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 | 9,862,126 |
| France | 8,339,854 |
| Belgium | 3,491,042 |
| Spain | 3,107,200 |
| Italy | 1,330,933 |
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 | 5,345,436 | 4,516,690 | -828,746 |
| France | 2,901,679 | 5,438,175 | +2,536,496 |
| Belgium | 3,310,188 | 180,854 | -3,129,334 |
| Spain | 1,261,130 | 1,846,070 | +584,940 |
| Italy | 618,229 | 712,704 | +94,475 |
| Ireland | 518,359 | 270,185 | -248,174 |
| Netherlands | 537,749 | 170,428 | -367,321 |
| China | 8,697 | 490,717 | +482,020 |
| Germany | 40,365 | 73,748 | +33,383 |
| 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 | 11,737,831 |
| Turkey | 10,235,964 |
| Spain | 3,032,246 |
| Italy | 1,730,818 |
| China | 499,414 |
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 | 6,216,174 | 5,521,657 | -694,517 |
| Turkey | 5,718,217 | 4,517,747 | -1,200,470 |
| Spain | 1,212,800 | 1,819,446 | +606,646 |
| Italy | 776,573 | 954,245 | +177,672 |
| China | 8,697 | 490,717 | +482,020 |
| Algeria | 17,028 | 47,516 | +30,488 |
| North Macedonia | 0 | 56,159 | +56,159 |
| Germany | 21,054 | 19,577 | -1,477 |
| Netherlands | 1,320 | 34,883 | +33,563 |
| United States | 6,976 | 25,146 | +18,170 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| South East Wales | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| 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) | 13,641,598 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,621,364 |
| Other | 1,148,849 |
| Air transport | 37,828 |
| 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) | 7,162,968 | 6,478,630 | -684,338 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,634,760 | 6,986,604 | +351,844 |
| Other | 766,817 | 382,032 | -384,785 |
| Air transport | 3,423 | 34,405 | +30,982 |
| 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 | 5,568,548 |
| London | 4,048,896 |
| TRT | 2,543,902 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,393,773 |
| Dover | 2,386,586 |
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 | 2,992,812 | 2,575,736 | -417,076 |
| London | 1,886,214 | 2,162,682 | +276,468 |
| TRT | 661,396 | 1,882,506 | +1,221,110 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,540,259 | 853,514 | -686,745 |
| Dover | 1,480,649 | 905,937 | -574,712 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 806,693 | 1,412,749 | +606,056 |
| Cardiff Docks | 1,188,086 | 707,146 | -480,940 |
| 000 | 766,817 | 382,032 | -384,785 |
| Newport | 546,363 | 454,493 | -91,870 |
| Belfast Port | 358,640 | 580,757 | +222,117 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 16 |
| 2026-04 | 19 |
| 2026-03 | 18 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ASD LIMITED | 54 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 53 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 53 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 52 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 50 |
| PARKERSTEEL LIMITED | 50 |
| LAIDLER STEELS LIMITED | 49 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 48 |
| EPS STEELS (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| ALL STEELS TRADING LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,674,742 |
| Germany | 3,319,390 |
| Netherlands | 1,661,765 |
| Belgium | 1,218,451 |
| France | 406,502 |
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 | 2,803,193 | 2,871,549 | +68,356 |
| Germany | 1,632,604 | 1,686,786 | +54,182 |
| Netherlands | 890,813 | 770,952 | -119,861 |
| Belgium | 594,297 | 624,154 | +29,857 |
| France | 120,482 | 286,020 | +165,538 |
| Australia | 55,064 | 246,949 | +191,885 |
| Poland | 63,520 | 204,510 | +140,990 |
| Denmark | 140,794 | 123,066 | -17,728 |
| Luxembourg | 75,248 | 157,454 | +82,206 |
| Switzerland | 124,408 | 90,118 | -34,290 |
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 | 736,811 |
| XI | 287,827 |
| Ireland | 517 |
| 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 | 381,436 | 355,375 | -26,061 |
| XI | 204,409 | 83,418 | -120,991 |
| Ireland | 0 | 517 | +517 |
| Nicaragua | 48 | 0 | -48 |
| France | 30 | 0 | -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) | 12,173,484 |
| Other | 1,387,658 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 447,919 |
| 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) | 5,883,038 | 6,290,446 | +407,408 |
| Other | 768,158 | 619,500 | -148,658 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 214,548 | 233,371 | +18,823 |
| Air transport | 15,701 | 51,305 | +35,604 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,686,629 |
| Milford | 3,225,018 |
| 000 | 1,387,658 |
| Fishguard | 715,233 |
| London Gateway Port | 280,864 |
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 | 3,658,782 | 4,027,847 | +369,065 |
| Milford | 1,569,443 | 1,655,575 | +86,132 |
| 000 | 768,158 | 619,500 | -148,658 |
| Fishguard | 267,402 | 447,831 | +180,429 |
| London Gateway Port | 143,513 | 137,351 | -6,162 |
| Liverpool Docks | 72,921 | 82,607 | +9,686 |
| Heysham | 101,776 | 26,376 | -75,400 |
| Dover | 114,649 | 5,000 | -109,649 |
| Immingham Docks | 59,600 | 27,063 | -32,537 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,701 | 48,085 | +32,384 |
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