Import/export HS code 732690: Various iron or steel items
Includes a variety of iron or steel products, such as ladders, hooks, or building materials
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 432,136,112 |
| Germany | 309,732,360 |
| United States | 239,066,039 |
| France | 167,639,840 |
| Netherlands | 129,368,195 |
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 | 226,174,207 | 205,961,905 | -20,212,302 |
| Germany | 164,781,222 | 144,951,138 | -19,830,084 |
| United States | 106,708,640 | 132,357,399 | +25,648,759 |
| France | 88,818,299 | 78,821,541 | -9,996,758 |
| Netherlands | 67,303,497 | 62,064,698 | -5,238,799 |
| Italy | 59,065,758 | 56,011,961 | -3,053,797 |
| Spain | 47,507,506 | 46,518,277 | -989,229 |
| Poland | 44,544,584 | 39,863,944 | -4,680,640 |
| Denmark | 46,415,030 | 28,092,911 | -18,322,119 |
| India | 33,926,634 | 32,759,916 | -1,166,718 |
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 | 512,846,758 |
| Germany | 272,412,839 |
| United States | 220,645,083 |
| Italy | 127,063,447 |
| United Kingdom | 115,303,119 |
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 | 264,300,419 | 248,546,339 | -15,754,080 |
| Germany | 147,303,360 | 125,109,479 | -22,193,881 |
| United States | 109,071,466 | 111,573,617 | +2,502,151 |
| Italy | 67,800,487 | 59,262,960 | -8,537,527 |
| United Kingdom | 48,082,877 | 67,220,242 | +19,137,365 |
| France | 53,008,850 | 48,534,125 | -4,474,725 |
| Poland | 53,449,499 | 43,689,365 | -9,760,134 |
| Spain | 46,775,018 | 44,428,236 | -2,346,782 |
| India | 36,417,152 | 34,329,387 | -2,087,765 |
| Netherlands | 29,706,009 | 33,315,590 | +3,609,581 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 691 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 579 |
| West Midlands | 520 |
| Greater Manchester | 463 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 430 |
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 | 471 | 470 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 436 | 434 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 396 | 371 | -25 |
| Greater Manchester | 333 | 338 | +5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 311 | 317 | +6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 300 | 299 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 266 | 252 | -14 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 259 | 262 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 247 | 251 | +4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 236 | 252 | +16 |
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) | 921,818,936 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 817,629,301 |
| Air transport | 441,856,089 |
| Other | 90,529,600 |
| Road transport | 15,300,517 |
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) | 488,603,225 | 433,215,711 | -55,387,514 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 426,439,770 | 391,189,531 | -35,250,239 |
| Air transport | 213,278,753 | 228,577,336 | +15,298,583 |
| Other | 52,929,055 | 37,600,545 | -15,328,510 |
| Road transport | 8,553,396 | 6,747,121 | -1,806,275 |
| Rail transport | 467,984 | 68,480 | -399,504 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 397,656,789 |
| Felixstowe | 322,648,792 |
| Southampton | 170,185,551 |
| Immingham Docks | 148,467,251 |
| Eurotunnel | 111,752,316 |
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 | 212,163,047 | 185,493,742 | -26,669,305 |
| Felixstowe | 182,464,659 | 140,184,133 | -42,280,526 |
| Southampton | 84,525,322 | 85,660,229 | +1,134,907 |
| Immingham Docks | 69,791,618 | 78,675,633 | +8,884,015 |
| Eurotunnel | 55,291,474 | 56,460,842 | +1,169,368 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,695,503 | 53,645,220 | +5,949,717 |
| East Midlands Airport | 50,425,099 | 48,247,225 | -2,177,874 |
| 000 | 52,929,055 | 37,600,545 | -15,328,510 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,287,982 | 46,429,541 | +21,141,559 |
| London Stansted Airport | 32,277,127 | 27,826,520 | -4,450,607 |
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 | 2477 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1326 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 700 |
| Other manufacturing | 636 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 591 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2102 |
