Import/export HS code 721129: Various flat-rolled steel, less than 0.25% carbon
Other flat-rolled steel products with less than 0.25% carbon
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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 | 12,212,369 |
| Austria | 6,703,690 |
| India | 3,028,789 |
| Italy | 2,643,033 |
| France | 1,298,526 |
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 | 6,354,170 | 5,858,199 | -495,971 |
| Austria | 3,625,871 | 3,077,819 | -548,052 |
| India | 1,755,015 | 1,273,774 | -481,241 |
| Italy | 1,292,393 | 1,350,640 | +58,247 |
| France | 747,780 | 550,746 | -197,034 |
| Spain | 562,506 | 592,341 | +29,835 |
| Czechia | 656,440 | 462,931 | -193,509 |
| Switzerland | 563,405 | 503,911 | -59,494 |
| Brazil | 428,304 | 569,936 | +141,632 |
| Taiwan | 478,916 | 407,594 | -71,322 |
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 | 14,787,406 |
| Austria | 6,703,690 |
| India | 3,038,961 |
| Italy | 2,765,330 |
| Spain | 1,205,555 |
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 | 7,549,676 | 7,237,730 | -311,946 |
| Austria | 3,625,871 | 3,077,819 | -548,052 |
| India | 1,755,015 | 1,283,946 | -471,069 |
| Italy | 1,523,970 | 1,241,360 | -282,610 |
| Spain | 646,359 | 559,196 | -87,163 |
| Brazil | 446,823 | 569,936 | +123,113 |
| Switzerland | 534,545 | 469,877 | -64,668 |
| Taiwan | 478,916 | 438,117 | -40,799 |
| Turkey | 255,044 | 424,181 | +169,137 |
| France | 163,651 | 166,618 | +2,967 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 Yorkshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +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) | 25,354,455 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,930,622 |
| Road transport | 539,217 |
| Air transport | 182,753 |
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) | 12,962,905 | 12,391,550 | -571,355 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,141,627 | 2,788,995 | -1,352,632 |
| Road transport | 157,799 | 381,418 | +223,619 |
| Air transport | 97,796 | 84,957 | -12,839 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 8,280,989 |
| Felixstowe | 5,287,487 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,964,982 |
| Harwich | 3,902,065 |
| London | 2,645,647 |
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 | 3,951,898 | 4,329,091 | +377,193 |
| Felixstowe | 3,013,282 | 2,274,205 | -739,077 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,594,510 | 2,370,472 | +775,962 |
| Harwich | 2,054,924 | 1,847,141 | -207,783 |
| London | 1,389,073 | 1,256,574 | -132,499 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,507,127 | 1,072,463 | -434,664 |
| Hull | 1,280,870 | 672,173 | -608,697 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 957,076 | 196,734 | -760,342 |
| London Gateway Port | 436,316 | 574,555 | +138,239 |
| ZLC | 157,799 | 381,418 | +223,619 |
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 | 17 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
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 | 19 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 832,939 |
| Poland | 477,267 |
| Slovakia | 439,539 |
| Ireland | 377,291 |
| France | 55,272 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 301,853 | 531,086 | +229,233 |
| Poland | 190,006 | 287,261 | +97,255 |
| Slovakia | 235,384 | 204,155 | -31,229 |
| Ireland | 328,285 | 49,006 | -279,279 |
| France | 26,858 | 28,414 | +1,556 |
| United States | 8,446 | 27,111 | +18,665 |
| Germany | 28,810 | 1,335 | -27,475 |
| Italy | 23,249 | 3,855 | -19,394 |
| Austria | 17,865 | 0 | -17,865 |
| New Zealand | 4,596 | 9,728 | +5,132 |
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) | 1,548,837 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 822,968 |
| Air transport | 24,534 |
| Road transport | 2,865 |
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) | 911,221 | 637,616 | -273,605 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 289,313 | 533,655 | +244,342 |
| Air transport | 7,765 | 16,769 | +9,004 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,865 | +2,865 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,052,937 |
| Felixstowe | 615,094 |
| Holyhead | 312,052 |
| Liverpool Docks | 209,673 |
| Southampton | 105,674 |
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 | 514,257 | 538,680 | +24,423 |
| Felixstowe | 177,356 | 437,738 | +260,382 |
| Holyhead | 279,758 | 32,294 | -247,464 |
| Liverpool Docks | 181,159 | 28,514 | -152,645 |
| Southampton | 0 | 105,674 | +105,674 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,971 | 13,893 | -5,078 |
| Hull | 23,593 | 1,552 | -22,041 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,203 | 14,839 | +10,636 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 11,790 | +11,790 |
| Milford | 5,440 | 0 | -5,440 |
Quick facts
HS code: 721129
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other flat-rolled steel products with less than 0.25% carbon