Import/export HS code 730431: Cold-drawn or cold-rolled tubes
Tubes and pipes that have been cold-drawn or cold-rolled for precision and strength
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 21,541,969 |
| Germany | 11,782,206 |
| Romania | 8,150,373 |
| China | 6,248,000 |
| Italy | 3,447,825 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 14,633,702 | 6,908,267 | -7,725,435 |
| Germany | 6,745,324 | 5,036,882 | -1,708,442 |
| Romania | 4,972,794 | 3,177,579 | -1,795,215 |
| China | 3,059,633 | 3,188,367 | +128,734 |
| Italy | 1,783,596 | 1,664,229 | -119,367 |
| France | 1,208,101 | 1,010,809 | -197,292 |
| Slovakia | 635,277 | 1,420,568 | +785,291 |
| Spain | 828,268 | 815,641 | -12,627 |
| Austria | 350,445 | 518,100 | +167,655 |
| United States | 455,246 | 376,805 | -78,441 |
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 | 26,901,585 |
| Romania | 10,030,847 |
| China | 6,825,933 |
| Italy | 5,337,759 |
| Slovakia | 2,330,674 |
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 | 16,454,624 | 10,446,961 | -6,007,663 |
| Romania | 6,096,834 | 3,934,013 | -2,162,821 |
| China | 3,396,705 | 3,429,228 | +32,523 |
| Italy | 3,464,483 | 1,873,276 | -1,591,207 |
| Slovakia | 867,870 | 1,462,804 | +594,934 |
| France | 1,462,905 | 712,493 | -750,412 |
| Spain | 1,191,246 | 872,613 | -318,633 |
| Austria | 549,825 | 502,877 | -46,948 |
| United States | 411,656 | 389,018 | -22,638 |
| Poland | 245,827 | 431,045 | +185,218 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 19 |
| West Midlands | 19 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 13 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 12 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 4 | -3 |
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) | 30,408,712 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,994,704 |
| Air transport | 1,470,651 |
| Other | 299,460 |
| Road transport | 74,030 |
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) | 16,315,764 | 14,092,948 | -2,222,816 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,354,627 | 10,640,077 | -8,714,550 |
| Air transport | 821,847 | 648,804 | -173,043 |
| Other | 151,558 | 147,902 | -3,656 |
| Road transport | 41,547 | 32,483 | -9,064 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 32,934,035 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,954,169 |
| Felixstowe | 3,942,197 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,691,036 |
| Harwich | 2,486,918 |
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 | 20,978,052 | 11,955,983 | -9,022,069 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,307,291 | 5,646,878 | +1,339,587 |
| Felixstowe | 2,257,280 | 1,684,917 | -572,363 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,421,781 | 1,269,255 | -152,526 |
| Harwich | 1,337,410 | 1,149,508 | -187,902 |
| Killingholme | 1,135,691 | 802,292 | -333,399 |
| Eurotunnel | 938,702 | 920,819 | -17,883 |
| Hull | 1,204,167 | 206,937 | -997,230 |
| Southampton | 463,970 | 417,720 | -46,250 |
| East Midlands Airport | 323,789 | 322,035 | -1,754 |
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 | 49 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 30 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 28 |
| Other manufacturing | 18 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 35 |
| 2025-10 | 36 |
| 2025-09 | 34 |
| 2025-08 | 40 |
| 2025-07 | 38 |
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+ | 96 |
| 1m-15m | 78 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 3,308,614 |
| United States | 2,680,388 |
| Ireland | 1,758,482 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,735,010 |
| Netherlands | 1,655,129 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 1,550,738 | 1,757,876 | +207,138 |
| United States | 1,529,976 | 1,150,412 | -379,564 |
| Ireland | 952,911 | 805,571 | -147,340 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,073,708 | 661,302 | -412,406 |
| Netherlands | 842,989 | 812,140 | -30,849 |
| Turkey | 775,418 | 724,358 | -51,060 |
| Angola | 1,009,586 | 49,805 | -959,781 |
| Australia | 502,010 | 479,838 | -22,172 |
| Norway | 469,879 | 332,786 | -137,093 |
| France | 259,011 | 450,069 | +191,058 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 241,277 |
| XU | 72,243 |
| Germany | 63,978 |
| Spain | 3,656 |
| China | 2,988 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 129,127 | 112,150 | -16,977 |
| XU | 40,196 | 32,047 | -8,149 |
| Germany | 21,577 | 42,401 | +20,824 |
| Spain | 1,714 | 1,942 | +228 |
| China | 153 | 2,835 | +2,682 |
| Italy | 524 | 2,079 | +1,555 |
| Czechia | 962 | 1,174 | +212 |
| Turkey | 327 | 164 | -163 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 370 | +370 |
| Poland | 181 | 118 | -63 |
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) | 11,244,349 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,959,129 |
| Air transport | 3,885,494 |
| Other | 390,041 |
| Road transport | 4,025 |
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) | 5,608,276 | 5,636,073 | +27,797 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,367,381 | 3,591,748 | -1,775,633 |
| Air transport | 1,881,621 | 2,003,873 | +122,252 |
| Other | 194,761 | 195,280 | +519 |
| Road transport | 4,025 | 0 | -4,025 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,209,087 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,746,543 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,942,708 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,526,088 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,424,035 |
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 / Eurotunnel | 3,371,043 | 3,838,044 | +467,001 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,213,345 | 1,533,198 | -680,147 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,041,317 | 901,391 | -139,926 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 874,510 | 651,578 | -222,932 |
| Liverpool Docks | 618,162 | 805,873 | +187,711 |
| Southampton | 449,182 | 834,092 | +384,910 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,089,735 | 102,867 | -986,868 |
| Manchester Airport | 220,875 | 550,431 | +329,556 |
| Holyhead | 411,505 | 264,159 | -147,346 |
| Tyne | 198,873 | 377,727 | +178,854 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 730431
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tubes and pipes that have been cold-drawn or cold-rolled for precision and strength