Import/export HS code 721210: Flat-rolled steel coated with tin
Flat-rolled steel products coated or plated with tin
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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 | 725,559 |
| Netherlands | 424,564 |
| China | 223,633 |
| Belgium | 157,836 |
| Spain | 138,148 |
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 | 365,344 | 360,215 | -5,129 |
| Netherlands | 154,769 | 269,795 | +115,026 |
| China | 203,534 | 20,099 | -183,435 |
| Belgium | 103,230 | 54,606 | -48,624 |
| Spain | 85,483 | 52,665 | -32,818 |
| Malaysia | 70,124 | 41,955 | -28,169 |
| Italy | 10,172 | 70,861 | +60,689 |
| Norway | 19,607 | 8,995 | -10,612 |
| Taiwan | 19,114 | 0 | -19,114 |
| United States | 10,276 | 0 | -10,276 |
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 | 728,990 |
| China | 341,447 |
| Taiwan | 207,249 |
| Spain | 185,062 |
| Philippines | 171,666 |
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 | 392,368 | 336,622 | -55,746 |
| China | 321,348 | 20,099 | -301,249 |
| Taiwan | 116,952 | 90,297 | -26,655 |
| Spain | 86,396 | 98,666 | +12,270 |
| Philippines | 0 | 171,666 | +171,666 |
| Italy | 10,172 | 113,308 | +103,136 |
| Malaysia | 19,424 | 41,955 | +22,531 |
| Turkey | 46,197 | 0 | -46,197 |
| Sweden | 20,726 | 0 | -20,726 |
| Poland | 15,593 | 3,712 | -11,881 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,095,915 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 828,612 |
| Air transport | 30,900 |
| Other | 9,454 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 684,373 | 411,542 | -272,831 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 350,294 | 478,318 | +128,024 |
| Air transport | 15,738 | 15,162 | -576 |
| Other | 7,574 | 1,880 | -5,694 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Boston | 437,764 |
| Immingham Docks | 367,170 |
| Felixstowe | 308,068 |
| Southampton | 254,729 |
| Dover | 178,550 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 215,311 | 222,453 | +7,142 |
| Immingham Docks | 125,104 | 242,066 | +116,962 |
| Felixstowe | 158,009 | 150,059 | -7,950 |
| Southampton | 206,970 | 47,759 | -159,211 |
| Dover | 106,120 | 72,430 | -33,690 |
| Eurotunnel | 74,518 | 77,622 | +3,104 |
| Hull | 38,575 | 16,459 | -22,116 |
| London Gateway Port | 23,537 | 20,099 | -3,438 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,522 | 9,100 | -25,422 |
| Harwich | 22,159 | 4,005 | -18,154 |
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
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
4 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
3 |
|
Accommodation
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STEEL & ALLOY PROCESSING LIMITED | 27 |
| CLAMASON INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 16 |
| PLASTOREG EASTLIGHT LIMITED | 12 |
| PLASTOREG SMIDT GMBH | 12 |
| SEGEN LIMITED | 11 |
| ANT BM LIMITED | 7 |
| EXACLAIR LIMITED | 7 |
| EDMUNDSON ELECTRICAL LIMITED | 7 |
| LEONARDT LIMITED | 4 |
| CERCIS LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 3,695,602 |
| Italy | 2,014,461 |
| Germany | 493,931 |
| Ireland | 279,934 |
| Kenya | 216,312 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,304,160 | 1,391,442 | -912,718 |
| Italy | 1,164,141 | 850,320 | -313,821 |
| Germany | 167,511 | 326,420 | +158,909 |
| Ireland | 259,698 | 20,236 | -239,462 |
| Kenya | 157,653 | 58,659 | -98,994 |
| Kazakhstan | 83,212 | 131,634 | +48,422 |
| Israel | 66,977 | 63,821 | -3,156 |
| Czechia | 19,010 | 27,937 | +8,927 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 39,553 | +39,553 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 17,184 | +17,184 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 261,974 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 242,976 | 18,998 | -223,978 |
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) | 6,471,440 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 358,708 |
| Other | 261,982 |
| Air transport | 105,727 |
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) | 3,765,809 | 2,705,631 | -1,060,178 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 231,417 | 127,291 | -104,126 |
| Other | 242,976 | 19,006 | -223,970 |
| Air transport | 20,109 | 85,618 | +65,509 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,449,592 |
| 000 | 261,982 |
| London Gateway Port | 205,513 |
| Liverpool Docks | 130,798 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 52,683 |
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 | 3,745,191 | 2,704,401 | -1,040,790 |
| 000 | 242,976 | 19,006 | -223,970 |
| London Gateway Port | 159,190 | 46,323 | -112,867 |
| Liverpool Docks | 66,977 | 63,821 | -3,156 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,111 | 35,572 | +18,461 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,148 | 39,553 | +38,405 |
| Boston | 0 | 17,147 | +17,147 |
| Holyhead | 14,698 | 0 | -14,698 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 8,623 | +8,623 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,250 | 0 | -5,250 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat-rolled steel products coated or plated with tin