Import/export HS code 730449: Various pipes
Pipes not classified under other specific categories
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 28,971,104 |
| Germany | 10,950,231 |
| Netherlands | 8,603,455 |
| Spain | 8,142,631 |
| Sweden | 6,981,947 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 9,056,455 | 19,914,649 | +10,858,194 |
| Germany | 4,368,225 | 6,582,006 | +2,213,781 |
| Netherlands | 2,476,519 | 6,126,936 | +3,650,417 |
| Spain | 5,572,332 | 2,570,299 | -3,002,033 |
| Sweden | 3,919,618 | 3,062,329 | -857,289 |
| Poland | 766,618 | 1,467,177 | +700,559 |
| Italy | 796,857 | 706,322 | -90,535 |
| China | 600,641 | 230,034 | -370,607 |
| United States | 572,601 | 230,376 | -342,225 |
| Norway | 442,826 | 91,009 | -351,817 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 31,998,652 |
| Germany | 9,450,504 |
| Spain | 9,252,005 |
| Sweden | 7,371,340 |
| Netherlands | 4,791,982 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 10,959,509 | 21,039,143 | +10,079,634 |
| Germany | 3,579,360 | 5,871,144 | +2,291,784 |
| Spain | 6,116,733 | 3,135,272 | -2,981,461 |
| Sweden | 4,235,057 | 3,136,283 | -1,098,774 |
| Netherlands | 26,069 | 4,765,913 | +4,739,844 |
| Finland | 625,181 | 1,079,949 | +454,768 |
| Italy | 1,054,752 | 542,559 | -512,193 |
| China | 658,805 | 333,188 | -325,617 |
| India | 473,354 | 308,376 | -164,978 |
| United States | 532,955 | 169,914 | -363,041 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 16 |
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +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) | 53,922,496 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,608,570 |
| Air transport | 2,927,304 |
| Road transport | 307,983 |
| Other | 7,994 |
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) | 21,773,947 | 32,148,549 | +10,374,602 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,640,890 | 8,967,680 | +3,326,790 |
| Air transport | 1,953,146 | 974,158 | -978,988 |
| Road transport | 119,158 | 188,825 | +69,667 |
| Other | 6,046 | 1,948 | -4,098 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 33,572,962 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,801,570 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,351,889 |
| Poole | 4,362,258 |
| Purfleet | 4,030,838 |
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 | 13,871,526 | 19,701,436 | +5,829,910 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,697,495 | 4,104,075 | -1,593,420 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,425,448 | 6,926,441 | +5,500,993 |
| Poole | 2,381,558 | 1,980,700 | -400,858 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 4,030,838 | +4,030,838 |
| Portsmouth | 735,617 | 1,051,802 | +316,185 |
| Felixstowe | 770,684 | 297,229 | -473,455 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 365,564 | 637,530 | +271,966 |
| Birmingham Airport | 570,342 | 332,963 | -237,379 |
| Tyne | 764,645 | 25,428 | -739,217 |
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 | 40 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 24 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 14 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 13 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 32 |
| 2025-10 | 32 |
| 2025-09 | 28 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
| 2025-07 | 36 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HS MARSTON AEROSPACE LIMITED | 67 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 54 |
| FINE TUBES LIMITED | 49 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 47 |
| AMODIL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 46 |
| HOWCO GROUP PLC | 44 |
| EDEN MATERIAL SERVICES (U.K.) LIMITED | 43 |
| SPRINGFIELDS FUELS LIMITED | 42 |
| VAN LEEUWEN LIMITED | 41 |
| PIPEXTRA STAINLESS LTD. | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 101 |
| 1m-15m | 56 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 9,703,700 |
| United States | 4,292,623 |
| Norway | 3,015,797 |
| Brazil | 2,141,918 |
| Italy | 1,692,346 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 3,359,888 | 6,343,812 | +2,983,924 |
| United States | 1,997,085 | 2,295,538 | +298,453 |
| Norway | 1,789,602 | 1,226,195 | -563,407 |
| Brazil | 789,284 | 1,352,634 | +563,350 |
| Italy | 969,612 | 722,734 | -246,878 |
| France | 398,458 | 995,469 | +597,011 |
| United Arab Emirates | 449,376 | 702,263 | +252,887 |
| Angola | 675,922 | 147,905 | -528,017 |
| Canada | 303,699 | 500,317 | +196,618 |
| Spain | 641,913 | 141,071 | -500,842 |
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 | 132 |
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 | 132 | 0 | -132 |
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) | 17,746,712 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,930,387 |
| Air transport | 7,318,478 |
| Road transport | 12,672 |
| Other | 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,879,176 | 8,867,536 | -11,640 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,398,201 | 4,532,186 | +1,133,985 |
| Air transport | 2,981,823 | 4,336,655 | +1,354,832 |
| Road transport | 12,672 | 0 | -12,672 |
| Other | 132 | 0 | -132 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 7,616,382 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,355,800 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,275,182 |
| Southampton | 3,002,320 |
| Felixstowe | 2,373,135 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 3,228,215 | 4,388,167 | +1,159,952 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,488,846 | 1,866,954 | -621,892 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,090,276 | 2,184,906 | +1,094,630 |
| Southampton | 254,516 | 2,747,804 | +2,493,288 |
| Felixstowe | 2,299,381 | 73,754 | -2,225,627 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,580,468 | 736,779 | -843,689 |
| Immingham Docks | 570,383 | 993,844 | +423,461 |
| Manchester Airport | 649,830 | 476,172 | -173,658 |
| London | 165,556 | 808,733 | +643,177 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 287,704 | 622,134 | +334,430 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 730449
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pipes not classified under other specific categories