Import/export HS code 721621: L-shaped steel sections
L-shaped steel sections, not further processed than hot-rolled or extruded
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 9,351,145 |
| France | 6,304,014 |
| Belgium | 5,399,114 |
| Spain | 3,403,952 |
| Italy | 1,191,551 |
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 | 4,710,822 | 4,640,323 | -70,499 |
| France | 1,556,460 | 4,747,554 | +3,191,094 |
| Belgium | 5,038,327 | 360,787 | -4,677,540 |
| Spain | 2,250,961 | 1,152,991 | -1,097,970 |
| Italy | 508,587 | 682,964 | +174,377 |
| Netherlands | 927,786 | 257,529 | -670,257 |
| Ireland | 599,647 | 317,411 | -282,236 |
| Germany | 53,578 | 14,222 | -39,356 |
| Algeria | 17,028 | 47,516 | +30,488 |
| Portugal | 0 | 56,754 | +56,754 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 11,684,355 |
| Turkey | 10,253,478 |
| Spain | 3,340,741 |
| Italy | 1,457,672 |
| Algeria | 64,544 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 6,599,230 | 5,085,125 | -1,514,105 |
| Turkey | 5,518,608 | 4,734,870 | -783,738 |
| Spain | 2,190,707 | 1,150,034 | -1,040,673 |
| Italy | 600,734 | 856,938 | +256,204 |
| Algeria | 17,028 | 47,516 | +30,488 |
| China | 6,298 | 45,007 | +38,709 |
| Germany | 43,415 | 4,935 | -38,480 |
| United States | 4,423 | 23,191 | +18,768 |
| Czechia | 18,692 | 2,247 | -16,445 |
| Poland | 2,832 | 11,849 | +9,017 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| South East Wales | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,384,682 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,346,954 |
| Other | 1,244,367 |
| Air transport | 38,692 |
| Road transport | 19,833 |
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) | 7,600,424 | 5,784,258 | -1,816,166 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,212,615 | 6,134,339 | -1,078,276 |
| Other | 853,501 | 390,866 | -462,635 |
| Air transport | 9,795 | 28,897 | +19,102 |
| Road transport | 0 | 19,833 | +19,833 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,025,751 |
| London | 3,800,167 |
| TRT | 2,655,108 |
| Dover | 2,496,836 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,405,682 |
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 | 3,355,869 | 2,669,882 | -685,987 |
| London | 2,126,872 | 1,673,295 | -453,577 |
| TRT | 1,032,537 | 1,622,571 | +590,034 |
| Dover | 1,528,892 | 967,944 | -560,948 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,134,400 | 1,271,282 | +136,882 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,302,358 | 984,727 | -317,631 |
| Cardiff Docks | 1,129,962 | 445,968 | -683,994 |
| 000 | 853,501 | 390,866 | -462,635 |
| Newport | 466,677 | 403,505 | -63,172 |
| Felixstowe | 737,387 | 86,690 | -650,697 |
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 | 33 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ASD LIMITED | 49 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 48 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 48 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 47 |
| PARKERSTEEL LIMITED | 46 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 45 |
| LAIDLER STEELS LIMITED | 44 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 43 |
| EPS STEELS (UK) LIMITED | 43 |
| ALL STEELS TRADING LIMITED | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,299,925 |
| Germany | 3,586,375 |
| Netherlands | 1,712,606 |
| Belgium | 1,289,680 |
| France | 487,782 |
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 | 2,625,653 | 2,674,272 | +48,619 |
| Germany | 1,859,550 | 1,726,825 | -132,725 |
| Netherlands | 919,604 | 793,002 | -126,602 |
| Belgium | 799,525 | 490,155 | -309,370 |
| France | 311,396 | 176,386 | -135,010 |
| Denmark | 162,080 | 137,375 | -24,705 |
| Poland | 42,149 | 192,184 | +150,035 |
| United States | 215,572 | 2,990 | -212,582 |
| Switzerland | 100,607 | 100,450 | -157 |
| Luxembourg | 63,188 | 121,898 | +58,710 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 618,041 |
| XI | 314,808 |
| United Arab Emirates | 862 |
| Nicaragua | 48 |
| France | 30 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 328,100 | 289,941 | -38,159 |
| XI | 229,556 | 85,252 | -144,304 |
| United Arab Emirates | 862 | 0 | -862 |
| Nicaragua | 48 | 0 | -48 |
| France | 0 | 30 | +30 |
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) | 12,193,850 |
| Other | 1,397,110 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 439,215 |
| Air transport | 61,861 |
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) | 6,272,900 | 5,920,950 | -351,950 |
| Other | 745,508 | 651,602 | -93,906 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 301,932 | 137,283 | -164,649 |
| Air transport | 8,083 | 53,778 | +45,695 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,960,093 |
| Milford | 2,991,238 |
| 000 | 1,397,110 |
| Fishguard | 599,980 |
| Dover | 215,133 |
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 | 4,149,073 | 3,811,020 | -338,053 |
| Milford | 1,530,955 | 1,460,283 | -70,672 |
| 000 | 745,508 | 651,602 | -93,906 |
| Fishguard | 154,009 | 445,971 | +291,962 |
| Dover | 215,133 | 0 | -215,133 |
| Liverpool Docks | 154,928 | 58,436 | -96,492 |
| London Gateway Port | 70,800 | 92,100 | +21,300 |
| Heysham | 86,020 | 44,560 | -41,460 |
| Felixstowe | 79,781 | 22,949 | -56,832 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,378 | 83,590 | +77,212 |
Quick facts
HS code: 721621
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: L-shaped steel sections, not further processed than hot-rolled or extruded