Import/export HS code 73079980: Various iron or steel fittings
Other types of iron or steel fittings not specified elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 51,286,095 |
| Italy | 35,076,988 |
| Netherlands | 11,276,014 |
| China | 10,557,441 |
| Poland | 9,683,145 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 16,045,848 | 35,240,247 | +19,194,399 |
| Italy | 21,382,574 | 13,694,414 | -7,688,160 |
| Netherlands | 6,879,106 | 4,396,908 | -2,482,198 |
| China | 5,619,065 | 4,938,376 | -680,689 |
| Poland | 5,109,178 | 4,573,967 | -535,211 |
| United States | 4,584,412 | 3,620,049 | -964,363 |
| France | 3,706,311 | 3,091,522 | -614,789 |
| Sweden | 2,465,751 | 1,622,341 | -843,410 |
| Belgium | 2,269,854 | 1,589,514 | -680,340 |
| Norway | 2,197,789 | 1,199,663 | -998,126 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 52,285,839 |
| Italy | 36,008,058 |
| Poland | 16,466,850 |
| China | 12,054,489 |
| United States | 8,167,439 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 16,403,405 | 35,882,434 | +19,479,029 |
| Italy | 22,240,925 | 13,767,133 | -8,473,792 |
| Poland | 8,696,420 | 7,770,430 | -925,990 |
| China | 6,495,272 | 5,559,217 | -936,055 |
| United States | 4,716,666 | 3,450,773 | -1,265,893 |
| United Kingdom | 2,922,427 | 3,711,839 | +789,412 |
| Netherlands | 3,335,510 | 1,153,771 | -2,181,739 |
| France | 2,105,757 | 2,103,247 | -2,510 |
| Sweden | 2,265,328 | 1,466,315 | -799,013 |
| Belgium | 2,091,224 | 1,315,408 | -775,816 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 81 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 60 |
| Greater Manchester | 52 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 52 |
| Inner London - West | 51 |
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 | 62 | 50 | -12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 44 | 37 | -7 |
| Greater Manchester | 41 | 31 | -10 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 37 | 38 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 37 | 31 | -6 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 33 | 28 | -5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 27 | 30 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 31 | 17 | -14 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 31 | 25 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 24 | 25 | +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) | 117,122,376 |
| Air transport | 24,480,492 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,665,909 |
| Other | 3,645,660 |
| Road transport | 432,556 |
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) | 55,380,990 | 61,741,386 | +6,360,396 |
| Air transport | 12,455,514 | 12,024,978 | -430,536 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,027,848 | 8,638,061 | -4,389,787 |
| Other | 2,252,282 | 1,393,378 | -858,904 |
| Road transport | 292,735 | 139,821 | -152,914 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 74,610,227 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,805,335 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,290,864 |
| Felixstowe | 7,947,153 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,730,978 |
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 | 30,169,123 | 44,441,104 | +14,271,981 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,854,819 | 4,950,516 | -1,904,303 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,655,531 | 4,635,333 | -1,020,198 |
| Felixstowe | 4,698,760 | 3,248,393 | -1,450,367 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,384,906 | 3,346,072 | -38,834 |
| Harwich | 3,735,339 | 2,356,737 | -1,378,602 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,353,839 | 902,398 | -3,451,441 |
| London | 1,882,597 | 2,016,407 | +133,810 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,023,071 | 1,817,346 | -205,725 |
| 000 | 2,252,282 | 1,393,378 | -858,904 |
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 | 245 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 117 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 91 |
| Other manufacturing | 74 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 64 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 189 |
| 2025-11 | 199 |
| 2025-10 | 202 |
| 2025-09 | 187 |
| 2025-08 | 181 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OPTIMAS OE SOLUTIONS LTD | 118 |
| DIXON GROUP EUROPE LTD | 117 |
| CATERPILLAR LOGISTICS (UK) LIMITED | 113 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 110 |
| EATON LIMITED | 109 |
| NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO UK LIMITED | 104 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 104 |
| AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED | 98 |
| COPELAND LIMITED | 93 |
| HALLIBURTON MANUFACTURING AND SERVICES LIMITED | 90 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 415 |
| 1m-15m | 392 |
| 15m-54m | 107 |
| 0-1m | 77 |
| Other | 64 |
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 | 33,587,758 |
| Brazil | 31,490,018 |
| Netherlands | 18,014,962 |
| Denmark | 12,923,504 |
| United States | 8,980,547 |
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 | 15,548,124 | 18,039,634 | +2,491,510 |
| Brazil | 14,248,081 | 17,241,937 | +2,993,856 |
| Netherlands | 9,841,466 | 8,173,496 | -1,667,970 |
| Denmark | 7,749,160 | 5,174,344 | -2,574,816 |
| United States | 5,474,067 | 3,506,480 | -1,967,587 |
| China | 5,018,807 | 3,472,142 | -1,546,665 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,229,503 | 2,760,679 | -1,468,824 |
| Singapore | 4,417,601 | 2,005,646 | -2,411,955 |
| Ireland | 3,143,637 | 2,684,489 | -459,148 |
| Italy | 4,790,885 | 683,802 | -4,107,083 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 260,435 |
| Italy | 253,997 |
| France | 127,194 |
| China | 43,057 |
| Poland | 35,565 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 237,869 | 22,566 | -215,303 |
| Italy | 153,444 | 100,553 | -52,891 |
| France | 83,784 | 43,410 | -40,374 |
| China | 24,675 | 18,382 | -6,293 |
| Poland | 13,265 | 22,300 | +9,035 |
| Sweden | 16,612 | 6,261 | -10,351 |
| Turkey | 10,747 | 7,813 | -2,934 |
| Germany | 5,065 | 2,803 | -2,262 |
| Ireland | 6,128 | 214 | -5,914 |
| Czechia | 2,548 | 3,210 | +662 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,179,623 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,746,286 |
| Air transport | 52,478,263 |
| Other | 1,089,875 |
| Road transport | 36,088 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,213,623 | 41,966,000 | +6,752,377 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,420,824 | 25,325,462 | -11,095,362 |
| Air transport | 32,744,742 | 19,733,521 | -13,011,221 |
| Other | 852,289 | 237,586 | -614,703 |
| Road transport | 36,088 | 0 | -36,088 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 43,771,615 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,378,288 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 31,837,029 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,031,359 |
| Tyne | 10,335,944 |
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 | 20,714,556 | 23,057,059 | +2,342,503 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,096,220 | 14,282,068 | -3,814,152 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,607,924 | 11,229,105 | -9,378,819 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,778,922 | 6,252,437 | -4,526,485 |
| Tyne | 7,735,693 | 2,600,251 | -5,135,442 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,257,438 | 2,812,689 | -1,444,749 |
| London | 702,719 | 5,835,111 | +5,132,392 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 3,171,646 | 2,820,565 | -351,081 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,526,411 | 1,909,521 | -616,890 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,342,320 | 2,456,840 | +1,114,520 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73079980
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of iron or steel fittings not specified elsewhere