Import/export HS code 730240: Fish-plates and sole plates for railways
Metal plates used to join or support railway tracks
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 | 6,071,395 |
| France | 4,562,257 |
| Switzerland | 3,870,361 |
| India | 1,218,484 |
| Sweden | 1,016,096 |
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 | 3,398,822 | 2,672,573 | -726,249 |
| France | 2,418,088 | 2,144,169 | -273,919 |
| Switzerland | 1,733,208 | 2,137,153 | +403,945 |
| India | 689,193 | 529,291 | -159,902 |
| Sweden | 624,857 | 391,239 | -233,618 |
| China | 217,470 | 524,351 | +306,881 |
| Australia | 147,617 | 42,813 | -104,804 |
| Austria | 101,555 | 30,804 | -70,751 |
| Czechia | 101,010 | 7,756 | -93,254 |
| Belgium | 0 | 94,942 | +94,942 |
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 | 5,701,363 |
| France | 4,826,339 |
| Switzerland | 3,466,900 |
| India | 1,220,060 |
| Sweden | 1,016,096 |
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 | 3,296,154 | 2,405,209 | -890,945 |
| France | 2,558,839 | 2,267,500 | -291,339 |
| Switzerland | 1,515,499 | 1,951,401 | +435,902 |
| India | 690,769 | 529,291 | -161,478 |
| Sweden | 624,857 | 391,239 | -233,618 |
| China | 265,430 | 533,435 | +268,005 |
| Austria | 184,764 | 278,126 | +93,362 |
| Slovakia | 143,682 | 161,558 | +17,876 |
| Australia | 139,136 | 33,729 | -105,407 |
| United Kingdom | 55,136 | 13,067 | -42,069 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| South Yorkshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +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) | 15,816,228 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,151,188 |
| Air transport | 207,581 |
| Road transport | 29,393 |
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) | 8,189,380 | 7,626,848 | -562,532 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,320,861 | 830,327 | -490,534 |
| Air transport | 43,616 | 163,965 | +120,349 |
| Road transport | 21,787 | 7,606 | -14,181 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,731,056 |
| ZLC | 3,404,814 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,770,107 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,744,813 |
| Felixstowe | 1,869,106 |
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 | 3,097,454 | 2,633,602 | -463,852 |
| ZLC | 1,445,807 | 1,959,007 | +513,200 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,536,154 | 1,233,953 | -302,201 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,654,679 | 1,090,134 | -564,545 |
| Felixstowe | 1,077,926 | 791,180 | -286,746 |
| Killingholme | 397,927 | 307,241 | -90,686 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 133,034 | 43,228 | -89,806 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 152,114 | +152,114 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,362 | 120,606 | +100,244 |
| London | 43,281 | 97,448 | +54,167 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Civil engineering | 3 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 3 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PANDROL UK LIMITED | 59 |
| TRACKWORK LIMITED | 47 |
| TIFLEX LIMITED | 41 |
| DIRECT TRACK SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 29 |
| HIRD RAIL DEVELOPMENT LIMITED | 25 |
| PLASSER UK LIMITED | 25 |
| COOPER & TURNER LIMITED | 14 |
| PANDROL LIMITED | 10 |
| VOSSLOH SWITCH SYSTEMS UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 7 |
| SCHWIHAG UK LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,564,997 |
| Netherlands | 1,846,966 |
| Malaysia | 166,254 |
| United States | 164,483 |
| Ireland | 98,530 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,660,629 | 904,368 | -756,261 |
| Netherlands | 1,055,673 | 791,293 | -264,380 |
| Malaysia | 117,000 | 49,254 | -67,746 |
| United States | 164,483 | 0 | -164,483 |
| Ireland | 52,707 | 45,823 | -6,884 |
| Saudi Arabia | 60,158 | 1,245 | -58,913 |
| Austria | 41,810 | 3,107 | -38,703 |
| Italy | 15,363 | 0 | -15,363 |
| Ghana | 0 | 12,156 | +12,156 |
| Belgium | 6,184 | 0 | -6,184 |
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) | 2,839,859 |
| Air transport | 1,768,617 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 389,321 |
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) | 1,869,395 | 970,464 | -898,931 |
| Air transport | 982,211 | 786,406 | -195,805 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 325,911 | 63,410 | -262,501 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 1,754,407 |
| Dover | 1,403,413 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,160,176 |
| Felixstowe | 166,254 |
| Liverpool Docks | 151,880 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 976,940 | 777,467 | -199,473 |
| Dover | 769,502 | 633,911 | -135,591 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 979,242 | 180,934 | -798,308 |
| Felixstowe | 117,000 | 49,254 | -67,746 |
| Liverpool Docks | 151,880 | 0 | -151,880 |
| Hull | 1,412 | 107,971 | +106,559 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,887 | 12,156 | -42,731 |
| Holyhead | 52,707 | 12,750 | -39,957 |
| Immingham Docks | 51,644 | 0 | -51,644 |
| Heysham | 0 | 33,073 | +33,073 |
Quick facts
HS code: 730240
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Metal plates used to join or support railway tracks