Import/export HS code 730661: Square or rectangular steel tubes
Tubes made of iron or steel with square or rectangular cross-sections
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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 | 152,772,363 |
| Italy | 51,823,450 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,742,751 |
| Spain | 7,859,749 |
| China | 6,295,282 |
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 | 69,822,178 | 82,950,185 | +13,128,007 |
| Italy | 25,859,046 | 25,964,404 | +105,358 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,325,420 | 6,417,331 | +91,911 |
| Spain | 3,752,129 | 4,107,620 | +355,491 |
| China | 3,139,967 | 3,155,315 | +15,348 |
| Portugal | 3,243,289 | 2,752,077 | -491,212 |
| France | 2,694,540 | 2,365,106 | -329,434 |
| Finland | 2,510,232 | 2,534,722 | +24,490 |
| Germany | 2,259,904 | 2,747,010 | +487,106 |
| Taiwan | 2,975,317 | 1,832,685 | -1,142,632 |
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 | 153,888,375 |
| Italy | 55,144,175 |
| United Arab Emirates | 13,116,212 |
| Spain | 8,459,825 |
| China | 6,546,296 |
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 | 70,955,791 | 82,932,584 | +11,976,793 |
| Italy | 27,706,144 | 27,438,031 | -268,113 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,663,036 | 6,453,176 | -209,860 |
| Spain | 3,910,786 | 4,549,039 | +638,253 |
| China | 3,380,489 | 3,165,807 | -214,682 |
| Portugal | 3,210,269 | 2,872,444 | -337,825 |
| Finland | 2,712,383 | 2,723,322 | +10,939 |
| Taiwan | 2,895,552 | 2,005,271 | -890,281 |
| Netherlands | 801,400 | 2,358,721 | +1,557,321 |
| Germany | 1,237,174 | 1,400,904 | +163,730 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 29 |
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 |
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 | 22 | 23 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 10 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| North Yorkshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 5 | 6 | +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) | 185,261,870 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 80,247,173 |
| Other | 6,450,101 |
| Road transport | 998,483 |
| Air transport | 269,632 |
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) | 84,956,019 | 100,305,851 | +15,349,832 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,510,368 | 38,736,805 | -2,773,563 |
| Other | 3,325,542 | 3,124,559 | -200,983 |
| Road transport | 998,483 | 0 | -998,483 |
| Air transport | 131,184 | 138,448 | +7,264 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 18,025 | +18,025 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 40,265,073 |
| Liverpool Docks | 25,429,025 |
| Dover | 24,234,479 |
| Hull | 23,230,221 |
| Felixstowe | 22,030,640 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRT | 21,141,703 | 19,123,370 | -2,018,333 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,953,323 | 14,475,702 | +3,522,379 |
| Dover | 10,474,167 | 13,760,312 | +3,286,145 |
| Hull | 10,338,753 | 12,891,468 | +2,552,715 |
| Felixstowe | 12,210,103 | 9,820,537 | -2,389,566 |
| Belfast Port | 7,367,952 | 11,495,852 | +4,127,900 |
| Cardiff Docks | 8,676,941 | 9,563,107 | +886,166 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,498,926 | 9,400,888 | +901,962 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 8,394,995 | 8,844,249 | +449,254 |
| Purfleet | 8,831,769 | 7,920,151 | -911,618 |
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 | 87 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 19 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Specialised construction activities | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 57 |
| 2026-03 | 45 |
| 2026-02 | 44 |
| 2026-01 | 55 |
| 2025-12 | 40 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 80 |
| 54m+ | 78 |
| 15m-54m | 44 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 68,204,936 |
| Ireland | 55,727,480 |
| Sweden | 32,284,761 |
| Finland | 20,113,344 |
| Italy | 18,448,354 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 33,312,573 | 34,892,363 | +1,579,790 |
| Ireland | 29,201,673 | 26,525,807 | -2,675,866 |
| Sweden | 19,890,189 | 12,394,572 | -7,495,617 |
| Finland | 13,584,082 | 6,529,262 | -7,054,820 |
| Italy | 9,294,356 | 9,153,998 | -140,358 |
| Netherlands | 8,730,564 | 8,181,851 | -548,713 |
| Poland | 6,673,139 | 6,958,122 | +284,983 |
| Norway | 9,590,655 | 3,728,568 | -5,862,087 |
| Denmark | 6,314,897 | 4,587,915 | -1,726,982 |
| Slovakia | 3,631,814 | 3,921,218 | +289,404 |
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 | 17,215,904 |
| XI | 11,155,972 |
| United Arab Emirates | 88,053 |
| Poland | 14,991 |
| China | 6,181 |
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 | 9,011,147 | 8,204,757 | -806,390 |
| XI | 6,069,582 | 5,086,390 | -983,192 |
| United Arab Emirates | 79,530 | 8,523 | -71,007 |
| Poland | 1,801 | 13,190 | +11,389 |
| China | 3,681 | 2,500 | -1,181 |
| Taiwan | 6,147 | 0 | -6,147 |
| Italy | 5,116 | 0 | -5,116 |
| Spain | 635 | 0 | -635 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 387 | +387 |
| France | 183 | 0 | -183 |
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) | 256,135,892 |
| Other | 30,996,086 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,254,289 |
| Air transport | 490,690 |
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) | 140,687,030 | 115,448,862 | -25,238,168 |
| Other | 17,443,170 | 13,552,916 | -3,890,254 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,609,964 | 10,644,325 | +2,034,361 |
| Air transport | 354,217 | 136,473 | -217,744 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 105,219,382 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,914,982 |
| London | 35,050,410 |
| 000 | 30,996,086 |
| Harwich | 28,805,139 |
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 | 59,107,189 | 46,112,193 | -12,994,996 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,153,820 | 15,761,162 | -5,392,658 |
| London | 13,364,823 | 21,685,587 | +8,320,764 |
| 000 | 17,443,170 | 13,552,916 | -3,890,254 |
| Harwich | 21,645,886 | 7,159,253 | -14,486,633 |
| Felixstowe | 5,188,299 | 8,558,030 | +3,369,731 |
| Middlesbrough | 9,457,660 | 3,253,012 | -6,204,648 |
| Holyhead | 4,822,168 | 4,553,625 | -268,543 |
| Heysham | 3,743,586 | 5,259,968 | +1,516,382 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,187,379 | 4,573,890 | +1,386,511 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 730661
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tubes made of iron or steel with square or rectangular cross-sections