Import/export HS code 73072390: Various butt welding fittings
Other types of butt welding fittings made of iron or steel
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 7,732,601 |
| Italy | 5,020,444 |
| Netherlands | 2,091,686 |
| France | 1,875,218 |
| Germany | 1,821,887 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,492,122 | 3,240,479 | -1,251,643 |
| Italy | 3,116,834 | 1,903,610 | -1,213,224 |
| Netherlands | 954,710 | 1,136,976 | +182,266 |
| France | 946,326 | 928,892 | -17,434 |
| Germany | 738,777 | 1,083,110 | +344,333 |
| United States | 815,671 | 963,118 | +147,447 |
| Spain | 620,639 | 708,729 | +88,090 |
| Thailand | 591,237 | 295,786 | -295,451 |
| Denmark | 313,061 | 425,354 | +112,293 |
| Finland | 285,657 | 230,512 | -55,145 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 8,326,321 |
| Italy | 5,270,325 |
| Germany | 2,016,818 |
| United States | 1,815,045 |
| France | 1,787,065 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,759,452 | 3,566,869 | -1,192,583 |
| Italy | 3,222,093 | 2,048,232 | -1,173,861 |
| Germany | 864,607 | 1,152,211 | +287,604 |
| United States | 815,403 | 999,642 | +184,239 |
| France | 884,975 | 902,090 | +17,115 |
| Spain | 598,616 | 688,717 | +90,101 |
| Thailand | 533,778 | 331,856 | -201,922 |
| Finland | 374,692 | 394,434 | +19,742 |
| Netherlands | 465,638 | 255,973 | -209,665 |
| Denmark | 311,538 | 399,086 | +87,548 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 21 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 |
| Cheshire | 11 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 11 |
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 | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 10 | +6 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 10 | 4 | -6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
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) | 9,521,847 |
| Air transport | 8,662,074 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,426,709 |
| Other | 101,367 |
| Road transport | 4,609 |
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) | 5,192,305 | 4,329,542 | -862,763 |
| Air transport | 5,268,324 | 3,393,750 | -1,874,574 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,390,619 | 4,036,090 | -354,529 |
| Other | 93,130 | 8,237 | -84,893 |
| Road transport | 4,609 | 0 | -4,609 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,656,788 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,904,702 |
| Dover | 2,823,475 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,000,106 |
| Thamesport | 1,787,537 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,059,566 | 2,597,222 | -462,344 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,139,071 | 765,631 | -1,373,440 |
| Dover | 1,615,861 | 1,207,614 | -408,247 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,187,077 | 813,029 | -374,048 |
| Thamesport | 1,015,929 | 771,608 | -244,321 |
| Eurotunnel | 689,234 | 1,028,414 | +339,180 |
| East Midlands Airport | 820,647 | 701,950 | -118,697 |
| Immingham Docks | 442,854 | 902,880 | +460,026 |
| London | 674,741 | 589,266 | -85,475 |
| Birmingham Airport | 405,213 | 684,110 | +278,897 |
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 | 54 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 27 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 23 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 14 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 31 |
| 2025-09 | 30 |
| 2025-08 | 40 |
| 2025-07 | 34 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NEUMO UK LIMITED | 108 |
| EATON LIMITED | 95 |
| GREEN FLUID SYSTEMS LIMITED | 88 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 78 |
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 75 |
| PIPELINE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 67 |
| D H STAINLESS LIMITED | 53 |
| DOCKWEILER U.K. LIMITED | 49 |
| SFF (UK) LTD | 48 |
| SMITH BROTHERS STORES LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 87 |
| 54m+ | 70 |
| Other | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
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 | 10,603,048 |
| Slovakia | 2,717,138 |
| Netherlands | 1,228,295 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,175,750 |
| Germany | 851,216 |
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 | 7,252,153 | 3,350,895 | -3,901,258 |
| Slovakia | 2,645,461 | 71,677 | -2,573,784 |
| Netherlands | 663,597 | 564,698 | -98,899 |
| Saudi Arabia | 588,043 | 587,707 | -336 |
| Germany | 639,787 | 211,429 | -428,358 |
| China | 386,368 | 448,321 | +61,953 |
| United States | 243,608 | 550,550 | +306,942 |
| Ireland | 451,177 | 293,544 | -157,633 |
| Spain | 253,107 | 263,823 | +10,716 |
| Brazil | 355,205 | 155,866 | -199,339 |
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 | 495 |
| Ireland | 4 |
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 | 0 | 495 | +495 |
| Ireland | 4 | 0 | -4 |
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) | 14,935,280 |
| Air transport | 7,745,218 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,840,945 |
| Road transport | 94,391 |
| Other | 499 |
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) | 10,429,656 | 4,505,624 | -5,924,032 |
| Air transport | 3,759,400 | 3,985,818 | +226,418 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,518,447 | 1,322,498 | -1,195,949 |
| Road transport | 94,391 | 0 | -94,391 |
| Other | 4 | 495 | +491 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 10,464,070 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,251,088 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,636,388 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,645,442 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,010,516 |
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 | 6,961,070 | 3,503,000 | -3,458,070 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,526,718 | 724,370 | -3,802,348 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,750,994 | 1,885,394 | +134,400 |
| East Midlands Airport | 937,735 | 707,707 | -230,028 |
| Manchester Airport | 445,530 | 564,986 | +119,456 |
| ZLC | 355,703 | 510,297 | +154,594 |
| London Gateway Port | 412,030 | 251,820 | -160,210 |
| Southampton | 59,090 | 499,485 | +440,395 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 143,477 | 200,665 | +57,188 |
| Holyhead | 206,205 | 110,858 | -95,347 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73072390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of butt welding fittings made of iron or steel