Import/export HS code 730890: Various iron or steel structures
Other structural parts made of iron or steel, not specified elsewhere
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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 | 501,254,755 |
| Germany | 453,021,467 |
| Spain | 263,675,869 |
| Belgium | 197,303,289 |
| Netherlands | 162,550,644 |
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 | 168,966,706 | 332,288,049 | +163,321,343 |
| Germany | 244,258,634 | 208,762,833 | -35,495,801 |
| Spain | 158,060,513 | 105,615,356 | -52,445,157 |
| Belgium | 123,245,363 | 74,057,926 | -49,187,437 |
| Netherlands | 109,991,931 | 52,558,713 | -57,433,218 |
| Turkey | 88,013,164 | 38,557,618 | -49,455,546 |
| Poland | 76,193,095 | 49,167,807 | -27,025,288 |
| France | 73,795,129 | 44,461,099 | -29,334,030 |
| Ireland | 39,837,873 | 36,798,564 | -3,039,309 |
| Italy | 39,667,549 | 31,058,289 | -8,609,260 |
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 | 523,179,310 |
| Germany | 465,831,349 |
| Spain | 277,111,918 |
| Belgium | 192,257,402 |
| Poland | 166,881,004 |
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 | 177,917,940 | 345,261,370 | +167,343,430 |
| Germany | 255,201,215 | 210,630,134 | -44,571,081 |
| Spain | 167,994,216 | 109,117,702 | -58,876,514 |
| Belgium | 133,236,018 | 59,021,384 | -74,214,634 |
| Poland | 103,421,842 | 63,459,162 | -39,962,680 |
| Turkey | 90,829,079 | 40,573,009 | -50,256,070 |
| Netherlands | 50,049,326 | 34,039,658 | -16,009,668 |
| Italy | 45,235,647 | 31,719,691 | -13,515,956 |
| France | 32,606,232 | 26,376,968 | -6,229,264 |
| Denmark | 40,128,701 | 12,214,890 | -27,913,811 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 199 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 189 |
| West Midlands | 160 |
| Greater Manchester | 147 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 130 |
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 | 139 | 120 | -19 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 142 | 129 | -13 |
| West Midlands | 117 | 109 | -8 |
| Greater Manchester | 94 | 97 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 93 | 91 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 75 | 79 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 78 | 81 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 84 | 79 | -5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 88 | 56 | -32 |
| West Yorkshire | 74 | 60 | -14 |
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) | 1,200,737,179 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,189,319,853 |
| Other | 42,079,859 |
| Air transport | 30,806,929 |
| Road transport | 24,623,532 |
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) | 622,390,532 | 578,346,647 | -44,043,885 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 689,000,340 | 500,319,513 | -188,680,827 |
| Other | 22,890,910 | 19,188,949 | -3,701,961 |
| Air transport | 18,128,991 | 12,677,938 | -5,451,053 |
| Road transport | 9,701,481 | 14,922,051 | +5,220,570 |
| Rail transport | 39,029 | 449,406 | +410,377 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 455,145,857 |
| Felixstowe | 285,880,769 |
| Tyne | 262,841,418 |
| Immingham Docks | 194,790,814 |
| Leith | 180,615,767 |
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 | 249,688,090 | 205,457,767 | -44,230,323 |
| Felixstowe | 183,895,883 | 101,984,886 | -81,910,997 |
| Tyne | 162,986,456 | 99,854,962 | -63,131,494 |
| Immingham Docks | 102,025,358 | 92,765,456 | -9,259,902 |
| Leith | 0 | 180,615,767 | +180,615,767 |
| Hull | 45,260,558 | 105,687,296 | +60,426,738 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 106,817,780 | 1,717,408 | -105,100,372 |
| London | 54,365,761 | 37,926,495 | -16,439,266 |
| Eurotunnel | 43,495,613 | 37,664,481 | -5,831,132 |
| Southampton | 38,876,158 | 30,725,034 | -8,151,124 |
