Import/export HS code 7326: Various iron or steel products
Includes a wide range of iron or steel items, such as tools, hardware, or industrial components
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 521,880,469 |
| Germany | 327,713,481 |
| United States | 260,002,488 |
| France | 189,546,632 |
| Italy | 159,648,314 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 272,622,374 | 249,258,095 | -23,364,279 |
| Germany | 175,139,684 | 152,573,797 | -22,565,887 |
| United States | 118,960,077 | 141,042,411 | +22,082,334 |
| France | 98,991,624 | 90,555,008 | -8,436,616 |
| Italy | 85,428,276 | 74,220,038 | -11,208,238 |
| Netherlands | 72,482,337 | 66,170,696 | -6,311,641 |
| Spain | 58,648,443 | 53,256,299 | -5,392,144 |
| Poland | 48,658,050 | 41,466,581 | -7,191,469 |
| Denmark | 48,557,828 | 30,195,036 | -18,362,792 |
| India | 36,344,778 | 34,758,647 | -1,586,131 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 615,236,533 |
| Germany | 286,460,266 |
| United States | 244,386,916 |
| Italy | 172,440,421 |
| France | 115,947,893 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 316,458,050 | 298,778,483 | -17,679,567 |
| Germany | 156,532,801 | 129,927,465 | -26,605,336 |
| United States | 122,129,664 | 122,257,252 | +127,588 |
| Italy | 94,230,416 | 78,210,005 | -16,020,411 |
| France | 62,131,080 | 53,816,813 | -8,314,267 |
| United Kingdom | 45,274,437 | 67,140,569 | +21,866,132 |
| Spain | 58,611,580 | 51,209,817 | -7,401,763 |
| Poland | 57,970,031 | 48,884,587 | -9,085,444 |
| India | 38,774,648 | 36,639,265 | -2,135,383 |
| Czechia | 37,564,452 | 34,676,690 | -2,887,762 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 712 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 628 |
| West Midlands | 562 |
| Greater Manchester | 498 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 465 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 482 | 500 | +18 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 472 | 472 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 437 | 407 | -30 |
| Greater Manchester | 372 | 363 | -9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 347 | 337 | -10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 322 | 310 | -12 |
| West Yorkshire | 283 | 272 | -11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 272 | 273 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 275 | 275 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 259 | 279 | +20 |
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) | 1,056,609,516 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 930,481,527 |
| Air transport | 466,890,577 |
| Other | 106,925,831 |
| Road transport | 19,106,890 |
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) | 563,043,390 | 493,566,126 | -69,477,264 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 486,450,160 | 444,031,367 | -42,418,793 |
| Air transport | 225,668,224 | 241,222,353 | +15,554,129 |
| Other | 61,163,298 | 45,762,533 | -15,400,765 |
| Road transport | 10,810,312 | 8,296,578 | -2,513,734 |
| Rail transport | 503,914 | 67,224 | -436,690 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 466,716,287 |
| Felixstowe | 380,998,183 |
| Southampton | 204,048,992 |
| Immingham Docks | 157,834,780 |
| Eurotunnel | 132,070,221 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 250,575,790 | 216,140,497 | -34,435,293 |
| Felixstowe | 214,634,074 | 166,364,109 | -48,269,965 |
| Southampton | 100,521,434 | 103,527,558 | +3,006,124 |
| Immingham Docks | 73,968,192 | 83,866,588 | +9,898,396 |
| Eurotunnel | 66,895,505 | 65,174,716 | -1,720,789 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,289,789 | 58,396,748 | +4,106,959 |
| 000 | 61,163,298 | 45,762,533 | -15,400,765 |
| East Midlands Airport | 53,549,284 | 50,447,906 | -3,101,378 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,290,976 | 52,043,251 | +23,752,275 |
| London | 28,819,300 | 34,707,087 | +5,887,787 |
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 | 2688 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1455 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 752 |
