Import/export HS code 730890: Various iron or steel structures
Other structural parts made of iron or steel, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 518,199,898 |
| Germany | 476,210,573 |
| Spain | 311,733,483 |
| Belgium | 233,452,193 |
| Netherlands | 190,343,255 |
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 | 150,754,706 | 367,445,192 | +216,690,486 |
| Germany | 207,846,992 | 268,363,581 | +60,516,589 |
| Spain | 183,738,361 | 127,995,122 | -55,743,239 |
| Belgium | 126,905,508 | 106,546,685 | -20,358,823 |
| Netherlands | 125,461,822 | 64,881,433 | -60,580,389 |
| Turkey | 97,502,394 | 49,449,820 | -48,052,574 |
| Poland | 72,331,522 | 61,501,755 | -10,829,767 |
| France | 76,815,460 | 54,376,943 | -22,438,517 |
| Ireland | 40,094,311 | 42,445,011 | +2,350,700 |
| Italy | 45,000,636 | 37,083,181 | -7,917,455 |
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 | 540,838,910 |
| Germany | 492,985,934 |
| Spain | 327,056,676 |
| Belgium | 233,866,500 |
| Poland | 176,735,602 |
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 | 159,046,266 | 381,792,644 | +222,746,378 |
| Germany | 218,077,407 | 274,908,527 | +56,831,120 |
| Spain | 196,092,804 | 130,963,872 | -65,128,932 |
| Belgium | 147,630,579 | 86,235,921 | -61,394,658 |
| Poland | 97,496,115 | 79,239,487 | -18,256,628 |
| Turkey | 101,502,570 | 51,733,211 | -49,769,359 |
| Netherlands | 58,769,461 | 41,783,087 | -16,986,374 |
| Italy | 50,016,970 | 38,046,013 | -11,970,957 |
| Denmark | 52,983,314 | 14,393,088 | -38,590,226 |
| France | 33,211,522 | 31,055,282 | -2,156,240 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 204 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 201 |
| West Midlands | 172 |
| Greater Manchester | 157 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 137 |
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 | 135 | 135 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 139 | 139 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 125 | 117 | -8 |
| Greater Manchester | 95 | 106 | +11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 96 | 96 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 69 | 87 | +18 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 78 | 88 | +10 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 86 | 86 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 89 | 65 | -24 |
| Inner London - East | 61 | 72 | +11 |
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) | 1,325,634,455 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,313,067,795 |
| Other | 45,490,433 |
| Air transport | 33,406,399 |
| Road transport | 26,557,445 |
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) | 629,693,203 | 695,941,252 | +66,248,049 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 702,078,402 | 610,989,393 | -91,089,009 |
| Other | 20,370,845 | 25,119,588 | +4,748,743 |
| Air transport | 17,442,164 | 15,964,235 | -1,477,929 |
| Road transport | 10,428,553 | 16,128,892 | +5,700,339 |
| Rail transport | 155,487 | 454,265 | +298,778 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 498,104,817 |
| Felixstowe | 312,778,670 |
| Tyne | 300,451,240 |
| Immingham Docks | 213,889,133 |
| Leith | 180,615,767 |
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 | 253,022,959 | 245,081,858 | -7,941,101 |
| Felixstowe | 177,375,712 | 135,402,958 | -41,972,754 |
| Tyne | 158,583,392 | 141,867,848 | -16,715,544 |
| Immingham Docks | 101,647,830 | 112,241,303 | +10,593,473 |
| Leith | 0 | 180,615,767 | +180,615,767 |
| Hull | 25,397,874 | 126,977,560 | +101,579,686 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 127,250,871 | 1,867,402 | -125,383,469 |
| London | 54,431,680 | 47,490,832 | -6,940,848 |
| Eurotunnel | 44,819,250 | 44,054,848 | -764,402 |
| Southampton | 42,401,798 | 36,051,959 | -6,349,839 |
