Import/export HS code 73261990: Various iron or steel products
Various iron or steel items not specified elsewhere
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 22,733,618 |
| China | 18,937,103 |
| United States | 17,476,461 |
| France | 8,595,538 |
| India | 4,266,502 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 14,349,670 | 8,383,948 | -5,965,722 |
| China | 11,458,017 | 7,479,086 | -3,978,931 |
| United States | 8,312,772 | 9,163,689 | +850,917 |
| France | 2,635,978 | 5,959,560 | +3,323,582 |
| India | 2,274,990 | 1,991,512 | -283,478 |
| Switzerland | 1,081,955 | 1,635,585 | +553,630 |
| Netherlands | 1,166,234 | 1,421,998 | +255,764 |
| Spain | 1,151,556 | 715,623 | -435,933 |
| Mexico | 1,035,623 | 734,249 | -301,374 |
| Romania | 1,637,157 | 70,519 | -1,566,638 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 23,635,397 |
| China | 20,508,153 |
| United States | 17,297,292 |
| France | 4,587,885 |
| India | 4,286,881 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 15,073,510 | 8,561,887 | -6,511,623 |
| China | 12,258,129 | 8,250,024 | -4,008,105 |
| United States | 7,903,580 | 9,393,712 | +1,490,132 |
| France | 2,244,321 | 2,343,564 | +99,243 |
| India | 2,269,915 | 2,016,966 | -252,949 |
| Poland | 103,787 | 3,563,195 | +3,459,408 |
| Switzerland | 1,031,839 | 1,976,515 | +944,676 |
| Spain | 1,199,958 | 769,242 | -430,716 |
| Mexico | 1,039,637 | 717,739 | -321,898 |
| Sweden | 1,034,308 | 661,002 | -373,306 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 56 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 49 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 48 |
| Inner London - West | 37 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 32 |
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 | 45 | 32 | -13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 31 | 33 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 36 | 30 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 21 | 25 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 20 | 24 | +4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 25 | 23 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 18 | 18 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 23 | 15 | -8 |
| Inner London - East | 20 | 14 | -6 |
| West Yorkshire | 18 | 13 | -5 |
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) | 38,659,338 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,946,338 |
| Air transport | 20,662,670 |
| Other | 1,488,816 |
| Road transport | 1,264,000 |
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) | 21,071,347 | 17,587,991 | -3,483,356 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,481,253 | 16,465,085 | -1,016,168 |
| Air transport | 11,454,642 | 9,208,028 | -2,246,614 |
| Other | 1,223,435 | 265,381 | -958,054 |
| Road transport | 672,242 | 591,758 | -80,484 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 22,947,283 |
| Southampton | 15,410,321 |
| Felixstowe | 10,522,306 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,850,966 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,496,897 |
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 | 11,639,419 | 11,307,864 | -331,555 |
| Southampton | 6,891,165 | 8,519,156 | +1,627,991 |
| Felixstowe | 6,019,761 | 4,502,545 | -1,517,216 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,254,988 | 3,595,978 | -1,659,010 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,375,670 | 2,121,227 | -254,443 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,992,604 | 1,546,689 | -445,915 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,153,665 | 2,091,410 | +937,745 |
| ZLC | 1,064,542 | 1,417,378 | +352,836 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,890,507 | 589,660 | -1,300,847 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,279,939 | 1,088,401 | -191,538 |
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 | 169 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 75 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 67 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 62 |
| Other manufacturing | 55 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 96 |
| 2025-11 | 108 |
| 2025-10 | 126 |
| 2025-09 | 122 |
| 2025-08 | 126 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 280 |
| 54m+ | 253 |
| 15m-54m | 81 |
| 0-1m | 74 |
| Other | 54 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 4,356,717 |
| United States | 3,553,815 |
| Norway | 2,409,972 |
| France | 2,337,592 |
| Germany | 1,892,536 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,196,289 | 2,160,428 | -35,861 |
| United States | 2,222,737 | 1,331,078 | -891,659 |
| Norway | 1,123,882 | 1,286,090 | +162,208 |
| France | 1,197,520 | 1,140,072 | -57,448 |
| Germany | 1,232,486 | 660,050 | -572,436 |
| Ireland | 1,118,897 | 675,383 | -443,514 |
| Denmark | 769,460 | 710,743 | -58,717 |
| Netherlands | 601,851 | 758,465 | +156,614 |
| Italy | 760,902 | 597,806 | -163,096 |
| Mexico | 791,588 | 393,240 | -398,348 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 122,180 |
| Ireland | 19,935 |
| Lithuania | 15,172 |
| XI | 14,168 |
| Sweden | 2,160 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 122,180 | 0 | -122,180 |
| Ireland | 10,801 | 9,134 | -1,667 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 15,172 | +15,172 |
| XI | 7,965 | 6,203 | -1,762 |
| Sweden | 215 | 1,945 | +1,730 |
| Finland | 1,894 | 0 | -1,894 |
| China | 339 | 1,311 | +972 |
| Taiwan | 595 | 0 | -595 |
| Thailand | 364 | 0 | -364 |
| Pakistan | 228 | 33 | -195 |
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) | 17,806,673 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,731,440 |
| Air transport | 5,641,561 |
| Other | 244,960 |
| Road transport | 44,390 |
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) | 8,991,755 | 8,814,918 | -176,837 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,241,190 | 5,490,250 | -1,750,940 |
| Air transport | 3,307,726 | 2,333,835 | -973,891 |
| Other | 194,440 | 50,520 | -143,920 |
| Road transport | 44,390 | 0 | -44,390 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,382,196 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,698,115 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,679,012 |
| Poole | 2,345,312 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,180,269 |
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 | 4,891,696 | 4,490,500 | -401,196 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,167,807 | 1,530,308 | -637,499 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,822,320 | 856,692 | -965,628 |
| Poole | 1,258,602 | 1,086,710 | -171,892 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,364,823 | 815,446 | -549,377 |
| Southampton | 766,276 | 1,287,373 | +521,097 |
| Portsmouth | 777,336 | 1,272,155 | +494,819 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,247,382 | 615,029 | -632,353 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 344,594 | 1,187,993 | +843,399 |
| East Midlands Airport | 577,308 | 576,181 | -1,127 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73261990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various iron or steel items not specified elsewhere