Import/export HS code 730459: Various alloy steel tubes
Alloy steel tubes not classified under other specific categories
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 8,120,779 |
| France | 6,565,057 |
| Germany | 6,415,631 |
| Netherlands | 2,761,178 |
| Sweden | 2,750,600 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,644,854 | 4,475,925 | +831,071 |
| France | 4,689,740 | 1,875,317 | -2,814,423 |
| Germany | 2,888,002 | 3,527,629 | +639,627 |
| Netherlands | 1,144,089 | 1,617,089 | +473,000 |
| Sweden | 1,155,573 | 1,595,027 | +439,454 |
| Romania | 1,115,642 | 1,286,919 | +171,277 |
| United States | 1,158,171 | 300,425 | -857,746 |
| Austria | 459,881 | 552,248 | +92,367 |
| China | 252,111 | 621,313 | +369,202 |
| Denmark | 318,642 | 177,136 | -141,506 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 12,099,978 |
| Germany | 5,886,586 |
| France | 3,853,880 |
| Sweden | 2,804,869 |
| Romania | 2,708,143 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 5,737,880 | 6,362,098 | +624,218 |
| Germany | 2,644,674 | 3,241,912 | +597,238 |
| France | 3,258,503 | 595,377 | -2,663,126 |
| Sweden | 1,171,798 | 1,633,071 | +461,273 |
| Romania | 1,247,467 | 1,460,676 | +213,209 |
| China | 393,872 | 1,521,760 | +1,127,888 |
| Austria | 557,936 | 557,082 | -854 |
| United States | 793,856 | 199,538 | -594,318 |
| Spain | 402,638 | 295,232 | -107,406 |
| United Kingdom | 396,658 | 91,371 | -305,287 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 7 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
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 | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| South Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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) | 27,719,429 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,239,841 |
| Air transport | 1,592,341 |
| Other | 94 |
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) | 13,195,169 | 14,524,260 | +1,329,091 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,422,023 | 1,817,818 | -1,604,205 |
| Air transport | 1,065,720 | 526,621 | -539,099 |
| Other | 24 | 70 | +46 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 12,781,687 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,921,748 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,282,144 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,008,593 |
| Felixstowe | 1,395,492 |
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 | 5,653,358 | 7,128,329 | +1,474,971 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,623,632 | 4,298,116 | +674,484 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,086,338 | 2,195,806 | +109,468 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,873,143 | 135,450 | -2,737,693 |
| Felixstowe | 476,513 | 918,979 | +442,466 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 373,925 | 592,818 | +218,893 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 629,541 | 52,403 | -577,138 |
| London Gateway Port | 440,739 | 42,023 | -398,716 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 272,287 | 195,833 | -76,454 |
| London | 220,687 | 219,309 | -1,378 |
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 | 31 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 14 |
| Mining support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOWCO GROUP PLC | 80 |
| NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO UK LIMITED | 55 |
| STRATSTAN LIMITED | 48 |
| ALCATEL SUBMARINE NETWORKS UK LTD | 48 |
| BUHLMANN UK LIMITED | 48 |
| VAN LEEUWEN LIMITED | 41 |
| NOMAX LIMITED | 36 |
| MNB PRECISION LIMITED | 32 |
| MASTEEL (UK) LIMITED | 29 |
| MIDLAND SPECIAL STEELS LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 46 |
| 1m-15m | 35 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 7,323,317 |
| United Arab Emirates | 918,237 |
| Ireland | 677,864 |
| Canada | 671,790 |
| United States | 668,107 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 4,168,454 | 3,154,863 | -1,013,591 |
| United Arab Emirates | 460,128 | 458,109 | -2,019 |
| Ireland | 362,605 | 315,259 | -47,346 |
| Canada | 3,110 | 668,680 | +665,570 |
| United States | 450,743 | 217,364 | -233,379 |
| Brazil | 146,036 | 504,994 | +358,958 |
| Italy | 358,350 | 236,579 | -121,771 |
| Egypt | 515,680 | 5,478 | -510,202 |
| Saudi Arabia | 127,138 | 226,418 | +99,280 |
| Singapore | 227,114 | 119,150 | -107,964 |
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 | 709 |
| Nicaragua | 30 |
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 | 178 | 531 | +353 |
| Nicaragua | 30 | 0 | -30 |
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) | 9,151,580 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,996,525 |
| Air transport | 1,143,455 |
| Road transport | 18,565 |
| Other | 739 |
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) | 5,654,470 | 3,497,110 | -2,157,360 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,397,498 | 3,599,027 | +1,201,529 |
| Air transport | 695,970 | 447,485 | -248,485 |
| Road transport | 18,565 | 0 | -18,565 |
| Other | 208 | 531 | +323 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,129,210 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 3,366,042 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,157,854 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,054,289 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 979,265 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,707,296 | 2,421,914 | +714,618 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 2,582,167 | 783,875 | -1,798,292 |
| London Gateway Port | 588,498 | 1,569,356 | +980,858 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,068,031 | 986,258 | -81,773 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 670,980 | 308,285 | -362,695 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 343,369 | 215,591 | -127,778 |
| Southampton | 244,284 | 292,289 | +48,005 |
| Felixstowe | 383,554 | 56,231 | -327,323 |
| Holyhead | 263,695 | 70,853 | -192,842 |
| Tyne | 143,700 | 142,388 | -1,312 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 730459
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Alloy steel tubes not classified under other specific categories