Import/export HS code 721621: L-shaped steel sections
L-shaped steel sections, not further processed than hot-rolled or extruded
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 9,965,813 |
| France | 7,981,827 |
| Belgium | 3,916,972 |
| Spain | 2,958,844 |
| Italy | 1,226,549 |
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 | 5,122,633 | 4,843,180 | -279,453 |
| France | 2,438,163 | 5,543,664 | +3,105,501 |
| Belgium | 3,693,975 | 222,997 | -3,470,978 |
| Spain | 1,333,393 | 1,625,451 | +292,058 |
| Italy | 646,973 | 579,576 | -67,397 |
| Ireland | 530,871 | 313,383 | -217,488 |
| Netherlands | 536,431 | 151,049 | -385,382 |
| China | 6,668 | 491,857 | +485,189 |
| Germany | 47,700 | 50,646 | +2,946 |
| Algeria | 17,028 | 47,516 | +30,488 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 11,820,341 |
| Turkey | 10,339,651 |
| Spain | 2,895,053 |
| Italy | 1,570,504 |
| China | 498,525 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 6,143,866 | 5,676,475 | -467,391 |
| Turkey | 5,495,414 | 4,844,237 | -651,177 |
| Spain | 1,279,099 | 1,615,954 | +336,855 |
| Italy | 801,972 | 768,532 | -33,440 |
| China | 6,668 | 491,857 | +485,189 |
| Algeria | 17,028 | 47,516 | +30,488 |
| Germany | 25,122 | 19,577 | -5,545 |
| Netherlands | 1,320 | 34,883 | +33,563 |
| United States | 7,986 | 25,146 | +17,160 |
| Czechia | 12,280 | 11,548 | -732 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| South East Wales | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| 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 Midlands | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 13,616,765 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,512,230 |
| Other | 1,179,372 |
| Air transport | 42,906 |
| Road transport | 23,413 |
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) | 6,905,866 | 6,710,899 | -194,967 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,699,001 | 6,813,229 | +114,228 |
| Other | 770,585 | 408,787 | -361,798 |
| Air transport | 8,501 | 34,405 | +25,904 |
| Road transport | 0 | 23,413 | +23,413 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,714,201 |
| London | 3,980,809 |
| TRT | 2,551,048 |
| Dover | 2,403,205 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,357,190 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,948,850 | 2,765,351 | -183,499 |
| London | 1,930,806 | 2,050,003 | +119,197 |
| TRT | 613,371 | 1,937,677 | +1,324,306 |
| Dover | 1,466,071 | 937,134 | -528,937 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,479,719 | 877,471 | -602,248 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 876,379 | 1,192,372 | +315,993 |
| Cardiff Docks | 1,188,086 | 707,146 | -480,940 |
| 000 | 770,585 | 408,787 | -361,798 |
| Newport | 546,363 | 454,493 | -91,870 |
| Belfast Port | 360,982 | 580,757 | +219,775 |
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 | 34 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 19 |
| 2026-03 | 18 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-12 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ASD LIMITED | 53 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 52 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 52 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 51 |
| PARKERSTEEL LIMITED | 50 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 49 |
| LAIDLER STEELS LIMITED | 48 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 47 |
| EPS STEELS (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| ALL STEELS TRADING LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,409,290 |
| Germany | 3,416,898 |
| Netherlands | 1,643,924 |
| Belgium | 1,194,975 |
| France | 449,889 |
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 | 2,716,236 | 2,693,054 | -23,182 |
| Germany | 1,575,773 | 1,841,125 | +265,352 |
| Netherlands | 907,919 | 736,005 | -171,914 |
| Belgium | 609,149 | 585,826 | -23,323 |
| France | 178,434 | 271,455 | +93,021 |
| Australia | 51,397 | 217,664 | +166,267 |
| Denmark | 136,566 | 126,289 | -10,277 |
| Poland | 57,508 | 195,304 | +137,796 |
| Luxembourg | 63,089 | 160,806 | +97,717 |
| Switzerland | 130,634 | 76,676 | -53,958 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 712,048 |
| XI | 282,916 |
| Ireland | 414 |
| Nicaragua | 48 |
| France | 30 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 350,839 | 361,209 | +10,370 |
| XI | 178,661 | 104,255 | -74,406 |
| Ireland | 0 | 414 | +414 |
| Nicaragua | 48 | 0 | -48 |
| France | 0 | 30 | +30 |
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) | 11,964,277 |
| Other | 1,403,601 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 414,967 |
| Air transport | 67,006 |
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) | 5,834,148 | 6,130,129 | +295,981 |
| Other | 757,503 | 646,098 | -111,405 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 211,286 | 203,681 | -7,605 |
| Air transport | 12,034 | 54,972 | +42,938 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,688,654 |
| Milford | 3,039,275 |
| 000 | 1,403,601 |
| Fishguard | 621,236 |
| London Gateway Port | 247,912 |
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 | 3,643,898 | 4,044,756 | +400,858 |
| Milford | 1,547,116 | 1,492,159 | -54,957 |
| 000 | 757,503 | 646,098 | -111,405 |
| Fishguard | 206,642 | 414,594 | +207,952 |
| London Gateway Port | 140,251 | 107,661 | -32,590 |
| Liverpool Docks | 76,882 | 101,364 | +24,482 |
| Dover | 155,160 | 5,000 | -150,160 |
| Heysham | 101,776 | 23,376 | -78,400 |
| Immingham Docks | 59,600 | 27,063 | -32,537 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,034 | 51,752 | +39,718 |
Quick facts
HS code: 721621
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: L-shaped steel sections, not further processed than hot-rolled or extruded