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 | 24,662,343 |
| China | 12,675,479 |
| Germany | 9,848,819 |
| India | 9,548,172 |
| United States | 9,338,650 |
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 | 13,871,129 | 10,791,214 | -3,079,915 |
| China | 6,826,479 | 5,849,000 | -977,479 |
| Germany | 5,071,910 | 4,776,909 | -295,001 |
| India | 5,783,457 | 3,764,715 | -2,018,742 |
| United States | 4,115,225 | 5,223,425 | +1,108,200 |
| Netherlands | 1,666,435 | 1,912,177 | +245,742 |
| Spain | 1,315,455 | 1,544,510 | +229,055 |
| Sweden | 1,004,299 | 928,485 | -75,814 |
| France | 1,426,574 | 471,992 | -954,582 |
| Norway | 946,644 | 935,199 | -11,445 |
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 | 27,227,866 |
| China | 14,229,088 |
| India | 10,671,247 |
| Germany | 9,178,782 |
| United States | 9,137,279 |
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 | 15,289,074 | 11,938,792 | -3,350,282 |
| China | 7,461,051 | 6,768,037 | -693,014 |
| India | 6,536,231 | 4,135,016 | -2,401,215 |
| Germany | 4,926,222 | 4,252,560 | -673,662 |
| United States | 3,725,705 | 5,411,574 | +1,685,869 |
| Spain | 1,012,258 | 1,364,932 | +352,674 |
| Sweden | 994,453 | 966,546 | -27,907 |
| United Kingdom | 701,639 | 518,567 | -183,072 |
| Poland | 552,822 | 503,750 | -49,072 |
| Netherlands | 508,347 | 492,207 | -16,140 |
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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 31 |
| Greater Manchester | 29 |
| 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 | 30 | -9 |
| Inner London - West | 19 | 25 | +6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 25 | 24 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 19 | 23 | +4 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 17 | 20 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 15 | +4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 15 | 9 | -6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 13 | 14 | +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) | 35,133,798 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,124,513 |
| Air transport | 20,477,053 |
| Other | 439,212 |
| Road transport | 301,303 |
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) | 19,531,035 | 15,602,763 | -3,928,272 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,222,288 | 13,902,225 | -1,320,063 |
| Air transport | 10,033,952 | 10,443,101 | +409,149 |
| Other | 376,572 | 62,640 | -313,932 |
| Road transport | 127,665 | 173,638 | +45,973 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 22,778,572 |
| Felixstowe | 16,929,707 |
| Thamesport | 4,368,826 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,155,479 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,649,376 |
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 | 12,562,366 | 10,216,206 | -2,346,160 |
| Felixstowe | 9,605,651 | 7,324,056 | -2,281,595 |
| Thamesport | 2,200,093 | 2,168,733 | -31,360 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,243,199 | 1,912,280 | -330,919 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,660,178 | 1,989,198 | +329,020 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,470,535 | 1,836,042 | +365,507 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 1,925,430 | 1,244,131 | -681,299 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,654,665 | 1,427,661 | -227,004 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,562,457 | 1,504,639 | -57,818 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,561,019 | 1,336,831 | -224,188 |
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 | 127 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 62 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 56 |
| Other manufacturing | 32 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 27 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 97 |
| 2026-03 | 97 |
| 2026-02 | 109 |
| 2026-01 | 85 |
| 2025-12 | 81 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EATON LIMITED | 121 |
| HS MARSTON AEROSPACE LIMITED | 115 |
| AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED | 113 |
| SAYWELL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 112 |
| SENIOR UK LIMITED | 112 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 109 |
| SFF (UK) LTD | 90 |
| YORKSHIRE STAINLESS LIMITED | 81 |
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 78 |
| NEUMO UK LIMITED | 74 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 236 |
| 1m-15m | 173 |
| 15m-54m | 56 |
| 0-1m | 38 |
| Other | 37 |
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 | 11,722,389 |
| Norway | 6,955,516 |
| Netherlands | 4,698,735 |
| Germany | 3,088,085 |
| Ireland | 2,875,242 |
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 | 5,641,414 | 6,080,975 | +439,561 |
| Norway | 3,257,847 | 3,697,669 | +439,822 |
| Netherlands | 2,256,078 | 2,442,657 | +186,579 |
| Germany | 1,510,518 | 1,577,567 | +67,049 |
| Ireland | 1,416,924 | 1,458,318 | +41,394 |
| China | 1,589,397 | 1,244,848 | -344,549 |
| Japan | 381,697 | 2,374,276 | +1,992,579 |
| Angola | 1,063,754 | 765,769 | -297,985 |
| France | 704,272 | 983,399 | +279,127 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 527,936 | 1,054,341 | +526,405 |
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 | 5,593 |
| 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 | 3,806 | 1,787 | -2,019 |
| 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 | 32,872,105 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,044,346 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,365,135 |
| Other | 11,033 |
| 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 | 15,179,707 | 17,692,398 | +2,512,691 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,151,555 | 10,892,791 | +1,741,236 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,101,090 | 3,264,045 | -1,837,045 |
| Other | 9,239 | 1,794 | -7,445 |
| 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 | 12,026,774 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,601,462 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,968,411 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,386,032 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,420,379 |
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 | 5,682,755 | 6,344,019 | +661,264 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,282,857 | 7,318,605 | +3,035,748 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,841,878 | 5,126,533 | +284,655 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,246,994 | 5,139,038 | +1,892,044 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,290,752 | 1,129,627 | -1,161,125 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,558,372 | 799,814 | -1,758,558 |
| ZLC | 980,461 | 1,326,766 | +346,305 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,361,801 | 904,303 | -457,498 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 801,482 | 917,000 | +115,518 |
| Holyhead | 581,543 | 801,941 | +220,398 |
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