Import/export HS code 721114: Flat-rolled steel, 4.75mm or thicker, not coiled
Flat-rolled iron or steel products, 4.75mm or thicker, not in coils, and without patterns
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 425,881 |
| Ireland | 347,458 |
| Germany | 200,657 |
| Italy | 162,786 |
| Switzerland | 156,863 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 108,808 | 317,073 | +208,265 |
| Ireland | 166,495 | 180,963 | +14,468 |
| Germany | 128,921 | 71,736 | -57,185 |
| Italy | 35,509 | 127,277 | +91,768 |
| Switzerland | 156,863 | 0 | -156,863 |
| Netherlands | 103,962 | 44,570 | -59,392 |
| China | 24,125 | 55,189 | +31,064 |
| Czechia | 3,216 | 21,270 | +18,054 |
| France | 22,850 | 0 | -22,850 |
| United States | 22,410 | 0 | -22,410 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 425,881 |
| Germany | 204,700 |
| Switzerland | 156,863 |
| Italy | 125,439 |
| Spain | 85,242 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 108,808 | 317,073 | +208,265 |
| Germany | 126,589 | 78,111 | -48,478 |
| Switzerland | 156,863 | 0 | -156,863 |
| Italy | 24,041 | 101,398 | +77,357 |
| Spain | 53,034 | 32,208 | -20,826 |
| China | 24,125 | 55,189 | +31,064 |
| Poland | 31,107 | 40,627 | +9,520 |
| Czechia | 3,216 | 21,270 | +18,054 |
| Austria | 22,984 | 0 | -22,984 |
| United States | 22,410 | 0 | -22,410 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 733,321 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 473,923 |
| Other | 347,458 |
| Air transport | 62,351 |
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) | 328,063 | 405,258 | +77,195 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 260,516 | 213,407 | -47,109 |
| Other | 166,495 | 180,963 | +14,468 |
| Air transport | 23,965 | 38,386 | +14,421 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 347,458 |
| TRT | 277,542 |
| Felixstowe | 244,381 |
| Immingham Docks | 157,463 |
| ZLC | 156,863 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 166,495 | 180,963 | +14,468 |
| TRT | 0 | 277,542 | +277,542 |
| Felixstowe | 167,684 | 76,697 | -90,987 |
| Immingham Docks | 106,618 | 50,845 | -55,773 |
| ZLC | 156,863 | 0 | -156,863 |
| London | 50,106 | 63,282 | +13,176 |
| Dover | 12,824 | 67,650 | +54,826 |
| Eurotunnel | 50,799 | 23,530 | -27,269 |
| Southampton | 16,359 | 15,903 | -456 |
| Goole | 14,334 | 14,025 | -309 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 2 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 176,236 |
| Ireland | 136,767 |
| Saudi Arabia | 63,649 |
| Netherlands | 48,571 |
| France | 31,721 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 142,021 | 34,215 | -107,806 |
| Ireland | 47,056 | 89,711 | +42,655 |
| Saudi Arabia | 63,649 | 0 | -63,649 |
| Netherlands | 46,953 | 1,618 | -45,335 |
| France | 29,818 | 1,903 | -27,915 |
| India | 0 | 29,160 | +29,160 |
| Slovenia | 14,960 | 12,985 | -1,975 |
| Spain | 14,724 | 12,466 | -2,258 |
| Japan | 25,241 | 0 | -25,241 |
| Angola | 10,167 | 7,902 | -2,265 |
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 | 11,881 |
| Turkey | 8,266 |
| Ireland | 773 |
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 | 4,864 | 7,017 | +2,153 |
| Turkey | 5,460 | 2,806 | -2,654 |
| Ireland | 0 | 773 | +773 |
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) | 283,958 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 229,338 |
| Air transport | 121,604 |
| Other | 22,500 |
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) | 166,096 | 117,862 | -48,234 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 214,397 | 14,941 | -199,456 |
| Air transport | 51,050 | 70,554 | +19,504 |
| Other | 11,904 | 10,596 | -1,308 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 134,110 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 84,119 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 63,649 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 62,414 |
| Liverpool Docks | 57,899 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 125,525 | 8,585 | -116,940 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 46,990 | 37,129 | -9,861 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 63,649 | 0 | -63,649 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,675 | 42,739 | +23,064 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,124 | 52,775 | +47,651 |
| Immingham Docks | 46,953 | 0 | -46,953 |
| Manchester Airport | 30,310 | 12,602 | -17,708 |
| Holyhead | 19,827 | 17,006 | -2,821 |
| Dover | 23,336 | 0 | -23,336 |
| Heysham | 13,759 | 9,334 | -4,425 |
Quick facts
HS code: 721114
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat-rolled iron or steel products, 4.75mm or thicker, not in coils, and without patterns