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 | 687 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 346 |
| Specialised construction activities | 336 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 269 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 179 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 539 |
| 2025-11 | 582 |
| 2025-10 | 618 |
| 2025-09 | 572 |
| 2025-08 | 576 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| METPRO LIMITED | 120 |
| METPRO LIMITED | 120 |
| METPRO LIMITED | 120 |
| FORWARD INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS GROUP LIMITED | 117 |
| EURO ACCESSORIES LIMITED | 114 |
| KEE SAFETY LIMITED | 113 |
| OGLAEND SYSTEM (UK) LIMITED | 111 |
| TEE-ZED PRODUCTS LIMITED | 106 |
| LEVIAT LIMITED | 105 |
| ZND (UK) LIMITED | 105 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 1253 |
| 54m+ | 941 |
| 0-1m | 468 |
| 15m-54m | 377 |
| Other | 283 |
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 | 325,253,746 |
| Netherlands | 238,334,890 |
| Denmark | 217,866,641 |
| Germany | 72,332,752 |
| Belgium | 65,758,208 |
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 | 168,703,741 | 156,550,005 | -12,153,736 |
| Netherlands | 161,152,937 | 77,181,953 | -83,970,984 |
| Denmark | 5,434,895 | 212,431,746 | +206,996,851 |
| Germany | 44,105,980 | 28,226,772 | -15,879,208 |
| Belgium | 41,956,432 | 23,801,776 | -18,154,656 |
| France | 40,110,818 | 25,206,991 | -14,903,827 |
| United States | 26,437,022 | 18,755,841 | -7,681,181 |
| Sweden | 21,935,913 | 8,927,922 | -13,007,991 |
| Spain | 17,708,596 | 7,655,606 | -10,052,990 |
| Israel | 13,794,800 | 5,992,403 | -7,802,397 |
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 | 73,432,804 |
| Ireland | 14,163,351 |
| Germany | 2,465,572 |
| France | 1,789,014 |
| Netherlands | 962,814 |
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 | 36,121,369 | 37,311,435 | +1,190,066 |
| Ireland | 6,167,332 | 7,996,019 | +1,828,687 |
| Germany | 1,357,045 | 1,108,527 | -248,518 |
| France | 944,135 | 844,879 | -99,256 |
| Netherlands | 434,069 | 528,745 | +94,676 |
| China | 428,767 | 504,640 | +75,873 |
| Turkey | 158,825 | 215 | -158,610 |
| United Arab Emirates | 49,864 | 90,977 | +41,113 |
| India | 41,384 | 17,818 | -23,566 |
| Slovakia | 15,455 | 10,841 | -4,614 |
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) | 825,165,298 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 343,364,761 |
| Other | 102,150,140 |
| Air transport | 31,617,935 |
| Road transport | 2,157,200 |
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) | 422,634,693 | 402,530,605 | -20,104,088 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 162,279,018 | 181,085,743 | +18,806,725 |
| Other | 49,977,772 | 52,172,368 | +2,194,596 |
| Air transport | 17,640,792 | 13,977,143 | -3,663,649 |
| Road transport | 2,156,200 | 1,000 | -2,155,200 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Tyne | 300,545,154 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 201,473,256 |
| Immingham Docks | 155,573,798 |
| 000 | 102,150,140 |
| Liverpool Docks | 89,881,729 |
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 | 65,839,175 | 234,705,979 | +168,866,804 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 121,431,325 | 80,041,931 | -41,389,394 |
| Immingham Docks | 93,625,745 | 61,948,053 | -31,677,692 |
| 000 | 49,977,772 | 52,172,368 | +2,194,596 |
| Liverpool Docks | 54,431,456 | 35,450,273 | -18,981,183 |
| Holyhead | 41,797,561 | 41,799,877 | +2,316 |
| London Gateway Port | 47,540,777 | 27,576,195 | -19,964,582 |
| Heysham | 18,528,490 | 19,966,651 | +1,438,161 |
| 499 | 35,231,315 | 1,726 | -35,229,589 |
| Southampton | 21,843,763 | 11,307,431 | -10,536,332 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 730890
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other structural parts made of iron or steel, not specified elsewhere