Import/export HS code 730721: Iron or steel flanges
Flanges made of iron or steel, used to connect pipes or equipment
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- 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 | 24,235,248 |
| China | 12,077,887 |
| United States | 9,700,487 |
| Germany | 9,522,084 |
| India | 9,361,198 |
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 | 13,271,780 | 10,963,468 | -2,308,312 |
| China | 6,336,038 | 5,741,849 | -594,189 |
| United States | 4,051,676 | 5,648,811 | +1,597,135 |
| Germany | 5,179,915 | 4,342,169 | -837,746 |
| India | 5,616,591 | 3,744,607 | -1,871,984 |
| Netherlands | 1,595,367 | 1,904,517 | +309,150 |
| Spain | 1,377,983 | 1,611,916 | +233,933 |
| Sweden | 989,632 | 955,877 | -33,755 |
| France | 1,191,459 | 484,788 | -706,671 |
| Norway | 714,760 | 910,834 | +196,074 |
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 | 26,496,102 |
| China | 13,672,190 |
| India | 10,526,670 |
| United States | 9,613,016 |
| Germany | 8,807,841 |
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 | 14,414,100 | 12,082,002 | -2,332,098 |
| China | 6,898,261 | 6,773,929 | -124,332 |
| India | 6,521,373 | 4,005,297 | -2,516,076 |
| United States | 3,672,913 | 5,940,103 | +2,267,190 |
| Germany | 5,000,654 | 3,807,187 | -1,193,467 |
| Spain | 1,075,999 | 1,360,333 | +284,334 |
| Sweden | 981,864 | 993,949 | +12,085 |
| United Kingdom | 710,595 | 494,534 | -216,061 |
| Poland | 570,071 | 476,958 | -93,113 |
| Netherlands | 438,712 | 488,452 | +49,740 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 43 |
| Inner London - West | 33 |
| Greater Manchester | 30 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 30 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 27 |
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 | 39 | 29 | -10 |
| Inner London - West | 19 | 25 | +6 |
| Greater Manchester | 19 | 24 | +5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 23 | 24 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 19 | 17 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 15 | +4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 14 | 9 | -5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 11 | +1 |
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) | 34,364,494 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,518,124 |
| Air transport | 20,410,198 |
| Other | 430,014 |
| Road transport | 324,108 |
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) | 18,915,911 | 15,448,583 | -3,467,328 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,609,940 | 13,908,184 | -701,756 |
| Air transport | 9,647,887 | 10,762,311 | +1,114,424 |
| Other | 367,310 | 62,704 | -304,606 |
| Road transport | 127,665 | 196,443 | +68,778 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 22,096,971 |
| Felixstowe | 16,211,443 |
| Thamesport | 4,392,577 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,102,639 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,562,769 |
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 | 12,077,679 | 10,019,292 | -2,058,387 |
| Felixstowe | 9,112,287 | 7,099,156 | -2,013,131 |
| Thamesport | 2,165,962 | 2,226,615 | +60,653 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,157,741 | 1,944,898 | -212,843 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,614,548 | 1,948,221 | +333,673 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,566,148 | 1,786,232 | +220,084 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,660,583 | 1,435,344 | -225,239 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,415,201 | 1,550,810 | +135,609 |
| Manchester Airport | 763,440 | 2,152,046 | +1,388,606 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 1,674,989 | 1,198,817 | -476,172 |
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
|
128 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
66 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
57 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
32 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
26 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 92 |
| 2026-04 | 97 |
| 2026-03 | 97 |
| 2026-02 | 109 |
| 2026-01 | 85 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EATON LIMITED | 122 |
| HS MARSTON AEROSPACE LIMITED | 116 |
| AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED | 114 |
| SAYWELL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 113 |
| SENIOR UK LIMITED | 113 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 110 |
| SFF (UK) LTD | 91 |
| YORKSHIRE STAINLESS LIMITED | 82 |
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 78 |
| NEUMO UK LIMITED | 75 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 237 |
| 1m-15m | 170 |
| 15m-54m | 58 |
| 0-1m | 40 |
| Other | 39 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 11,437,799 |
| Norway | 7,233,067 |
| Netherlands | 4,871,202 |
| Germany | 3,110,333 |
| Ireland | 2,906,483 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5,390,779 | 6,047,020 | +656,241 |
| Norway | 3,460,535 | 3,772,532 | +311,997 |
| Netherlands | 2,328,342 | 2,542,860 | +214,518 |
| Germany | 1,505,162 | 1,605,171 | +100,009 |
| Ireland | 1,411,950 | 1,494,533 | +82,583 |
| China | 1,597,339 | 1,286,291 | -311,048 |
| Japan | 379,931 | 2,367,752 | +1,987,821 |
| Angola | 1,012,689 | 745,187 | -267,502 |
| France | 1,025,599 | 725,935 | -299,664 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 535,039 | 1,048,601 | +513,562 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,569 |
| XI | 2,595 |
| Germany | 1,213 |
| France | 764 |
| Turkey | 503 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,834 | 1,735 | -2,099 |
| XI | 2,595 | 0 | -2,595 |
| Germany | 1,213 | 0 | -1,213 |
| France | 764 | 0 | -764 |
| Turkey | 503 | 0 | -503 |
| Sweden | 84 | 0 | -84 |
| Ireland | 8 | 7 | -1 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 32,678,531 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,428,775 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,232,462 |
| Other | 11,009 |
| Road transport | 900 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 15,152,055 | 17,526,476 | +2,374,421 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,642,932 | 10,785,843 | +1,142,911 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,832,883 | 3,399,579 | -433,304 |
| Other | 9,267 | 1,742 | -7,525 |
| Road transport | 0 | 900 | +900 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 11,919,289 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,647,067 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,254,381 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,511,763 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,276,943 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 5,780,094 | 6,139,195 | +359,101 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,296,498 | 7,350,569 | +3,054,071 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,026,129 | 5,228,252 | +202,123 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,605,412 | 4,906,351 | +1,300,939 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,166,560 | 1,110,383 | -1,056,177 |
| ZLC | 993,764 | 1,382,338 | +388,574 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,204,756 | 992,376 | -212,380 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,323,650 | 858,646 | -465,004 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 829,761 | 891,207 | +61,446 |
| Holyhead | 528,893 | 839,264 | +310,371 |
Quick facts
HS code: 730721
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flanges made of iron or steel, used to connect pipes or equipment