Import/export HS code 730619: Various iron or steel tubes
Tubes and pipes made of iron or steel, not specified elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 3,808,420 |
| China | 2,886,281 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,881,220 |
| Germany | 2,730,465 |
| Greece | 2,073,796 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 2,475,077 | 1,333,343 | -1,141,734 |
| China | 2,152,962 | 733,319 | -1,419,643 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,881,220 | 0 | -2,881,220 |
| Germany | 498,798 | 2,231,667 | +1,732,869 |
| Greece | 1,719,330 | 354,466 | -1,364,864 |
| Norway | 599,655 | 273,262 | -326,393 |
| Turkey | 456,034 | 414,892 | -41,142 |
| Netherlands | 326,462 | 133,114 | -193,348 |
| Italy | 171,200 | 1,536 | -169,664 |
| United States | 38,674 | 56,554 | +17,880 |
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 | 3,395,234 |
| China | 2,938,745 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,877,651 |
| Denmark | 2,439,590 |
| Greece | 2,027,853 |
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 | 820,717 | 2,574,517 | +1,753,800 |
| China | 2,159,402 | 779,343 | -1,380,059 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,877,651 | 0 | -2,877,651 |
| Denmark | 1,538,460 | 901,130 | -637,330 |
| Greece | 1,719,411 | 308,442 | -1,410,969 |
| Poland | 936,617 | 436,892 | -499,725 |
| Turkey | 457,216 | 414,892 | -42,324 |
| Norway | 598,324 | 0 | -598,324 |
| Italy | 175,080 | 3,702 | -171,378 |
| Romania | 13,317 | 88,085 | +74,768 |
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 | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 9,102,953 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,908,873 |
| Air transport | 238,046 |
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) | 7,030,362 | 2,072,591 | -4,957,771 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,384,873 | 3,524,000 | -860,873 |
| Air transport | 97,161 | 140,885 | +43,724 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,409,068 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,873,986 |
| Felixstowe | 2,395,785 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,406,710 |
| Belfast Port | 1,330,387 |
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 | 2,611,941 | 2,797,127 | +185,186 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,121,137 | 752,849 | -1,368,288 |
| Felixstowe | 2,339,371 | 56,414 | -2,282,957 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,154,181 | 252,529 | -901,652 |
| Belfast Port | 915,495 | 414,892 | -500,603 |
| Dover | 540,480 | 271,653 | -268,827 |
| Tyne | 363,522 | 381,898 | +18,376 |
| Invergordon | 598,324 | 0 | -598,324 |
| London | 43,984 | 511,925 | +467,941 |
| Hartlepool | 216,336 | 0 | -216,336 |
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 | 18 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LOGSTOR UK LTD | 48 |
| GELDBACH (UK) LIMITED | 30 |
| VAN LEEUWEN LIMITED | 30 |
| INDUCHEM (UK) LIMITED | 16 |
| SUBSEA 7 LIMITED | 14 |
| ARRAN PIPELINE SUPPLIES LIMITED | 13 |
| TECHNIP UK LIMITED | 12 |
| BRISKO SCAFFOLDING LIMITED | 8 |
| HAMBLETON HOLDINGS LIMITED | 7 |
| PIPE SOURCE UK LTD | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 28,007,018 |
| Malaysia | 5,732,158 |
| Italy | 2,579,961 |
| Germany | 2,140,174 |
| Poland | 1,937,131 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 19,632,282 | 8,374,736 | -11,257,546 |
| Malaysia | 5,732,158 | 0 | -5,732,158 |
| Italy | 318,404 | 2,261,557 | +1,943,153 |
| Germany | 1,197,839 | 942,335 | -255,504 |
| Poland | 1,287,796 | 649,335 | -638,461 |
| Ireland | 977,511 | 817,706 | -159,805 |
| Netherlands | 1,232,389 | 490,967 | -741,422 |
| Turkey | 827,585 | 447,103 | -380,482 |
| Egypt | 1,210,995 | 0 | -1,210,995 |
| Angola | 1,193,446 | 11,067 | -1,182,379 |
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) | 33,370,936 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,736,450 |
| Air transport | 3,634,180 |
| Other | 21,323 |
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) | 25,896,583 | 7,474,353 | -18,422,230 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,319,954 | 7,416,496 | +1,096,542 |
| Air transport | 3,175,150 | 459,030 | -2,716,120 |
| Other | 21,323 | 0 | -21,323 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 25,474,626 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,533,269 |
| Hartlepool | 5,632,355 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,218,907 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,458,733 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 18,494,117 | 6,980,509 | -11,513,608 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,183,228 | 3,350,041 | +166,813 |
| Hartlepool | 5,632,355 | 0 | -5,632,355 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 997,728 | 2,221,179 | +1,223,451 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,458,733 | 0 | -1,458,733 |
| Tyne | 889,171 | 492,340 | -396,831 |
| Hull | 947,510 | 400,997 | -546,513 |
| Heysham | 564,187 | 650,653 | +86,466 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 723,877 | 407,230 | -316,647 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 749,579 | 0 | -749,579 |
Quick facts
HS code: 730619
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tubes and pipes made of iron or steel, not specified elsewhere