| Other manufacturing | 675 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 618 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2357 |
| 2025-10 | 2610 |
| 2025-09 | 2381 |
| 2025-08 | 2388 |
| 2025-07 | 2560 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HALFORDS LIMITED | 119 |
| EATON LIMITED | 119 |
| FMC TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 119 |
| GKN AEROSPACE SERVICES LIMITED | 119 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 119 |
| BAND-IT COMPANY LIMITED | 119 |
| PATTONAIR LIMITED | 119 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 119 |
| T.R. FASTENINGS LIMITED | 119 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 119 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4543 |
| 54m+ | 2860 |
| 0-1m | 1362 |
| 15m-54m | 1143 |
| Other | 695 |
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 | 277,066,405 |
| United States | 206,504,835 |
| France | 163,194,111 |
| Slovakia | 145,496,837 |
| Ireland | 122,370,225 |
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 | 152,446,642 | 124,619,763 | -27,826,879 |
| United States | 112,513,298 | 93,991,537 | -18,521,761 |
| France | 74,954,725 | 88,239,386 | +13,284,661 |
| Slovakia | 93,360,785 | 52,136,052 | -41,224,733 |
| Ireland | 64,182,752 | 58,187,473 | -5,995,279 |
| Poland | 63,284,766 | 49,156,850 | -14,127,916 |
| Norway | 42,933,579 | 40,425,117 | -2,508,462 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 34,162,111 | 43,364,147 | +9,202,036 |
| Italy | 37,757,010 | 37,342,555 | -414,455 |
| Netherlands | 35,690,018 | 34,527,035 | -1,162,983 |
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 | 21,721,996 |
| XU | 5,595,155 |
| China | 3,344,521 |
| Germany | 2,534,149 |
| Nicaragua | 1,594,286 |
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 | 10,740,822 | 10,981,174 | +240,352 |
| XU | 3,319,486 | 2,275,669 | -1,043,817 |
| China | 1,667,293 | 1,677,228 | +9,935 |
| Germany | 1,273,252 | 1,260,897 | -12,355 |
| Nicaragua | 1,422,260 | 172,026 | -1,250,234 |
| Ireland | 340,361 | 990,545 | +650,184 |
| Netherlands | 618,034 | 489,423 | -128,611 |
| Slovakia | 363,142 | 463,651 | +100,509 |
| United States | 320,837 | 192,594 | -128,243 |
| Czechia | 200,918 | 227,411 | +26,493 |
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) | 1,166,157,378 |
| Air transport | 567,436,609 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 562,626,221 |
| Other | 40,828,478 |
| Road transport | 4,069,126 |
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) | 606,968,928 | 559,188,450 | -47,780,478 |
| Air transport | 275,251,753 | 292,184,856 | +16,933,103 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 326,334,249 | 236,291,972 | -90,042,277 |
| Other | 21,212,301 | 19,616,177 | -1,596,124 |
| Road transport | 3,864,476 | 204,650 | -3,659,826 |
| Rail transport | 56,809 | 15,200 | -41,609 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 791,816,020 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 288,116,133 |
| Immingham Docks | 133,140,279 |
| London Gateway Port | 117,548,152 |
| East Midlands Airport | 113,006,461 |
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 | 420,409,557 | 371,406,463 | -49,003,094 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 139,020,975 | 149,095,158 | +10,074,183 |
| Immingham Docks | 69,085,067 | 64,055,212 | -5,029,855 |
| London Gateway Port | 65,183,522 | 52,364,630 | -12,818,892 |
| East Midlands Airport | 58,257,448 | 54,749,013 | -3,508,435 |
| Felixstowe | 49,234,181 | 29,444,330 | -19,789,851 |
| Liverpool Docks | 41,823,644 | 33,956,207 | -7,867,437 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 40,324,196 | 35,227,052 | -5,097,144 |
| Southampton | 34,241,544 | 33,277,035 | -964,509 |
| Dover | 40,894,441 | 17,340,908 | -23,553,533 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 7326
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes a wide range of iron or steel items, such as tools, hardware, or industrial components