Import/export HS code 730424: Various stainless steel pipes
Pipes made of stainless steel, not including drill pipes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 45,882,285 |
| Japan | 44,304,631 |
| Germany | 28,435,881 |
| Romania | 16,162,969 |
| Indonesia | 10,487,691 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 29,239,133 | 16,643,152 | -12,595,981 |
| Japan | 37,939,530 | 6,365,101 | -31,574,429 |
| Germany | 13,122,841 | 15,313,040 | +2,190,199 |
| Romania | 8,424,573 | 7,738,396 | -686,177 |
| Indonesia | 6,386,385 | 4,101,306 | -2,285,079 |
| France | 252,582 | 8,388,102 | +8,135,520 |
| Netherlands | 1,743,396 | 4,839,332 | +3,095,936 |
| Norway | 2,843,837 | 2,767,175 | -76,662 |
| Italy | 2,830,312 | 1,268,270 | -1,562,042 |
| Singapore | 606,784 | 1,140,477 | +533,693 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 65,194,676 |
| Sweden | 47,059,646 |
| Germany | 34,035,664 |
| Romania | 16,948,130 |
| Italy | 4,829,787 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 48,816,480 | 16,378,196 | -32,438,284 |
| Sweden | 29,743,128 | 17,316,518 | -12,426,610 |
| Germany | 13,142,541 | 20,893,123 | +7,750,582 |
| Romania | 8,407,829 | 8,540,301 | +132,472 |
| Italy | 2,367,995 | 2,461,792 | +93,797 |
| France | 2,772 | 2,981,010 | +2,978,238 |
| Brazil | 20,109 | 1,272,242 | +1,252,133 |
| Norway | 943,192 | 299,704 | -643,488 |
| Denmark | 900,729 | 241,237 | -659,492 |
| United States | 500,206 | 460,427 | -39,779 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 104,291,021 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,884,882 |
| Air transport | 1,750,160 |
| Other | 94,786 |
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) | 56,405,465 | 47,885,556 | -8,519,909 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 49,189,925 | 22,694,957 | -26,494,968 |
| Air transport | 692,445 | 1,057,715 | +365,270 |
| Other | 47,734 | 47,052 | -682 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 81,994,491 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 43,821,646 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 18,822,457 |
| Dover | 8,845,440 |
| Harwich | 5,190,073 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 44,955,358 | 37,039,133 | -7,916,225 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 37,459,783 | 6,361,863 | -31,097,920 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 10,538,543 | 8,283,914 | -2,254,629 |
| Dover | 268,030 | 8,577,410 | +8,309,380 |
| Harwich | 1,537,156 | 3,652,917 | +2,115,761 |
| Tyne | 2,516,709 | 2,476,586 | -40,123 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,176,255 | 1,343,653 | -1,832,602 |
| Hull | 2,011,789 | 1,537,632 | -474,157 |
| Killingholme | 2,491,615 | 84,389 | -2,407,226 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 646,384 | 986,703 | +340,319 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Mining support service activities | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 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+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 39,411,606 |
| Qatar | 34,793,111 |
| Norway | 18,459,214 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,689,693 |
| Netherlands | 7,092,017 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 15,911,864 | 23,499,742 | +7,587,878 |
| Qatar | 21,740,798 | 13,052,313 | -8,688,485 |
| Norway | 7,166,012 | 11,293,202 | +4,127,190 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10,656,463 | 1,033,230 | -9,623,233 |
| Netherlands | 4,979,155 | 2,112,862 | -2,866,293 |
| Angola | 3,433,418 | 2,404,549 | -1,028,869 |
| United States | 1,422,507 | 3,904,983 | +2,482,476 |
| Egypt | 481,555 | 2,946,941 | +2,465,386 |
| Denmark | 2,550,435 | 602,192 | -1,948,243 |
| Switzerland | 1,995,847 | 0 | -1,995,847 |
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) | 88,424,940 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,071,302 |
| Air transport | 920,396 |
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) | 57,895,502 | 30,529,438 | -27,366,064 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,907,725 | 32,163,577 | +16,255,852 |
| Air transport | 604,431 | 315,965 | -288,466 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Tyne | 39,185,522 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 31,460,116 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,274,732 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 18,470,163 |
| Middlesbrough | 11,489,135 |
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 | 16,009,991 | 23,175,531 | +7,165,540 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 22,572,952 | 8,887,164 | -13,685,788 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,523,346 | 9,751,386 | -771,960 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 9,765,236 | 8,704,927 | -1,060,309 |
| Middlesbrough | 11,489,135 | 0 | -11,489,135 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,649,680 | 9,558,052 | +7,908,372 |
| London | 0 | 1,372,501 | +1,372,501 |
| Felixstowe | 867,522 | 226,460 | -641,062 |
| Southampton | 449,606 | 0 | -449,606 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 197,931 | 231,494 | +33,563 |
Quick facts
HS code: 730424
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pipes made of stainless steel, not including drill pipes