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 | 21,837,562 |
| Italy | 15,564,917 |
| China | 1,123,780 |
| France | 736,469 |
| Germany | 689,244 |
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 | 12,457,424 | 9,380,138 | -3,077,286 |
| Italy | 6,516,574 | 9,048,343 | +2,531,769 |
| China | 632,689 | 491,091 | -141,598 |
| France | 211,257 | 525,212 | +313,955 |
| Germany | 436,276 | 252,968 | -183,308 |
| Netherlands | 336,392 | 254,271 | -82,121 |
| Austria | 153,554 | 348,648 | +195,094 |
| Czechia | 333,089 | 0 | -333,089 |
| Thailand | 109,022 | 203,753 | +94,731 |
| 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 | 22,143,264 |
| Italy | 15,810,590 |
| China | 1,117,873 |
| Germany | 673,441 |
| France | 630,670 |
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 | 12,643,465 | 9,499,799 | -3,143,666 |
| Italy | 6,727,183 | 9,083,407 | +2,356,224 |
| China | 620,251 | 497,622 | -122,629 |
| Germany | 443,434 | 230,007 | -213,427 |
| France | 130,309 | 500,361 | +370,052 |
| Austria | 153,577 | 329,579 | +176,002 |
| Thailand | 117,902 | 223,189 | +105,287 |
| Netherlands | 184,682 | 145,988 | -38,694 |
| Czechia | 261,232 | 54,887 | -206,345 |
| United Kingdom | 118,126 | 7,083 | -111,043 |
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 | 5 |
| Cheshire | 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 | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 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) | 38,643,582 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,436,147 |
| Air transport | 1,485,090 |
| Other | 2,679 |
| 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) | 19,358,256 | 19,285,326 | -72,930 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,416,447 | 1,019,700 | -396,747 |
| Air transport | 1,020,856 | 464,234 | -556,622 |
| Other | 781 | 1,898 | +1,117 |
| 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 | 32,457,126 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,328,582 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,529,542 |
| Felixstowe | 1,197,971 |
| 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 | 15,850,393 | 16,606,733 | +756,340 |
| Eurotunnel | 368,721 | 1,959,861 | +1,591,140 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,305,229 | 224,313 | -1,080,916 |
| Felixstowe | 634,841 | 563,130 | -71,711 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,008,405 | 4,378 | -1,004,027 |
| Thamesport | 433,546 | 230,797 | -202,749 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 424,153 | 135,403 | -288,750 |
| Tyne | 322,188 | 103,678 | -218,510 |
| Immingham Docks | 102,025 | 201,600 | +99,575 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 158,309 | 126,201 | -32,108 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GELDBACH (UK) LIMITED | 102 |
| LFF GLAMAL HOLDINGS LIMITED | 84 |
| STRATSTAN LIMITED | 59 |
| D.K. JONES LIMITED | 51 |
| BUHLMANN UK LIMITED | 50 |
| ALLIED INTERNATIONAL UK LTD. | 47 |
| MARLA TUBE FITTINGS LIMITED | 44 |
| VAN LEEUWEN LIMITED | 41 |
| NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO UK LIMITED | 38 |
| 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 | 41 |
| 54m+ | 37 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 2,946,320 |
| France | 1,167,875 |
| Ireland | 763,993 |
| China | 698,083 |
| United States | 611,661 |
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 | 2,093,409 | 852,911 | -1,240,498 |
| France | 194,252 | 973,623 | +779,371 |
| Ireland | 373,369 | 390,624 | +17,255 |
| China | 622,827 | 75,256 | -547,571 |
| United States | 153,062 | 458,599 | +305,537 |
| Spain | 37,954 | 501,472 | +463,518 |
| United Arab Emirates | 308,999 | 193,944 | -115,055 |
| Germany | 411,464 | 58,844 | -352,620 |
| Italy | 62,841 | 343,665 | +280,824 |
| Saudi Arabia | 139,228 | 263,235 | +124,007 |
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 | 30,109 |
| Germany | 5,487 |
| France | 595 |
| 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 | 14,995 | 15,114 | +119 |
| Germany | 3,844 | 1,643 | -2,201 |
| France | 257 | 338 | +81 |
| 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) | 6,174,221 |
| Air transport | 3,766,060 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,581,363 |
| Other | 36,447 |
| 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) | 2,885,294 | 3,288,927 | +403,633 |
| Air transport | 2,135,684 | 1,630,376 | -505,308 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,565,878 | 1,015,485 | -550,393 |
| Other | 19,326 | 17,121 | -2,205 |
| 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 | 2,437,922 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,419,129 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,044,892 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,211,060 |
| London Gateway Port | 686,098 |
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 | 1,732,186 | 705,736 | -1,026,450 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 828,023 | 1,591,106 | +763,083 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,215,714 | 829,178 | -386,536 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 941,770 | 269,290 | -672,480 |
| London Gateway Port | 277,085 | 409,013 | +131,928 |
| Dover | 57,486 | 542,865 | +485,379 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 334,844 | 232,817 | -102,027 |
| East Midlands Airport | 311,023 | 169,405 | -141,618 |
| Holyhead | 179,546 | 193,687 | +14,141 |
| Manchester Airport | 103,093 | 211,933 | +108,840 |
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