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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* 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 | 12,078,344 |
| Austria | 6,063,478 |
| India | 2,972,597 |
| Italy | 2,641,228 |
| France | 1,230,897 |
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 | 6,245,320 | 5,833,024 | -412,296 |
| Austria | 3,095,195 | 2,968,283 | -126,912 |
| India | 1,782,939 | 1,189,658 | -593,281 |
| Italy | 1,339,558 | 1,301,670 | -37,888 |
| France | 689,843 | 541,054 | -148,789 |
| Czechia | 685,586 | 472,906 | -212,680 |
| Spain | 583,816 | 522,987 | -60,829 |
| Switzerland | 536,391 | 457,655 | -78,736 |
| Brazil | 402,954 | 559,936 | +156,982 |
| Taiwan | 465,208 | 363,017 | -102,191 |
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 | 14,653,423 |
| Austria | 6,066,989 |
| India | 2,982,769 |
| Italy | 2,759,897 |
| Spain | 1,136,891 |
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 | 7,507,208 | 7,146,215 | -360,993 |
| Austria | 3,095,195 | 2,971,794 | -123,401 |
| India | 1,782,939 | 1,199,830 | -583,109 |
| Italy | 1,572,169 | 1,187,728 | -384,441 |
| Spain | 612,196 | 524,695 | -87,501 |
| Brazil | 402,954 | 559,936 | +156,982 |
| Switzerland | 504,883 | 425,216 | -79,667 |
| Taiwan | 465,208 | 393,540 | -71,668 |
| Turkey | 290,334 | 389,713 | +99,379 |
| 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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| 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) | 24,431,319 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,760,579 |
| Road transport | 568,366 |
| Air transport | 196,222 |
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) | 12,367,614 | 12,063,705 | -303,909 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,131,061 | 2,629,518 | -1,501,543 |
| Road transport | 211,800 | 356,566 | +144,766 |
| Air transport | 79,088 | 117,134 | +38,046 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 8,266,712 |
| Felixstowe | 4,934,457 |
| Harwich | 4,136,353 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,937,426 |
| London | 2,652,436 |
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 | 4,016,105 | 4,250,607 | +234,502 |
| Felixstowe | 2,864,370 | 2,070,087 | -794,283 |
| Harwich | 2,174,123 | 1,962,230 | -211,893 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,651,256 | 2,286,170 | +634,914 |
| London | 1,420,978 | 1,231,458 | -189,520 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,515,084 | 941,870 | -573,214 |
| Hull | 1,230,923 | 565,642 | -665,281 |
| London Gateway Port | 400,966 | 574,555 | +173,589 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 420,433 | 208,680 | -211,753 |
| ZLC | 211,800 | 356,566 | +144,766 |
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.
|
8 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
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 | 20 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | 967,870 |
| Poland | 493,650 |
| Slovakia | 443,044 |
| Ireland | 376,577 |
| 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 | 666,017 | +364,164 |
| Poland | 228,715 | 264,935 | +36,220 |
| Slovakia | 275,730 | 167,314 | -108,416 |
| Ireland | 341,475 | 35,102 | -306,373 |
| France | 26,858 | 28,414 | +1,556 |
| United States | 8,446 | 27,111 | +18,665 |
| Germany | 28,810 | 1,335 | -27,475 |
| Austria | 17,865 | 0 | -17,865 |
| New Zealand | 4,596 | 9,728 | +5,132 |
| Netherlands | 10,859 | 2,865 | -7,994 |
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) | 1,544,762 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 962,969 |
| 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) | 980,217 | 564,545 | -415,672 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 289,313 | 673,656 | +384,343 |
| 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 | 1,049,576 |
| Felixstowe | 615,094 |
| Holyhead | 311,338 |
| Liverpool Docks | 209,673 |
| London Gateway Port | 167,795 |
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 | 570,063 | 479,513 | -90,550 |
| Felixstowe | 177,356 | 437,738 | +260,382 |
| Holyhead | 277,254 | 34,084 | -243,170 |
| Liverpool Docks | 196,853 | 12,820 | -184,033 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,971 | 148,824 | +129,853 |
| Southampton | 0 | 105,674 | +105,674 |
| 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