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 | 8,778,284 |
| France | 5,958,464 |
| Belgium | 5,619,226 |
| Spain | 3,928,194 |
| Italy | 1,202,492 |
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 | 4,634,257 | 4,144,027 | -490,230 |
| France | 1,563,435 | 4,395,029 | +2,831,594 |
| Belgium | 5,196,322 | 422,904 | -4,773,418 |
| Spain | 2,778,970 | 1,149,224 | -1,629,746 |
| Italy | 468,122 | 734,370 | +266,248 |
| Netherlands | 742,821 | 448,479 | -294,342 |
| Ireland | 629,410 | 343,540 | -285,870 |
| Germany | 24,924 | 41,271 | +16,347 |
| 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 | 11,582,226 |
| Turkey | 9,680,617 |
| Spain | 3,890,678 |
| Italy | 1,448,236 |
| 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 | 6,766,262 | 4,815,964 | -1,950,298 |
| Turkey | 5,250,314 | 4,430,303 | -820,011 |
| Spain | 2,718,716 | 1,171,962 | -1,546,754 |
| Italy | 555,104 | 893,132 | +338,028 |
| Algeria | 17,028 | 47,516 | +30,488 |
| Germany | 22,361 | 25,989 | +3,628 |
| China | 6,298 | 34,661 | +28,363 |
| Czechia | 19,845 | 3,361 | -16,484 |
| United States | 4,423 | 15,504 | +11,081 |
| Poland | 2,832 | 11,030 | +8,198 |
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) | 13,375,361 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,216,287 |
| Other | 1,274,564 |
| Air transport | 31,005 |
| 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) | 7,834,475 | 5,540,886 | -2,293,589 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,343,179 | 5,873,108 | -1,470,071 |
| Other | 883,264 | 391,300 | -491,964 |
| Air transport | 9,795 | 21,210 | +11,415 |
| 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 | 5,999,808 |
| London | 3,781,508 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,787,650 |
| Dover | 2,468,510 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,424,245 |
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 | 3,390,014 | 2,609,794 | -780,220 |
| London | 2,209,346 | 1,572,162 | -637,184 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,777,279 | 1,010,371 | -766,908 |
| Dover | 1,549,408 | 919,102 | -630,306 |
| Liverpool Docks | 836,742 | 1,587,503 | +750,761 |
| Cardiff Docks | 1,329,490 | 470,433 | -859,057 |
| TRT | 866,589 | 926,634 | +60,045 |
| 000 | 883,264 | 391,300 | -491,964 |
| Felixstowe | 878,905 | 87,488 | -791,417 |
| Newport | 337,169 | 533,013 | +195,844 |
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 | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
| 2025-07 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ASD LIMITED | 48 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 47 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 47 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 46 |
| PARKERSTEEL LIMITED | 45 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 44 |
| LAIDLER STEELS LIMITED | 43 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 42 |
| EPS STEELS (UK) LIMITED | 42 |
| ALL STEELS TRADING LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 5,473,145 |
| Germany | 3,597,438 |
| Netherlands | 1,789,078 |
| Belgium | 1,290,415 |
| France | 522,811 |
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 | 2,644,988 | 2,828,157 | +183,169 |
| Germany | 1,926,100 | 1,671,338 | -254,762 |
| Netherlands | 971,429 | 817,649 | -153,780 |
| Belgium | 781,557 | 508,858 | -272,699 |
| France | 370,542 | 152,269 | -218,273 |
| Denmark | 151,779 | 149,274 | -2,505 |
| Poland | 68,879 | 192,184 | +123,305 |
| Switzerland | 123,999 | 95,486 | -28,513 |
| United States | 215,572 | 0 | -215,572 |
| Luxembourg | 20,107 | 163,821 | +143,714 |
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 | 677,941 |
| XU | 484,916 |
| XI | 315,796 |
| United Arab Emirates | 862 |
| Nicaragua | 48 |
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 | 384,851 | 293,090 | -91,761 |
| XU | 208,537 | 276,379 | +67,842 |
| XI | 190,554 | 125,242 | -65,312 |
| 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) | 12,456,287 |
| Other | 1,479,593 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 439,215 |
| Air transport | 59,593 |
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) | 6,414,977 | 6,041,310 | -373,667 |
| Other | 784,852 | 694,741 | -90,111 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 289,157 | 150,058 | -139,099 |
| Air transport | 8,083 | 51,510 | +43,427 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,081,052 |
| Milford | 3,081,542 |
| 000 | 1,479,593 |
| Fishguard | 581,885 |
| Dover | 267,459 |
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 | 4,260,469 | 3,820,583 | -439,886 |
| Milford | 1,543,785 | 1,537,757 | -6,028 |
| 000 | 784,852 | 694,741 | -90,111 |
| Fishguard | 122,059 | 459,826 | +337,767 |
| Dover | 267,459 | 0 | -267,459 |
| Liverpool Docks | 156,264 | 58,436 | -97,828 |
| London Gateway Port | 58,025 | 104,875 | +46,850 |
| Heysham | 81,376 | 60,470 | -20,906 |
| Felixstowe | 79,781 | 22,949 | -56,832 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,378 | 80,600 | +74,222 |
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