Import/export HS code 730640: Stainless steel circular welded pipes
Circular pipes made of stainless steel, welded for 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 50,395,566 |
| Austria | 25,328,862 |
| Germany | 21,882,962 |
| Spain | 19,564,357 |
| China | 17,367,019 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 23,624,621 | 26,770,945 | +3,146,324 |
| Austria | 20,012,588 | 5,316,274 | -14,696,314 |
| Germany | 9,543,207 | 12,339,755 | +2,796,548 |
| Spain | 8,975,568 | 10,588,789 | +1,613,221 |
| China | 8,622,759 | 8,744,260 | +121,501 |
| Taiwan | 9,527,995 | 6,919,881 | -2,608,114 |
| France | 5,553,077 | 5,629,407 | +76,330 |
| Finland | 4,897,635 | 4,163,458 | -734,177 |
| Netherlands | 3,598,802 | 3,609,251 | +10,449 |
| Belgium | 2,281,506 | 541,380 | -1,740,126 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 64,749,929 |
| Austria | 25,450,907 |
| Germany | 19,477,364 |
| China | 19,090,054 |
| Spain | 18,590,962 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 33,196,447 | 31,553,482 | -1,642,965 |
| Austria | 19,925,077 | 5,525,830 | -14,399,247 |
| Germany | 8,086,285 | 11,391,079 | +3,304,794 |
| China | 9,537,821 | 9,552,233 | +14,412 |
| Spain | 8,636,843 | 9,954,119 | +1,317,276 |
| Taiwan | 10,470,155 | 7,919,818 | -2,550,337 |
| Finland | 5,266,516 | 5,889,412 | +622,896 |
| France | 1,019,972 | 3,077,850 | +2,057,878 |
| Czechia | 1,123,361 | 1,147,649 | +24,288 |
| United States | 1,001,204 | 825,648 | -175,556 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 34 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 24 |
| Inner London - West | 19 |
| West Yorkshire | 19 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 |
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 | 25 | 29 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 16 | 10 | -6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 | 14 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 15 | 6 | -9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 14 | +5 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 14 | 9 | -5 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 128,659,361 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 61,652,632 |
| Air transport | 5,704,603 |
| Other | 1,580,045 |
| Road transport | 121,414 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 69,606,565 | 59,052,796 | -10,553,769 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,832,275 | 30,820,357 | -11,918 |
| Air transport | 2,948,096 | 2,756,507 | -191,589 |
| Other | 981,454 | 598,591 | -382,863 |
| Road transport | 9,082 | 112,332 | +103,250 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 8,536 | +8,536 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 64,088,381 |
| Felixstowe | 30,348,705 |
| Purfleet | 19,724,775 |
| London | 13,709,929 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,500,679 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 30,987,443 | 33,100,938 | +2,113,495 |
| Felixstowe | 17,365,218 | 12,983,487 | -4,381,731 |
| Purfleet | 11,868,718 | 7,856,057 | -4,012,661 |
| London | 8,168,610 | 5,541,319 | -2,627,291 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,169,760 | 5,330,919 | +161,159 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,336,934 | 5,955,072 | +1,618,138 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,811,537 | 4,911,941 | +100,404 |
| Southampton | 4,982,203 | 3,870,967 | -1,111,236 |
| Killingholme | 3,964,352 | 1,598,083 | -2,366,269 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,978,476 | 2,330,714 | +352,238 |
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 | 105 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 41 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 34 |
| Other manufacturing | 26 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 21 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 76 |
| 2026-03 | 80 |
| 2026-02 | 79 |
| 2026-01 | 76 |
| 2025-12 | 83 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PREMINOX LTD | 118 |
| TW METALS LIMITED | 117 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 114 |
| NORCROS GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 108 |
| F H BRUNDLE | 82 |
| NEUMO UK LIMITED | 68 |
| STAINLESS STEEL SERVICES LIMITED | 63 |
| THAMES RESTEK UK LIMITED | 63 |
| U.K.F. STAINLESS LIMITED | 61 |
| RICHARD AUSTIN ALLOYS LIMITED | 58 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 161 |
| 1m-15m | 131 |
| 15m-54m | 44 |
| Other | 34 |
| 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 | 5,610,337 |
| Germany | 2,777,931 |
| France | 2,027,751 |
| United States | 1,943,522 |
| Poland | 1,641,687 |
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 | 3,009,670 | 2,600,667 | -409,003 |
| Germany | 1,518,955 | 1,258,976 | -259,979 |
| France | 794,450 | 1,233,301 | +438,851 |
| United States | 640,136 | 1,303,386 | +663,250 |
| Poland | 877,111 | 764,576 | -112,535 |
| Turkey | 398,073 | 934,538 | +536,465 |
| Belgium | 70,146 | 1,015,898 | +945,752 |
| Netherlands | 569,315 | 401,320 | -167,995 |
| Czechia | 264,025 | 655,739 | +391,714 |
| Singapore | 27,084 | 727,463 | +700,379 |
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 | 234,217 |
| Czechia | 54,365 |
| Switzerland | 20,448 |
| Nicaragua | 3,750 |
| Italy | 3,218 |
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 | 165,630 | 68,587 | -97,043 |
| Czechia | 34,494 | 19,871 | -14,623 |
| Switzerland | 12,096 | 8,352 | -3,744 |
| Nicaragua | 3,750 | 0 | -3,750 |
| Italy | 248 | 2,970 | +2,722 |
| China | 119 | 2,634 | +2,515 |
| Ireland | 51 | 65 | +14 |
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) | 16,767,161 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,773,021 |
| Air transport | 4,200,928 |
| Other | 336,480 |
| Road transport | 1,638 |
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) | 8,142,660 | 8,624,501 | +481,841 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,960,245 | 2,812,776 | +852,531 |
| Air transport | 1,296,152 | 2,904,776 | +1,608,624 |
| Other | 223,147 | 113,333 | -109,814 |
| Road transport | 1,638 | 0 | -1,638 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,364,556 |
| Holyhead | 3,080,522 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,364,190 |
| Southampton | 1,592,526 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,502,123 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,667,936 | 4,696,620 | +28,684 |
| Holyhead | 1,590,539 | 1,489,983 | -100,556 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 483,801 | 1,880,389 | +1,396,588 |
| Southampton | 374,692 | 1,217,834 | +843,142 |
| London Gateway Port | 477,933 | 1,024,190 | +546,257 |
| Dover | 310,692 | 1,072,163 | +761,471 |
| Milford | 360,828 | 759,914 | +399,086 |
| East Midlands Airport | 402,650 | 559,610 | +156,960 |
| Liverpool Docks | 493,819 | 353,376 | -140,443 |
| Immingham Docks | 341,629 | 348,347 | +6,718 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 730640
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Circular pipes made of stainless steel, welded for durability