Import/export HS code 720690: Various basic iron and steel forms
Iron and steel in primary shapes, not specified elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,137,251 |
| Ireland | 1,366,578 |
| United States | 891,536 |
| Netherlands | 450,491 |
| India | 352,915 |
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 | 1,519,011 | 3,618,240 | +2,099,229 |
| Ireland | 775,687 | 590,891 | -184,796 |
| United States | 426,722 | 464,814 | +38,092 |
| Netherlands | 182,645 | 267,846 | +85,201 |
| India | 25,262 | 327,653 | +302,391 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 265,363 | +265,363 |
| Germany | 124,334 | 66,296 | -58,038 |
| Portugal | 91,266 | 64,527 | -26,739 |
| France | 64,557 | 44,145 | -20,412 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 13,631 | +13,631 |
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 | 5,293,747 |
| United States | 789,753 |
| India | 405,423 |
| Netherlands | 359,430 |
| Taiwan | 265,363 |
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 | 1,658,906 | 3,634,841 | +1,975,935 |
| United States | 327,003 | 462,750 | +135,747 |
| India | 79,086 | 326,337 | +247,251 |
| Netherlands | 96,809 | 262,621 | +165,812 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 265,363 | +265,363 |
| Portugal | 91,266 | 63,402 | -27,864 |
| Germany | 59,856 | 72,366 | +12,510 |
| United Kingdom | 89,088 | 17,939 | -71,149 |
| France | 29,427 | 17,278 | -12,149 |
| Ireland | 14,296 | 1,702 | -12,594 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 3,712,479 |
| Air transport | 3,082,550 |
| Other | 1,352,051 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 830,674 |
| Road transport | 11,061 |
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) | 1,421,781 | 2,290,698 | +868,917 |
| Air transport | 615,422 | 2,467,128 | +1,851,706 |
| Other | 762,862 | 589,189 | -173,673 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 433,303 | 397,371 | -35,932 |
| Road transport | 11,061 | 0 | -11,061 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,880,239 |
| 000 | 1,352,051 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,207,523 |
| Southampton | 887,087 |
| Manchester Airport | 830,703 |
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 | 1,015,459 | 1,864,780 | +849,321 |
| 000 | 762,862 | 589,189 | -173,673 |
| East Midlands Airport | 209,906 | 997,617 | +787,711 |
| Southampton | 325,061 | 562,026 | +236,965 |
| Manchester Airport | 132,414 | 698,289 | +565,875 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 167,826 | 543,845 | +376,019 |
| London Stansted Airport | 101,624 | 193,337 | +91,713 |
| Dover | 169,513 | 105,241 | -64,272 |
| London Gateway Port | 101,383 | 107,964 | +6,581 |
| Eurotunnel | 80,168 | 15,404 | -64,764 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
11 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
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 | 16 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 8,507,270 |
| Spain | 4,069,944 |
| United States | 2,282,493 |
| Finland | 982,235 |
| India | 577,984 |
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 | 2,479,810 | 6,027,460 | +3,547,650 |
| Spain | 2,048,080 | 2,021,864 | -26,216 |
| United States | 220,965 | 2,061,528 | +1,840,563 |
| Finland | 619,258 | 362,977 | -256,281 |
| India | 39,596 | 538,388 | +498,792 |
| United Arab Emirates | 207,068 | 354,884 | +147,816 |
| Ireland | 161,532 | 71,653 | -89,879 |
| Mexico | 126,038 | 0 | -126,038 |
| Indonesia | 121,941 | 1,590 | -120,351 |
| France | 94,465 | 25,655 | -68,810 |
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 | 4,064,863 |
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 | 2,047,149 | 2,017,714 | -29,435 |
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) | 9,921,114 |
| Other | 4,071,017 |
| Air transport | 2,539,652 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,409,230 |
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) | 3,375,233 | 6,545,881 | +3,170,648 |
| Other | 2,048,187 | 2,022,830 | -25,357 |
| Air transport | 333,171 | 2,206,481 | +1,873,310 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 506,162 | 903,068 | +396,906 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,479,128 |
| 000 | 4,071,017 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,090,437 |
| Dover | 1,214,955 |
| Southampton | 779,787 |
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 | 2,850,801 | 5,628,327 | +2,777,526 |
| 000 | 2,048,187 | 2,022,830 | -25,357 |
| Manchester Airport | 108,740 | 1,981,697 | +1,872,957 |
| Dover | 366,071 | 848,884 | +482,813 |
| Southampton | 241,399 | 538,388 | +296,989 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 201,650 | 354,884 | +153,234 |
| East Midlands Airport | 160,310 | 90,131 | -70,179 |
| ZLC | 6,625 | 102,897 | +96,272 |
| Milford | 79,906 | 28,569 | -51,337 |
| Holyhead | 50,673 | 37,968 | -12,705 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720690
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron and steel in primary shapes, not specified elsewhere