Import/export HS code 730729: Various iron or steel fittings
Various iron or steel fittings not specified elsewhere
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 71,979,422 |
| United States | 23,853,949 |
| Netherlands | 23,271,146 |
| China | 22,334,432 |
| France | 16,005,939 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 23,840,532 | 48,138,890 | +24,298,358 |
| United States | 11,498,503 | 12,355,446 | +856,943 |
| Netherlands | 11,758,601 | 11,512,545 | -246,056 |
| China | 11,586,275 | 10,748,157 | -838,118 |
| France | 8,145,422 | 7,860,517 | -284,905 |
| Italy | 6,466,584 | 3,546,932 | -2,919,652 |
| Norway | 1,579,906 | 3,987,741 | +2,407,835 |
| Denmark | 2,405,028 | 2,571,823 | +166,795 |
| Belgium | 3,403,838 | 1,145,179 | -2,258,659 |
| Taiwan | 2,091,440 | 2,333,003 | +241,563 |
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 | 66,145,698 |
| United States | 37,543,125 |
| China | 32,163,398 |
| Italy | 10,703,360 |
| Netherlands | 9,067,296 |
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 | 21,485,093 | 44,660,605 | +23,175,512 |
| United States | 18,293,756 | 19,249,369 | +955,613 |
| China | 16,408,979 | 15,754,419 | -654,560 |
| Italy | 6,896,075 | 3,807,285 | -3,088,790 |
| Netherlands | 4,815,218 | 4,252,078 | -563,140 |
| France | 2,853,274 | 2,350,252 | -503,022 |
| Japan | 899,662 | 3,945,798 | +3,046,136 |
| Denmark | 1,808,325 | 2,332,382 | +524,057 |
| Taiwan | 1,920,979 | 2,190,753 | +269,774 |
| Poland | 1,912,896 | 1,678,319 | -234,577 |
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 | 77 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 70 |
| West Midlands | 67 |
| Greater Manchester | 57 |
| Inner London - West | 52 |
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 | 56 | 51 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 52 | 52 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 52 | 47 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 43 | 37 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 30 | 42 | +12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 27 | 39 | +12 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 33 | 34 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 32 | 32 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 28 | 34 | +6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 22 | 25 | +3 |
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) | 86,642,373 |
| Air transport | 70,481,962 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 50,719,168 |
| Other | 3,898,378 |
| Road transport | 1,900,773 |
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) | 33,514,767 | 53,127,606 | +19,612,839 |
| Air transport | 33,876,310 | 36,605,652 | +2,729,342 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,132,506 | 24,586,662 | -1,545,844 |
| Other | 1,208,182 | 2,690,196 | +1,482,014 |
| Road transport | 973,681 | 927,092 | -46,589 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 51,773,003 |
| Birmingham Airport | 19,820,920 |
| Felixstowe | 16,858,142 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,311,630 |
| Thamesport | 15,362,080 |
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 | 15,614,436 | 36,158,567 | +20,544,131 |
| Birmingham Airport | 9,335,686 | 10,485,234 | +1,149,548 |
| Felixstowe | 9,440,405 | 7,417,737 | -2,022,668 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,769,498 | 7,542,132 | -1,227,366 |
| Thamesport | 9,986,554 | 5,375,526 | -4,611,028 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,627,306 | 6,621,427 | -5,879 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,910,293 | 5,960,562 | +50,269 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,204,860 | 6,146,403 | +941,543 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,378,113 | 7,780,839 | +5,402,726 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 815,011 | 3,837,301 | +3,022,290 |
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 | 269 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 117 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 98 |
| Other manufacturing | 83 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 77 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 243 |
| 2025-11 | 250 |
| 2025-10 | 254 |
| 2025-09 | 251 |
| 2025-08 | 241 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EATON LIMITED | 120 |
| DIXON GROUP EUROPE LTD | 120 |
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 114 |
| STAFFORDSHIRE HYDRAULIC SERVICES LIMITED | 111 |
| TECONNEX LIMITED | 111 |
| DRUCK LIMITED | 111 |
| FORUM ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES (UK) LIMITED | 107 |
| GREEN FLUID SYSTEMS LIMITED | 106 |
| ACTION-SEALTITE LIMITED | 105 |
| FLUIDPOWER GROUP UK LIMITED | 105 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 461 |
| 1m-15m | 433 |
| 15m-54m | 107 |
| Other | 74 |
| 0-1m | 58 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 38,270,642 |
| Norway | 34,526,537 |
| United States | 26,682,761 |
| United Arab Emirates | 16,204,696 |
| Brazil | 11,092,768 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 20,879,349 | 17,391,293 | -3,488,056 |
| Norway | 18,060,250 | 16,466,287 | -1,593,963 |
| United States | 13,781,168 | 12,901,593 | -879,575 |
| United Arab Emirates | 8,396,981 | 7,807,715 | -589,266 |
| Brazil | 6,241,658 | 4,851,110 | -1,390,548 |
| Netherlands | 5,961,010 | 4,503,691 | -1,457,319 |
| China | 4,161,023 | 5,776,863 | +1,615,840 |
| Ireland | 4,421,990 | 4,775,374 | +353,384 |
| Italy | 5,740,035 | 3,373,003 | -2,367,032 |
| Malaysia | 4,450,457 | 4,122,828 | -327,629 |
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 | 158,621 |
| Ireland | 17,206 |
| XL | 16,751 |
| Germany | 10,704 |
| Nicaragua | 5,275 |
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 | 78,079 | 80,542 | +2,463 |
| Ireland | 107 | 17,099 | +16,992 |
| XL | 0 | 16,751 | +16,751 |
| Germany | 6,659 | 4,045 | -2,614 |
| Nicaragua | 5,275 | 0 | -5,275 |
| China | 44 | 2,831 | +2,787 |
| Gambia | 760 | 1,020 | +260 |
| Spain | 461 | 509 | +48 |
| Taiwan | 619 | 335 | -284 |
| France | 0 | 347 | +347 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 139,373,492 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 98,202,145 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,351,050 |
| Road transport | 276,740 |
| Other | 217,469 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 71,365,290 | 68,008,202 | -3,357,088 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 52,269,432 | 45,932,713 | -6,336,719 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,432,903 | 15,918,147 | -8,514,756 |
| Road transport | 266,879 | 9,861 | -257,018 |
| Other | 93,957 | 123,512 | +29,555 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 62,022,990 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 58,693,076 |
| East Midlands Airport | 38,720,183 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,406,825 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,166,027 |
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 | 34,830,118 | 27,192,872 | -7,637,246 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 31,920,457 | 26,772,619 | -5,147,838 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,995,488 | 18,724,695 | -1,270,793 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,368,213 | 10,038,612 | -3,329,601 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,871,733 | 5,294,294 | -3,577,439 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,490,809 | 7,369,255 | +1,878,446 |
| ZLC | 6,536,734 | 6,078,330 | -458,404 |
| Southampton | 4,567,469 | 4,170,163 | -397,306 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,034,486 | 2,690,833 | -1,343,653 |
| Dover | 2,527,403 | 3,225,670 | +698,267 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 730729
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various iron or steel fittings not specified elsewhere