Import/export HS code 730210: Steel or iron rails for railways
Used in railway tracks to guide trains
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 29,563,428 |
| France | 3,333,009 |
| Germany | 3,271,881 |
| Netherlands | 953,126 |
| Spain | 936,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 8,689,337 | 20,874,091 | +12,184,754 |
| France | 2,364,498 | 968,511 | -1,395,987 |
| Germany | 2,092,091 | 1,179,790 | -912,301 |
| Netherlands | 511,770 | 441,356 | -70,414 |
| Spain | 560,160 | 375,840 | -184,320 |
| Luxembourg | 139,765 | 309,100 | +169,335 |
| Belgium | 303,373 | 123,165 | -180,208 |
| Italy | 247,076 | 102,631 | -144,445 |
| Ireland | 162,396 | 148,148 | -14,248 |
| China | 135,400 | 97,472 | -37,928 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 27,630,642 |
| Germany | 6,017,279 |
| France | 3,127,602 |
| Spain | 971,576 |
| Luxembourg | 512,941 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 10,115,280 | 17,515,362 | +7,400,082 |
| Germany | 1,172,829 | 4,844,450 | +3,671,621 |
| France | 2,184,593 | 943,009 | -1,241,584 |
| Spain | 595,736 | 375,840 | -219,896 |
| Luxembourg | 163,103 | 349,838 | +186,735 |
| Czechia | 278,234 | 231,534 | -46,700 |
| Italy | 266,622 | 102,631 | -163,991 |
| Ireland | 161,898 | 146,028 | -15,870 |
| China | 145,063 | 109,196 | -35,867 |
| Poland | 4,543 | 171,764 | +167,221 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 0 | -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) | 21,629,045 |
| Rail transport | 11,112,110 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,399,342 |
| Air transport | 164,412 |
| Other | 499 |
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) | 9,699,480 | 11,929,565 | +2,230,085 |
| Rail transport | 926,009 | 10,186,101 | +9,260,092 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,642,794 | 2,756,548 | -1,886,246 |
| Air transport | 95,228 | 69,184 | -26,044 |
| Other | 498 | 1 | -497 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 18,914,816 |
| ELW | 11,112,110 |
| Dover | 3,497,594 |
| Portsmouth | 1,603,404 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,592,575 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goole | 8,614,243 | 10,300,573 | +1,686,330 |
| ELW | 926,009 | 10,186,101 | +9,260,092 |
| Dover | 2,188,838 | 1,308,756 | -880,082 |
| Portsmouth | 1,096,091 | 507,313 | -588,778 |
| Immingham Docks | 961,990 | 630,585 | -331,405 |
| Inverness | 0 | 733,911 | +733,911 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 298,760 | 308,610 | +9,850 |
| Eurotunnel | 348,369 | 248,154 | -100,215 |
| Harwich | 105,153 | 100,464 | -4,689 |
| Killingholme | 192,830 | 0 | -192,830 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 37,960,509 |
| Belgium | 11,313,227 |
| Egypt | 7,819,710 |
| Pakistan | 5,945,587 |
| Finland | 5,831,809 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 6,997,804 | 30,962,705 | +23,964,901 |
| Belgium | 7,158,648 | 4,154,579 | -3,004,069 |
| Egypt | 3,900,558 | 3,919,152 | +18,594 |
| Pakistan | 933,236 | 5,012,351 | +4,079,115 |
| Finland | 2,100,515 | 3,731,294 | +1,630,779 |
| Italy | 2,099,417 | 884,380 | -1,215,037 |
| France | 1,658,554 | 832,320 | -826,234 |
| Spain | 498,326 | 716,951 | +218,625 |
| Taiwan | 849,579 | 289,154 | -560,425 |
| Germany | 680,906 | 231,864 | -449,042 |
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) | 63,276,100 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,806,089 |
| Rail transport | 6,349,400 |
| Air transport | 207,373 |
| Road transport | 6,098 |
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) | 18,101,715 | 45,174,385 | +27,072,670 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,555,263 | 5,250,826 | -3,304,437 |
| Rail transport | 4,042,807 | 2,306,593 | -1,736,214 |
| Air transport | 134,140 | 73,233 | -60,907 |
| Road transport | 6,098 | 0 | -6,098 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 29,912,938 |
| Middlesbrough | 17,028,141 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,219,608 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,905,984 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,263,484 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goole | 9,057,609 | 20,855,329 | +11,797,720 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,476,101 | 14,552,040 | +12,075,939 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,556,392 | 6,663,216 | +106,824 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,551,105 | 1,354,879 | -6,196,226 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,019,762 | 2,243,722 | +1,223,960 |
| Felixstowe | 690,822 | 1,851,523 | +1,160,701 |
| SCP | 0 | 2,306,593 | +2,306,593 |
| Hull | 819,559 | 615,507 | -204,052 |
| Liverpool Docks | 350,005 | 718,924 | +368,919 |
| London | 661,182 | 351,963 | -309,219 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 730210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Used in railway tracks to guide trains