Import/export HS code 7206: Iron and steel in basic forms
Raw iron and non-alloy steel in shapes like ingots, used for making other steel products
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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 | 4,596,404 |
| Ireland | 1,552,788 |
| United States | 933,549 |
| Netherlands | 422,826 |
| Poland | 302,657 |
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 | 1,593,518 | 3,002,886 | +1,409,368 |
| Ireland | 1,014,132 | 538,656 | -475,476 |
| United States | 585,295 | 348,254 | -237,041 |
| Netherlands | 211,378 | 211,448 | +70 |
| Poland | 3,171 | 299,486 | +296,315 |
| France | 209,877 | 60,090 | -149,787 |
| Germany | 144,682 | 73,153 | -71,529 |
| Sweden | 188,539 | 0 | -188,539 |
| Portugal | 96,133 | 83,829 | -12,304 |
| India | 21,758 | 100,976 | +79,218 |
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 | 4,759,620 |
| United States | 834,538 |
| Netherlands | 322,954 |
| Poland | 302,657 |
| France | 222,416 |
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 | 1,698,062 | 3,061,558 | +1,363,496 |
| United States | 485,576 | 348,962 | -136,614 |
| Netherlands | 163,841 | 159,113 | -4,728 |
| Poland | 3,171 | 299,486 | +296,315 |
| France | 181,193 | 41,223 | -139,970 |
| Sweden | 188,539 | 0 | -188,539 |
| India | 61,003 | 124,626 | +63,623 |
| Portugal | 96,133 | 82,704 | -13,429 |
| United Kingdom | 90,488 | 73,922 | -16,566 |
| Germany | 88,356 | 68,781 | -19,575 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Cheshire | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -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) | 3,719,045 |
| Air transport | 2,177,582 |
| Other | 1,519,017 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,506,561 |
| Road transport | 11,061 |
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) | 1,740,122 | 1,978,923 | +238,801 |
| Air transport | 547,900 | 1,629,682 | +1,081,782 |
| Other | 980,764 | 538,253 | -442,511 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 823,437 | 683,124 | -140,313 |
| Road transport | 0 | 11,061 | +11,061 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,819,505 |
| 000 | 1,519,017 |
| East Midlands Airport | 920,214 |
| Southampton | 866,618 |
| Dover | 729,539 |
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 | 1,178,144 | 1,641,361 | +463,217 |
| 000 | 980,764 | 538,253 | -442,511 |
| East Midlands Airport | 134,396 | 785,818 | +651,422 |
| Southampton | 508,156 | 358,462 | -149,694 |
| Dover | 315,858 | 413,681 | +97,823 |
| Manchester Airport | 72,174 | 477,027 | +404,853 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 227,095 | 153,359 | -73,736 |
| London Stansted Airport | 92,032 | 144,276 | +52,244 |
| Immingham Docks | 194,034 | 8,313 | -185,721 |
| Eurotunnel | 78,108 | 33,730 | -44,378 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,284,836 |
| Spain | 4,307,660 |
| Italy | 2,545,941 |
| United States | 1,801,949 |
| Finland | 1,116,251 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,541,958 | 4,742,878 | +3,200,920 |
| Spain | 2,001,168 | 2,306,492 | +305,324 |
| Italy | 116,240 | 2,429,701 | +2,313,461 |
| United States | 1,010,111 | 791,838 | -218,273 |
| Finland | 476,807 | 639,444 | +162,637 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,684 | 556,534 | +549,850 |
| France | 345,688 | 183,994 | -161,694 |
| Ireland | 185,462 | 141,612 | -43,850 |
| Norway | 50,000 | 263,431 | +213,431 |
| India | 16,409 | 164,490 | +148,081 |
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 | 3,765,129 |
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 | 1,777,289 | 1,987,840 | +210,551 |
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) | 11,429,766 |
| Other | 3,774,926 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,354,160 |
| Air transport | 1,081,089 |
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) | 2,929,024 | 8,500,742 | +5,571,718 |
| Other | 1,781,970 | 1,992,956 | +210,986 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,152,396 | 1,201,764 | +49,368 |
| Air transport | 122,157 | 958,932 | +836,775 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,985,717 |
| 000 | 3,774,926 |
| Southampton | 1,259,398 |
| Dover | 943,213 |
| Manchester Airport | 603,261 |
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 | 2,516,675 | 7,469,042 | +4,952,367 |
| 000 | 1,781,970 | 1,992,956 | +210,986 |
| Southampton | 834,696 | 424,702 | -409,994 |
| Dover | 139,048 | 804,165 | +665,117 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,167 | 602,094 | +600,927 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 556,534 | +556,534 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,486 | 225,357 | +197,871 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 50,000 | 176,000 | +126,000 |
| Liverpool Docks | 142,126 | 10,177 | -131,949 |
| Holyhead | 44,493 | 105,307 | +60,814 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 7206
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Raw iron and non-alloy steel in shapes like ingots, used for making other steel products