Import/export HS code 73079319: Various butt welding fittings
Other types of butt welding fittings made of iron or steel
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 21,916,058 |
| Italy | 14,062,607 |
| China | 1,118,677 |
| France | 704,328 |
| Germany | 635,322 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 11,545,750 | 10,370,308 | -1,175,442 |
| Italy | 7,580,622 | 6,481,985 | -1,098,637 |
| China | 651,460 | 467,217 | -184,243 |
| France | 319,494 | 384,834 | +65,340 |
| Germany | 233,885 | 401,437 | +167,552 |
| Netherlands | 324,561 | 231,905 | -92,656 |
| Austria | 190,909 | 291,158 | +100,249 |
| Czechia | 333,089 | 1,674 | -331,415 |
| Thailand | 103,969 | 188,432 | +84,463 |
| Norway | 127,624 | 40,593 | -87,031 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 22,215,434 |
| Italy | 14,340,859 |
| China | 1,106,622 |
| France | 627,125 |
| Germany | 574,902 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 11,815,925 | 10,399,509 | -1,416,416 |
| Italy | 7,758,492 | 6,582,367 | -1,176,125 |
| China | 637,912 | 468,710 | -169,202 |
| France | 264,982 | 362,143 | +97,161 |
| Germany | 187,000 | 387,902 | +200,902 |
| Austria | 171,655 | 282,757 | +111,102 |
| Thailand | 116,240 | 204,477 | +88,237 |
| Netherlands | 168,821 | 138,823 | -29,998 |
| Czechia | 256,961 | 46,500 | -210,461 |
| United Kingdom | 122,683 | 4,059 | -118,624 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Cheshire | 5 |
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 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -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) | 37,360,680 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,364,343 |
| Air transport | 1,228,652 |
| Other | 2,684 |
| Road transport | 1,333 |
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) | 19,636,865 | 17,723,815 | -1,913,050 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,414,407 | 949,936 | -464,471 |
| Air transport | 852,326 | 376,326 | -476,000 |
| Other | 2,375 | 309 | -2,066 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,333 | +1,333 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 32,131,838 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,304,931 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,412,761 |
| Felixstowe | 1,155,805 |
| Thamesport | 642,736 |
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 | 16,744,809 | 15,387,029 | -1,357,780 |
| Eurotunnel | 793,674 | 1,511,257 | +717,583 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,205,389 | 207,372 | -998,017 |
| Felixstowe | 656,656 | 499,149 | -157,507 |
| Thamesport | 383,930 | 258,806 | -125,124 |
| Immingham Docks | 103,813 | 353,015 | +249,202 |
| Tyne | 401,552 | 24,314 | -377,238 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 225,560 | 127,501 | -98,059 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 224,735 | 58,697 | -166,038 |
| East Midlands Airport | 168,080 | 67,890 | -100,190 |
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
|
22 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
9 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
9 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 21 |
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GELDBACH (UK) LIMITED | 103 |
| LFF GLAMAL HOLDINGS LIMITED | 85 |
| STRATSTAN LIMITED | 60 |
| D.K. JONES LIMITED | 52 |
| BUHLMANN UK LIMITED | 51 |
| ALLIED INTERNATIONAL UK LTD. | 48 |
| MARLA TUBE FITTINGS LIMITED | 45 |
| VAN LEEUWEN LIMITED | 42 |
| NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO UK LIMITED | 39 |
| MIDSTEEL FLANGES AND FITTINGS LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 39 |
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 2,705,757 |
| France | 1,112,739 |
| Ireland | 723,613 |
| China | 639,745 |
| United States | 603,959 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 1,780,202 | 925,555 | -854,647 |
| France | 144,978 | 967,761 | +822,783 |
| Ireland | 355,864 | 367,749 | +11,885 |
| China | 584,987 | 54,758 | -530,229 |
| United States | 178,258 | 425,701 | +247,443 |
| Spain | 33,870 | 511,431 | +477,561 |
| United Arab Emirates | 228,278 | 233,518 | +5,240 |
| Saudi Arabia | 148,051 | 257,345 | +109,294 |
| Italy | 48,279 | 341,267 | +292,988 |
| Angola | 332,188 | 50,582 | -281,606 |
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 | 28,979 |
| Germany | 5,665 |
| France | 548 |
| India | 230 |
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 | 14,511 | 14,468 | -43 |
| Germany | 3,237 | 2,428 | -809 |
| France | 210 | 338 | +128 |
| India | 230 | 0 | -230 |
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) | 5,867,720 |
| Air transport | 3,403,944 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,127,545 |
| Other | 35,448 |
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) | 2,543,333 | 3,324,387 | +781,054 |
| Air transport | 1,812,301 | 1,591,643 | -220,658 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,331,735 | 795,810 | -535,925 |
| Other | 18,188 | 17,260 | -928 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,271,353 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,254,607 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,846,350 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,061,567 |
| London Gateway Port | 604,346 |
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 | 659,613 | 1,611,740 | +952,127 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,509,057 | 745,550 | -763,507 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,052,978 | 793,372 | -259,606 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 779,649 | 281,918 | -497,731 |
| London Gateway Port | 326,610 | 277,736 | -48,874 |
| Dover | 8,198 | 543,781 | +535,583 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 299,523 | 227,822 | -71,701 |
| East Midlands Airport | 288,177 | 146,205 | -141,972 |
| Holyhead | 163,993 | 184,478 | +20,485 |
| Manchester Airport | 64,367 | 249,116 | +184,749 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73079319
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of butt welding fittings made of iron or steel