Import/export HS code 721661: Flat-rolled steel shapes
Steel shapes made from flat-rolled products
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | 17,064,753 |
| France | 14,085,692 |
| Germany | 5,813,999 |
| Belgium | 3,186,368 |
| Spain | 3,117,801 |
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 | 11,305,926 | 5,758,827 | -5,547,099 |
| France | 2,782,405 | 11,303,287 | +8,520,882 |
| Germany | 2,303,474 | 3,510,525 | +1,207,051 |
| Belgium | 1,836,121 | 1,350,247 | -485,874 |
| Spain | 2,093,940 | 1,023,861 | -1,070,079 |
| Italy | 1,599,030 | 1,236,420 | -362,610 |
| Austria | 483,977 | 1,389,627 | +905,650 |
| China | 777,661 | 531,347 | -246,314 |
| Finland | 552,401 | 625,500 | +73,099 |
| Switzerland | 77,971 | 696,996 | +619,025 |
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 | 15,461,165 |
| Germany | 15,394,815 |
| Belgium | 4,308,951 |
| France | 3,470,767 |
| Spain | 3,213,063 |
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 | 9,834,372 | 5,626,793 | -4,207,579 |
| Germany | 2,640,649 | 12,754,166 | +10,113,517 |
| Belgium | 2,330,462 | 1,978,489 | -351,973 |
| France | 2,194,407 | 1,276,360 | -918,047 |
| Spain | 2,011,967 | 1,201,096 | -810,871 |
| Italy | 1,768,016 | 1,293,990 | -474,026 |
| Finland | 1,074,629 | 853,160 | -221,469 |
| China | 915,727 | 609,543 | -306,184 |
| Poland | 972,236 | 177,163 | -795,073 |
| Sweden | 245,118 | 424,551 | +179,433 |
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 | 12 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 13 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 12 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 9 | +6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
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) | 49,287,838 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,019,169 |
| Other | 681,713 |
| Air transport | 289,959 |
| 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) | 23,403,518 | 25,884,320 | +2,480,802 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,154,015 | 1,865,154 | -288,861 |
| Other | 168,493 | 513,220 | +344,727 |
| Air transport | 152,669 | 137,290 | -15,379 |
| 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 | 12,783,969 |
| London | 10,506,588 |
| Dover | 9,181,109 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,260,085 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,023,541 |
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 | 8,885,816 | 3,898,153 | -4,987,663 |
| London | 2,037,769 | 8,468,819 | +6,431,050 |
| Dover | 4,955,503 | 4,225,606 | -729,897 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,655,887 | 5,604,198 | +2,948,311 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,629,039 | 1,394,502 | -234,537 |
| Harwich | 1,060,588 | 952,591 | -107,997 |
| Killingholme | 1,351,152 | 553,926 | -797,226 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 537,869 | 981,510 | +443,641 |
| Purfleet | 706,694 | 237,175 | -469,519 |
| Portsmouth | 312,360 | 514,954 | +202,594 |
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 | 51 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 28 |
| 2025-11 | 43 |
| 2025-10 | 57 |
| 2025-09 | 37 |
| 2025-08 | 43 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROLLING CENTER LIMITED | 48 |
| WEIDMULLER LIMITED | 46 |
| INDUPART LIMITED | 45 |
| CLEVELAND CABLE COMPANY LIMITED | 45 |
| STAUFF UK LIMITED | 44 |
| BELLOTTO HOLDINGS LIMITED | 44 |
| OWA (UK) LIMITED | 43 |
| PHOENIX CONTACT LIMITED | 43 |
| FATRA U.K. LIMITED | 42 |
| 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+ | 70 |
| 1m-15m | 63 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
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 | 18,880,964 |
| Netherlands | 4,215,394 |
| United States | 3,288,359 |
| Germany | 1,474,487 |
| 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 | 11,379,662 | 7,501,302 | -3,878,360 |
| Netherlands | 2,923,338 | 1,292,056 | -1,631,282 |
| United States | 96,276 | 3,192,083 | +3,095,807 |
| Germany | 1,033,666 | 440,821 | -592,845 |
| Canada | 814,516 | 255,856 | -558,660 |
| South Korea | 15,840 | 842,844 | +827,004 |
| France | 463,724 | 269,848 | -193,876 |
| Israel | 443,106 | 216,923 | -226,183 |
| Denmark | 312,975 | 232,253 | -80,722 |
| Belgium | 150,992 | 205,007 | +54,015 |
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 | 889,234 |
| China | 15,552 |
| France | 6,752 |
| Italy | 2,964 |
| Ireland | 259 |
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 | 459,388 | 429,846 | -29,542 |
| China | 8,917 | 6,635 | -2,282 |
| France | 6,752 | 0 | -6,752 |
| Italy | 1,063 | 1,901 | +838 |
| Ireland | 0 | 259 | +259 |
| Denmark | 0 | 244 | +244 |
| Germany | 162 | 22 | -140 |
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) | 25,084,355 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,708,613 |
| Other | 1,033,403 |
| 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) | 15,385,361 | 9,698,994 | -5,686,367 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,782,542 | 4,926,071 | +3,143,529 |
| Other | 522,291 | 511,112 | -11,179 |
| Air transport | 525,440 | 398,197 | -127,243 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 10,305,595 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,230,768 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,440,109 |
| Southampton | 3,454,091 |
| Heysham | 3,123,876 |
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 | 4,947,174 | 5,358,421 | +411,247 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,644,398 | 1,586,370 | -2,058,028 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,645,336 | 794,773 | -2,850,563 |
| Southampton | 189,140 | 3,264,951 | +3,075,811 |
| Heysham | 2,261,523 | 862,353 | -1,399,170 |
| London Gateway Port | 504,875 | 1,013,368 | +508,493 |
| Felixstowe | 598,341 | 616,089 | +17,748 |
| 000 | 522,291 | 511,112 | -11,179 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 296,624 | 383,554 | +86,930 |
| Immingham Docks | 319,996 | 224,660 | -95,336 |
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