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 | 644 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 331 |
| Specialised construction activities | 322 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 255 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 170 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 539 |
| 2025-11 | 582 |
| 2025-10 | 618 |
| 2025-09 | 572 |
| 2025-08 | 576 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| METPRO LIMITED | 120 |
| METPRO LIMITED | 120 |
| METPRO LIMITED | 120 |
| FORWARD INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS GROUP LIMITED | 117 |
| EURO ACCESSORIES LIMITED | 114 |
| KEE SAFETY LIMITED | 113 |
| OGLAEND SYSTEM (UK) LIMITED | 111 |
| TEE-ZED PRODUCTS LIMITED | 106 |
| LEVIAT LIMITED | 105 |
| ZND (UK) LIMITED | 105 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 1195 |
| 54m+ | 903 |
| 0-1m | 433 |
| 15m-54m | 359 |
| Other | 268 |
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 | 299,199,068 |
| Denmark | 216,671,336 |
| Netherlands | 214,816,816 |
| Germany | 65,575,611 |
| France | 59,978,956 |
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 | 174,505,320 | 124,693,748 | -49,811,572 |
| Denmark | 69,342,237 | 147,329,099 | +77,986,862 |
| Netherlands | 160,601,357 | 54,215,459 | -106,385,898 |
| Germany | 42,784,006 | 22,791,605 | -19,992,401 |
| France | 38,711,699 | 21,267,257 | -17,444,442 |
| Belgium | 24,440,533 | 19,745,692 | -4,694,841 |
| United States | 25,359,917 | 15,923,915 | -9,436,002 |
| Sweden | 21,477,352 | 7,704,819 | -13,772,533 |
| Israel | 12,639,927 | 4,481,966 | -8,157,961 |
| Spain | 10,470,951 | 5,964,263 | -4,506,688 |
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 | 68,183,831 |
| Ireland | 13,289,643 |
| Germany | 2,315,214 |
| France | 1,613,394 |
| Netherlands | 903,415 |
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 | 38,731,604 | 29,452,227 | -9,279,377 |
| Ireland | 6,370,189 | 6,919,454 | +549,265 |
| Germany | 1,313,525 | 1,001,689 | -311,836 |
| France | 871,522 | 741,872 | -129,650 |
| Netherlands | 460,067 | 443,348 | -16,719 |
| China | 476,603 | 415,779 | -60,824 |
| United Arab Emirates | 54,213 | 74,715 | +20,502 |
| Turkey | 125,117 | 215 | -124,902 |
| India | 36,092 | 16,496 | -19,596 |
| Slovakia | 15,455 | 10,841 | -4,614 |
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) | 745,522,204 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 314,812,691 |
| Other | 94,936,428 |
| Air transport | 29,434,980 |
| Road transport | 2,113,201 |
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) | 405,042,000 | 340,480,204 | -64,561,796 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 215,169,779 | 99,642,912 | -115,526,867 |
| Other | 52,773,964 | 42,162,464 | -10,611,500 |
| Air transport | 18,097,600 | 11,337,380 | -6,760,220 |
| Road transport | 2,112,201 | 1,000 | -2,111,201 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Tyne | 266,771,296 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 178,358,067 |
| Immingham Docks | 146,506,309 |
| 000 | 94,936,428 |
| Liverpool Docks | 82,601,332 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne | 111,715,050 | 155,056,246 | +43,341,196 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 113,609,943 | 64,748,124 | -48,861,819 |
| Immingham Docks | 94,379,833 | 52,126,476 | -42,253,357 |
| 000 | 52,773,964 | 42,162,464 | -10,611,500 |
| Liverpool Docks | 53,668,750 | 28,932,582 | -24,736,168 |
| Holyhead | 43,795,436 | 32,315,581 | -11,479,855 |
| London Gateway Port | 45,091,586 | 20,975,224 | -24,116,362 |
| Heysham | 19,979,213 | 16,212,105 | -3,767,108 |
| 499 | 35,194,026 | 1,726 | -35,192,300 |
| Southampton | 21,513,808 | 9,918,323 | -11,595,485 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 730890
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other structural parts made of iron or steel, not specified elsewhere