Import/export HS code 721190: Various flat-rolled steel, less than 600mm wide, not coated
Other flat-rolled iron or steel products, less than 600mm wide, without cladding, plating, or coating
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Greece | 3,279,969 |
| Czechia | 1,463,274 |
| France | 1,374,981 |
| Austria | 1,119,628 |
| Switzerland | 427,427 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 1,677,312 | 1,602,657 | -74,655 |
| Czechia | 1,205,381 | 257,893 | -947,488 |
| France | 1,259,559 | 115,422 | -1,144,137 |
| Austria | 1,119,628 | 0 | -1,119,628 |
| Switzerland | 324,103 | 103,324 | -220,779 |
| Germany | 152,704 | 272,071 | +119,367 |
| China | 196,524 | 120,079 | -76,445 |
| Turkey | 194,260 | 103,335 | -90,925 |
| Spain | 27,783 | 97,332 | +69,549 |
| Italy | 17,192 | 69,117 | +51,925 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Greece | 3,297,902 |
| France | 1,372,997 |
| Germany | 1,257,710 |
| Austria | 1,152,862 |
| Czechia | 606,065 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 1,695,245 | 1,602,657 | -92,588 |
| France | 1,241,162 | 131,835 | -1,109,327 |
| Germany | 720,179 | 537,531 | -182,648 |
| Austria | 1,152,862 | 0 | -1,152,862 |
| Czechia | 606,065 | 0 | -606,065 |
| Switzerland | 324,103 | 103,324 | -220,779 |
| China | 197,438 | 122,049 | -75,389 |
| Turkey | 194,260 | 103,335 | -90,925 |
| Italy | 17,192 | 66,186 | +48,994 |
| United States | 63,059 | 4,639 | -58,420 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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) | 5,227,445 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,385,390 |
| Road transport | 273,755 |
| Air transport | 205,413 |
| Other | 83,721 |
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) | 4,169,672 | 1,057,773 | -3,111,899 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,851,328 | 1,534,062 | -317,266 |
| Road transport | 171,623 | 102,132 | -69,491 |
| Air transport | 107,579 | 97,834 | -9,745 |
| Other | 3,598 | 80,123 | +76,525 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,706,425 |
| Felixstowe | 1,848,841 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,308,386 |
| London Gateway Port | 748,774 |
| Southampton | 630,279 |
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 | 1,938,895 | 767,530 | -1,171,365 |
| Felixstowe | 1,242,421 | 606,420 | -636,001 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,152,004 | 156,382 | -995,622 |
| London Gateway Port | 572,908 | 175,866 | -397,042 |
| Southampton | 5,683 | 624,596 | +618,913 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 574,248 | 12,682 | -561,566 |
| Killingholme | 326,103 | 50,598 | -275,505 |
| ZLC | 171,623 | 102,132 | -69,491 |
| Harwich | 158,160 | 3,850 | -154,310 |
| 000 | 3,598 | 80,123 | +76,525 |
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 | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SHEARLINE STEEL STRIP LIMITED | 38 |
| DYSON TECHNICAL CERAMICS LIMITED | 31 |
| GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 16 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 15 |
| ATTEWELL LIMITED | 15 |
| ARDEN METALS LIMITED | 15 |
| KLADEX LIMITED | 13 |
| TENSATOR LIMITED | 12 |
| LANCASTER HOLDINGS LIMITED | 11 |
| FERNITE OF SHEFFIELD LIMITED | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | 489,500 |
| France | 195,862 |
| United States | 119,547 |
| Germany | 92,673 |
| Netherlands | 31,501 |
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 | 178,647 | 310,853 | +132,206 |
| France | 102,961 | 92,901 | -10,060 |
| United States | 84,983 | 34,564 | -50,419 |
| Germany | 62,778 | 29,895 | -32,883 |
| Netherlands | 13,519 | 17,982 | +4,463 |
| Bahamas | 0 | 25,224 | +25,224 |
| Portugal | 3,378 | 17,951 | +14,573 |
| Brazil | 7,854 | 8,672 | +818 |
| Spain | 12,049 | 3,186 | -8,863 |
| Angola | 13,961 | 0 | -13,961 |
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 | 79 |
| XU | 67 |
| XL | 18 |
| XI | 12 |
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 | 0 | 79 | +79 |
| XU | 67 | 0 | -67 |
| XL | 18 | 0 | -18 |
| XI | 12 | 0 | -12 |
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) | 809,412 |
| Air transport | 280,578 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,399 |
| Other | 176 |
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) | 359,306 | 450,106 | +90,800 |
| Air transport | 180,548 | 100,030 | -80,518 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,160 | 35,239 | +24,079 |
| Other | 97 | 79 | -18 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 372,209 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 292,031 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 103,392 |
| East Midlands Airport | 93,008 |
| Holyhead | 64,479 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham | 85,150 | 287,059 | +201,909 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 166,769 | 125,262 | -41,507 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 62,296 | 41,096 | -21,200 |
| East Midlands Airport | 45,708 | 47,300 | +1,592 |
| Holyhead | 45,786 | 18,693 | -27,093 |
| Liverpool Docks | 45,111 | 0 | -45,111 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,619 | 20,528 | +909 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,621 | 25,852 | +22,231 |
| ZLC | 23,528 | 0 | -23,528 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 17,915 | 0 | -17,915 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other flat-rolled iron or steel products, less than 600mm wide, without cladding, plating, or coating