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 | 21,732,618 |
| Germany | 11,906,196 |
| Romania | 8,030,943 |
| China | 6,292,043 |
| Italy | 3,393,457 |
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 | 14,685,080 | 7,047,538 | -7,637,542 |
| Germany | 6,921,433 | 4,984,763 | -1,936,670 |
| Romania | 4,773,692 | 3,257,251 | -1,516,441 |
| China | 3,338,889 | 2,953,154 | -385,735 |
| Italy | 1,689,813 | 1,703,644 | +13,831 |
| France | 1,250,913 | 929,993 | -320,920 |
| Slovakia | 601,692 | 1,428,254 | +826,562 |
| Spain | 863,392 | 798,713 | -64,679 |
| United States | 459,015 | 410,490 | -48,525 |
| Austria | 306,639 | 525,829 | +219,190 |
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 | 27,251,583 |
| Romania | 9,956,352 |
| China | 6,870,724 |
| Italy | 5,203,753 |
| Slovakia | 2,306,302 |
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 | 16,642,964 | 10,608,619 | -6,034,345 |
| Romania | 5,896,812 | 4,059,540 | -1,837,272 |
| China | 3,665,387 | 3,205,337 | -460,050 |
| Italy | 3,404,125 | 1,799,628 | -1,604,497 |
| Slovakia | 834,285 | 1,472,017 | +637,732 |
| France | 1,494,298 | 676,906 | -817,392 |
| Spain | 1,198,389 | 854,032 | -344,357 |
| Austria | 504,998 | 502,877 | -2,121 |
| United States | 415,425 | 422,703 | +7,278 |
| Poland | 236,108 | 493,738 | +257,630 |
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 | 10 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 7 | 5 | -2 |
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) | 30,213,150 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,195,096 |
| Air transport | 1,519,446 |
| Other | 274,959 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,724,472 | 10,488,678 | -9,235,794 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,071,519 | 14,123,577 | -1,947,942 |
| Air transport | 839,896 | 679,550 | -160,346 |
| Other | 130,202 | 144,757 | +14,555 |
| 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 | 33,015,539 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,730,946 |
| Felixstowe | 3,900,070 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,723,636 |
| Harwich | 2,534,691 |
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 | 21,024,423 | 11,991,116 | -9,033,307 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,376,398 | 5,354,548 | +978,150 |
| Felixstowe | 2,347,628 | 1,552,442 | -795,186 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,445,465 | 1,278,171 | -167,294 |
| Harwich | 1,324,355 | 1,210,336 | -114,019 |
| Killingholme | 1,072,537 | 838,890 | -233,647 |
| Eurotunnel | 892,209 | 967,334 | +75,125 |
| Hull | 1,212,499 | 426,878 | -785,621 |
| Southampton | 491,636 | 390,054 | -101,582 |
| East Midlands Airport | 344,916 | 350,316 | +5,400 |
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. | 31 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 27 |
| Other manufacturing | 18 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 31 |
| 2025-11 | 35 |
| 2025-10 | 36 |
| 2025-09 | 34 |
| 2025-08 | 40 |
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+ | 97 |
| 1m-15m | 80 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| Other | 12 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
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 | 3,382,493 |
| United States | 2,668,757 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,748,373 |
| Ireland | 1,717,940 |
| Netherlands | 1,628,992 |
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 | 1,706,536 | 1,675,957 | -30,579 |
| United States | 1,526,801 | 1,141,956 | -384,845 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,002,689 | 745,684 | -257,005 |
| Ireland | 930,620 | 787,320 | -143,300 |
| Netherlands | 798,751 | 830,241 | +31,490 |
| Turkey | 867,992 | 601,326 | -266,666 |
| Angola | 1,013,647 | 45,744 | -967,903 |
| Australia | 445,838 | 476,613 | +30,775 |
| Norway | 529,253 | 233,196 | -296,057 |
| France | 287,134 | 452,613 | +165,479 |
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 | 248,425 |
| Germany | 63,070 |
| China | 3,741 |
| Spain | 3,656 |
| Italy | 2,079 |
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 | 126,029 | 122,396 | -3,633 |
| Germany | 26,185 | 36,885 | +10,700 |
| China | 153 | 3,588 | +3,435 |
| Spain | 1,714 | 1,942 | +228 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,079 | +2,079 |
| Czechia | 0 | 1,174 | +1,174 |
| 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) | 11,201,171 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,073,369 |
| Air transport | 3,846,741 |
| Other | 391,736 |
| Road transport | 1,132 |
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) | 5,898,505 | 5,302,666 | -595,839 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,047,598 | 4,025,771 | -1,021,827 |
| Air transport | 1,889,511 | 1,957,230 | +67,719 |
| Other | 193,010 | 198,726 | +5,716 |
| Road transport | 1,132 | 0 | -1,132 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,240,396 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,733,728 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,008,846 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,542,494 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,397,765 |
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 | 3,542,468 | 3,697,928 | +155,460 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,068,323 | 1,665,405 | -402,918 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,230,369 | 778,477 | -451,892 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 889,555 | 652,939 | -236,616 |
| Liverpool Docks | 618,159 | 779,606 | +161,447 |
| Southampton | 401,841 | 834,092 | +432,251 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,056,495 | 95,525 | -960,970 |
| Manchester Airport | 230,314 | 540,992 | +310,678 |
| Holyhead | 360,943 | 266,642 | -94,301 |
| Felixstowe | 216,263 | 361,531 | +145,268 |
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