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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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Greece | 3,292,984 |
| Czechia | 1,382,197 |
| France | 1,285,681 |
| Austria | 943,329 |
| 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 | 1,789,398 | 1,503,586 | -285,812 |
| Czechia | 1,230,845 | 151,352 | -1,079,493 |
| France | 1,223,576 | 62,105 | -1,161,471 |
| Austria | 943,329 | 0 | -943,329 |
| Switzerland | 324,103 | 103,324 | -220,779 |
| Germany | 152,946 | 270,922 | +117,976 |
| China | 195,647 | 155,725 | -39,922 |
| Turkey | 187,671 | 113,220 | -74,451 |
| Spain | 95,061 | 30,054 | -65,007 |
| Italy | 17,192 | 70,609 | +53,417 |
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 | 3,310,917 |
| France | 1,283,697 |
| Germany | 1,256,803 |
| Austria | 976,563 |
| Czechia | 524,988 |
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 | 1,807,331 | 1,503,586 | -303,745 |
| France | 1,205,179 | 78,518 | -1,126,661 |
| Germany | 826,777 | 430,026 | -396,751 |
| Austria | 976,563 | 0 | -976,563 |
| Czechia | 524,988 | 0 | -524,988 |
| Switzerland | 324,103 | 103,324 | -220,779 |
| China | 196,561 | 157,695 | -38,866 |
| Turkey | 187,671 | 113,220 | -74,451 |
| Italy | 19,632 | 63,746 | +44,114 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 4,882,789 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,431,870 |
| Road transport | 277,051 |
| 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) | 3,984,872 | 897,917 | -3,086,955 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,961,233 | 1,470,637 | -490,596 |
| Road transport | 165,034 | 112,017 | -53,017 |
| Air transport | 107,579 | 97,834 | -9,745 |
| Other | 68,621 | 15,100 | -53,521 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,626,840 |
| Felixstowe | 1,896,595 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,097,184 |
| London Gateway Port | 748,774 |
| Southampton | 629,402 |
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 | 2,019,931 | 606,909 | -1,413,022 |
| Felixstowe | 1,335,363 | 561,232 | -774,131 |
| Eurotunnel | 940,037 | 157,147 | -782,890 |
| London Gateway Port | 591,145 | 157,629 | -433,516 |
| Southampton | 4,806 | 624,596 | +619,790 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 574,248 | 12,682 | -561,566 |
| Killingholme | 273,141 | 50,598 | -222,543 |
| ZLC | 165,034 | 112,017 | -53,017 |
| Harwich | 158,160 | 3,850 | -154,310 |
| 000 | 68,621 | 15,100 | -53,521 |
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 | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 | 14 |
| 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 | 7 |
| 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 | 487,465 |
| France | 192,514 |
| United States | 120,647 |
| Germany | 89,096 |
| Netherlands | 32,595 |
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 | 184,301 | 303,164 | +118,863 |
| France | 104,137 | 88,377 | -15,760 |
| United States | 84,983 | 35,664 | -49,319 |
| Germany | 61,101 | 27,995 | -33,106 |
| Netherlands | 13,519 | 19,076 | +5,557 |
| Bahamas | 0 | 25,224 | +25,224 |
| Portugal | 3,378 | 17,951 | +14,573 |
| Brazil | 7,854 | 8,672 | +818 |
| Angola | 13,961 | 0 | -13,961 |
| Canada | 11,100 | 2,112 | -8,988 |
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 | 83 |
| XL | 18 |
| XI | 6 |
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 | 83 | +83 |
| XL | 18 | 0 | -18 |
| XI | 6 | 0 | -6 |
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) | 800,977 |
| Air transport | 278,139 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,699 |
| Other | 174 |
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) | 365,125 | 435,852 | +70,727 |
| Air transport | 180,166 | 97,973 | -82,193 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,460 | 35,239 | +25,779 |
| Other | 91 | 83 | -8 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 372,209 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 285,517 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 103,392 |
| East Midlands Airport | 90,569 |
| Holyhead | 61,464 |
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 | 91,206 | 281,003 | +189,797 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 166,928 | 118,589 | -48,339 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 62,296 | 41,096 | -21,200 |
| East Midlands Airport | 45,326 | 45,243 | -83 |
| Holyhead | 45,390 | 16,074 | -29,316 |
| Liverpool Docks | 45,111 | 0 | -45,111 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,919 | 21,622 | +3,703 |
| 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