Import/export HS code 730840: Iron or steel scaffolding equipment
Equipment like scaffolding, shuttering, and propping made of iron or steel
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 140,710,085 |
| Germany | 64,495,319 |
| India | 56,719,039 |
| United Arab Emirates | 29,825,616 |
| Ireland | 29,275,280 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 95,206,483 | 45,503,602 | -49,702,881 |
| Germany | 37,346,745 | 27,148,574 | -10,198,171 |
| India | 41,736,016 | 14,983,023 | -26,752,993 |
| United Arab Emirates | 24,584,691 | 5,240,925 | -19,343,766 |
| Ireland | 23,407,744 | 5,867,536 | -17,540,208 |
| France | 12,524,730 | 6,770,078 | -5,754,652 |
| Netherlands | 7,328,677 | 5,110,062 | -2,218,615 |
| Poland | 7,841,652 | 4,099,637 | -3,742,015 |
| Belgium | 3,876,473 | 7,107,640 | +3,231,167 |
| Italy | 3,271,596 | 5,495,210 | +2,223,614 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 152,824,807 |
| India | 60,477,366 |
| Germany | 53,996,071 |
| United Arab Emirates | 28,499,023 |
| Poland | 19,471,028 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 102,225,257 | 50,599,550 | -51,625,707 |
| India | 44,772,954 | 15,704,412 | -29,068,542 |
| Germany | 30,777,842 | 23,218,229 | -7,559,613 |
| United Arab Emirates | 23,071,938 | 5,427,085 | -17,644,853 |
| Poland | 12,583,279 | 6,887,749 | -5,695,530 |
| United Kingdom | 13,526,081 | 3,043,608 | -10,482,473 |
| Austria | 10,834,195 | 5,110,337 | -5,723,858 |
| Ireland | 10,240,882 | 3,089,615 | -7,151,267 |
| Italy | 3,155,890 | 5,621,946 | +2,466,056 |
| France | 5,439,421 | 2,092,120 | -3,347,301 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 26 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 |
| Essex | 15 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 15 |
| Inner London - West | 14 |
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 | 21 | 18 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Essex | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Kent | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 3 | -5 |
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) | 257,035,321 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 177,861,951 |
| Other | 4,214,706 |
| Air transport | 2,260,638 |
| Road transport | 1,705,633 |
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) | 178,757,079 | 78,278,242 | -100,478,837 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 112,417,906 | 65,444,045 | -46,973,861 |
| Other | 2,137,417 | 2,077,289 | -60,128 |
| Air transport | 1,334,996 | 925,642 | -409,354 |
| Road transport | 1,277,455 | 428,178 | -849,277 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 122,790,457 |
| Dover | 73,472,324 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,598,205 |
| London Gateway Port | 38,335,192 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,765,712 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 100,130,886 | 22,659,571 | -77,471,315 |
| Dover | 40,516,394 | 32,955,930 | -7,560,464 |
| Liverpool Docks | 32,091,481 | 11,506,724 | -20,584,757 |
| London Gateway Port | 23,136,560 | 15,198,632 | -7,937,928 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,630,816 | 15,134,896 | +504,080 |
| Belfast Port | 12,314,072 | 12,352,952 | +38,880 |
| Southampton | 15,118,799 | 8,666,328 | -6,452,471 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,303,471 | 6,488,408 | -6,815,063 |
| ZLC | 6,794,675 | 3,461,505 | -3,333,170 |
| Holyhead | 6,887,082 | 2,610,898 | -4,276,184 |
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 | 82 |
| Specialised construction activities | 59 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 20 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 51 |
| 2025-11 | 59 |
| 2025-10 | 58 |
| 2025-09 | 49 |
| 2025-08 | 74 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRISKO SCAFFOLDING LIMITED | 120 |
| RAMSTEEL TUBES LIMITED | 115 |
| PERI LIMITED | 103 |
| CORBETTS SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 97 |
| GENERATION (UK) LIMITED | 85 |
| EURO ACCESSORIES LIMITED | 78 |
| BL ENGINEERING LIMITED | 75 |
| MINOVA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 66 |
| BRUGG PIPESYSTEMS UK LTD | 56 |
| ZND (UK) LIMITED | 56 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 120 |
| 54m+ | 97 |
| 15m-54m | 44 |
| 0-1m | 34 |
| Other | 20 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 69,836,393 |
| United States | 18,628,538 |
| Germany | 12,327,357 |
| Denmark | 10,129,647 |
| Austria | 6,171,442 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 40,080,777 | 29,755,616 | -10,325,161 |
| United States | 13,274,452 | 5,354,086 | -7,920,366 |
| Germany | 6,165,615 | 6,161,742 | -3,873 |
| Denmark | 2,165,678 | 7,963,969 | +5,798,291 |
| Austria | 3,351,728 | 2,819,714 | -532,014 |
| France | 3,560,375 | 1,022,094 | -2,538,281 |
| Netherlands | 2,052,542 | 1,736,155 | -316,387 |
| Poland | 1,119,812 | 1,042,608 | -77,204 |
| Spain | 1,027,877 | 733,339 | -294,538 |
| Belgium | 858,424 | 877,468 | +19,044 |
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 | 29,107,909 |
| Ireland | 262,833 |
| China | 51,360 |
| Netherlands | 11,117 |
| Viet Nam | 3,238 |
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 | 14,700,508 | 14,407,401 | -293,107 |
| Ireland | 185,846 | 76,987 | -108,859 |
| China | 23,394 | 27,966 | +4,572 |
| Netherlands | 8,359 | 2,758 | -5,601 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 3,238 | +3,238 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,830 | 1,377 | -453 |
| India | 2,541 | 0 | -2,541 |
| Germany | 1,600 | 21 | -1,579 |
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) | 88,019,324 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,560,260 |
| Other | 29,471,795 |
| Air transport | 906,185 |
| Road transport | 1,572 |
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) | 47,994,625 | 40,024,699 | -7,969,926 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,735,097 | 10,825,163 | -10,909,934 |
| Other | 14,944,295 | 14,527,500 | -416,795 |
| Air transport | 646,594 | 259,591 | -387,003 |
| Road transport | 1,572 | 0 | -1,572 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,638,783 |
| 000 | 29,471,795 |
| Liverpool Docks | 26,998,224 |
| Holyhead | 18,327,269 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,242,395 |
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 | 16,008,548 | 13,630,235 | -2,378,313 |
| 000 | 14,944,295 | 14,527,500 | -416,795 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,803,926 | 9,194,298 | -8,609,628 |
| Holyhead | 11,956,322 | 6,370,947 | -5,585,375 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,709,812 | 8,532,583 | +3,822,771 |
| Felixstowe | 5,553,134 | 1,851,019 | -3,702,115 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,779,205 | 3,156,923 | -622,282 |
| Heysham | 1,585,149 | 2,700,951 | +1,115,802 |
| London | 1,330,861 | 1,246,831 | -84,030 |
| Southampton | 1,082,431 | 1,257,008 | +174,577 |
Quick facts
HS code: 730840
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Equipment like scaffolding, shuttering, and propping made of iron or steel