Import/export HS code 721640: Large L or T steel sections
L or T-shaped steel sections, 80 mm or more in height, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 13,466,544 |
| Netherlands | 11,521,115 |
| Spain | 5,050,462 |
| France | 2,272,721 |
| Belgium | 1,977,227 |
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 | 3,517,137 | 9,949,407 | +6,432,270 |
| Netherlands | 7,745,309 | 3,775,806 | -3,969,503 |
| Spain | 2,186,856 | 2,863,606 | +676,750 |
| France | 501,471 | 1,771,250 | +1,269,779 |
| Belgium | 1,649,658 | 327,569 | -1,322,089 |
| Ireland | 574,009 | 287,871 | -286,138 |
| Italy | 502,420 | 327,788 | -174,632 |
| Poland | 309,159 | 415,915 | +106,756 |
| Sweden | 422,790 | 156,783 | -266,007 |
| Luxembourg | 199,907 | 225,350 | +25,443 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 23,307,359 |
| Spain | 6,261,410 |
| France | 4,044,530 |
| Poland | 842,016 |
| Italy | 764,482 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 11,070,770 | 12,236,589 | +1,165,819 |
| Spain | 2,517,301 | 3,744,109 | +1,226,808 |
| France | 1,951,135 | 2,093,395 | +142,260 |
| Poland | 363,458 | 478,558 | +115,100 |
| Italy | 359,388 | 405,094 | +45,706 |
| Luxembourg | 235,695 | 248,179 | +12,484 |
| Germany | 188,127 | 12,399 | -175,728 |
| Netherlands | 1,805 | 148,368 | +146,563 |
| United States | 27,005 | 10,623 | -16,382 |
| Czechia | 31,170 | 1,061 | -30,109 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 |
| South East Wales | 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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 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) | 28,314,979 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,794,083 |
| Other | 1,980,187 |
| Air transport | 35,411 |
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) | 13,778,324 | 14,536,655 | +758,331 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,969,366 | 4,824,717 | +1,855,351 |
| Other | 1,020,165 | 960,022 | -60,143 |
| Air transport | 22,158 | 13,253 | -8,905 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 22,669,362 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,651,594 |
| 000 | 1,980,187 |
| Hull | 1,763,094 |
| Cardiff Docks | 1,235,023 |
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 | 11,096,946 | 11,572,416 | +475,470 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,813,929 | 1,837,665 | +23,736 |
| 000 | 1,020,165 | 960,022 | -60,143 |
| Hull | 8,420 | 1,754,674 | +1,746,254 |
| Cardiff Docks | 537,169 | 697,854 | +160,685 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 557,634 | 666,454 | +108,820 |
| London | 439,147 | 557,910 | +118,763 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 726,506 | 227,869 | -498,637 |
| Dover | 522,516 | 420,094 | -102,422 |
| Shoreham – Penney’s Wharf | 0 | 740,256 | +740,256 |
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 | 24 |
| Specialised construction activities | 4 |
| Construction of buildings | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
| 2025-07 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 54 |
| ASD LIMITED | 47 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 46 |
| PARKERSTEEL LIMITED | 45 |
| ALL STEELS TRADING LIMITED | 39 |
| DENT STEEL SERVICES (YORKSHIRE) LIMITED | 37 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 30 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 29 |
| LAIDLER STEELS LIMITED | 28 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 10,325,212 |
| Ireland | 9,591,071 |
| Netherlands | 4,863,319 |
| Belgium | 3,165,660 |
| France | 1,379,260 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5,097,352 | 5,227,860 | +130,508 |
| Ireland | 5,214,319 | 4,376,752 | -837,567 |
| Netherlands | 2,334,954 | 2,528,365 | +193,411 |
| Belgium | 1,909,462 | 1,256,198 | -653,264 |
| France | 251,885 | 1,127,375 | +875,490 |
| Spain | 470,669 | 728,255 | +257,586 |
| Poland | 206,714 | 864,428 | +657,714 |
| Portugal | 327,341 | 342,600 | +15,259 |
| Switzerland | 406,994 | 248,055 | -158,939 |
| Denmark | 367,635 | 282,782 | -84,853 |
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 | 1,455,221 |
| XU | 191,229 |
| XI | 119,151 |
| Oman | 58,451 |
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 | 989,682 | 465,539 | -524,143 |
| XU | 88,708 | 102,521 | +13,813 |
| XI | 36,740 | 82,411 | +45,671 |
| Oman | 58,451 | 0 | -58,451 |
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) | 32,662,097 |
| Other | 1,824,052 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 448,165 |
| Air transport | 30,307 |
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) | 15,852,383 | 16,809,714 | +957,331 |
| Other | 1,173,581 | 650,471 | -523,110 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 149,095 | 299,070 | +149,975 |
| Air transport | 8,962 | 21,345 | +12,383 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,382,099 |
| Milford | 4,884,208 |
| 000 | 1,824,052 |
| Heysham | 1,510,212 |
| Fishguard | 925,960 |
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 | 11,344,272 | 12,037,827 | +693,555 |
| Milford | 2,565,920 | 2,318,288 | -247,632 |
| 000 | 1,173,581 | 650,471 | -523,110 |
| Heysham | 769,614 | 740,598 | -29,016 |
| Fishguard | 366,368 | 559,592 | +193,224 |
| Liverpool Docks | 336,970 | 166,641 | -170,329 |
| Immingham Docks | 116,584 | 353,836 | +237,252 |
| Dover | 190,718 | 202,148 | +11,430 |
| Portsmouth | 92,903 | 247,652 | +154,749 |
| Poole | 2,583 | 198,166 | +195,583 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721640
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: L or T-shaped steel sections, 80 mm or more in height, hot-rolled or extruded