Import/export HS code 721123: Flat-rolled steel with less than 0.25% carbon
Flat-rolled iron or steel products with less than 0.25% carbon by weight
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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 | 3,859,808 |
| Spain | 2,431,934 |
| Italy | 1,866,071 |
| Czechia | 1,344,226 |
| France | 470,269 |
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 | 1,936,776 | 1,923,032 | -13,744 |
| Spain | 1,429,083 | 1,002,851 | -426,232 |
| Italy | 892,544 | 973,527 | +80,983 |
| Czechia | 425,134 | 919,092 | +493,958 |
| France | 188,376 | 281,893 | +93,517 |
| Switzerland | 239,726 | 199,668 | -40,058 |
| China | 239,225 | 57,029 | -182,196 |
| Netherlands | 59,293 | 205,191 | +145,898 |
| Sweden | 99,599 | 87,377 | -12,222 |
| United States | 88,691 | 92,184 | +3,493 |
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 | 5,362,171 |
| Spain | 2,487,217 |
| Italy | 1,699,958 |
| China | 522,463 |
| Switzerland | 441,429 |
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 | 2,243,196 | 3,118,975 | +875,779 |
| Spain | 1,437,917 | 1,049,300 | -388,617 |
| Italy | 927,385 | 772,573 | -154,812 |
| China | 242,953 | 279,510 | +36,557 |
| Switzerland | 239,726 | 201,703 | -38,023 |
| France | 170,481 | 42,028 | -128,453 |
| United States | 107,388 | 94,947 | -12,441 |
| Sweden | 110,232 | 80,060 | -30,172 |
| Netherlands | 52,260 | 90,752 | +38,492 |
| Czechia | 91,440 | 10,055 | -81,385 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Cheshire | 5 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +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) | 9,225,297 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,988,202 |
| Air transport | 578,161 |
| Other | 59,881 |
| Road transport | 38,824 |
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) | 4,379,632 | 4,845,665 | +466,033 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,169,156 | 819,046 | -350,110 |
| Air transport | 289,480 | 288,681 | -799 |
| Other | 57,506 | 2,375 | -55,131 |
| Road transport | 0 | 38,824 | +38,824 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,645,989 |
| Purfleet | 1,266,968 |
| London | 980,168 |
| Harwich | 952,185 |
| Greenock | 904,663 |
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 | 1,704,219 | 1,941,770 | +237,551 |
| Purfleet | 617,755 | 649,213 | +31,458 |
| London | 517,971 | 462,197 | -55,774 |
| Harwich | 416,841 | 535,344 | +118,503 |
| Greenock | 395,646 | 509,017 | +113,371 |
| Felixstowe | 473,899 | 299,294 | -174,605 |
| Eurotunnel | 288,064 | 222,490 | -65,574 |
| Immingham Docks | 176,060 | 310,687 | +134,627 |
| Birmingham Airport | 226,715 | 215,453 | -11,262 |
| Killingholme | 127,619 | 270,872 | +143,253 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 19 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ASSA ABLOY LIMITED | 47 |
| SHEARLINE STEEL STRIP LIMITED | 47 |
| ERA HOME SECURITY LIMITED | 31 |
| MAHLE INDUSTRIES UK LIMITED | 30 |
| MISSILES & SPACE BATTERIES LIMITED | 28 |
| MEDMIX UK LTD | 27 |
| ARDEN METALS LIMITED | 26 |
| COREWIRE LIMITED | 25 |
| SIGNODE UK LTD | 25 |
| FIRSTEEL LIMITED | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 501,857 |
| Slovakia | 497,493 |
| Canada | 383,302 |
| Netherlands | 294,521 |
| Poland | 255,397 |
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 | 341,560 | 160,297 | -181,263 |
| Slovakia | 331,089 | 166,404 | -164,685 |
| Canada | 363,291 | 20,011 | -343,280 |
| Netherlands | 119,734 | 174,787 | +55,053 |
| Poland | 97,572 | 157,825 | +60,253 |
| Germany | 51,030 | 89,226 | +38,196 |
| France | 32,153 | 63,584 | +31,431 |
| Estonia | 78,606 | 3,275 | -75,331 |
| China | 56,032 | 1,001 | -55,031 |
| United States | 25,108 | 11,831 | -13,277 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 12,773 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 0 | 12,773 | +12,773 |
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) | 1,522,084 |
| Air transport | 809,044 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 184,009 |
| Other | 12,773 |
| Road transport | 7,938 |
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) | 920,800 | 601,284 | -319,516 |
| Air transport | 513,164 | 295,880 | -217,284 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 155,848 | 28,161 | -127,687 |
| Other | 0 | 12,773 | +12,773 |
| Road transport | 7,938 | 0 | -7,938 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 853,075 |
| Holyhead | 298,914 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 245,135 |
| East Midlands Airport | 236,116 |
| ZLC | 197,667 |
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 | 501,459 | 351,616 | -149,843 |
| Holyhead | 155,349 | 143,565 | -11,784 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 237,952 | 7,183 | -230,769 |
| East Midlands Airport | 138,578 | 97,538 | -41,040 |
| ZLC | 37,861 | 159,806 | +121,945 |
| London Stansted Airport | 106,711 | 30,343 | -76,368 |
| Liverpool Docks | 104,709 | 16,732 | -87,977 |
| Felixstowe | 110,379 | 1,707 | -108,672 |
| London | 91,427 | 3,275 | -88,152 |
| Heysham | 81,502 | 0 | -81,502 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721123
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat-rolled iron or steel products with less than 0.25% carbon by weight