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 | 17,519,454 |
| Netherlands | 10,016,497 |
| Spain | 5,761,504 |
| France | 2,773,648 |
| Belgium | 1,904,649 |
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 | 3,923,168 | 13,596,286 | +9,673,118 |
| Netherlands | 8,416,432 | 1,600,065 | -6,816,367 |
| Spain | 2,117,834 | 3,643,670 | +1,525,836 |
| France | 523,926 | 2,249,722 | +1,725,796 |
| Belgium | 1,615,683 | 288,966 | -1,326,717 |
| Italy | 482,582 | 327,771 | -154,811 |
| Ireland | 505,365 | 275,115 | -230,250 |
| Poland | 309,159 | 415,915 | +106,756 |
| Sweden | 418,294 | 156,783 | -261,511 |
| 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 | 25,840,872 |
| Spain | 7,021,251 |
| France | 4,440,994 |
| Poland | 839,208 |
| Italy | 777,447 |
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 | 12,137,130 | 13,703,742 | +1,566,612 |
| Spain | 2,406,488 | 4,614,763 | +2,208,275 |
| France | 1,941,191 | 2,499,803 | +558,612 |
| Poland | 360,650 | 478,558 | +117,908 |
| Italy | 340,095 | 437,352 | +97,257 |
| Luxembourg | 248,752 | 236,365 | -12,387 |
| Germany | 186,551 | 13,278 | -173,273 |
| Netherlands | 1,805 | 148,368 | +146,563 |
| United States | 29,580 | 8,048 | -21,532 |
| Czechia | 22,594 | 1,061 | -21,533 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| 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 | 5 | +1 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 29,083,118 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,717,889 |
| Other | 1,868,216 |
| 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) | 14,714,972 | 14,368,146 | -346,826 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,951,403 | 7,766,486 | +4,815,083 |
| Other | 1,001,034 | 867,182 | -133,852 |
| Air transport | 24,733 | 10,678 | -14,055 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 23,827,536 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,914,707 |
| Hull | 2,203,560 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,083,363 |
| 000 | 1,868,216 |
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 | 12,010,047 | 11,817,489 | -192,558 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,819,610 | 2,095,097 | +275,487 |
| Hull | 8,420 | 2,195,140 | +2,186,720 |
| Liverpool Docks | 25,726 | 2,057,637 | +2,031,911 |
| 000 | 1,001,034 | 867,182 | -133,852 |
| London | 418,682 | 807,848 | +389,166 |
| Cardiff Docks | 1,005,444 | 105,022 | -900,422 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 346,349 | 683,337 | +336,988 |
| Dover | 530,224 | 430,701 | -99,523 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 413,594 | 496,480 | +82,886 |
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 | 26 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 55 |
| ASD LIMITED | 48 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 47 |
| PARKERSTEEL LIMITED | 46 |
| ALL STEELS TRADING LIMITED | 40 |
| DENT STEEL SERVICES (YORKSHIRE) LIMITED | 38 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 31 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 30 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 29 |
| LAIDLER STEELS LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 10,653,232 |
| Ireland | 9,483,821 |
| Netherlands | 4,747,380 |
| Belgium | 3,165,861 |
| France | 1,751,699 |
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 | 5,245,873 | 5,407,359 | +161,486 |
| Ireland | 4,859,469 | 4,624,352 | -235,117 |
| Netherlands | 2,212,111 | 2,535,269 | +323,158 |
| Belgium | 1,836,635 | 1,329,226 | -507,409 |
| France | 234,733 | 1,516,966 | +1,282,233 |
| Spain | 385,813 | 778,545 | +392,732 |
| Poland | 180,630 | 879,196 | +698,566 |
| Portugal | 327,280 | 350,950 | +23,670 |
| Denmark | 383,499 | 262,555 | -120,944 |
| Switzerland | 341,322 | 246,909 | -94,413 |
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 | 1,389,711 |
| XI | 118,686 |
| 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 | 935,008 | 454,703 | -480,305 |
| XI | 37,027 | 81,659 | +44,632 |
| 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) | 33,143,487 |
| Other | 1,755,561 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 370,972 |
| Air transport | 31,349 |
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) | 15,343,831 | 17,799,656 | +2,455,825 |
| Other | 1,114,292 | 641,269 | -473,023 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,902 | 299,070 | +227,168 |
| Air transport | 10,845 | 20,504 | +9,659 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,725,187 |
| Milford | 4,767,881 |
| 000 | 1,755,561 |
| Heysham | 1,480,320 |
| Fishguard | 956,580 |
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 | 11,090,654 | 12,634,533 | +1,543,879 |
| Milford | 2,292,084 | 2,475,797 | +183,713 |
| 000 | 1,114,292 | 641,269 | -473,023 |
| Heysham | 721,712 | 758,608 | +36,896 |
| Fishguard | 382,264 | 574,316 | +192,052 |
| Immingham Docks | 138,499 | 451,998 | +313,499 |
| Liverpool Docks | 341,356 | 222,302 | -119,054 |
| Dover | 212,096 | 180,770 | -31,326 |
| Portsmouth | 92,903 | 247,652 | +154,749 |
| Poole | 2,583 | 257,816 | +255,233 |
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