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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 2,763,917 |
| Netherlands | 495,250 |
| Canada | 484,320 |
| Ireland | 456,204 |
| Belgium | 381,758 |
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 | 1,337,992 | 1,425,925 | +87,933 |
| Netherlands | 231,685 | 263,565 | +31,880 |
| Canada | 13,509 | 470,811 | +457,302 |
| Ireland | 234,016 | 222,188 | -11,828 |
| Belgium | 311,473 | 70,285 | -241,188 |
| Turkey | 162,888 | 203,707 | +40,819 |
| China | 78,285 | 111,601 | +33,316 |
| Germany | 62,537 | 61,282 | -1,255 |
| Switzerland | 11,235 | 106,907 | +95,672 |
| France | 13,931 | 99,875 | +85,944 |
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 | 2,763,917 |
| Canada | 471,848 |
| Netherlands | 377,232 |
| Turkey | 372,744 |
| China | 248,745 |
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 | 1,337,992 | 1,425,925 | +87,933 |
| Canada | 0 | 471,848 | +471,848 |
| Netherlands | 230,276 | 146,956 | -83,320 |
| Turkey | 169,037 | 203,707 | +34,670 |
| China | 97,443 | 151,302 | +53,859 |
| Germany | 108,967 | 129,814 | +20,847 |
| Italy | 101,577 | 47,753 | -53,824 |
| United Kingdom | 5,902 | 138,166 | +132,264 |
| Belgium | 130,125 | 4,446 | -125,679 |
| France | 7,559 | 86,688 | +79,129 |
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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| 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) | 3,531,394 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,122,934 |
| Air transport | 690,544 |
| Other | 510,247 |
| Road transport | 35,597 |
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) | 1,474,782 | 2,056,612 | +581,830 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 527,477 | 595,457 | +67,980 |
| Air transport | 267,891 | 422,653 | +154,762 |
| Other | 293,260 | 216,987 | -76,273 |
| Road transport | 35,597 | 0 | -35,597 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,821,201 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,221,921 |
| 000 | 510,247 |
| London | 311,333 |
| East Midlands Airport | 242,568 |
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 | 1,249,585 | 571,616 | -677,969 |
| London Gateway Port | 85,865 | 1,136,056 | +1,050,191 |
| 000 | 293,260 | 216,987 | -76,273 |
| London | 55,174 | 256,159 | +200,985 |
| East Midlands Airport | 153,339 | 89,229 | -64,110 |
| Immingham Docks | 124,326 | 104,544 | -19,782 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 42,430 | 180,975 | +138,545 |
| Dover | 101,301 | 114,596 | +13,295 |
| Southampton | 107,307 | 32,096 | -75,211 |
| Harwich | 20,357 | 100,853 | +80,496 |
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 | 10 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
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 | 1,803,929 |
| Switzerland | 1,334,909 |
| Ireland | 725,947 |
| Norway | 572,748 |
| Barbados | 415,833 |
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 | 1,132,764 | 671,165 | -461,599 |
| Switzerland | 1,194 | 1,333,715 | +1,332,521 |
| Ireland | 357,586 | 368,361 | +10,775 |
| Norway | 494,189 | 78,559 | -415,630 |
| Barbados | 271,193 | 144,640 | -126,553 |
| France | 23,594 | 296,058 | +272,464 |
| Grenada | 105,260 | 121,864 | +16,604 |
| Austria | 0 | 157,198 | +157,198 |
| United States | 70,142 | 43,885 | -26,257 |
| 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 | 6,742 |
| XU | 1,820 |
| XI | 1,352 |
| Ireland | 194 |
| China | 53 |
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 | 5,144 | 1,598 | -3,546 |
| XU | 231 | 1,589 | +1,358 |
| XI | 720 | 632 | -88 |
| 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) | 4,523,508 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,584,990 |
| Air transport | 330,732 |
| Road transport | 19,014 |
| Other | 10,212 |
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) | 2,161,951 | 2,361,557 | +199,606 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 561,137 | 1,023,853 | +462,716 |
| Air transport | 145,608 | 185,124 | +39,516 |
| Road transport | 19,014 | 0 | -19,014 |
| Other | 6,252 | 3,960 | -2,292 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 2,477,525 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,173,675 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 954,267 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 465,299 |
| Holyhead | 383,810 |
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 | 1,517,826 | 959,699 | -558,127 |
| Immingham Docks | 55,822 | 1,117,853 | +1,062,031 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 137,584 | 816,683 | +679,099 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 465,299 | 0 | -465,299 |
| Holyhead | 204,821 | 178,989 | -25,832 |
| Liverpool Docks | 141,655 | 146,780 | +5,125 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,460 | 56,499 | +14,039 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 73,061 | 24,466 | -48,595 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,805 | 91,385 | +87,580 |
| 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