Import/export HS code 721699: Various steel shapes
Other steel shapes not included in other categories
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 2,869,286 |
| Canada | 472,722 |
| Netherlands | 453,812 |
| Ireland | 443,810 |
| Belgium | 374,985 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 1,257,312 | 1,611,974 | +354,662 |
| Canada | 1,911 | 470,811 | +468,900 |
| Netherlands | 213,799 | 240,013 | +26,214 |
| Ireland | 215,186 | 228,624 | +13,438 |
| Belgium | 311,713 | 63,272 | -248,441 |
| Turkey | 200,854 | 171,229 | -29,625 |
| China | 81,916 | 193,303 | +111,387 |
| Germany | 70,928 | 65,584 | -5,344 |
| Switzerland | 15,050 | 103,092 | +88,042 |
| France | 12,601 | 99,875 | +87,274 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 2,869,286 |
| Canada | 471,848 |
| Turkey | 378,232 |
| Netherlands | 335,794 |
| China | 322,480 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 1,257,312 | 1,611,974 | +354,662 |
| Canada | 0 | 471,848 | +471,848 |
| Turkey | 207,003 | 171,229 | -35,774 |
| Netherlands | 212,390 | 123,404 | -88,986 |
| China | 89,476 | 233,004 | +143,528 |
| Germany | 119,788 | 139,585 | +19,797 |
| Italy | 104,136 | 46,463 | -57,673 |
| United Kingdom | 7,287 | 136,781 | +129,494 |
| Belgium | 128,851 | 0 | -128,851 |
| France | 6,229 | 86,688 | +80,459 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| West Central Scotland | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
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 | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| West Central Scotland | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Essex | 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) | 3,712,129 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,118,127 |
| Air transport | 689,029 |
| Other | 497,853 |
| Road transport | 34,648 |
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) | 1,380,596 | 2,331,533 | +950,937 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 563,579 | 554,548 | -9,031 |
| Air transport | 270,846 | 418,183 | +147,337 |
| Other | 275,639 | 222,214 | -53,425 |
| Road transport | 34,648 | 0 | -34,648 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,743,638 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,495,490 |
| 000 | 497,853 |
| London | 311,333 |
| East Midlands Airport | 239,278 |
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 | 1,192,258 | 551,380 | -640,878 |
| London Gateway Port | 85,865 | 1,409,625 | +1,323,760 |
| 000 | 275,639 | 222,214 | -53,425 |
| London | 66,303 | 245,030 | +178,727 |
| East Midlands Airport | 147,941 | 91,337 | -56,604 |
| Dover | 110,306 | 127,926 | +17,620 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,968 | 176,437 | +129,469 |
| Immingham Docks | 79,394 | 117,600 | +38,206 |
| Southampton | 106,330 | 30,331 | -75,999 |
| Harwich | 17,790 | 106,319 | +88,529 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
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+ | 34 |
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saint Lucia | 1,693,908 |
| Switzerland | 1,334,909 |
| Ireland | 714,549 |
| Norway | 482,748 |
| Barbados | 322,968 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Lucia | 1,102,002 | 591,906 | -510,096 |
| Switzerland | 1,194 | 1,333,715 | +1,332,521 |
| Ireland | 343,449 | 371,100 | +27,651 |
| Norway | 404,189 | 78,559 | -325,630 |
| Barbados | 178,328 | 144,640 | -33,688 |
| France | 29,654 | 288,936 | +259,282 |
| Grenada | 84,883 | 186,358 | +101,475 |
| Austria | 0 | 157,198 | +157,198 |
| United States | 70,601 | 41,436 | -29,165 |
| Qatar | 2,865 | 90,372 | +87,507 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,882 |
| XI | 1,076 |
| Ireland | 194 |
| China | 53 |
| France | 43 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,284 | 1,598 | -2,686 |
| XI | 220 | 856 | +636 |
| Ireland | 96 | 98 | +2 |
| China | 53 | 0 | -53 |
| France | 0 | 43 | +43 |
| Hungary | 8 | 0 | -8 |
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) | 4,285,491 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,568,953 |
| Air transport | 327,374 |
| Road transport | 19,014 |
| Other | 9,076 |
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) | 1,923,912 | 2,361,579 | +437,667 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 550,308 | 1,018,645 | +468,337 |
| Air transport | 146,465 | 180,909 | +34,444 |
| Road transport | 19,014 | 0 | -19,014 |
| Other | 4,892 | 4,184 | -708 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 2,318,756 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,173,675 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 955,840 |
| Holyhead | 377,324 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 372,600 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 1,373,822 | 944,934 | -428,888 |
| Immingham Docks | 58,576 | 1,115,099 | +1,056,523 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 141,574 | 814,266 | +672,692 |
| Holyhead | 191,007 | 186,317 | -4,690 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 372,600 | 0 | -372,600 |
| Liverpool Docks | 140,622 | 143,761 | +3,139 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,460 | 59,497 | +17,037 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 73,061 | 24,466 | -48,595 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,254 | 88,936 | +82,682 |
| Southampton | 36,098 | 23,458 | -12,640 |
Quick facts
HS code: 721699
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other steel shapes not included in other categories