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 | 11,274,237 |
| Austria | 6,445,701 |
| India | 2,813,113 |
| Italy | 2,527,933 |
| France | 1,281,590 |
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 | 6,440,477 | 4,833,760 | -1,606,717 |
| Austria | 3,196,100 | 3,249,601 | +53,501 |
| India | 1,698,092 | 1,115,021 | -583,071 |
| Italy | 1,414,122 | 1,113,811 | -300,311 |
| France | 818,154 | 463,436 | -354,718 |
| Switzerland | 838,324 | 405,931 | -432,393 |
| Spain | 570,354 | 428,041 | -142,313 |
| Czechia | 622,126 | 312,397 | -309,729 |
| Brazil | 385,233 | 546,311 | +161,078 |
| Taiwan | 441,602 | 454,916 | +13,314 |
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 | 13,662,652 |
| Austria | 6,445,701 |
| India | 2,823,285 |
| Italy | 2,670,496 |
| Switzerland | 1,191,629 |
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 | 7,617,926 | 6,044,726 | -1,573,200 |
| Austria | 3,196,100 | 3,249,601 | +53,501 |
| India | 1,698,092 | 1,125,193 | -572,899 |
| Italy | 1,642,687 | 1,027,809 | -614,878 |
| Switzerland | 808,030 | 383,599 | -424,431 |
| Spain | 627,790 | 427,982 | -199,808 |
| Brazil | 403,752 | 546,311 | +142,559 |
| Taiwan | 441,602 | 479,013 | +37,411 |
| Turkey | 239,035 | 316,671 | +77,636 |
| France | 190,910 | 57,972 | -132,938 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -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) | 23,943,757 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,619,252 |
| Road transport | 359,909 |
| Air transport | 144,286 |
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) | 12,951,259 | 10,992,498 | -1,958,761 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,061,899 | 2,557,353 | -1,504,546 |
| Road transport | 139,441 | 220,468 | +81,027 |
| Air transport | 102,243 | 42,043 | -60,200 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 8,113,706 |
| Felixstowe | 5,057,792 |
| Harwich | 3,465,093 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,404,283 |
| London | 2,581,071 |
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 | 4,128,784 | 3,984,922 | -143,862 |
| Felixstowe | 2,899,833 | 2,157,959 | -741,874 |
| Harwich | 1,687,243 | 1,777,850 | +90,607 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,645,317 | 1,758,966 | +113,649 |
| London | 1,512,999 | 1,068,072 | -444,927 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,507,732 | 797,487 | -710,245 |
| Hull | 1,563,323 | 587,383 | -975,940 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 798,247 | 362,053 | -436,194 |
| London Gateway Port | 415,116 | 456,515 | +41,399 |
| Purfleet | 181,187 | 240,630 | +59,443 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
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 | 871,873 |
| Poland | 442,684 |
| Slovakia | 428,330 |
| Ireland | 418,207 |
| 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 | 340,787 | 531,086 | +190,299 |
| Poland | 182,039 | 260,645 | +78,606 |
| Slovakia | 150,715 | 277,615 | +126,900 |
| Ireland | 348,994 | 69,213 | -279,781 |
| France | 26,858 | 28,414 | +1,556 |
| Italy | 31,635 | 2,416 | -29,219 |
| United States | 8,446 | 25,289 | +16,843 |
| Germany | 0 | 30,145 | +30,145 |
| Austria | 17,865 | 0 | -17,865 |
| Taiwan | 14,739 | 0 | -14,739 |
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) | 1,525,748 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 864,114 |
| Air transport | 25,060 |
| 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) | 815,181 | 710,567 | -104,614 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 340,284 | 523,830 | +183,546 |
| Air transport | 10,915 | 14,145 | +3,230 |
| 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 | 1,001,858 |
| Felixstowe | 654,028 |
| Holyhead | 352,968 |
| Liverpool Docks | 207,851 |
| Southampton | 120,413 |
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 | 421,101 | 580,757 | +159,656 |
| Felixstowe | 216,290 | 437,738 | +221,448 |
| Holyhead | 300,467 | 52,501 | -247,966 |
| Liverpool Docks | 181,159 | 26,692 | -154,467 |
| Southampton | 14,739 | 105,674 | +90,935 |
| Hull | 0 | 25,145 | +25,145 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,269 | 5,890 | -10,379 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,203 | 12,215 | +8,012 |
| Milford | 5,440 | 0 | -5,440 |
| ZLC | 2,190 | 2,865 | +675 |
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