Import/export HS code 721661: Flat-rolled steel shapes
Steel shapes made from flat-rolled products
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 17,321,678 |
| France | 13,008,252 |
| Germany | 5,641,291 |
| Belgium | 3,191,933 |
| Spain | 3,119,958 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 11,388,610 | 5,933,068 | -5,455,542 |
| France | 2,716,491 | 10,291,761 | +7,575,270 |
| Germany | 2,217,019 | 3,424,272 | +1,207,253 |
| Belgium | 1,921,634 | 1,270,299 | -651,335 |
| Spain | 2,092,047 | 1,027,911 | -1,064,136 |
| Italy | 1,621,880 | 1,266,667 | -355,213 |
| Austria | 461,929 | 1,408,856 | +946,927 |
| China | 1,098,015 | 583,193 | -514,822 |
| Finland | 577,663 | 604,737 | +27,074 |
| Switzerland | 56,512 | 718,436 | +661,924 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 15,769,935 |
| Germany | 14,306,341 |
| Belgium | 4,331,070 |
| France | 3,360,904 |
| Spain | 3,192,607 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 9,972,763 | 5,797,172 | -4,175,591 |
| Germany | 2,675,545 | 11,630,796 | +8,955,251 |
| Belgium | 2,406,099 | 1,924,971 | -481,128 |
| France | 2,076,300 | 1,284,604 | -791,696 |
| Spain | 2,010,074 | 1,182,533 | -827,541 |
| Italy | 1,788,396 | 1,339,504 | -448,892 |
| Finland | 1,082,784 | 843,995 | -238,789 |
| China | 1,237,689 | 656,435 | -581,254 |
| Poland | 959,297 | 192,576 | -766,721 |
| Austria | 474,915 | 156,379 | -318,536 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 14 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 9 | +6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,480,908 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,271,272 |
| Other | 627,170 |
| Air transport | 308,837 |
| Road transport | 4,311 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,380,006 | 25,100,902 | +1,720,896 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,447,207 | 1,824,065 | -623,142 |
| Other | 156,553 | 470,617 | +314,064 |
| Air transport | 169,238 | 139,599 | -29,639 |
| Road transport | 0 | 4,311 | +4,311 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 13,177,530 |
| London | 9,829,411 |
| Dover | 9,128,026 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,902,901 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,940,097 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 9,186,847 | 3,990,683 | -5,196,164 |
| London | 2,169,327 | 7,660,084 | +5,490,757 |
| Dover | 5,018,593 | 4,109,433 | -909,160 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,508,383 | 5,394,518 | +2,886,135 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,439,801 | 1,500,296 | +60,495 |
| Harwich | 1,074,318 | 939,779 | -134,539 |
| Killingholme | 1,333,592 | 645,018 | -688,574 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 544,292 | 999,753 | +455,461 |
| Purfleet | 770,760 | 235,040 | -535,720 |
| Portsmouth | 304,583 | 513,259 | +208,676 |
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 | 52 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 28 |
| Specialised construction activities | 22 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 43 |
| 2025-10 | 57 |
| 2025-09 | 37 |
| 2025-08 | 43 |
| 2025-07 | 47 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROLLING CENTER LIMITED | 47 |
| WEIDMULLER LIMITED | 45 |
| INDUPART LIMITED | 44 |
| CLEVELAND CABLE COMPANY LIMITED | 44 |
| BELLOTTO HOLDINGS LIMITED | 44 |
| STAUFF UK LIMITED | 43 |
| OWA (UK) LIMITED | 42 |
| PHOENIX CONTACT LIMITED | 42 |
| FATRA U.K. LIMITED | 41 |
| DEMATIC LIMITED | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 71 |
| 1m-15m | 63 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 19,097,615 |
| Netherlands | 4,613,636 |
| United States | 3,174,054 |
| Germany | 1,494,545 |
| Canada | 1,070,372 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 11,550,566 | 7,547,049 | -4,003,517 |
| Netherlands | 3,172,452 | 1,441,184 | -1,731,268 |
| United States | 131,018 | 3,043,036 | +2,912,018 |
| Germany | 664,932 | 829,613 | +164,681 |
| Canada | 719,952 | 350,420 | -369,532 |
| South Korea | 15,840 | 842,844 | +827,004 |
| France | 544,130 | 250,730 | -293,400 |
| Israel | 495,013 | 224,691 | -270,322 |
| Denmark | 280,507 | 244,890 | -35,617 |
| Belgium | 174,015 | 182,693 | +8,678 |
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 | 876,359 |
| XU | 117,965 |
| China | 15,811 |
| France | 6,752 |
| Italy | 2,265 |
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 | 438,759 | 437,600 | -1,159 |
| XU | 46,976 | 70,989 | +24,013 |
| China | 9,073 | 6,738 | -2,335 |
| France | 6,752 | 0 | -6,752 |
| Italy | 1,063 | 1,202 | +139 |
| Ireland | 0 | 259 | +259 |
| Denmark | 0 | 244 | +244 |
| Germany | 132 | 30 | -102 |
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) | 25,753,995 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,706,447 |
| Other | 1,019,817 |
| Air transport | 923,637 |
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) | 15,541,080 | 10,212,915 | -5,328,165 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,890,417 | 4,816,030 | +2,925,613 |
| Other | 502,755 | 517,062 | +14,307 |
| Air transport | 429,926 | 493,711 | +63,785 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 10,413,582 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,690,358 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,423,832 |
| Southampton | 3,304,094 |
| Heysham | 3,262,447 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 5,269,255 | 5,144,327 | -124,928 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,935,317 | 1,755,041 | -2,180,276 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,557,472 | 866,360 | -2,691,112 |
| Southampton | 189,140 | 3,114,954 | +2,925,814 |
| Heysham | 2,299,186 | 963,261 | -1,335,925 |
| London Gateway Port | 587,305 | 1,026,305 | +439,000 |
| Felixstowe | 616,731 | 630,959 | +14,228 |
| 000 | 502,755 | 517,062 | +14,307 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 202,060 | 478,118 | +276,058 |
| Immingham Docks | 284,591 | 273,499 | -11,092 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721661
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel shapes made from flat-rolled products