Import/export HS code 73079399: 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,448,816 |
| Italy | 1,353,415 |
| Turkey | 1,014,410 |
| France | 740,251 |
| South Korea | 428,434 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 267,748 | 1,181,068 | +913,320 |
| Italy | 484,976 | 868,439 | +383,463 |
| Turkey | 541,126 | 473,284 | -67,842 |
| France | 718,142 | 22,109 | -696,033 |
| South Korea | 426,853 | 1,581 | -425,272 |
| Netherlands | 26,590 | 350,654 | +324,064 |
| Canada | 252,402 | 69,536 | -182,866 |
| China | 222,815 | 41,792 | -181,023 |
| Norway | 117,660 | 56,422 | -61,238 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,593 | 160,776 | +156,183 |
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 | 1,721,784 |
| Belgium | 1,455,347 |
| Turkey | 975,731 |
| France | 723,511 |
| South Korea | 448,884 |
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 | 617,623 | 1,104,161 | +486,538 |
| Belgium | 275,603 | 1,179,744 | +904,141 |
| Turkey | 502,447 | 473,284 | -29,163 |
| France | 701,402 | 22,109 | -679,293 |
| South Korea | 429,255 | 19,629 | -409,626 |
| Canada | 252,402 | 69,536 | -182,866 |
| China | 222,815 | 45,290 | -177,525 |
| Singapore | 0 | 231,449 | +231,449 |
| Thailand | 9,196 | 87,412 | +78,216 |
| United States | 83,401 | 12,564 | -70,837 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,809,801 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,130,474 |
| Air transport | 635,076 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,402,433 | 2,407,368 | +1,004,935 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,389,610 | 740,864 | -648,746 |
| Air transport | 392,020 | 243,056 | -148,964 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,879,482 |
| Felixstowe | 1,325,059 |
| Dover | 878,830 |
| Southampton | 655,096 |
| Eurotunnel | 397,746 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 636,104 | 1,243,378 | +607,274 |
| Felixstowe | 748,149 | 576,910 | -171,239 |
| Dover | 433,435 | 445,395 | +11,960 |
| Southampton | 450,405 | 204,691 | -245,714 |
| Eurotunnel | 21,697 | 376,049 | +354,352 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 139,889 | 236,057 | +96,168 |
| Glasgow Airport | 242,447 | 37,738 | -204,709 |
| Tyne | 267,748 | 0 | -267,748 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 9,963 | 93,206 | +83,243 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 34,968 | 27,288 | -7,680 |
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
|
17 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
7 |
|
Mining support service activities
|
5 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
5 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STELRAD MANAGEMENT LIMITED | 30 |
| ALLIED INTERNATIONAL UK LTD. | 26 |
| FT PIPELINE SYSTEMS LTD | 24 |
| VAN LEEUWEN LIMITED | 23 |
| LFF GLAMAL HOLDINGS LIMITED | 21 |
| GELDBACH (UK) LIMITED | 20 |
| MARLA TUBE FITTINGS LIMITED | 17 |
| LFF (SCOTLAND) LTD. | 15 |
| SFF (UK) LTD | 13 |
| HYDRAPOWER DYNAMICS LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 318,090 |
| Ireland | 187,860 |
| Norway | 153,408 |
| Canada | 112,709 |
| Indonesia | 111,223 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8,032 | 310,058 | +302,026 |
| Ireland | 74,157 | 113,703 | +39,546 |
| Norway | 47,908 | 105,500 | +57,592 |
| Canada | 70,288 | 42,421 | -27,867 |
| Indonesia | 8,750 | 102,473 | +93,723 |
| Saudi Arabia | 26,354 | 60,546 | +34,192 |
| United States | 46,311 | 12,089 | -34,222 |
| Germany | 47,248 | 0 | -47,248 |
| Angola | 17,226 | 9,665 | -7,561 |
| Ecuador | 18,292 | 0 | -18,292 |
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) | 755,325 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 325,414 |
| Air transport | 175,987 |
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) | 233,487 | 521,838 | +288,351 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 127,905 | 197,509 | +69,604 |
| Air transport | 82,681 | 93,306 | +10,625 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 319,671 |
| Holyhead | 166,787 |
| Immingham Docks | 127,103 |
| Liverpool Docks | 104,574 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 96,698 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 12,720 | 306,951 | +294,231 |
| Holyhead | 74,157 | 92,630 | +18,473 |
| Immingham Docks | 44,366 | 82,737 | +38,371 |
| Liverpool Docks | 52,286 | 52,288 | +2 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 65,101 | 31,597 | -33,504 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 78,569 | 16,378 | -62,191 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 13,473 | 80,644 | +67,171 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,597 | 35,986 | -10,611 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,448 | 48,626 | +47,178 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 33,768 | +33,768 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73079399
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of butt welding fittings made of iron or steel