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 | 157,618,976 |
| Germany | 80,869,980 |
| India | 60,268,935 |
| Ireland | 28,441,014 |
| United Arab Emirates | 28,319,029 |
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 | 92,696,650 | 64,922,326 | -27,774,324 |
| Germany | 39,210,165 | 41,659,815 | +2,449,650 |
| India | 39,954,220 | 20,314,715 | -19,639,505 |
| Ireland | 20,551,985 | 7,889,029 | -12,662,956 |
| United Arab Emirates | 21,411,102 | 6,907,927 | -14,503,175 |
| France | 12,580,194 | 8,089,582 | -4,490,612 |
| Belgium | 5,488,137 | 8,360,144 | +2,872,007 |
| Netherlands | 6,623,747 | 6,101,191 | -522,556 |
| Poland | 8,097,745 | 4,252,010 | -3,845,735 |
| Italy | 4,700,297 | 4,367,729 | -332,568 |
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 | 174,762,351 |
| Germany | 66,635,675 |
| India | 63,530,455 |
| United Arab Emirates | 26,672,852 |
| Poland | 21,161,676 |
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 | 100,237,993 | 74,524,358 | -25,713,635 |
| Germany | 32,095,834 | 34,539,841 | +2,444,007 |
| India | 43,062,549 | 20,467,906 | -22,594,643 |
| United Arab Emirates | 19,733,626 | 6,939,226 | -12,794,400 |
| Poland | 12,663,123 | 8,498,553 | -4,164,570 |
| Austria | 11,116,960 | 6,553,111 | -4,563,849 |
| United Kingdom | 12,763,774 | 4,539,285 | -8,224,489 |
| Ireland | 8,527,258 | 4,124,185 | -4,403,073 |
| Italy | 4,604,543 | 4,397,438 | -207,105 |
| Belgium | 3,483,660 | 4,946,113 | +1,462,453 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 27 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 |
| Inner London - West | 18 |
| Northern Ireland | 16 |
| Essex | 15 |
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 | 22 | 20 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Northern Ireland | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Essex | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Kent | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 12 | +5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 9 | +7 |
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) | 281,301,408 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 202,640,433 |
| Other | 4,620,889 |
| Air transport | 2,276,888 |
| Road transport | 2,201,467 |
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) | 169,149,524 | 112,151,884 | -56,997,640 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 114,617,140 | 88,023,293 | -26,593,847 |
| Other | 2,020,702 | 2,600,187 | +579,485 |
| Air transport | 1,116,647 | 1,160,241 | +43,594 |
| Road transport | 1,248,768 | 952,699 | -296,069 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 123,854,226 |
| Dover | 87,279,559 |
| London Gateway Port | 49,624,538 |
| Liverpool Docks | 44,840,339 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,760,565 |
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 | 91,210,898 | 32,643,328 | -58,567,570 |
| Dover | 44,142,412 | 43,137,147 | -1,005,265 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,757,778 | 26,866,760 | +4,108,982 |
| Liverpool Docks | 30,757,619 | 14,082,720 | -16,674,899 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,826,153 | 20,934,412 | +5,108,259 |
| Belfast Port | 12,987,749 | 15,891,585 | +2,903,836 |
| Southampton | 14,295,170 | 11,044,725 | -3,250,445 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,359,215 | 9,066,511 | -4,292,704 |
| ZLC | 6,087,551 | 5,769,482 | -318,069 |
| Holyhead | 6,467,194 | 2,963,179 | -3,504,015 |
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 | 91 |
| Specialised construction activities | 63 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 22 |
| Construction of buildings | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 67 |
| 2026-04 | 61 |
| 2026-03 | 58 |
| 2026-02 | 64 |
| 2026-01 | 51 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRISKO SCAFFOLDING LIMITED | 125 |
| RAMSTEEL TUBES LIMITED | 120 |
| PERI LIMITED | 108 |
| CORBETTS SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 102 |
| GENERATION (UK) LIMITED | 90 |
| EURO ACCESSORIES LIMITED | 82 |
| BL ENGINEERING LIMITED | 76 |
| MINOVA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 71 |
| BRUGG PIPESYSTEMS UK LTD | 61 |
| ZND (UK) LIMITED | 57 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 133 |
| 54m+ | 103 |
| 15m-54m | 43 |
| 0-1m | 36 |
| Other | 21 |
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 | 74,327,334 |
| United States | 21,096,606 |
| Germany | 14,112,120 |
| Denmark | 11,990,581 |
| Austria | 6,812,880 |
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 | 37,735,777 | 36,591,557 | -1,144,220 |
| United States | 12,722,903 | 8,373,703 | -4,349,200 |
| Germany | 6,254,042 | 7,858,078 | +1,604,036 |
| Denmark | 4,801,508 | 7,189,073 | +2,387,565 |
| Austria | 3,471,628 | 3,341,252 | -130,376 |
| France | 3,255,845 | 1,331,905 | -1,923,940 |
| Netherlands | 1,869,822 | 2,123,880 | +254,058 |
| Poland | 1,060,953 | 2,100,118 | +1,039,165 |
| Spain | 1,014,574 | 818,474 | -196,100 |
| Belgium | 623,365 | 1,063,964 | +440,599 |
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 | 33,186,137 |
| Ireland | 268,261 |
| China | 70,859 |
| Netherlands | 12,217 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,353 |
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 | 14,811,026 | 18,375,111 | +3,564,085 |
| Ireland | 199,084 | 69,177 | -129,907 |
| China | 29,731 | 41,128 | +11,397 |
| Netherlands | 7,636 | 4,581 | -3,055 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,830 | 2,523 | +693 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 4,189 | +4,189 |
| Viet Nam | 41 | 3,197 | +3,156 |
| India | 2,541 | 0 | -2,541 |
| Germany | 1,600 | 21 | -1,579 |
| France | 0 | 498 | +498 |
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) | 94,233,414 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,996,384 |
| Other | 33,576,684 |
| Air transport | 1,295,665 |
| 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) | 47,587,713 | 46,645,701 | -942,012 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,186,769 | 14,809,615 | -5,377,154 |
| Other | 15,067,355 | 18,509,329 | +3,441,974 |
| Air transport | 614,225 | 681,440 | +67,215 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 33,576,684 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,144,272 |
| Liverpool Docks | 28,638,733 |
| Holyhead | 17,718,910 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,134,055 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 15,067,355 | 18,509,329 | +3,441,974 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,701,108 | 16,443,164 | +742,056 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,374,506 | 12,264,227 | -4,110,279 |
| Holyhead | 9,960,411 | 7,758,499 | -2,201,912 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,035,232 | 9,098,823 | +2,063,591 |
| Felixstowe | 5,619,444 | 1,498,683 | -4,120,761 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,530,809 | 3,274,361 | -256,448 |
| Heysham | 1,695,267 | 3,325,323 | +1,630,056 |
| Southampton | 762,227 | 2,168,713 | +1,406,486 |
| London | 1,259,477 | 1,415,975 | +156,498 |
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