Import/export HS code 721041: Corrugated steel sheets, coated
Coated steel sheets with a wavy pattern, used in roofing and siding
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,706,313 |
| South Korea | 727,514 |
| Ireland | 404,777 |
| China | 196,657 |
| Viet Nam | 62,081 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 934,424 | 771,889 | -162,535 |
| South Korea | 727,514 | 0 | -727,514 |
| Ireland | 178,963 | 225,814 | +46,851 |
| China | 129,204 | 67,453 | -61,751 |
| Viet Nam | 30,674 | 31,407 | +733 |
| Turkey | 15,777 | 28,278 | +12,501 |
| Germany | 22,882 | 0 | -22,882 |
| Czechia | 0 | 18,020 | +18,020 |
| Romania | 0 | 9,378 | +9,378 |
| France | 3,067 | 0 | -3,067 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,684,802 |
| South Korea | 727,514 |
| China | 198,116 |
| Ireland | 102,312 |
| Viet Nam | 62,081 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 914,785 | 770,017 | -144,768 |
| South Korea | 727,514 | 0 | -727,514 |
| China | 129,204 | 68,912 | -60,292 |
| Ireland | 55,758 | 46,554 | -9,204 |
| Viet Nam | 30,674 | 31,407 | +733 |
| Turkey | 15,777 | 28,278 | +12,501 |
| Czechia | 0 | 18,020 | +18,020 |
| Romania | 0 | 9,378 | +9,378 |
| United Kingdom | 9,000 | 0 | -9,000 |
| Poland | 2,281 | 4,112 | +1,831 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 1,779,050 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,062,961 |
| Other | 333,705 |
| Air transport | 22,727 |
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) | 973,479 | 805,571 | -167,908 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 896,226 | 166,735 | -729,491 |
| Other | 154,445 | 179,260 | +24,815 |
| Air transport | 18,355 | 4,372 | -13,983 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 851,548 |
| Liverpool Docks | 837,035 |
| Harwich | 537,374 |
| 000 | 333,705 |
| Killingholme | 218,885 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 397,068 | 454,480 | +57,412 |
| Liverpool Docks | 799,689 | 37,346 | -762,343 |
| Harwich | 221,837 | 315,537 | +93,700 |
| 000 | 154,445 | 179,260 | +24,815 |
| Killingholme | 218,885 | 0 | -218,885 |
| Felixstowe | 124,489 | 66,856 | -57,633 |
| Southampton | 81,214 | 0 | -81,214 |
| Heysham | 0 | 32,459 | +32,459 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 30,074 | +30,074 |
| Dover | 7,654 | 11,987 | +4,333 |
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 | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
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 | 11 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 183,140 |
| Portugal | 69,838 |
| Ivory Coast | 52,857 |
| Turkey | 45,863 |
| China | 40,344 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 108,515 | 74,625 | -33,890 |
| Portugal | 69,838 | 0 | -69,838 |
| Ivory Coast | 52,857 | 0 | -52,857 |
| Turkey | 45,863 | 0 | -45,863 |
| China | 40,344 | 0 | -40,344 |
| Norway | 0 | 20,006 | +20,006 |
| Barbados | 0 | 13,110 | +13,110 |
| Netherlands | 1,656 | 11,290 | +9,634 |
| Japan | 9,152 | 0 | -9,152 |
| Kenya | 0 | 9,000 | +9,000 |
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) | 345,149 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 107,143 |
| Air transport | 37,793 |
| Other | 137 |
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) | 230,747 | 114,402 | -116,345 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 74,561 | 32,582 | -41,979 |
| Air transport | 28,680 | 9,113 | -19,567 |
| Other | 137 | 0 | -137 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 136,045 |
| Liverpool Docks | 90,371 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 52,857 |
| Holyhead | 50,527 |
| Heysham | 42,105 |
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 | 119,693 | 16,352 | -103,341 |
| Liverpool Docks | 72,686 | 17,685 | -55,001 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 52,857 | 0 | -52,857 |
| Holyhead | 30,196 | 20,331 | -9,865 |
| Heysham | 5,496 | 36,609 | +31,113 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,247 | 7,998 | -9,249 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 22,406 | +22,406 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,152 | 9,000 | -152 |
| Southampton | 11,664 | 1,975 | -9,689 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 13,110 | +13,110 |
Quick facts
HS code: 721041
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Coated steel sheets with a wavy pattern, used in roofing and siding