Import/export HS code 7211: Flat-rolled iron or steel products, less than 600mm wide, not coated
Flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel products, less than 600mm wide, without any cladding, plating, or coating
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 22,924,572 |
| Austria | 9,931,567 |
| France | 8,263,409 |
| Italy | 7,608,804 |
| Turkey | 5,574,476 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 11,664,883 | 11,259,689 | -405,194 |
| Austria | 6,837,023 | 3,094,544 | -3,742,479 |
| France | 3,564,280 | 4,699,129 | +1,134,849 |
| Italy | 3,338,518 | 4,270,286 | +931,768 |
| Turkey | 914,290 | 4,660,186 | +3,745,896 |
| Czechia | 2,572,298 | 1,529,443 | -1,042,855 |
| Spain | 2,074,132 | 1,669,131 | -405,001 |
| Greece | 1,666,641 | 1,471,061 | -195,580 |
| India | 1,768,295 | 1,337,906 | -430,389 |
| Netherlands | 1,485,332 | 985,419 | -499,913 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 28,891,109 |
| Austria | 9,990,216 |
| France | 8,522,747 |
| Italy | 7,464,398 |
| Turkey | 6,225,898 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 14,596,142 | 14,294,967 | -301,175 |
| Austria | 6,893,241 | 3,096,975 | -3,796,266 |
| France | 4,344,723 | 4,178,024 | -166,699 |
| Italy | 3,621,728 | 3,842,670 | +220,942 |
| Turkey | 1,565,712 | 4,660,186 | +3,094,474 |
| Spain | 2,130,925 | 1,693,115 | -437,810 |
| Greece | 1,684,574 | 1,471,061 | -213,513 |
| India | 1,767,370 | 1,366,753 | -400,617 |
| Switzerland | 1,227,981 | 724,764 | -503,217 |
| Czechia | 709,972 | 783,212 | +73,240 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 23 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 |
| Cheshire | 9 |
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 | 18 | 17 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Essex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
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) | 59,024,626 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,161,629 |
| Air transport | 1,137,446 |
| Road transport | 804,195 |
| Other | 723,324 |
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) | 31,033,211 | 27,991,415 | -3,041,796 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,771,473 | 10,390,156 | +618,683 |
| Air transport | 535,322 | 602,124 | +66,802 |
| Road transport | 298,757 | 505,438 | +206,681 |
| Other | 380,552 | 342,772 | -37,780 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 18,263,082 |
| Felixstowe | 10,276,102 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,212,514 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,481,906 |
| Harwich | 6,136,722 |
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 | 9,859,835 | 8,403,247 | -1,456,588 |
| Felixstowe | 5,228,033 | 5,048,069 | -179,964 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,698,002 | 6,514,512 | +2,816,510 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,426,178 | 2,055,728 | -2,370,450 |
| Harwich | 3,096,766 | 3,039,956 | -56,810 |
| London | 2,952,952 | 3,105,928 | +152,976 |
| Purfleet | 1,929,080 | 2,172,346 | +243,266 |
| Hull | 2,080,643 | 1,737,804 | -342,839 |
| Killingholme | 1,424,267 | 1,227,407 | -196,860 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,190,159 | 391,360 | -1,798,799 |
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 | 52 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 49 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 13 |
| Other manufacturing | 13 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 37 |
| 2026-03 | 42 |
| 2026-02 | 31 |
| 2026-01 | 31 |
| 2025-12 | 31 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BÜHLER UK LIMITED | 71 |
| SHEARLINE STEEL STRIP LIMITED | 52 |
| ASSA ABLOY LIMITED | 51 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 51 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 45 |
| BAKER HUGHES ENERGY TECHNOLOGY UK LIMITED | 45 |
| ASD LIMITED | 43 |
| HILL STEELS LIMITED | 42 |
| PARKERSTEEL LIMITED | 42 |
| FISCO TOOLS LIMITED | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 80 |
| 1m-15m | 58 |
| 15m-54m | 31 |
| Other | 19 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
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 | 2,901,404 |
| Slovakia | 934,254 |
| Singapore | 832,939 |
| Poland | 805,412 |
| France | 473,046 |
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 | 1,472,743 | 1,428,661 | -44,082 |
| Slovakia | 601,280 | 332,974 | -268,306 |
| Singapore | 301,853 | 531,086 | +229,233 |
| Poland | 309,313 | 496,099 | +186,786 |
| France | 179,329 | 293,717 | +114,388 |
| Netherlands | 212,366 | 94,807 | -117,559 |
| Germany | 144,708 | 145,795 | +1,087 |
| United States | 144,710 | 104,979 | -39,731 |
| China | 174,975 | 28,175 | -146,800 |
| Australia | 63,814 | 75,438 | +11,624 |
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 | 334,571 |
| Lithuania | 44,355 |
| Turkey | 8,043 |
| Ireland | 1,366 |
| China | 98 |
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 | 114,939 | 219,632 | +104,693 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 44,355 | +44,355 |
| Turkey | 5,294 | 2,749 | -2,545 |
| Ireland | 773 | 593 | -180 |
| China | 15 | 83 | +68 |
| XL | 18 | 0 | -18 |
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) | 5,466,553 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,305,553 |
| Air transport | 1,132,908 |
| Other | 389,449 |
| Road transport | 8,277 |
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) | 2,881,701 | 2,584,852 | -296,849 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 611,592 | 693,961 | +82,369 |
| Air transport | 689,987 | 442,921 | -247,066 |
| Other | 122,037 | 267,412 | +145,375 |
| Road transport | 5,412 | 2,865 | -2,547 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,474,504 |
| Holyhead | 1,389,586 |
| Felixstowe | 857,640 |
| Liverpool Docks | 676,577 |
| Heysham | 615,833 |
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 | 1,264,796 | 1,209,708 | -55,088 |
| Holyhead | 732,043 | 657,543 | -74,500 |
| Felixstowe | 391,949 | 465,691 | +73,742 |
| Liverpool Docks | 416,787 | 259,790 | -156,997 |
| Heysham | 333,150 | 282,683 | -50,467 |
| 000 | 122,037 | 267,412 | +145,375 |
| East Midlands Airport | 157,386 | 174,703 | +17,317 |
| ZLC | 153,386 | 90,685 | -62,701 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 142,843 | 94,058 | -48,785 |
| London Gateway Port | 89,501 | 123,381 | +33,880 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 721113 – Flat-rolled steel, over 150mm wide and at least 4mm thick, not coiled
- 721114 – Flat-rolled steel, 4.75mm or thicker, not coiled
- 721119 – Various flat-rolled steel, less than 600mm wide, not coated
- 721123 – Flat-rolled steel with less than 0.25% carbon
- 721129 – Various flat-rolled steel, less than 0.25% carbon
- 721190 – Various flat-rolled steel, less than 600mm wide, not coated
Quick facts
HS code: 7211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel products, less than 600mm wide, without any cladding, plating, or coating