Import/export HS code 730451: Cold-drawn or cold-rolled alloy steel tubes
Tubes made of alloy steel, cold-drawn or cold-rolled for precision
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,861,655 |
| Turkey | 1,346,493 |
| Netherlands | 1,085,192 |
| Romania | 890,600 |
| France | 879,460 |
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 | 941,182 | 920,473 | -20,709 |
| Turkey | 794,105 | 552,388 | -241,717 |
| Netherlands | 682,084 | 403,108 | -278,976 |
| Romania | 512,517 | 378,083 | -134,434 |
| France | 582,884 | 296,576 | -286,308 |
| Italy | 236,582 | 544,055 | +307,473 |
| Germany | 219,839 | 468,560 | +248,721 |
| United States | 187,612 | 491,630 | +304,018 |
| Taiwan | 224,905 | 208,103 | -16,802 |
| Canada | 126,915 | 277,235 | +150,320 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,471,388 |
| Turkey | 1,346,493 |
| Germany | 1,196,255 |
| Romania | 1,109,551 |
| France | 769,562 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 971,783 | 499,605 | -472,178 |
| Turkey | 794,105 | 552,388 | -241,717 |
| Germany | 407,862 | 788,393 | +380,531 |
| Romania | 677,354 | 432,197 | -245,157 |
| France | 469,884 | 299,678 | -170,206 |
| United Kingdom | 484,098 | 260,276 | -223,822 |
| Italy | 80,478 | 495,866 | +415,388 |
| Taiwan | 262,353 | 211,735 | -50,618 |
| United States | 258,658 | 191,692 | -66,966 |
| Canada | 126,915 | 273,596 | +146,681 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 5,000,031 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,976,493 |
| Air transport | 671,598 |
| Other | 43,260 |
| Road transport | 3,598 |
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) | 2,427,783 | 2,572,248 | +144,465 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,073,393 | 1,903,100 | -170,293 |
| Air transport | 408,357 | 263,241 | -145,116 |
| Other | 23,956 | 19,304 | -4,652 |
| Road transport | 3,598 | 0 | -3,598 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,394,408 |
| Felixstowe | 2,037,374 |
| Dover | 1,908,081 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,161,131 |
| Birmingham Airport | 200,143 |
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 | 1,042,526 | 1,351,882 | +309,356 |
| Felixstowe | 1,514,778 | 522,596 | -992,182 |
| Dover | 857,468 | 1,050,613 | +193,145 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 1,161,131 | +1,161,131 |
| Birmingham Airport | 113,938 | 86,205 | -27,733 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 91,206 | 96,182 | +4,976 |
| Eurotunnel | 105,043 | 68,833 | -36,210 |
| Hull | 146,165 | 3,354 | -142,811 |
| Harwich | 85,723 | 62,021 | -23,702 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 79,012 | 68,356 | -10,656 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 5 |
| Mining support service activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AEROCOM METALS LIMITED | 68 |
| TW METALS LIMITED | 58 |
| PRECISION HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS (UK) LIMITED | 45 |
| SALEM TUBE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 35 |
| PRO FORMANCE METALS LIMITED | 34 |
| VOITH TURBO LIMITED | 34 |
| CNH INDUSTRIAL N.V. | 33 |
| PROFINS LIMITED | 32 |
| PADLEY & VENABLES LIMITED | 29 |
| CNH INDUSTRIAL N.V. | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 697,890 |
| Switzerland | 450,377 |
| United States | 412,513 |
| Ireland | 405,850 |
| Germany | 188,834 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 386,179 | 311,711 | -74,468 |
| Switzerland | 19,683 | 430,694 | +411,011 |
| United States | 291,875 | 120,638 | -171,237 |
| Ireland | 265,612 | 140,238 | -125,374 |
| Germany | 57,928 | 130,906 | +72,978 |
| Belgium | 8,653 | 133,538 | +124,885 |
| Portugal | 97,040 | 40,724 | -56,316 |
| Bahrain | 124,329 | 939 | -123,390 |
| Mexico | 34,914 | 48,249 | +13,335 |
| Qatar | 72,683 | 2,320 | -70,363 |
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 | 893 |
| Germany | 425 |
| Nicaragua | 74 |
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 | 663 | 230 | -433 |
| Germany | 107 | 318 | +211 |
| Nicaragua | 74 | 0 | -74 |
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) | 2,267,247 |
| Air transport | 703,124 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 624,065 |
| Road transport | 2,678 |
| Other | 1,402 |
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) | 982,555 | 1,284,692 | +302,137 |
| Air transport | 448,259 | 254,865 | -193,394 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 404,996 | 219,069 | -185,927 |
| Road transport | 2,678 | 0 | -2,678 |
| Other | 854 | 548 | -306 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 993,027 |
| Tyne | 552,649 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 433,535 |
| Holyhead | 297,744 |
| Liverpool Docks | 246,374 |
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 | 330,446 | 662,581 | +332,135 |
| Tyne | 314,966 | 237,683 | -77,283 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 301,015 | 132,520 | -168,495 |
| Holyhead | 186,229 | 111,515 | -74,714 |
| Liverpool Docks | 123,508 | 122,866 | -642 |
| London Gateway Port | 113,661 | 31,218 | -82,443 |
| Felixstowe | 91,698 | 50,355 | -41,343 |
| Hull | 10,848 | 128,150 | +117,302 |
| Great Yarmouth | 64,103 | 70,581 | +6,478 |
| East Midlands Airport | 93,324 | 30,408 | -62,916 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 730451
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tubes made of alloy steel, cold-drawn or cold-rolled for precision