |
| Taiwan | 61,300 | 0 | -61,300 |
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) | 1,463,057 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 395,959 |
| Air transport | 344,312 |
| 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) | 1,095,593 | 367,464 | -728,129 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 247,809 | 148,150 | -99,659 |
| Air transport | 185,150 | 159,162 | -25,988 |
| 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 | 309,615 |
| Holyhead | 268,207 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 267,137 |
| Milford | 150,074 |
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 | 262,540 | 47,075 | -215,465 |
| Holyhead | 42,512 | 225,695 | +183,183 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 142,514 | 124,623 | -17,891 |
| Milford | 150,074 | 0 | -150,074 |
| London | 126,935 | 16,227 | -110,708 |
| Immingham Docks | 86,838 | 33,976 | -52,862 |
| London Gateway Port | 59,364 | 55,677 | -3,687 |
| Liverpool Docks | 65,000 | 40,500 | -24,500 |
| Hull | 9,822 | 52,313 | +42,491 |
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