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 | 122,288,447 |
| Luxembourg | 48,051,506 |
| Germany | 35,408,441 |
| Netherlands | 12,246,182 |
| 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 | 71,478,044 | 50,810,403 | -20,667,641 |
| Luxembourg | 23,268,190 | 24,783,316 | +1,515,126 |
| Germany | 20,900,394 | 14,508,047 | -6,392,347 |
| Netherlands | 8,225,876 | 4,020,306 | -4,205,570 |
| South Korea | 11,113,435 | 0 | -11,113,435 |
| Brazil | 1,494,106 | 2,926,750 | +1,432,644 |
| Thailand | 0 | 2,963,597 | +2,963,597 |
| Belgium | 708,230 | 2,159,902 | +1,451,672 |
| China | 318,425 | 2,513,939 | +2,195,514 |
| Turkey | 967,432 | 1,547,045 | +579,613 |
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 | 113,338,681 |
| Germany | 36,565,835 |
| Luxembourg | 35,014,537 |
| South Korea | 15,781,342 |
| Brazil | 4,420,856 |
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 | 66,676,356 | 46,662,325 | -20,014,031 |
| Germany | 22,800,033 | 13,765,802 | -9,034,231 |
| Luxembourg | 17,896,646 | 17,117,891 | -778,755 |
| South Korea | 13,770,570 | 2,010,772 | -11,759,798 |
| Brazil | 1,494,106 | 2,926,750 | +1,432,644 |
| China | 0 | 3,389,629 | +3,389,629 |
| Turkey | 1,304,897 | 1,711,405 | +406,508 |
| Thailand | 0 | 2,963,597 | +2,963,597 |
| United Arab Emirates | 47,779 | 2,245,728 | +2,197,949 |
| India | 335,711 | 845,728 | +510,017 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 6 |
| 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 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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 |
| Cheshire | 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) | 202,630,644 |
| Other | 30,487,648 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,400,160 |
| Air transport | 3,560 |
| Road transport | 2,112 |
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) | 117,113,609 | 85,517,035 | -31,596,574 |
| Other | 15,101,594 | 15,386,054 | +284,460 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,820,698 | 8,579,462 | -241,236 |
| Air transport | 0 | 3,560 | +3,560 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,112 | +2,112 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 105,908,472 |
| 000 | 30,487,648 |
| London | 20,179,331 |
| Dover | 18,191,936 |
| Goole | 14,779,246 |
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 | 59,960,385 | 45,948,087 | -14,012,298 |
| 000 | 15,101,594 | 15,386,054 | +284,460 |
| London | 12,004,370 | 8,174,961 | -3,829,409 |
| Dover | 10,851,000 | 7,340,936 | -3,510,064 |
| Goole | 12,295,756 | 2,483,490 | -9,812,266 |
| Poole | 5,010,465 | 8,254,811 | +3,244,346 |
| Great Yarmouth | 4,909,902 | 7,564,685 | +2,654,783 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,600,656 | 2,811,641 | -2,789,015 |
| Hartlepool | 1,494,106 | 5,082,383 | +3,588,277 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,870,551 | 2,565,318 | -1,305,233 |
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 | 18 |
| Specialised construction activities | 9 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
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 | 7 |
| 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 | 28,555,664 |
| United States | 16,215,728 |
| Canada | 12,089,411 |
| Netherlands | 11,520,001 |
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 | 28,368,219 | 37,987,500 | +9,619,281 |
| Ireland | 14,932,058 | 13,623,606 | -1,308,452 |
| United States | 6,468,505 | 9,747,223 | +3,278,718 |
| Canada | 9,129,286 | 2,960,125 | -6,169,161 |
| Netherlands | 6,395,305 | 5,124,696 | -1,270,609 |
| Germany | 3,139,780 | 5,967,405 | +2,827,625 |
| Sweden | 2,684,873 | 0 | -2,684,873 |
| 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 | 22,545,873 |
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 | 11,824,634 | 10,721,239 | -1,103,395 |
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) | 117,531,289 |
| Other | 22,586,978 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,434,416 |
| 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) | 55,643,969 | 61,887,320 | +6,243,351 |
| Other | 11,852,738 | 10,734,240 | -1,118,498 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,863,813 | 6,570,603 | -1,293,210 |
| 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 | 91,185,217 |
| 000 | 22,586,978 |
| TRT | 13,373,607 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,173,788 |
| 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 | 48,136,351 | 43,048,866 | -5,087,485 |
| 000 | 11,852,738 | 10,734,240 | -1,118,498 |
| TRT | 3,709,248 | 9,664,359 | +5,955,111 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,842,182 | 3,331,606 | -2,510,576 |
| Grimsby | 0 | 6,056,552 | +6,056,552 |
| Heysham | 1,531,257 | 1,537,472 | +6,215 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,557,874 | 1,357,649 | -200,225 |
| Goole | 808,151 | 1,256,136 | +447,985 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 269,415 | 1,122,751 | +853,336 |
| Felixstowe | 624,621 | 154,929 | -469,692 |
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