Import/export HS code 721114: Flat-rolled steel, 4.75mm or thicker, not coiled
Flat-rolled iron or steel products, 4.75mm or thicker, not in coils, and without patterns
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 426,942 |
| Ireland | 405,772 |
| Switzerland | 218,362 |
| Germany | 207,186 |
| Netherlands | 163,884 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 83,494 | 343,448 | +259,954 |
| Ireland | 193,972 | 211,800 | +17,828 |
| Switzerland | 218,362 | 0 | -218,362 |
| Germany | 119,917 | 87,269 | -32,648 |
| Netherlands | 106,464 | 57,420 | -49,044 |
| Italy | 3,900 | 157,023 | +153,123 |
| China | 20,529 | 56,665 | +36,136 |
| Czechia | 3,216 | 21,270 | +18,054 |
| United States | 22,301 | 1,763 | -20,538 |
| France | 13,544 | 9,306 | -4,238 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 426,942 |
| Switzerland | 218,362 |
| Germany | 211,007 |
| Italy | 123,576 |
| Spain | 87,400 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 83,494 | 343,448 | +259,954 |
| Switzerland | 218,362 | 0 | -218,362 |
| Germany | 118,562 | 92,445 | -26,117 |
| Italy | 11,381 | 112,195 | +100,814 |
| Spain | 45,785 | 41,615 | -4,170 |
| China | 20,529 | 56,665 | +36,136 |
| Poland | 35,868 | 38,215 | +2,347 |
| Czechia | 8,180 | 21,270 | +13,090 |
| United States | 22,301 | 1,763 | -20,538 |
| Austria | 13,678 | 9,306 | -4,372 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| South East Wales | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 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) | 739,627 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 484,372 |
| Other | 467,271 |
| Air transport | 61,885 |
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) | 281,333 | 458,294 | +176,961 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 234,515 | 249,857 | +15,342 |
| Other | 255,471 | 211,800 | -43,671 |
| Air transport | 20,260 | 41,625 | +21,365 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 467,271 |
| TRT | 277,542 |
| Felixstowe | 245,442 |
| Immingham Docks | 169,571 |
| ZLC | 156,863 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 255,471 | 211,800 | -43,671 |
| TRT | 0 | 277,542 | +277,542 |
| Felixstowe | 142,370 | 103,072 | -39,298 |
| Immingham Docks | 99,628 | 69,943 | -29,685 |
| ZLC | 156,863 | 0 | -156,863 |
| London | 29,958 | 83,430 | +53,472 |
| Dover | 6,845 | 71,661 | +64,816 |
| Eurotunnel | 51,994 | 24,729 | -27,265 |
| Southampton | 16,359 | 15,903 | -456 |
| Goole | 0 | 28,359 | +28,359 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 2 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
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 | 10 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 176,236 |
| Ireland | 133,356 |
| Saudi Arabia | 63,649 |
| France | 58,024 |
| Netherlands | 48,571 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 142,021 | 34,215 | -107,806 |
| Ireland | 33,058 | 100,298 | +67,240 |
| Saudi Arabia | 63,649 | 0 | -63,649 |
| France | 56,121 | 1,903 | -54,218 |
| Netherlands | 46,953 | 1,618 | -45,335 |
| Spain | 19,556 | 12,466 | -7,090 |
| India | 0 | 29,160 | +29,160 |
| Japan | 25,241 | 0 | -25,241 |
| Slovenia | 14,960 | 9,540 | -5,420 |
| Libya | 20,165 | 0 | -20,165 |
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 | 12,064 |
| Turkey | 8,687 |
| XU | 1,580 |
| Ireland | 773 |
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 | 4,703 | 7,361 | +2,658 |
| Turkey | 5,736 | 2,951 | -2,785 |
| XU | 1,580 | 0 | -1,580 |
| Ireland | 0 | 773 | +773 |
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) | 331,839 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 254,335 |
| Air transport | 118,159 |
| Other | 23,104 |
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) | 205,451 | 126,388 | -79,063 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 232,661 | 21,674 | -210,987 |
| Air transport | 51,050 | 67,109 | +16,059 |
| Other | 12,019 | 11,085 | -934 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 134,110 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 119,067 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 63,649 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 62,414 |
| Liverpool Docks | 57,899 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 125,525 | 8,585 | -116,940 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 83,510 | 35,557 | -47,953 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 63,649 | 0 | -63,649 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,675 | 42,739 | +23,064 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,566 | 56,333 | +54,767 |
| Immingham Docks | 46,953 | 0 | -46,953 |
| Dover | 45,116 | 0 | -45,116 |
| Manchester Airport | 30,310 | 12,602 | -17,708 |
| Holyhead | 19,473 | 22,679 | +3,206 |
| 000 | 12,019 | 11,085 | -934 |
Quick facts
HS code: 721114
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat-rolled iron or steel products, 4.75mm or thicker, not in coils, and without patterns