Import/export HS code 721123: Flat-rolled steel with less than 0.25% carbon
Flat-rolled iron or steel products with less than 0.25% carbon by weight
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,329,929 |
| Spain | 2,508,811 |
| Italy | 1,962,599 |
| Czechia | 1,346,497 |
| Switzerland | 445,534 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,393,710 | 1,936,219 | -457,491 |
| Spain | 1,335,969 | 1,172,842 | -163,127 |
| Italy | 929,327 | 1,033,272 | +103,945 |
| Czechia | 367,650 | 978,847 | +611,197 |
| Switzerland | 245,030 | 200,504 | -44,526 |
| France | 191,454 | 249,975 | +58,521 |
| China | 265,915 | 76,320 | -189,595 |
| Netherlands | 74,956 | 205,191 | +130,235 |
| United States | 103,135 | 89,447 | -13,688 |
| Sweden | 74,578 | 98,642 | +24,064 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,736,796 |
| Spain | 2,564,094 |
| Italy | 1,798,992 |
| China | 568,444 |
| Switzerland | 441,231 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,598,794 | 3,138,002 | +539,208 |
| Spain | 1,344,803 | 1,219,291 | -125,512 |
| Italy | 957,393 | 841,599 | -115,794 |
| China | 269,643 | 298,801 | +29,158 |
| Switzerland | 238,692 | 202,539 | -36,153 |
| France | 176,974 | 63,854 | -113,120 |
| United States | 133,198 | 92,210 | -40,988 |
| Sweden | 88,226 | 91,325 | +3,099 |
| Czechia | 154,521 | 11,307 | -143,214 |
| Netherlands | 52,260 | 90,752 | +38,492 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Cheshire | 5 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
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 | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Essex | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 9,854,914 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,075,847 |
| Air transport | 579,685 |
| Other | 60,989 |
| Road transport | 38,824 |
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) | 4,787,286 | 5,067,628 | +280,342 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,153,367 | 922,480 | -230,887 |
| Air transport | 291,042 | 288,643 | -2,399 |
| Other | 58,663 | 2,326 | -56,337 |
| Road transport | 0 | 38,824 | +38,824 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,683,795 |
| Purfleet | 1,341,387 |
| London | 1,152,325 |
| Harwich | 1,009,690 |
| Greenock | 904,663 |
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 | 1,737,983 | 1,945,812 | +207,829 |
| Purfleet | 719,954 | 621,433 | -98,521 |
| London | 691,695 | 460,630 | -231,065 |
| Harwich | 409,368 | 600,322 | +190,954 |
| Greenock | 367,525 | 537,138 | +169,613 |
| Felixstowe | 554,171 | 300,705 | -253,466 |
| Eurotunnel | 328,273 | 315,424 | -12,849 |
| Immingham Docks | 186,465 | 328,069 | +141,604 |
| Birmingham Airport | 225,681 | 209,281 | -16,400 |
| Killingholme | 104,781 | 293,710 | +188,929 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 18 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
| 2025-07 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ASSA ABLOY LIMITED | 46 |
| SHEARLINE STEEL STRIP LIMITED | 46 |
| ERA HOME SECURITY LIMITED | 30 |
| MAHLE INDUSTRIES UK LIMITED | 30 |
| MISSILES & SPACE BATTERIES LIMITED | 28 |
| MEDMIX UK LTD | 27 |
| ARDEN METALS LIMITED | 25 |
| FIRSTEEL LIMITED | 25 |
| SIGNODE UK LTD | 24 |
| COREWIRE LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovakia | 490,687 |
| Ireland | 477,378 |
| Canada | 383,302 |
| Netherlands | 294,521 |
| Poland | 234,540 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 257,371 | 233,316 | -24,055 |
| Ireland | 283,218 | 194,160 | -89,058 |
| Canada | 363,291 | 20,011 | -343,280 |
| Netherlands | 117,254 | 177,267 | +60,013 |
| Poland | 102,597 | 131,943 | +29,346 |
| Germany | 53,513 | 61,025 | +7,512 |
| France | 33,123 | 63,584 | +30,461 |
| Estonia | 84,613 | 4,163 | -80,450 |
| China | 28,442 | 28,591 | +149 |
| Belgium | 29,002 | 11,062 | -17,940 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 12,773 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 0 | 12,773 | +12,773 |
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) | 1,459,808 |
| Air transport | 798,083 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 204,540 |
| Other | 12,773 |
| Road transport | 10,053 |
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) | 774,001 | 685,807 | -88,194 |
| Air transport | 501,938 | 296,145 | -205,793 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 172,717 | 31,823 | -140,894 |
| Other | 0 | 12,773 | +12,773 |
| Road transport | 10,053 | 0 | -10,053 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 869,007 |
| Holyhead | 286,847 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 245,135 |
| East Midlands Airport | 222,589 |
| ZLC | 199,782 |
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 | 434,855 | 434,152 | -703 |
| Holyhead | 144,307 | 142,540 | -1,767 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 234,906 | 10,229 | -224,677 |
| East Midlands Airport | 132,240 | 90,349 | -41,891 |
| ZLC | 39,976 | 159,806 | +119,830 |
| London Stansted Airport | 103,769 | 34,751 | -69,018 |
| Felixstowe | 89,779 | 23,560 | -66,219 |
| Liverpool Docks | 70,781 | 38,248 | -32,533 |
| London | 98,322 | 3,275 | -95,047 |
| Heysham | 68,130 | 13,372 | -54,758 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721123
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat-rolled iron or steel products with less than 0.25% carbon by weight