Import/export HS code 730423: Various drill pipes
Drill pipes made of materials other than stainless steel
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 4,910,484 |
| United States | 3,280,841 |
| China | 2,520,029 |
| Senegal | 2,089,710 |
| Netherlands | 1,701,883 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 3,306,469 | 1,604,015 | -1,702,454 |
| United States | 2,562,086 | 718,755 | -1,843,331 |
| China | 516,416 | 2,003,613 | +1,487,197 |
| Senegal | 2,083,091 | 6,619 | -2,076,472 |
| Netherlands | 940,518 | 761,365 | -179,153 |
| Cyprus | 1,689,694 | 0 | -1,689,694 |
| Qatar | 542,143 | 485,708 | -56,435 |
| Malta | 0 | 980,318 | +980,318 |
| Germany | 52,483 | 629,796 | +577,313 |
| Italy | 324,304 | 176,065 | -148,239 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 12,503,576 |
| China | 2,920,467 |
| United Kingdom | 1,203,062 |
| France | 869,005 |
| Romania | 734,590 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 8,504,138 | 3,999,438 | -4,504,700 |
| China | 762,715 | 2,157,752 | +1,395,037 |
| United Kingdom | 507,659 | 695,403 | +187,744 |
| France | 595,074 | 273,931 | -321,143 |
| Romania | 734,590 | 0 | -734,590 |
| Italy | 526,986 | 106,512 | -420,474 |
| United Arab Emirates | 347,766 | 270,344 | -77,422 |
| Norway | 83,946 | 462,656 | +378,710 |
| Japan | 408,386 | 105,496 | -302,890 |
| Mexico | 0 | 341,482 | +341,482 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,827,949 |
| Air transport | 4,407,210 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,113,490 |
| Road transport | 78,244 |
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) | 7,411,227 | 6,416,722 | -994,505 |
| Air transport | 2,994,947 | 1,412,263 | -1,582,684 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,106,213 | 1,007,277 | -1,098,936 |
| Road transport | 78,244 | 0 | -78,244 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 5,123,545 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 4,352,922 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 3,489,984 |
| London | 2,131,140 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,876,957 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 3,026,240 | 2,097,305 | -928,935 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,619,761 | 2,733,161 | +1,113,400 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 2,159,285 | 1,330,699 | -828,586 |
| London | 2,121,719 | 9,421 | -2,112,298 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,484,756 | 392,201 | -1,092,555 |
| Felixstowe | 328,406 | 1,352,877 | +1,024,471 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 473,342 | 7,498 | -465,844 |
| London Gateway Port | 315,932 | 27,779 | -288,153 |
| Southampton | 0 | 323,841 | +323,841 |
| Manchester Airport | 310,306 | 3,391 | -306,915 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Mining support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas | 4 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
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+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | 3,466,432 |
| Norway | 2,519,576 |
| United States | 2,482,275 |
| Spain | 2,349,335 |
| Netherlands | 2,207,756 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | 7,703 | 3,458,729 | +3,451,026 |
| Norway | 532,414 | 1,987,162 | +1,454,748 |
| United States | 1,654,424 | 827,851 | -826,573 |
| Spain | 526,535 | 1,822,800 | +1,296,265 |
| Netherlands | 784,145 | 1,423,611 | +639,466 |
| Ivory Coast | 0 | 1,535,269 | +1,535,269 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 1,136,990 | 373,230 | -763,760 |
| Marshall Islands | 1,058,301 | 0 | -1,058,301 |
| Germany | 68,388 | 852,254 | +783,866 |
| Angola | 393,783 | 402,244 | +8,461 |
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) | 14,174,154 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,226,338 |
| Air transport | 1,611,260 |
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) | 6,319,059 | 7,855,095 | +1,536,036 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,368,562 | 5,857,776 | +4,489,214 |
| Air transport | 964,072 | 647,188 | -316,884 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,824,439 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 3,512,698 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,596,607 |
| Tyne | 2,299,480 |
| Greenock | 1,695,917 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 121,926 | 3,702,513 | +3,580,587 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 941,630 | 2,571,068 | +1,629,438 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,250,888 | 345,719 | -1,905,169 |
| Tyne | 484,347 | 1,815,133 | +1,330,786 |
| Greenock | 13,070 | 1,682,847 | +1,669,777 |
| Felixstowe | 1,494,577 | 165,338 | -1,329,239 |
| Liverpool Docks | 21,744 | 1,631,395 | +1,609,651 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 673,227 | 706,847 | +33,620 |
| Immingham Docks | 379,467 | 440,900 | +61,433 |
| Manchester Airport | 454,473 | 340,581 | -113,892 |
Quick facts
HS code: 730423
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Drill pipes made of materials other than stainless steel