Import/export HS code 730791: Iron or steel flanges
Flanges made of iron or steel, used to connect pipes or equipment
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 28,306,522 |
| China | 27,124,115 |
| Germany | 5,900,853 |
| India | 4,031,494 |
| Spain | 3,601,063 |
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 | 15,166,044 | 13,140,478 | -2,025,566 |
| China | 14,772,757 | 12,351,358 | -2,421,399 |
| Germany | 3,089,653 | 2,811,200 | -278,453 |
| India | 2,250,006 | 1,781,488 | -468,518 |
| Spain | 2,228,650 | 1,372,413 | -856,237 |
| South Korea | 216,172 | 3,181,062 | +2,964,890 |
| Netherlands | 1,956,660 | 1,381,303 | -575,357 |
| Norway | 801,361 | 1,257,113 | +455,752 |
| United States | 1,178,410 | 878,043 | -300,367 |
| France | 675,843 | 955,222 | +279,379 |
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 | 31,385,991 |
| China | 28,032,648 |
| Germany | 5,934,606 |
| Spain | 4,299,640 |
| India | 4,202,208 |
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 | 17,164,945 | 14,221,046 | -2,943,899 |
| China | 15,250,623 | 12,782,025 | -2,468,598 |
| Germany | 3,145,970 | 2,788,636 | -357,334 |
| Spain | 2,360,147 | 1,939,493 | -420,654 |
| India | 2,320,015 | 1,882,193 | -437,822 |
| South Korea | 215,681 | 3,157,145 | +2,941,464 |
| United States | 1,390,810 | 887,838 | -502,972 |
| United Kingdom | 763,373 | 1,314,700 | +551,327 |
| Norway | 536,418 | 771,250 | +234,832 |
| Romania | 1,191,163 | 77,190 | -1,113,973 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 32 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 30 |
| West Midlands | 28 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 23 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 23 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 24 | 22 | -2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 21 | 18 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 20 | 22 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 18 | 15 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 18 | 12 | -6 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 14 | 14 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 16 | 11 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 | 11 | -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) | 41,642,268 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,924,508 |
| Air transport | 8,137,862 |
| Other | 748,606 |
| Road transport | 122,131 |
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) | 21,492,718 | 20,149,550 | -1,343,168 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,348,283 | 17,576,225 | -3,772,058 |
| Air transport | 3,817,585 | 4,320,277 | +502,692 |
| Other | 482,000 | 266,606 | -215,394 |
| Road transport | 63,633 | 58,498 | -5,135 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 26,214,750 |
| Felixstowe | 20,022,025 |
| Southampton | 7,053,472 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,835,662 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,443,810 |
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 | 13,953,514 | 12,261,236 | -1,692,278 |
| Felixstowe | 11,087,945 | 8,934,080 | -2,153,865 |
| Southampton | 3,937,068 | 3,116,404 | -820,664 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,499,268 | 4,336,394 | +2,837,126 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,270,161 | 1,173,649 | -1,096,512 |
| Immingham Docks | 722,469 | 2,322,257 | +1,599,788 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,375,311 | 964,549 | -410,762 |
| London | 1,087,330 | 812,300 | -275,030 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 795,949 | 909,009 | +113,060 |
| East Midlands Airport | 764,756 | 879,841 | +115,085 |
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 | 105 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 67 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 63 |
| Other manufacturing | 31 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 27 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 90 |
| 2025-10 | 84 |
| 2025-09 | 82 |
| 2025-08 | 75 |
| 2025-07 | 95 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CATERPILLAR LOGISTICS (UK) LIMITED | 115 |
| GELDBACH (UK) LIMITED | 103 |
| FMC TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 93 |
| SFF (UK) LTD | 89 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 86 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 83 |
| MARLA TUBE FITTINGS LIMITED | 81 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 81 |
| NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO UK LIMITED | 79 |
| EATON LIMITED | 60 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 214 |
| 1m-15m | 178 |
| 15m-54m | 53 |
| Other | 30 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | 18,560,453 |
| Norway | 9,746,482 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 5,342,849 |
| Angola | 5,314,059 |
| Brazil | 5,215,662 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | 18,369,222 | 191,231 | -18,177,991 |
| Norway | 3,707,936 | 6,038,546 | +2,330,610 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 5,302,714 | 40,135 | -5,262,579 |
| Angola | 3,617,470 | 1,696,589 | -1,920,881 |
| Brazil | 718,028 | 4,497,634 | +3,779,606 |
| Ireland | 2,866,983 | 2,252,988 | -613,995 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,112,642 | 1,617,552 | -495,090 |
| Netherlands | 1,964,907 | 839,385 | -1,125,522 |
| China | 835,516 | 1,803,403 | +967,887 |
| France | 1,246,664 | 1,328,821 | +82,157 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 136,471 |
| Cambodia | 89,593 |
| Italy | 22,353 |
| Germany | 7,329 |
| XU | 3,293 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 70,723 | 65,748 | -4,975 |
| Cambodia | 55,316 | 34,277 | -21,039 |
| Italy | 13,402 | 8,951 | -4,451 |
| Germany | 6,295 | 1,034 | -5,261 |
| XU | 2,270 | 1,023 | -1,247 |
| XI | 1,254 | 942 | -312 |
| India | 1,165 | 168 | -997 |
| Georgia | 508 | 0 | -508 |
| Viet Nam | 44 | 402 | +358 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 56 | +56 |
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) | 46,991,939 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,068,965 |
| Air transport | 19,760,464 |
| Other | 263,578 |
| Road transport | 38,610 |
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) | 34,993,426 | 11,998,513 | -22,994,913 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,439,485 | 9,629,480 | -810,005 |
| Air transport | 9,473,367 | 10,287,097 | +813,730 |
| Other | 150,977 | 112,601 | -38,376 |
| Road transport | 38,610 | 0 | -38,610 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Tyne | 29,305,239 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,947,396 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,792,506 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,783,589 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 6,049,309 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne | 23,879,017 | 5,426,222 | -18,452,795 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,985,575 | 4,961,821 | +976,246 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,270,893 | 4,521,613 | +250,720 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,424,796 | 3,358,793 | -66,003 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 3,895,666 | 2,153,643 | -1,742,023 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,638,985 | 1,221,978 | -1,417,007 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,846,262 | 1,097,790 | -748,472 |
| Holyhead | 1,519,854 | 1,169,357 | -350,497 |
| Blyth Harbour | 2,446,266 | 0 | -2,446,266 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,378,583 | 1,059,715 | -318,868 |
Quick facts
HS code: 730791
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flanges made of iron or steel, used to connect pipes or equipment