| 2025-11 | 2150 |
| 2025-10 | 2393 |
| 2025-09 | 2164 |
| 2025-08 | 2161 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EATON LIMITED | 120 |
| FMC TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 120 |
| GKN AEROSPACE SERVICES LIMITED | 120 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 120 |
| BAND-IT COMPANY LIMITED | 120 |
| PATTONAIR LIMITED | 120 |
| HYSTER-YALE UK LIMITED | 120 |
| METPRO LIMITED | 120 |
| MEGGITT AEROSPACE LIMITED | 120 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 120 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4150 |
| 54m+ | 2732 |
| 0-1m | 1233 |
| 15m-54m | 1083 |
| Other | 661 |
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 | 268,955,436 |
| United States | 193,107,774 |
| France | 157,296,569 |
| Slovakia | 138,996,904 |
| Ireland | 112,476,578 |
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 | 148,624,449 | 120,330,987 | -28,293,462 |
| United States | 108,517,779 | 84,589,995 | -23,927,784 |
| France | 71,391,211 | 85,905,358 | +14,514,147 |
| Slovakia | 97,758,155 | 41,238,749 | -56,519,406 |
| Ireland | 59,106,745 | 53,369,833 | -5,736,912 |
| Poland | 52,815,320 | 46,512,850 | -6,302,470 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 33,885,347 | 46,900,863 | +13,015,516 |
| Norway | 42,535,433 | 36,753,699 | -5,781,734 |
| Italy | 36,366,677 | 36,153,973 | -212,704 |
| Netherlands | 33,429,019 | 33,606,323 | +177,304 |
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 | 21,374,115 |
| China | 3,076,274 |
| Germany | 2,443,115 |
| Nicaragua | 1,525,244 |
| Ireland | 1,351,347 |
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 | 10,448,952 | 10,925,163 | +476,211 |
| China | 1,601,413 | 1,474,861 | -126,552 |
| Germany | 1,241,411 | 1,201,704 | -39,707 |
| Nicaragua | 1,362,214 | 163,030 | -1,199,184 |
| Ireland | 378,728 | 972,619 | +593,891 |
| Netherlands | 537,015 | 498,375 | -38,640 |
| Czechia | 218,124 | 216,345 | -1,779 |
| Poland | 168,819 | 198,753 | +29,934 |
| Denmark | 51,908 | 151,474 | +99,566 |
| United States | 94,743 | 64,874 | -29,869 |
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) | 1,104,643,835 |
| Air transport | 545,480,052 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 509,290,479 |
| Other | 37,930,397 |
| Road transport | 3,194,370 |
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) | 581,799,104 | 522,844,731 | -58,954,373 |
| Air transport | 265,222,320 | 280,257,732 | +15,035,412 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 308,194,623 | 201,095,856 | -107,098,767 |
| Other | 19,492,490 | 18,437,907 | -1,054,583 |
| Road transport | 2,985,860 | 208,510 | -2,777,350 |
| Rail transport | 46,432 | 15,200 | -31,232 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 748,257,340 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 272,095,074 |
| Immingham Docks | 122,862,389 |
| East Midlands Airport | 108,670,159 |
| London Gateway Port | 101,422,679 |
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 | 404,850,111 | 343,407,229 | -61,442,882 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 132,705,835 | 139,389,239 | +6,683,404 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,758,771 | 62,103,618 | +1,344,847 |
| East Midlands Airport | 55,795,296 | 52,874,863 | -2,920,433 |
| London Gateway Port | 60,993,088 | 40,429,591 | -20,563,497 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 44,189,444 | 29,022,824 | -15,166,620 |
| Felixstowe | 43,371,192 | 26,092,516 | -17,278,676 |
| Liverpool Docks | 38,304,988 | 28,866,892 | -9,438,096 |
| Southampton | 31,254,152 | 32,142,728 | +888,576 |
| Portsmouth | 31,566,800 | 22,507,935 | -9,058,865 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 73269030 – Ladders and steps
- 73269040 – Pallets and platforms
- 73269050 – Reels for cables and pipes
- 73269060 – Building materials like ventilators and hooks
- 73269092 – Open-die forged iron or steel items
- 73269094 – Closed-die forged iron or steel items
- 73269096 – Sintered iron or steel items
- 73269098 – Various iron or steel items
Quick facts
HS code: 732690
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes a variety of iron or steel products, such as ladders, hooks, or building materials