Import/export HS code 721632: I-shaped steel sections
I-shaped steel sections, hot-rolled or extruded
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 224,535,913 |
| Luxembourg | 33,990,199 |
| Germany | 29,332,467 |
| Ireland | 15,553,795 |
| Turkey | 14,243,224 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 130,562,487 | 93,973,426 | -36,589,061 |
| Luxembourg | 25,580,290 | 8,409,909 | -17,170,381 |
| Germany | 18,713,097 | 10,619,370 | -8,093,727 |
| Ireland | 8,665,965 | 6,887,830 | -1,778,135 |
| Turkey | 4,371,443 | 9,871,781 | +5,500,338 |
| Netherlands | 4,627,549 | 5,913,940 | +1,286,391 |
| Belgium | 2,096,785 | 7,147,097 | +5,050,312 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 3,995,383 | +3,995,383 |
| Brazil | 0 | 2,565,652 | +2,565,652 |
| South Korea | 1,065,256 | 1,323,007 | +257,751 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 199,409,493 |
| Germany | 31,558,431 |
| Luxembourg | 26,808,725 |
| Turkey | 15,623,492 |
| South Korea | 7,734,695 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 116,386,644 | 83,022,849 | -33,363,795 |
| Germany | 19,129,141 | 12,429,290 | -6,699,851 |
| Luxembourg | 22,883,050 | 3,925,675 | -18,957,375 |
| Turkey | 4,544,122 | 11,079,370 | +6,535,248 |
| South Korea | 3,284,229 | 4,450,466 | +1,166,237 |
| India | 11,258 | 6,646,824 | +6,635,566 |
| United Arab Emirates | 37,303 | 3,996,730 | +3,959,427 |
| Brazil | 0 | 2,565,652 | +2,565,652 |
| United Kingdom | 1,010,714 | 277,536 | -733,178 |
| Ireland | 343,055 | 94,395 | -248,660 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| North Yorkshire | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 287,590,005 |
| Other | 53,235,587 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,627,940 |
| Air transport | 13,658 |
| Road transport | 3,291 |
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) | 163,276,548 | 124,313,457 | -38,963,091 |
| Other | 29,882,884 | 23,352,703 | -6,530,181 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,022,089 | 4,605,851 | -416,238 |
| Air transport | 1,364 | 12,294 | +10,930 |
| Road transport | 3,291 | 0 | -3,291 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 177,560,554 |
| 000 | 53,235,587 |
| Goole | 29,621,758 |
| Dover | 13,675,641 |
| Poole | 13,348,842 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRT | 102,554,091 | 75,006,463 | -27,547,628 |
| 000 | 29,882,884 | 23,352,703 | -6,530,181 |
| Goole | 21,354,114 | 8,267,644 | -13,086,470 |
| Dover | 5,842,548 | 7,833,093 | +1,990,545 |
| Poole | 5,330,240 | 8,018,602 | +2,688,362 |
| Shoreham – Penney’s Wharf | 8,433,679 | 1,733,803 | -6,699,876 |
| Great Yarmouth | 2,734,039 | 6,340,334 | +3,606,295 |
| London | 4,440,621 | 4,234,529 | -206,092 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 2,869,687 | 3,669,558 | +799,871 |
| Hartlepool | 0 | 5,363,148 | +5,363,148 |
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 | 20 |
| Specialised construction activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Construction of buildings | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 48,108,183 |
| Ireland | 45,420,867 |
| Canada | 16,300,775 |
| Turkey | 15,318,335 |
| Netherlands | 4,892,976 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 23,155,856 | 24,952,327 | +1,796,471 |
| Ireland | 21,094,889 | 24,325,978 | +3,231,089 |
| Canada | 12,685,155 | 3,615,620 | -9,069,535 |
| Turkey | 2,183,922 | 13,134,413 | +10,950,491 |
| Netherlands | 2,550,443 | 2,342,533 | -207,910 |
| Germany | 465,796 | 3,953,173 | +3,487,377 |
| Guyana | 3,794,272 | 0 | -3,794,272 |
| Australia | 626,039 | 517,995 | -108,044 |
| Denmark | 252,951 | 602,313 | +349,362 |
| Greece | 496,640 | 196,823 | -299,817 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 30,942,848 |
| Turkey | 9,718,726 |
| XU | 259,098 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 12,658,065 | 18,284,783 | +5,626,718 |
| Turkey | 5,151,303 | 4,567,423 | -583,880 |
| XU | 126,785 | 132,313 | +5,528 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 95,281,095 |
| Other | 40,920,672 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,400,975 |
| Air transport | 196,272 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,619,885 | 48,661,210 | +2,041,325 |
| Other | 17,936,153 | 22,984,519 | +5,048,366 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,540,835 | 3,860,140 | -680,695 |
| Air transport | 106,834 | 89,438 | -17,396 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 73,855,574 |
| 000 | 40,920,672 |
| TRT | 5,408,630 |
| Grimsby | 5,309,216 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,852,845 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 38,996,781 | 34,858,793 | -4,137,988 |
| 000 | 17,936,153 | 22,984,519 | +5,048,366 |
| TRT | 859,250 | 4,549,380 | +3,690,130 |
| Grimsby | 0 | 5,309,216 | +5,309,216 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,867,290 | 1,985,555 | +118,265 |
| Hull | 3,805,563 | 13,118 | -3,792,445 |
| Goole | 662,704 | 2,947,395 | +2,284,691 |
| Heysham | 2,206,027 | 1,076,804 | -1,129,223 |
| Liverpool Docks | 871,780 | 221,379 | -650,401 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 395,530 | 626,391 | +230,861 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721632
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: I-shaped steel sections, hot-rolled or extruded