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 | 18,865,618 |
| Italy | 14,178,984 |
| China | 960,816 |
| Germany | 668,686 |
| France | 575,855 |
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 | 13,480,817 | 5,384,801 | -8,096,016 |
| Italy | 6,705,533 | 7,473,451 | +767,918 |
| China | 665,706 | 295,110 | -370,596 |
| Germany | 463,805 | 204,881 | -258,924 |
| France | 224,994 | 350,861 | +125,867 |
| Netherlands | 339,761 | 174,880 | -164,881 |
| Austria | 185,176 | 296,066 | +110,890 |
| Czechia | 231,468 | 101,621 | -129,847 |
| Thailand | 109,812 | 156,506 | +46,694 |
| Norway | 125,969 | 29,229 | -96,740 |
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 | 19,170,120 |
| Italy | 14,408,107 |
| China | 954,909 |
| Germany | 647,829 |
| Austria | 481,607 |
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 | 13,567,002 | 5,603,118 | -7,963,884 |
| Italy | 6,920,846 | 7,487,261 | +566,415 |
| China | 636,744 | 318,165 | -318,579 |
| Germany | 456,608 | 191,221 | -265,387 |
| Austria | 185,199 | 296,408 | +111,209 |
| France | 137,187 | 328,817 | +191,630 |
| Czechia | 270,402 | 30,315 | -240,087 |
| Netherlands | 190,150 | 89,630 | -100,520 |
| Thailand | 118,692 | 159,897 | +41,205 |
| United Kingdom | 116,471 | 6,212 | -110,259 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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) | 33,924,528 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,426,804 |
| Air transport | 1,396,426 |
| Other | 2,577 |
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) | 20,431,120 | 13,493,408 | -6,937,712 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,617,306 | 809,498 | -807,808 |
| Air transport | 1,025,894 | 370,532 | -655,362 |
| Other | 837 | 1,740 | +903 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 28,412,853 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,742,811 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,635,219 |
| Felixstowe | 1,063,683 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,012,783 |
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 | 16,812,201 | 11,600,652 | -5,211,549 |
| Eurotunnel | 363,041 | 1,379,770 | +1,016,729 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,437,863 | 197,356 | -1,240,507 |
| Felixstowe | 668,418 | 395,265 | -273,153 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,008,405 | 4,378 | -1,004,027 |
| Thamesport | 522,133 | 222,132 | -300,001 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 434,063 | 98,750 | -335,313 |
| Tyne | 322,188 | 103,678 | -218,510 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 152,931 | 113,169 | -39,762 |
| East Midlands Airport | 183,562 | 54,976 | -128,586 |
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 | 21 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
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 | 37 |
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 2,714,801 |
| France | 814,211 |
| China | 658,900 |
| Ireland | 631,005 |
| United States | 569,785 |
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 | 2,037,519 | 677,282 | -1,360,237 |
| France | 197,954 | 616,257 | +418,303 |
| China | 626,547 | 32,353 | -594,194 |
| Ireland | 362,131 | 268,874 | -93,257 |
| United States | 164,237 | 405,548 | +241,311 |
| Germany | 406,135 | 55,847 | -350,288 |
| United Arab Emirates | 261,519 | 175,903 | -85,616 |
| Denmark | 321,366 | 46,621 | -274,745 |
| Angola | 335,536 | 22,582 | -312,954 |
| Kazakhstan | 191,992 | 89,966 | -102,026 |
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 | 24,854 |
| Germany | 5,480 |
| France | 483 |
| 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 | 14,428 | 10,426 | -4,002 |
| Germany | 4,019 | 1,461 | -2,558 |
| France | 257 | 226 | -31 |
| 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) | 4,492,311 |
| Air transport | 3,301,340 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,459,845 |
| Other | 31,063 |
| Road transport | 1,418 |
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) | 2,780,551 | 1,711,760 | -1,068,791 |
| Air transport | 2,161,580 | 1,139,760 | -1,021,820 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,707,515 | 752,330 | -955,185 |
| Other | 18,934 | 12,129 | -6,805 |
| Road transport | 1,418 | 0 | -1,418 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,377,162 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,852,142 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,490,495 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,131,653 |
| London Gateway Port | 591,893 |
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 | 1,818,497 | 558,665 | -1,259,832 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,219,062 | 633,080 | -585,982 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 817,146 | 673,349 | -143,797 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 929,652 | 202,001 | -727,651 |
| London Gateway Port | 270,877 | 321,016 | +50,139 |
| East Midlands Airport | 297,701 | 159,464 | -138,237 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 377,823 | 70,869 | -306,954 |
| Holyhead | 166,873 | 182,125 | +15,252 |
| Dover | 57,486 | 199,133 | +141,647 |
| Manchester Airport | 93,896 | 143,565 | +49,669 |
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