Import/export HS code 730640: Stainless steel circular welded pipes
Circular pipes made of stainless steel, welded for durability
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 | 49,723,756 |
| Austria | 26,191,921 |
| Germany | 21,136,448 |
| Spain | 19,259,240 |
| China | 15,703,645 |
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 | 24,357,299 | 25,366,457 | +1,009,158 |
| Austria | 16,067,425 | 10,124,496 | -5,942,929 |
| Germany | 9,856,894 | 11,279,554 | +1,422,660 |
| Spain | 9,301,733 | 9,957,507 | +655,774 |
| China | 7,505,510 | 8,198,135 | +692,625 |
| Taiwan | 7,282,056 | 7,653,152 | +371,096 |
| France | 3,370,325 | 6,508,314 | +3,137,989 |
| Finland | 4,870,137 | 4,139,836 | -730,301 |
| Netherlands | 3,688,642 | 3,371,613 | -317,029 |
| United States | 5,233,890 | 892,187 | -4,341,703 |
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 | 63,096,373 |
| Austria | 26,311,206 |
| Spain | 18,673,854 |
| Germany | 18,487,375 |
| China | 17,458,733 |
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 | 31,990,994 | 31,105,379 | -885,615 |
| Austria | 16,006,792 | 10,304,414 | -5,702,378 |
| Spain | 9,080,248 | 9,593,606 | +513,358 |
| Germany | 7,954,311 | 10,533,064 | +2,578,753 |
| China | 8,222,471 | 9,236,262 | +1,013,791 |
| Taiwan | 8,316,782 | 8,579,383 | +262,601 |
| Finland | 5,354,691 | 5,196,755 | -157,936 |
| United States | 5,310,759 | 938,986 | -4,371,773 |
| France | 761,334 | 2,923,729 | +2,162,395 |
| Czechia | 1,288,187 | 1,045,492 | -242,695 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 31 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 25 |
| West Yorkshire | 19 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 18 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 18 |
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 | 25 | 23 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 | 16 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 16 | +5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 14 | 9 | -5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 12 | 10 | -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) | 126,090,763 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 61,299,433 |
| Air transport | 5,566,968 |
| Other | 1,831,464 |
| Road transport | 120,961 |
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) | 63,318,835 | 62,771,928 | -546,907 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,780,534 | 27,518,899 | -6,261,635 |
| Air transport | 2,666,317 | 2,900,651 | +234,334 |
| Other | 1,263,381 | 568,083 | -695,298 |
| Road transport | 87,166 | 33,795 | -53,371 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 59,359,575 |
| Felixstowe | 31,499,005 |
| Purfleet | 19,088,101 |
| London | 14,074,534 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,038,545 |
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 | 25,393,859 | 33,965,716 | +8,571,857 |
| Felixstowe | 18,779,268 | 12,719,737 | -6,059,531 |
| Purfleet | 9,865,477 | 9,222,624 | -642,853 |
| London | 7,977,847 | 6,096,687 | -1,881,160 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,812,935 | 5,225,610 | -587,325 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,667,275 | 4,968,312 | -698,963 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,970,897 | 4,523,449 | -447,448 |
| Southampton | 3,926,253 | 4,342,893 | +416,640 |
| Killingholme | 4,033,604 | 1,795,839 | -2,237,765 |
| Hull | 4,180,935 | 1,161,101 | -3,019,834 |
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 | 108 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 40 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 30 |
| Other manufacturing | 24 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 20 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 76 |
| 2025-10 | 68 |
| 2025-09 | 68 |
| 2025-08 | 82 |
| 2025-07 | 77 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PREMINOX LTD | 113 |
| TW METALS LIMITED | 112 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 109 |
| NORCROS GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 103 |
| F H BRUNDLE | 78 |
| NEUMO UK LIMITED | 63 |
| STAINLESS STEEL SERVICES LIMITED | 59 |
| THAMES RESTEK UK LIMITED | 58 |
| RICHARD AUSTIN ALLOYS LIMITED | 58 |
| U.K.F. STAINLESS LIMITED | 56 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 155 |
| 1m-15m | 127 |
| 15m-54m | 42 |
| Other | 31 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,631,654 |
| Germany | 2,621,314 |
| United States | 1,911,746 |
| France | 1,766,568 |
| Poland | 1,737,608 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,999,837 | 2,631,817 | -368,020 |
| Germany | 1,069,577 | 1,551,737 | +482,160 |
| United States | 762,853 | 1,148,893 | +386,040 |
| France | 888,325 | 878,243 | -10,082 |
| Poland | 957,414 | 780,194 | -177,220 |
| Belgium | 244,405 | 683,466 | +439,061 |
| Netherlands | 530,187 | 232,276 | -297,911 |
| Turkey | 255,843 | 413,134 | +157,291 |
| Spain | 318,989 | 345,767 | +26,778 |
| Czechia | 263,587 | 349,655 | +86,068 |
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 | 305,857 |
| Czechia | 52,985 |
| Switzerland | 18,855 |
| XU | 17,334 |
| Nicaragua | 3,750 |
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 | 227,679 | 78,178 | -149,501 |
| Czechia | 36,953 | 16,032 | -20,921 |
| Switzerland | 9,145 | 9,710 | +565 |
| XU | 8,090 | 9,244 | +1,154 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 3,750 | +3,750 |
| Italy | 248 | 330 | +82 |
| China | 97 | 165 | +68 |
| Ireland | 36 | 80 | +44 |
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) | 15,380,180 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,200,937 |
| Air transport | 3,715,960 |
| Other | 399,737 |
| Road transport | 10,457 |
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) | 7,819,436 | 7,560,744 | -258,692 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,256,806 | 1,944,131 | -312,675 |
| Air transport | 1,456,455 | 2,259,505 | +803,050 |
| Other | 282,248 | 117,489 | -164,759 |
| Road transport | 10,457 | 0 | -10,457 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,391,900 |
| Holyhead | 3,009,654 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,098,450 |
| Dover | 1,340,710 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,209,360 |
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 | 4,734,340 | 3,657,560 | -1,076,780 |
| Holyhead | 1,589,283 | 1,420,371 | -168,912 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 713,144 | 1,385,306 | +672,162 |
| Dover | 223,832 | 1,116,878 | +893,046 |
| London Gateway Port | 396,968 | 812,392 | +415,424 |
| Southampton | 514,776 | 612,669 | +97,893 |
| Liverpool Docks | 446,787 | 530,787 | +84,000 |
| East Midlands Airport | 340,395 | 497,887 | +157,492 |
| Milford | 182,064 | 612,452 | +430,388 |
| Immingham Docks | 394,752 | 266,599 | -128,153 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 730640
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Circular pipes made of stainless steel, welded for durability