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 | 4,415,908 |
| Spain | 2,363,129 |
| Italy | 2,077,606 |
| Czechia | 1,596,179 |
| Switzerland | 495,141 |
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 | 2,055,107 | 2,360,801 | +305,694 |
| Spain | 1,368,077 | 995,052 | -373,025 |
| Italy | 950,091 | 1,127,515 | +177,424 |
| Czechia | 644,195 | 951,984 | +307,789 |
| Switzerland | 249,171 | 245,970 | -3,201 |
| France | 153,714 | 272,929 | +119,215 |
| Netherlands | 62,753 | 323,527 | +260,774 |
| China | 268,041 | 27,235 | -240,806 |
| Turkey | 0 | 227,273 | +227,273 |
| Sweden | 85,926 | 138,307 | +52,381 |
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 | 6,181,031 |
| Spain | 2,439,399 |
| Italy | 1,881,780 |
| China | 537,520 |
| Switzerland | 497,176 |
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 | 2,598,607 | 3,582,424 | +983,817 |
| Spain | 1,392,729 | 1,046,670 | -346,059 |
| Italy | 982,390 | 899,390 | -83,000 |
| China | 268,427 | 269,093 | +666 |
| Switzerland | 249,171 | 248,005 | -1,166 |
| France | 142,105 | 92,069 | -50,036 |
| Sweden | 96,559 | 134,033 | +37,474 |
| Turkey | 0 | 227,273 | +227,273 |
| United States | 149,241 | 69,341 | -79,900 |
| Netherlands | 57,333 | 159,871 | +102,538 |
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 | 4 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
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 | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,177,745 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,282,942 |
| Air transport | 648,520 |
| Other | 48,996 |
| 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) | 4,563,109 | 5,614,636 | +1,051,527 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,321,783 | 961,159 | -360,624 |
| Air transport | 327,403 | 321,117 | -6,286 |
| Other | 45,823 | 3,173 | -42,650 |
| 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 | 3,870,771 |
| Purfleet | 1,405,933 |
| Harwich | 1,387,084 |
| Greenock | 1,020,846 |
| London | 995,163 |
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 | 1,930,989 | 1,939,782 | +8,793 |
| Purfleet | 573,666 | 832,267 | +258,601 |
| Harwich | 469,750 | 917,334 | +447,584 |
| Greenock | 478,567 | 542,279 | +63,712 |
| London | 523,740 | 471,423 | -52,317 |
| Felixstowe | 484,557 | 344,871 | -139,686 |
| Eurotunnel | 299,010 | 261,917 | -37,093 |
| Immingham Docks | 176,437 | 378,059 | +201,622 |
| Birmingham Airport | 238,849 | 262,876 | +24,027 |
| Killingholme | 119,051 | 297,470 | +178,419 |
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 | 20 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ASSA ABLOY LIMITED | 51 |
| SHEARLINE STEEL STRIP LIMITED | 51 |
| MAHLE INDUSTRIES UK LIMITED | 33 |
| ERA HOME SECURITY LIMITED | 33 |
| MISSILES & SPACE BATTERIES LIMITED | 31 |
| MEDMIX UK LTD | 28 |
| COREWIRE LIMITED | 27 |
| SIGNODE UK LTD | 27 |
| ARDEN METALS LIMITED | 27 |
| 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+ | 31 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 563,233 |
| Slovakia | 494,715 |
| Poland | 288,762 |
| Netherlands | 213,124 |
| France | 167,164 |
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 | 341,505 | 221,728 | -119,777 |
| Slovakia | 365,896 | 128,819 | -237,077 |
| Poland | 105,789 | 182,973 | +77,184 |
| Netherlands | 141,876 | 71,248 | -70,628 |
| France | 27,782 | 139,382 | +111,600 |
| Germany | 65,610 | 73,707 | +8,097 |
| Canada | 90,266 | 1,010 | -89,256 |
| Estonia | 78,606 | 7,159 | -71,447 |
| China | 57,033 | 0 | -57,033 |
| United States | 21,898 | 26,276 | +4,378 |
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 | 44,355 |
| Ireland | 122 |
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 | 44,355 | +44,355 |
| Ireland | 0 | 122 | +122 |
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) | 1,694,005 |
| Air transport | 541,437 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 136,183 |
| Other | 44,477 |
| Road transport | 5,412 |
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) | 944,627 | 749,378 | -195,249 |
| Air transport | 340,142 | 201,295 | -138,847 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 90,555 | 45,628 | -44,927 |
| Other | 0 | 44,477 | +44,477 |
| Road transport | 5,412 | 0 | -5,412 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 954,106 |
| Holyhead | 340,024 |
| East Midlands Airport | 197,260 |
| ZLC | 194,695 |
| London Stansted Airport | 139,296 |
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 | 513,542 | 440,564 | -72,978 |
| Holyhead | 157,060 | 182,964 | +25,904 |
| East Midlands Airport | 102,965 | 94,295 | -8,670 |
| ZLC | 120,572 | 74,123 | -46,449 |
| London Stansted Airport | 117,166 | 22,130 | -95,036 |
| Liverpool Docks | 102,943 | 18,134 | -84,809 |
| Heysham | 81,502 | 21,910 | -59,592 |
| London | 77,718 | 8,178 | -69,540 |
| Felixstowe | 56,716 | 22,076 | -34,640 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,304 | 46,358 | +37,054 |
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