Import/export HS code 731582: Welded-link chains made of iron or steel
Chains with welded links, used in heavy-duty applications like towing and lifting
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 11,676,526 |
| Germany | 7,554,088 |
| Spain | 6,534,621 |
| France | 3,653,658 |
| Netherlands | 2,884,356 |
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 | 6,202,498 | 5,474,028 | -728,470 |
| Germany | 4,510,698 | 3,043,390 | -1,467,308 |
| Spain | 25,925 | 6,508,696 | +6,482,771 |
| France | 1,790,205 | 1,863,453 | +73,248 |
| Netherlands | 1,946,249 | 938,107 | -1,008,142 |
| Czechia | 1,202,890 | 1,292,274 | +89,384 |
| Norway | 773,082 | 150,750 | -622,332 |
| United States | 546,993 | 173,811 | -373,182 |
| Switzerland | 318,542 | 375,477 | +56,935 |
| Belgium | 106,472 | 424,328 | +317,856 |
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 | 13,723,941 |
| Spain | 6,531,400 |
| Germany | 6,321,880 |
| Czechia | 4,004,544 |
| France | 2,234,952 |
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 | 7,380,117 | 6,343,824 | -1,036,293 |
| Spain | 22,741 | 6,508,659 | +6,485,918 |
| Germany | 3,823,534 | 2,498,346 | -1,325,188 |
| Czechia | 1,920,970 | 2,083,574 | +162,604 |
| France | 1,184,034 | 1,050,918 | -133,116 |
| Austria | 782,849 | 847,983 | +65,134 |
| Netherlands | 1,148,000 | 268,069 | -879,931 |
| United States | 551,371 | 257,209 | -294,162 |
| Norway | 579,527 | 66,390 | -513,137 |
| Sweden | 175,878 | 355,635 | +179,757 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 23 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 11 |
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 | 20 | 18 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 4 | 9 | +5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 6 | 7 | +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) | 19,821,041 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,143,419 |
| Air transport | 2,733,147 |
| Road transport | 639,074 |
| Other | 144,822 |
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) | 7,292,489 | 12,528,552 | +5,236,063 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,633,620 | 7,509,799 | -1,123,821 |
| Air transport | 1,905,858 | 827,289 | -1,078,569 |
| Road transport | 295,319 | 343,755 | +48,436 |
| Other | 95,700 | 49,122 | -46,578 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 8,948,346 |
| Dover | 7,071,264 |
| Lerwick | 6,508,659 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,418,985 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,311,548 |
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 | 5,087,593 | 3,860,753 | -1,226,840 |
| Dover | 3,660,105 | 3,411,159 | -248,946 |
| Lerwick | 0 | 6,508,659 | +6,508,659 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,750,721 | 1,668,264 | -82,457 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,048,920 | 1,262,628 | +213,708 |
| London Gateway Port | 432,879 | 1,097,907 | +665,028 |
| Harwich | 797,287 | 480,378 | -316,909 |
| Southampton | 521,080 | 624,668 | +103,588 |
| Birmingham Airport | 480,914 | 402,290 | -78,624 |
| Killingholme | 634,514 | 123,635 | -510,879 |
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 | 71 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 39 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 21 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 32 |
| 2025-11 | 51 |
| 2025-10 | 45 |
| 2025-09 | 37 |
| 2025-08 | 49 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 108 |
| 54m+ | 88 |
| 15m-54m | 33 |
| Other | 30 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
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 | 1,317,747 |
| Netherlands | 684,983 |
| United Arab Emirates | 618,740 |
| United States | 562,854 |
| Norway | 530,142 |
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 | 664,807 | 652,940 | -11,867 |
| Netherlands | 269,212 | 415,771 | +146,559 |
| United Arab Emirates | 294,496 | 324,244 | +29,748 |
| United States | 437,845 | 125,009 | -312,836 |
| Norway | 187,552 | 342,590 | +155,038 |
| Saudi Arabia | 155,222 | 126,904 | -28,318 |
| Faroe Islands | 174,919 | 82,230 | -92,689 |
| Canada | 76,856 | 174,265 | +97,409 |
| Brazil | 175,699 | 54,057 | -121,642 |
| Angola | 48,460 | 181,241 | +132,781 |
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 | 13,300 |
| XI | 5,586 |
| Germany | 2,638 |
| Switzerland | 2,025 |
| Spain | 1,112 |
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 | 3,207 | 10,093 | +6,886 |
| XI | 2,933 | 2,653 | -280 |
| Germany | 1,319 | 1,319 | +0 |
| Switzerland | 1,210 | 815 | -395 |
| Spain | 1,054 | 58 | -996 |
| Austria | 395 | 0 | -395 |
| Czechia | 388 | 0 | -388 |
| India | 118 | 0 | -118 |
| Turkey | 0 | 66 | +66 |
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) | 3,643,746 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,519,283 |
| Air transport | 1,447,728 |
| Other | 26,516 |
| Road transport | 6,750 |
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) | 1,636,080 | 2,007,666 | +371,586 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,709,053 | 1,810,230 | +101,177 |
| Air transport | 1,035,028 | 412,700 | -622,328 |
| Other | 11,151 | 15,365 | +4,214 |
| Road transport | 6,750 | 0 | -6,750 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,309,826 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,122,748 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,115,080 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 774,498 |
| Southampton | 700,038 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 663,381 | 646,445 | -16,936 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 606,808 | 515,940 | -90,868 |
| Immingham Docks | 631,405 | 483,675 | -147,730 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 584,307 | 190,191 | -394,116 |
| Southampton | 340,222 | 359,816 | +19,594 |
| Holyhead | 313,297 | 371,004 | +57,707 |
| Liverpool Docks | 174,282 | 315,779 | +141,497 |
| London | 47,056 | 289,447 | +242,391 |
| Felixstowe | 88,974 | 173,027 | +84,053 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 58,693 | 163,816 | +105,123 |
Quick facts
HS code: 731582
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chains with welded links, used in heavy-duty applications like towing and lifting