Import/export HS code 730840: Iron or steel scaffolding equipment
Equipment like scaffolding, shuttering, and propping made of iron or steel
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 147,337,250 |
| Germany | 70,419,904 |
| India | 58,679,508 |
| United Arab Emirates | 32,730,793 |
| Ireland | 29,256,801 |
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 | 81,601,838 | 65,735,412 | -15,866,426 |
| Germany | 36,822,066 | 33,597,838 | -3,224,228 |
| India | 37,866,221 | 20,813,287 | -17,052,934 |
| United Arab Emirates | 22,254,160 | 10,476,633 | -11,777,527 |
| Ireland | 21,573,599 | 7,683,202 | -13,890,397 |
| France | 13,076,390 | 8,684,693 | -4,391,697 |
| Netherlands | 7,945,454 | 5,828,118 | -2,117,336 |
| Poland | 6,509,877 | 6,428,559 | -81,318 |
| Belgium | 4,033,946 | 7,814,198 | +3,780,252 |
| Austria | 5,234,746 | 3,704,451 | -1,530,295 |
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 | 158,457,587 |
| India | 62,735,869 |
| Germany | 58,997,054 |
| United Arab Emirates | 31,864,681 |
| Poland | 21,163,209 |
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 | 86,718,404 | 71,739,183 | -14,979,221 |
| India | 40,266,976 | 22,468,893 | -17,798,083 |
| Germany | 31,953,971 | 27,043,083 | -4,910,888 |
| United Arab Emirates | 21,109,486 | 10,755,195 | -10,354,291 |
| Poland | 11,286,341 | 9,876,868 | -1,409,473 |
| Austria | 10,390,547 | 7,445,451 | -2,945,096 |
| United Kingdom | 12,221,244 | 4,411,277 | -7,809,967 |
| Ireland | 9,421,570 | 4,097,929 | -5,323,641 |
| France | 6,108,355 | 3,296,267 | -2,812,088 |
| Italy | 1,589,469 | 7,171,292 | +5,581,823 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 29 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 21 |
| Essex | 16 |
| Inner London - West | 16 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 15 |
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 | 17 | -8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Essex | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Kent | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 | 6 | -5 |
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) | 271,585,296 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 191,077,599 |
| Other | 4,576,507 |
| Air transport | 2,507,434 |
| Road transport | 2,159,984 |
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) | 157,415,509 | 114,169,787 | -43,245,722 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 107,984,829 | 83,092,770 | -24,892,059 |
| Other | 2,230,587 | 2,345,920 | +115,333 |
| Air transport | 1,469,234 | 1,038,200 | -431,034 |
| Road transport | 1,391,579 | 768,405 | -623,174 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 135,078,101 |
| Dover | 78,108,917 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,967,199 |
| London Gateway Port | 37,647,158 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,138,297 |
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 | 90,272,765 | 44,805,336 | -45,467,429 |
| Dover | 36,740,799 | 41,368,118 | +4,627,319 |
| Liverpool Docks | 28,551,973 | 15,415,226 | -13,136,747 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,733,988 | 17,913,170 | -1,820,818 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,398,050 | 18,740,247 | +4,342,197 |
| Southampton | 13,547,108 | 11,077,205 | -2,469,903 |
| Belfast Port | 9,625,142 | 14,985,036 | +5,359,894 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,568,991 | 8,911,577 | -3,657,414 |
| ZLC | 7,338,497 | 4,509,081 | -2,829,416 |
| Holyhead | 5,901,712 | 3,489,156 | -2,412,556 |
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 | 87 |
| Specialised construction activities | 62 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 24 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 59 |
| 2025-10 | 58 |
| 2025-09 | 49 |
| 2025-08 | 74 |
| 2025-07 | 57 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRISKO SCAFFOLDING LIMITED | 119 |
| RAMSTEEL TUBES LIMITED | 114 |
| PERI LIMITED | 102 |
| CORBETTS SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 96 |
| GENERATION (UK) LIMITED | 84 |
| EURO ACCESSORIES LIMITED | 77 |
| BL ENGINEERING LIMITED | 74 |
| MINOVA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 65 |
| BRUGG PIPESYSTEMS UK LTD | 55 |
| ZND (UK) LIMITED | 55 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 132 |
| 54m+ | 102 |
| 15m-54m | 42 |
| 0-1m | 37 |
| Other | 26 |
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 | 73,989,586 |
| United States | 21,020,126 |
| Germany | 12,879,102 |
| Denmark | 10,043,612 |
| Austria | 6,575,557 |
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 | 37,023,267 | 36,966,319 | -56,948 |
| United States | 13,799,279 | 7,220,847 | -6,578,432 |
| Germany | 5,478,203 | 7,400,899 | +1,922,696 |
| Denmark | 1,157,722 | 8,885,890 | +7,728,168 |
| Austria | 2,923,827 | 3,651,730 | +727,903 |
| France | 3,771,643 | 1,709,764 | -2,061,879 |
| Netherlands | 2,452,711 | 1,859,676 | -593,035 |
| Spain | 1,056,500 | 819,475 | -237,025 |
| Poland | 1,080,352 | 685,887 | -394,465 |
| Belgium | 733,420 | 934,346 | +200,926 |
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 | 30,432,422 |
| Ireland | 336,672 |
| China | 49,171 |
| XU | 40,067 |
| Netherlands | 13,069 |
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 | 11,717,257 | 18,715,165 | +6,997,908 |
| Ireland | 230,649 | 106,023 | -124,626 |
| China | 21,968 | 27,203 | +5,235 |
| XU | 31,394 | 8,673 | -22,721 |
| Netherlands | 9,406 | 3,663 | -5,743 |
| United Arab Emirates | 953 | 2,293 | +1,340 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 3,238 | +3,238 |
| India | 123 | 2,496 | +2,373 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,621 | +1,621 |
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) | 91,589,588 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,855,211 |
| Other | 30,882,125 |
| Air transport | 1,017,208 |
| Road transport | 1,572 |
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) | 44,811,140 | 46,778,448 | +1,967,308 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,609,196 | 14,246,015 | -8,363,181 |
| Other | 12,011,750 | 18,870,375 | +6,858,625 |
| Air transport | 579,994 | 437,214 | -142,780 |
| Road transport | 1,572 | 0 | -1,572 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,417,616 |
| 000 | 30,882,125 |
| Liverpool Docks | 30,075,709 |
| Holyhead | 19,692,033 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,278,185 |
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 | 14,988,044 | 16,429,572 | +1,441,528 |
| 000 | 12,011,750 | 18,870,375 | +6,858,625 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,184,908 | 11,890,801 | -6,294,107 |
| Holyhead | 12,052,617 | 7,639,416 | -4,413,201 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,612,051 | 9,666,134 | +6,054,083 |
| Felixstowe | 5,686,213 | 1,913,188 | -3,773,025 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,479,578 | 4,018,611 | +539,033 |
| Heysham | 1,572,824 | 2,919,488 | +1,346,664 |
| Southampton | 1,221,009 | 1,435,472 | +214,463 |
| London | 1,145,062 | 1,432,630 | +287,568 |
Quick facts
HS code: 730840
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Equipment like scaffolding, shuttering, and propping made of iron or steel