Import/export HS code 721190: Various flat-rolled steel, less than 600mm wide, not coated
Other flat-rolled iron or steel products, less than 600mm wide, without cladding, plating, or coating
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Greece | 3,137,702 |
| Czechia | 1,178,019 |
| France | 853,706 |
| Austria | 539,291 |
| Germany | 435,532 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 1,666,641 | 1,471,061 | -195,580 |
| Czechia | 1,157,913 | 20,106 | -1,137,807 |
| France | 785,720 | 67,986 | -717,734 |
| Austria | 539,291 | 0 | -539,291 |
| Germany | 209,610 | 225,922 | +16,312 |
| Switzerland | 424,388 | 6,882 | -417,506 |
| China | 193,732 | 142,668 | -51,064 |
| Turkey | 160,153 | 86,399 | -73,754 |
| Spain | 84,336 | 24,719 | -59,617 |
| Italy | 17,192 | 77,647 | +60,455 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Greece | 3,155,635 |
| Germany | 1,287,613 |
| France | 836,692 |
| Austria | 572,525 |
| Switzerland | 431,270 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 1,684,574 | 1,471,061 | -213,513 |
| Germany | 1,031,533 | 256,080 | -775,453 |
| France | 766,083 | 70,609 | -695,474 |
| Austria | 572,525 | 0 | -572,525 |
| Switzerland | 424,388 | 6,882 | -417,506 |
| China | 194,646 | 144,638 | -50,008 |
| Czechia | 300,704 | 2,843 | -297,861 |
| Turkey | 160,153 | 86,399 | -73,754 |
| Italy | 29,599 | 88,411 | +58,812 |
| Poland | 17,208 | 24,968 | +7,760 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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) | 3,842,056 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,269,014 |
| Road transport | 226,154 |
| Air transport | 161,629 |
| Other | 83,579 |
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) | 3,248,546 | 593,510 | -2,655,036 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,779,912 | 1,489,102 | -290,810 |
| Road transport | 140,958 | 85,196 | -55,762 |
| Air transport | 59,246 | 102,383 | +43,137 |
| Other | 68,400 | 15,179 | -53,221 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,368,439 |
| Felixstowe | 1,931,899 |
| Eurotunnel | 731,483 |
| Southampton | 629,402 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 583,989 |
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 | 2,026,568 | 341,871 | -1,684,697 |
| Felixstowe | 1,162,026 | 769,873 | -392,153 |
| Eurotunnel | 602,286 | 129,197 | -473,089 |
| Southampton | 205,303 | 424,099 | +218,796 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 573,011 | 10,978 | -562,033 |
| London Gateway Port | 392,657 | 158,772 | -233,885 |
| ZLC | 140,958 | 85,196 | -55,762 |
| 000 | 68,400 | 15,179 | -53,221 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 83,159 | +83,159 |
| Killingholme | 10,489 | 40,109 | +29,620 |
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 | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SHEARLINE STEEL STRIP LIMITED | 39 |
| DYSON TECHNICAL CERAMICS LIMITED | 32 |
| GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 18 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 16 |
| KLADEX LIMITED | 16 |
| ATTEWELL LIMITED | 15 |
| ARDEN METALS LIMITED | 15 |
| TENSATOR LIMITED | 12 |
| LANCASTER HOLDINGS LIMITED | 11 |
| FERNITE OF SHEFFIELD LIMITED | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 | 447,358 |
| France | 233,995 |
| United States | 109,426 |
| Germany | 61,804 |
| Netherlands | 30,324 |
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 | 261,454 | 185,904 | -75,550 |
| France | 117,921 | 116,074 | -1,847 |
| United States | 81,012 | 28,414 | -52,598 |
| Germany | 28,123 | 33,681 | +5,558 |
| Netherlands | 11,248 | 19,076 | +7,828 |
| Bahamas | 0 | 27,805 | +27,805 |
| Portugal | 9,666 | 11,663 | +1,997 |
| Brazil | 7,854 | 8,672 | +818 |
| Angola | 13,079 | 1,166 | -11,913 |
| Norway | 6,401 | 5,532 | -869 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 98 |
| XL | 18 |
| XI | 6 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 15 | 83 | +68 |
| XL | 18 | 0 | -18 |
| XI | 6 | 0 | -6 |
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) | 775,742 |
| Air transport | 245,333 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,924 |
| Other | 168 |
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) | 431,297 | 344,445 | -86,852 |
| Air transport | 160,979 | 84,354 | -76,625 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,382 | 39,542 | +33,160 |
| Other | 85 | 83 | -2 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 319,854 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 296,857 |
| East Midlands Airport | 88,341 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,773 |
| Holyhead | 59,929 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham | 184,932 | 134,922 | -50,010 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 155,806 | 141,051 | -14,755 |
| East Midlands Airport | 32,330 | 56,011 | +23,681 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 68,087 | 12,686 | -55,401 |
| Holyhead | 27,822 | 32,107 | +4,285 |
| Liverpool Docks | 45,111 | 0 | -45,111 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,311 | 21,866 | +2,555 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,745 | 25,224 | +23,479 |
| ZLC | 23,528 | 0 | -23,528 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 17,915 | 0 | -17,915 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other flat-rolled iron or steel products, less than 600mm wide, without cladding, plating, or coating