Import/export HS code 721041: Corrugated steel sheets, coated
Coated steel sheets with a wavy pattern, used in roofing and siding
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,745,862 |
| South Korea | 727,514 |
| Ireland | 408,151 |
| China | 173,716 |
| Viet Nam | 62,081 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 947,789 | 798,073 | -149,716 |
| South Korea | 0 | 727,514 | +727,514 |
| Ireland | 171,629 | 236,522 | +64,893 |
| China | 101,368 | 72,348 | -29,020 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 62,081 | +62,081 |
| Turkey | 14,126 | 29,929 | +15,803 |
| Germany | 22,882 | 0 | -22,882 |
| Czechia | 0 | 15,411 | +15,411 |
| Romania | 2,187 | 2,574 | +387 |
| France | 0 | 3,067 | +3,067 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,724,351 |
| South Korea | 727,514 |
| China | 173,716 |
| Ireland | 130,011 |
| Viet Nam | 62,081 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 928,150 | 796,201 | -131,949 |
| South Korea | 0 | 727,514 | +727,514 |
| China | 101,368 | 72,348 | -29,020 |
| Ireland | 78,865 | 51,146 | -27,719 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 62,081 | +62,081 |
| Turkey | 14,126 | 29,929 | +15,803 |
| Czechia | 0 | 15,411 | +15,411 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 9,000 | +9,000 |
| Romania | 2,187 | 2,574 | +387 |
| Poland | 2,281 | 1,872 | -409 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,839,072 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,037,771 |
| Other | 309,380 |
| Air transport | 22,464 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,016,145 | 822,927 | -193,218 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 108,551 | 929,220 | +820,669 |
| Other | 133,004 | 176,376 | +43,372 |
| Air transport | 3,468 | 18,996 | +15,528 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 881,853 |
| Liverpool Docks | 837,035 |
| Harwich | 467,784 |
| 000 | 309,380 |
| Felixstowe | 247,229 |
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 | 409,438 | 472,415 | +62,977 |
| Liverpool Docks | 35,827 | 801,208 | +765,381 |
| Harwich | 201,335 | 266,449 | +65,114 |
| 000 | 133,004 | 176,376 | +43,372 |
| Felixstowe | 175,983 | 71,246 | -104,737 |
| Killingholme | 161,548 | 57,337 | -104,211 |
| Southampton | 81,214 | 0 | -81,214 |
| Holyhead | 35,855 | 0 | -35,855 |
| Heysham | 0 | 32,459 | +32,459 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 27,834 | +27,834 |
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 | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
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 | 11 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | 183,123 |
| Portugal | 75,818 |
| Turkey | 65,552 |
| Ivory Coast | 52,857 |
| China | 40,344 |
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 | 127,443 | 55,680 | -71,763 |
| Portugal | 75,818 | 0 | -75,818 |
| Turkey | 51,554 | 13,998 | -37,556 |
| Ivory Coast | 52,857 | 0 | -52,857 |
| China | 40,344 | 0 | -40,344 |
| Barbados | 0 | 13,110 | +13,110 |
| Netherlands | 1,656 | 8,890 | +7,234 |
| Japan | 0 | 9,152 | +9,152 |
| Kenya | 0 | 9,000 | +9,000 |
| United States | 0 | 8,497 | +8,497 |
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) | 349,379 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 107,143 |
| Air transport | 35,163 |
| Other | 137 |
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) | 262,377 | 87,002 | -175,375 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 65,409 | 41,734 | -23,675 |
| Air transport | 33,040 | 2,123 | -30,917 |
| Other | 90 | 47 | -43 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 162,698 |
| Liverpool Docks | 109,346 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 52,857 |
| Heysham | 42,105 |
| Holyhead | 31,535 |
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 | 132,348 | 30,350 | -101,998 |
| Liverpool Docks | 91,661 | 17,685 | -73,976 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 52,857 | 0 | -52,857 |
| Heysham | 5,496 | 36,609 | +31,113 |
| Holyhead | 30,196 | 1,339 | -28,857 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,247 | 1,008 | -16,239 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 18,152 | +18,152 |
| Southampton | 11,664 | 1,975 | -9,689 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 13,110 | +13,110 |
| Bournemouth (Hurn) Airport | 11,433 | 0 | -11,433 |
Quick facts
HS code: 721041
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Coated steel sheets with a wavy pattern, used in roofing and siding