Import/export HS code 721610: Small U, I, or H steel sections
U, I, or H-shaped steel sections, hot-rolled or extruded, with a height under 80 mm
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,439,155 |
| Ireland | 317,130 |
| Spain | 286,071 |
| France | 212,589 |
| Belgium | 199,236 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,548,403 | 890,752 | -657,651 |
| Ireland | 211,565 | 105,565 | -106,000 |
| Spain | 265,222 | 20,849 | -244,373 |
| France | 97,562 | 115,027 | +17,465 |
| Belgium | 179,210 | 20,026 | -159,184 |
| Italy | 95,885 | 77,090 | -18,795 |
| Germany | 31,624 | 23,281 | -8,343 |
| Netherlands | 21,020 | 11,519 | -9,501 |
| United States | 12,981 | 14,715 | +1,734 |
| Poland | 1,462 | 17,456 | +15,994 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,439,155 |
| France | 389,539 |
| Spain | 287,696 |
| Italy | 196,145 |
| Germany | 76,604 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,548,403 | 890,752 | -657,651 |
| France | 262,846 | 126,693 | -136,153 |
| Spain | 265,222 | 22,474 | -242,748 |
| Italy | 106,287 | 89,858 | -16,429 |
| Germany | 54,273 | 22,331 | -31,942 |
| Ireland | 47,893 | 0 | -47,893 |
| United States | 12,981 | 14,715 | +1,734 |
| Poland | 1,462 | 17,456 | +15,994 |
| Taiwan | 11,868 | 0 | -11,868 |
| Denmark | 2,240 | 5,278 | +3,038 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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) | 2,549,395 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 960,520 |
| Other | 269,237 |
| Air transport | 29,896 |
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) | 1,630,772 | 918,623 | -712,149 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 685,410 | 275,110 | -410,300 |
| Other | 163,672 | 105,565 | -58,107 |
| Air transport | 27,701 | 2,195 | -25,506 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 919,433 |
| Cardiff Docks | 835,113 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 363,686 |
| Liverpool Docks | 320,923 |
| 000 | 269,237 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 551,013 | 368,420 | -182,593 |
| Cardiff Docks | 558,155 | 276,958 | -281,197 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 118,312 | 245,374 | +127,062 |
| Liverpool Docks | 320,923 | 0 | -320,923 |
| 000 | 163,672 | 105,565 | -58,107 |
| Dover | 154,527 | 76,612 | -77,915 |
| Immingham Docks | 124,051 | 99,266 | -24,785 |
| Poole | 121,659 | 0 | -121,659 |
| London | 48,843 | 37,960 | -10,883 |
| Portsmouth | 79,501 | 0 | -79,501 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROCKWELL SHEET SALES LIMITED | 38 |
| ASD LIMITED | 32 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 27 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 27 |
| KOCAER STEEL UK LIMITED | 20 |
| LAIDLER STEELS LIMITED | 18 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 15 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 13 |
| PARKERSTEEL LIMITED | 12 |
| ROTEX EUROPE LTD | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,343,955 |
| Ireland | 784,486 |
| Canada | 407,697 |
| Italy | 303,510 |
| Brazil | 296,551 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,064,351 | 279,604 | -784,747 |
| Ireland | 433,786 | 350,700 | -83,086 |
| Canada | 407,697 | 0 | -407,697 |
| Italy | 258,467 | 45,043 | -213,424 |
| Brazil | 266,577 | 29,974 | -236,603 |
| China | 58,805 | 16,675 | -42,130 |
| Switzerland | 51,415 | 0 | -51,415 |
| Angola | 6,632 | 23,945 | +17,313 |
| Australia | 10,467 | 19,152 | +8,685 |
| Singapore | 18,250 | 1,128 | -17,122 |
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 | 28,907 |
| Turkey | 111 |
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 | 26,225 | 2,682 | -23,543 |
| Turkey | 0 | 111 | +111 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,764,243 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,570,898 |
| Air transport | 73,850 |
| Other | 29,018 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,442,324 | 321,919 | -1,120,405 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,147,770 | 423,128 | -724,642 |
| Air transport | 30,261 | 43,589 | +13,328 |
| Other | 26,225 | 2,793 | -23,432 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,168,821 |
| Milford | 548,535 |
| Immingham Docks | 523,992 |
| Middlesbrough | 409,987 |
| London Gateway Port | 195,765 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 909,136 | 259,685 | -649,451 |
| Milford | 334,602 | 213,933 | -120,669 |
| Immingham Docks | 496,114 | 27,878 | -468,236 |
| Middlesbrough | 352,726 | 57,261 | -295,465 |
| London Gateway Port | 187,728 | 8,037 | -179,691 |
| Fishguard | 42,644 | 122,523 | +79,879 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 78,029 | 33,775 | -44,254 |
| Hull | 82,993 | 0 | -82,993 |
| Killingholme | 43,205 | 0 | -43,205 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,335 | 23,277 | +10,942 |
Quick facts
HS code: 721610
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: U, I, or H-shaped steel sections, hot-rolled or extruded, with a height under 80 mm