Import/export HS code 73079399: 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,465,589 |
| Belgium | 1,448,816 |
| France | 1,343,927 |
| Turkey | 1,090,515 |
| South Korea | 426,853 |
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 | 948,755 | 516,834 | -431,921 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,448,816 | +1,448,816 |
| France | 1,075,789 | 268,138 | -807,651 |
| Turkey | 609,297 | 481,218 | -128,079 |
| South Korea | 426,853 | 0 | -426,853 |
| China | 238,418 | 96,512 | -141,906 |
| Canada | 3,559 | 292,897 | +289,338 |
| Norway | 114,052 | 61,408 | -52,644 |
| United Arab Emirates | 9,407 | 159,192 | +149,785 |
| United States | 41,763 | 57,834 | +16,071 |
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 | 1,833,191 |
| Belgium | 1,455,347 |
| France | 1,327,187 |
| Turkey | 1,051,836 |
| South Korea | 436,651 |
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 | 1,083,303 | 749,888 | -333,415 |
| Belgium | 7,855 | 1,447,492 | +1,439,637 |
| France | 1,065,285 | 261,902 | -803,383 |
| Turkey | 609,297 | 442,539 | -166,758 |
| South Korea | 427,882 | 8,769 | -419,113 |
| China | 238,418 | 97,836 | -140,582 |
| Canada | 3,559 | 292,897 | +289,338 |
| United States | 39,869 | 56,919 | +17,050 |
| Thailand | 12,429 | 50,385 | +37,956 |
| Germany | 1,113 | 43,443 | +42,330 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 3,684,764 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,756,839 |
| Air transport | 621,944 |
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) | 1,508,692 | 2,176,072 | +667,380 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,921,008 | 835,831 | -1,085,177 |
| Air transport | 104,227 | 517,717 | +413,490 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,316,693 |
| Felixstowe | 1,403,946 |
| Dover | 1,113,144 |
| Southampton | 657,590 |
| Glasgow Airport | 278,604 |
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 | 887,237 | 1,429,456 | +542,219 |
| Felixstowe | 828,115 | 575,831 | -252,284 |
| Dover | 625,441 | 487,703 | -137,738 |
| Southampton | 452,899 | 204,691 | -248,208 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 278,604 | +278,604 |
| Tyne | 0 | 267,748 | +267,748 |
| Eurotunnel | 225,300 | 3,645 | -221,655 |
| Killingholme | 163,024 | 0 | -163,024 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 139,889 | 12,875 | -127,014 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 4,977 | 88,579 | +83,602 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Mining support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STELRAD MANAGEMENT LIMITED | 27 |
| ALLIED INTERNATIONAL UK LTD. | 25 |
| FT PIPELINE SYSTEMS LTD | 24 |
| VAN LEEUWEN LIMITED | 21 |
| LFF GLAMAL HOLDINGS LIMITED | 20 |
| GELDBACH (UK) LIMITED | 20 |
| MARLA TUBE FITTINGS LIMITED | 15 |
| LFF (SCOTLAND) LTD. | 14 |
| SFF (UK) LTD | 12 |
| HYDRAPOWER DYNAMICS LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 396,477 |
| Ireland | 183,919 |
| Canada | 111,056 |
| Germany | 76,362 |
| Saudi Arabia | 62,326 |
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 | 301,030 | 95,447 | -205,583 |
| Ireland | 69,934 | 113,985 | +44,051 |
| Canada | 57,178 | 53,878 | -3,300 |
| Germany | 76,362 | 0 | -76,362 |
| Saudi Arabia | 14,163 | 48,163 | +34,000 |
| United States | 44,702 | 3,263 | -41,439 |
| Angola | 37,430 | 5,042 | -32,388 |
| Greece | 6,386 | 16,804 | +10,418 |
| Ecuador | 0 | 18,292 | +18,292 |
| Denmark | 15,110 | 3,135 | -11,975 |
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) | 492,287 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 448,804 |
| Air transport | 176,220 |
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) | 276,494 | 215,793 | -60,701 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 351,829 | 96,975 | -254,854 |
| Air transport | 70,547 | 105,673 | +35,126 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 261,899 |
| Holyhead | 183,919 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 150,263 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 118,792 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 99,188 |
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 | 194,603 | 67,296 | -127,307 |
| Holyhead | 69,934 | 113,985 | +44,051 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 118,899 | 31,364 | -87,535 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 97,415 | 21,377 | -76,038 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,953 | 77,235 | +55,282 |
| Liverpool Docks | 52,286 | 31,215 | -21,071 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,145 | 30,717 | -15,428 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,521 | 11,726 | -795 |
| Glasgow Airport | 20,204 | 0 | -20,204 |
| Tyne | 18,173 | 1,453 | -16,720 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73079399
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of butt welding fittings made of iron or steel