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 | 6,164,028 |
| France | 4,612,651 |
| Switzerland | 3,329,773 |
| India | 1,165,585 |
| Sweden | 1,121,821 |
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 | 3,487,550 | 2,676,478 | -811,072 |
| France | 2,544,010 | 2,068,641 | -475,369 |
| Switzerland | 1,733,208 | 1,596,565 | -136,643 |
| India | 582,442 | 583,143 | +701 |
| Sweden | 732,729 | 389,092 | -343,637 |
| China | 116,052 | 622,802 | +506,750 |
| Australia | 147,617 | 42,813 | -104,804 |
| Austria | 101,555 | 30,804 | -70,751 |
| Czechia | 116,295 | 7,756 | -108,539 |
| 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 | 5,798,559 |
| France | 4,876,733 |
| Switzerland | 2,926,312 |
| India | 1,167,161 |
| Sweden | 1,121,821 |
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 | 3,350,957 | 2,447,602 | -903,355 |
| France | 2,684,761 | 2,191,972 | -492,789 |
| Switzerland | 1,515,499 | 1,410,813 | -104,686 |
| India | 584,018 | 583,143 | -875 |
| Sweden | 732,729 | 389,092 | -343,637 |
| China | 164,012 | 631,886 | +467,874 |
| Austria | 206,793 | 266,938 | +60,145 |
| Slovakia | 155,578 | 134,258 | -21,320 |
| 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 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 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) | 15,347,568 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,284,410 |
| 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) | 8,407,168 | 6,940,400 | -1,466,768 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,220,564 | 1,063,846 | -156,718 |
| 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 | 5,952,704 |
| ZLC | 2,864,226 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,851,776 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,689,991 |
| Felixstowe | 1,813,240 |
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 | 3,413,588 | 2,539,116 | -874,472 |
| ZLC | 1,433,660 | 1,430,566 | -3,094 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,644,026 | 1,207,750 | -436,276 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,605,712 | 1,084,279 | -521,433 |
| Felixstowe | 869,757 | 943,483 | +73,726 |
| Killingholme | 345,153 | 360,015 | +14,862 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 133,034 | 43,228 | -89,806 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 149,093 | +149,093 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
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 | 46 |
| TIFLEX LIMITED | 41 |
| DIRECT TRACK SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 28 |
| PLASSER UK LIMITED | 25 |
| HIRD RAIL DEVELOPMENT LIMITED | 24 |
| COOPER & TURNER LIMITED | 14 |
| PANDROL LIMITED | 9 |
| 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 | 1 |
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 | 2,665,191 |
| Netherlands | 1,780,445 |
| Malaysia | 244,254 |
| United States | 199,764 |
| 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 | 1,637,953 | 1,027,238 | -610,715 |
| Netherlands | 1,055,673 | 724,772 | -330,901 |
| Malaysia | 195,000 | 49,254 | -145,746 |
| United States | 199,764 | 0 | -199,764 |
| Ireland | 52,707 | 45,823 | -6,884 |
| Saudi Arabia | 44,931 | 16,472 | -28,459 |
| 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) | 2,940,053 |
| Air transport | 1,696,264 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 502,602 |
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) | 1,846,719 | 1,093,334 | -753,385 |
| Air transport | 982,211 | 714,053 | -268,158 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 423,965 | 78,637 | -345,328 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 1,687,886 |
| Dover | 1,380,127 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,283,656 |
| Felixstowe | 244,254 |
| Liverpool Docks | 187,161 |
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 | 710,946 | -265,994 |
| Dover | 609,148 | 770,979 | +161,831 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,116,920 | 166,736 | -950,184 |
| Felixstowe | 195,000 | 49,254 | -145,746 |
| Liverpool Docks | 187,161 | 0 | -187,161 |
| Hull | 1,412 | 107,971 | +106,559 |
| London Gateway Port | 39,660 | 27,383 | -12,277 |
| 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