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.
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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 | 5,354,021 |
| Ireland | 1,466,689 |
| United States | 958,384 |
| Netherlands | 452,319 |
| India | 334,065 |
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 | 1,442,744 | 3,911,277 | +2,468,533 |
| Ireland | 857,063 | 609,626 | -247,437 |
| United States | 496,803 | 461,581 | -35,222 |
| Netherlands | 181,642 | 270,677 | +89,035 |
| India | 23,058 | 311,007 | +287,949 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 265,363 | +265,363 |
| Germany | 141,940 | 98,854 | -43,086 |
| Portugal | 85,695 | 76,773 | -8,922 |
| France | 72,628 | 59,215 | -13,413 |
| 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 | 5,511,616 |
| United States | 856,601 |
| India | 388,825 |
| 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 | 1,563,693 | 3,947,923 | +2,384,230 |
| United States | 397,084 | 459,517 | +62,433 |
| India | 75,738 | 313,087 | +237,349 |
| Netherlands | 96,809 | 262,621 | +165,812 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 265,363 | +265,363 |
| Germany | 86,521 | 95,865 | +9,344 |
| Portugal | 85,695 | 75,648 | -10,047 |
| United Kingdom | 87,615 | 19,329 | -68,286 |
| France | 50,806 | 19,123 | -31,683 |
| Ireland | 33,911 | 1,702 | -32,209 |
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 | 5 |
| Cheshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 3,993,606 |
| Air transport | 3,082,105 |
| Other | 1,432,547 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 916,183 |
| 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) | 1,492,528 | 2,501,078 | +1,008,550 |
| Air transport | 540,084 | 2,542,021 | +2,001,937 |
| Other | 824,623 | 607,924 | -216,699 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 458,263 | 457,920 | -343 |
| 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 | 3,029,906 |
| 000 | 1,432,547 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,168,589 |
| Southampton | 950,843 |
| Manchester Airport | 837,674 |
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 | 949,986 | 2,079,920 | +1,129,934 |
| 000 | 824,623 | 607,924 | -216,699 |
| East Midlands Airport | 133,826 | 1,034,763 | +900,937 |
| Southampton | 442,675 | 508,168 | +65,493 |
| Manchester Airport | 88,133 | 749,541 | +661,408 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 218,009 | 537,706 | +319,697 |
| Dover | 188,386 | 150,517 | -37,869 |
| London Stansted Airport | 100,116 | 184,932 | +84,816 |
| London Gateway Port | 52,285 | 157,062 | +104,777 |
| Eurotunnel | 76,338 | 21,403 | -54,935 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 4 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
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+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 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 | 8,537,148 |
| Spain | 4,210,296 |
| United States | 1,729,227 |
| Finland | 1,069,985 |
| United Arab Emirates | 561,952 |
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 | 2,134,309 | 6,402,839 | +4,268,530 |
| Spain | 1,731,129 | 2,479,167 | +748,038 |
| United States | 108,650 | 1,620,577 | +1,511,927 |
| Finland | 651,228 | 418,757 | -232,471 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,418 | 556,534 | +551,116 |
| India | 16,409 | 378,643 | +362,234 |
| Ireland | 133,572 | 120,376 | -13,196 |
| Mexico | 1,993 | 126,038 | +124,045 |
| 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 | 4,202,745 |
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 | 1,727,728 | 2,475,017 | +747,289 |
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) | 10,112,992 |
| Other | 4,209,402 |
| Air transport | 1,988,385 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,237,144 |
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) | 3,081,519 | 7,031,473 | +3,949,954 |
| Other | 1,729,269 | 2,480,133 | +750,864 |
| Air transport | 322,181 | 1,666,204 | +1,344,023 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,352 | 1,181,792 | +1,126,440 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,604,595 |
| 000 | 4,209,402 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,537,171 |
| Dover | 1,214,955 |
| Southampton | 606,676 |
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 | 2,681,419 | 5,923,176 | +3,241,757 |
| 000 | 1,729,269 | 2,480,133 | +750,864 |
| Manchester Airport | 108,740 | 1,428,431 | +1,319,691 |
| Dover | 224,051 | 990,904 | +766,853 |
| Southampton | 14,401 | 592,275 | +577,874 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 556,534 | +556,534 |
| East Midlands Airport | 149,749 | 100,692 | -49,057 |
| Milford | 94,867 | 31,789 | -63,078 |
| ZLC | 6,625 | 101,514 | +94,889 |
| Holyhead | 14,382 | 74,259 | +59,877 |
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