Import/export HS code 730630: Welded iron or steel circular pipes
Circular pipes made of iron or non-alloy steel, welded for various applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 81,705,718 |
| Italy | 51,483,243 |
| India | 25,209,333 |
| China | 22,503,378 |
| Netherlands | 16,798,767 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 40,676,195 | 41,029,523 | +353,328 |
| Italy | 26,410,448 | 25,072,795 | -1,337,653 |
| India | 14,362,478 | 10,846,855 | -3,515,623 |
| China | 11,498,071 | 11,005,307 | -492,764 |
| Netherlands | 8,812,820 | 7,985,947 | -826,873 |
| Ireland | 14,611,930 | 632,479 | -13,979,451 |
| Spain | 8,728,599 | 5,285,722 | -3,442,877 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,188,688 | 5,393,709 | +2,205,021 |
| Germany | 3,945,085 | 3,187,461 | -757,624 |
| United States | 2,542,889 | 1,980,690 | -562,199 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 82,629,480 |
| Italy | 54,203,897 |
| India | 26,734,937 |
| China | 22,905,651 |
| Spain | 16,323,532 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 41,536,118 | 41,093,362 | -442,756 |
| Italy | 28,285,254 | 25,918,643 | -2,366,611 |
| India | 14,955,059 | 11,779,878 | -3,175,181 |
| China | 11,591,457 | 11,314,194 | -277,263 |
| Spain | 9,772,130 | 6,551,402 | -3,220,728 |
| Ireland | 13,872,921 | 77,715 | -13,795,206 |
| Netherlands | 5,024,396 | 5,679,580 | +655,184 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,287,238 | 5,184,659 | +1,897,421 |
| Germany | 3,403,720 | 3,356,477 | -47,243 |
| United States | 2,570,189 | 2,007,830 | -562,359 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 49 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 29 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 21 |
| Inner London - West | 19 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 |
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 | 38 | 36 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 18 | 24 | +6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 | 19 | +5 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 6 | -4 |
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) | 165,086,704 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 101,898,079 |
| Other | 2,112,684 |
| Air transport | 1,538,925 |
| Road transport | 228,527 |
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) | 91,543,406 | 73,543,298 | -18,000,108 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 54,369,919 | 47,528,160 | -6,841,759 |
| Other | 1,159,763 | 952,921 | -206,842 |
| Air transport | 637,315 | 901,610 | +264,295 |
| Road transport | 225,456 | 3,071 | -222,385 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 47,457,089 |
| Dover | 44,899,798 |
| Liverpool Docks | 41,899,921 |
| TRT | 14,668,548 |
| Ayr Harbour | 13,542,428 |
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 | 25,351,067 | 22,106,022 | -3,245,045 |
| Dover | 22,599,628 | 22,300,170 | -299,458 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,484,537 | 21,415,384 | +930,847 |
| TRT | 8,779,758 | 5,888,790 | -2,890,968 |
| Ayr Harbour | 13,529,981 | 12,447 | -13,517,534 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,589,166 | 4,836,058 | -2,753,108 |
| Belfast Port | 5,259,767 | 6,864,439 | +1,604,672 |
| Hull | 5,158,208 | 5,773,725 | +615,517 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,064,382 | 3,838,168 | -3,226,214 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,595,559 | 4,109,766 | -485,793 |
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 | 122 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 51 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 36 |
| Specialised construction activities | 29 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 18 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 88 |
| 2026-03 | 89 |
| 2026-02 | 82 |
| 2026-01 | 79 |
| 2025-12 | 74 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 122 |
| NEWBURY INVESTMENTS (UK) LIMITED | 115 |
| VOESTALPINE ROTEC LTD | 102 |
| METPRO LIMITED | 102 |
| METPRO LIMITED | 102 |
| METPRO LIMITED | 102 |
| SANOH UK MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 92 |
| KROMAT TRADING LIMITED | 91 |
| ZND (UK) LIMITED | 88 |
| HUB LE BAS LIMITED | 88 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 162 |
| 54m+ | 148 |
| 15m-54m | 47 |
| Other | 35 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
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 | 45,606,467 |
| Lithuania | 15,511,467 |
| Netherlands | 9,863,616 |
| France | 8,174,695 |
| Italy | 7,166,837 |
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 | 30,193,607 | 15,412,860 | -14,780,747 |
| Lithuania | 6,907,069 | 8,604,398 | +1,697,329 |
| Netherlands | 4,323,638 | 5,539,978 | +1,216,340 |
| France | 3,350,269 | 4,824,426 | +1,474,157 |
| Italy | 3,660,971 | 3,505,866 | -155,105 |
| Poland | 2,118,313 | 2,822,753 | +704,440 |
| Belgium | 1,802,971 | 2,725,997 | +923,026 |
| Germany | 2,151,386 | 2,263,595 | +112,209 |
| Finland | 2,387,331 | 1,760,875 | -626,456 |
| Sweden | 1,032,730 | 1,983,397 | +950,667 |
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 | 18,077,346 |
| Turkey | 6,697,645 |
| Ireland | 2,006,570 |
| India | 179,146 |
| Romania | 3,636 |
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 | 15,750,458 | 2,326,888 | -13,423,570 |
| Turkey | 3,708,911 | 2,988,734 | -720,177 |
| Ireland | 2,006,398 | 172 | -2,006,226 |
| India | 179,146 | 0 | -179,146 |
| Romania | 3,478 | 158 | -3,320 |
| Spain | 1,747 | 1,812 | +65 |
| Germany | 2,851 | 175 | -2,676 |
| Italy | 128 | 2,428 | +2,300 |
| Sweden | 428 | 666 | +238 |
| Slovakia | 927 | 0 | -927 |
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) | 81,973,158 |
| Other | 29,066,641 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,727,966 |
| Air transport | 912,951 |
| Road transport | 943 |
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) | 38,290,588 | 43,682,570 | +5,391,982 |
| Other | 22,765,448 | 6,301,193 | -16,464,255 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,052,638 | 4,675,328 | +622,690 |
| Air transport | 322,197 | 590,754 | +268,557 |
| Road transport | 943 | 0 | -943 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 29,066,641 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,459,653 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,888,089 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,524,299 |
| Harwich | 6,416,628 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 22,765,448 | 6,301,193 | -16,464,255 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,691,630 | 13,768,023 | +76,393 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,042,854 | 12,845,235 | +4,802,381 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,816,627 | 3,707,672 | +891,045 |
| Harwich | 4,808,262 | 1,608,366 | -3,199,896 |
| Holyhead | 2,763,339 | 3,111,111 | +347,772 |
| Heysham | 2,213,537 | 3,147,256 | +933,719 |
| London | 1,061,183 | 3,413,681 | +2,352,498 |
| Hull | 1,545,399 | 1,472,453 | -72,946 |
| London Gateway Port | 833,608 | 1,589,888 | +756,280 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 730630
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Circular pipes made of iron or non-alloy steel, welded for various applications