Import/export HS code 721633: H-shaped steel sections
H-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 | 125,248,300 |
| Luxembourg | 46,321,603 |
| Germany | 36,222,538 |
| Netherlands | 12,364,111 |
| South Korea | 11,113,435 |
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 | 72,902,398 | 52,345,902 | -20,556,496 |
| Luxembourg | 21,761,614 | 24,559,989 | +2,798,375 |
| Germany | 21,087,185 | 15,135,353 | -5,951,832 |
| Netherlands | 7,498,230 | 4,865,881 | -2,632,349 |
| South Korea | 10,740,275 | 373,160 | -10,367,115 |
| Belgium | 375,847 | 2,492,285 | +2,116,438 |
| Brazil | 0 | 2,810,678 | +2,810,678 |
| Turkey | 0 | 2,211,362 | +2,211,362 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 2,144,873 | +2,144,873 |
| Ireland | 1,277,371 | 793,603 | -483,768 |
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 | 116,639,456 |
| Germany | 37,400,477 |
| Luxembourg | 33,819,765 |
| South Korea | 15,783,589 |
| Brazil | 2,810,678 |
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 | 68,207,426 | 48,432,030 | -19,775,396 |
| Germany | 22,720,425 | 14,680,052 | -8,040,373 |
| Luxembourg | 17,132,885 | 16,686,880 | -446,005 |
| South Korea | 12,953,480 | 2,830,109 | -10,123,371 |
| Brazil | 0 | 2,810,678 | +2,810,678 |
| Turkey | 103,864 | 2,609,323 | +2,505,459 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,321 | 2,281,186 | +2,268,865 |
| India | 3,328 | 1,178,111 | +1,174,783 |
| China | 0 | 881,519 | +881,519 |
| United Kingdom | 589,365 | 129,820 | -459,545 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| Suffolk | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Suffolk | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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) | 198,251,042 |
| Other | 29,732,079 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,408,722 |
| Air transport | 3,560 |
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) | 114,203,520 | 84,047,522 | -30,155,998 |
| Other | 14,288,438 | 15,443,641 | +1,155,203 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,574,170 | 8,834,552 | +260,382 |
| Air transport | 0 | 3,560 | +3,560 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 106,078,995 |
| 000 | 29,732,079 |
| London | 21,675,758 |
| Dover | 18,460,101 |
| Goole | 14,531,795 |
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 | 59,458,035 | 46,620,960 | -12,837,075 |
| 000 | 14,288,438 | 15,443,641 | +1,155,203 |
| London | 13,464,830 | 8,210,928 | -5,253,902 |
| Dover | 10,873,328 | 7,586,773 | -3,286,555 |
| Goole | 11,925,136 | 2,606,659 | -9,318,477 |
| Poole | 5,336,546 | 8,254,811 | +2,918,265 |
| Great Yarmouth | 4,090,316 | 7,168,736 | +3,078,420 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,372,975 | 3,160,713 | -2,212,262 |
| Shoreham – Penney’s Wharf | 3,670,328 | 2,248,763 | -1,421,565 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,870,551 | 43,990 | -3,826,561 |
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 | 17 |
| Specialised construction activities | 9 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 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 | 10 |
| 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+ | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 66,355,719 |
| Ireland | 28,218,360 |
| United States | 14,651,124 |
| Netherlands | 11,401,944 |
| Canada | 9,574,412 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 28,348,535 | 38,007,184 | +9,658,649 |
| Ireland | 15,436,766 | 12,781,594 | -2,655,172 |
| United States | 6,752,108 | 7,899,016 | +1,146,908 |
| Netherlands | 6,400,695 | 5,001,249 | -1,399,446 |
| Canada | 7,337,347 | 2,237,065 | -5,100,282 |
| Germany | 3,139,780 | 5,967,405 | +2,827,625 |
| Sweden | 2,217,858 | 467,015 | -1,750,843 |
| Portugal | 878,326 | 337,301 | -541,025 |
| Greece | 1,075,625 | 58,776 | -1,016,849 |
| Denmark | 523,557 | 556,547 | +32,990 |
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 | 22,569,757 |
| XU | 43,292 |
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 | 11,744,485 | 10,825,272 | -919,213 |
| XU | 29,134 | 14,158 | -14,976 |
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) | 113,311,907 |
| Other | 22,613,049 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,191,086 |
| Air transport | 11,782 |
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) | 54,125,151 | 59,186,756 | +5,061,605 |
| Other | 11,773,619 | 10,839,430 | -934,189 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,960,941 | 5,230,145 | -2,730,796 |
| Air transport | 1,022 | 10,760 | +9,738 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 87,073,218 |
| 000 | 22,613,049 |
| TRT | 13,373,607 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,075,687 |
| Grimsby | 6,056,552 |
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 | 46,664,891 | 40,408,327 | -6,256,564 |
| 000 | 11,773,619 | 10,839,430 | -934,189 |
| TRT | 3,709,248 | 9,664,359 | +5,955,111 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,377,567 | 3,698,120 | -1,679,447 |
| Grimsby | 0 | 6,056,552 | +6,056,552 |
| Heysham | 1,748,892 | 1,069,537 | -679,355 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,883,691 | 922,014 | -961,677 |
| Goole | 808,151 | 1,256,136 | +447,985 |
| Felixstowe | 624,621 | 154,929 | -469,692 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 255,273 | 395,416 | +140,143 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721633
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: H-shaped steel sections, hot-rolled or extruded