Import/export HS code 721632: I-shaped steel sections
I-shaped steel sections, hot-rolled or extruded
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 221,702,689 |
| Luxembourg | 29,571,167 |
| Germany | 29,415,261 |
| Turkey | 17,625,349 |
| Ireland | 15,258,238 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 131,499,227 | 90,203,462 | -41,295,765 |
| Luxembourg | 26,532,777 | 3,038,390 | -23,494,387 |
| Germany | 16,910,705 | 12,504,556 | -4,406,149 |
| Turkey | 7,052,343 | 10,573,006 | +3,520,663 |
| Ireland | 8,229,742 | 7,028,496 | -1,201,246 |
| Netherlands | 7,206,098 | 3,606,281 | -3,599,817 |
| Belgium | 5,236,391 | 3,421,568 | -1,814,823 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,690 | 4,017,250 | +4,015,560 |
| Brazil | 1,454,453 | 2,026,223 | +571,770 |
| South Korea | 2,249,837 | 0 | -2,249,837 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 193,827,607 |
| Germany | 32,258,532 |
| Luxembourg | 22,815,477 |
| Turkey | 19,007,376 |
| South Korea | 7,641,023 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 115,268,647 | 78,558,960 | -36,709,687 |
| Germany | 18,419,665 | 13,838,867 | -4,580,798 |
| Luxembourg | 21,524,872 | 1,290,605 | -20,234,267 |
| Turkey | 8,413,912 | 10,593,464 | +2,179,552 |
| South Korea | 7,113,048 | 527,975 | -6,585,073 |
| India | 3,761,901 | 2,895,236 | -866,665 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,037 | 4,046,314 | +4,043,277 |
| Brazil | 1,454,453 | 2,026,223 | +571,770 |
| United Kingdom | 968,867 | 225,287 | -743,580 |
| Ireland | 342,255 | 101,821 | -240,434 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| North Yorkshire | 5 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 281,450,473 |
| Other | 53,779,846 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,376,348 |
| Air transport | 12,294 |
| Road transport | 6,248 |
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) | 172,638,561 | 108,811,912 | -63,826,649 |
| Other | 30,824,753 | 22,955,093 | -7,869,660 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,314,828 | 6,061,520 | +746,692 |
| Air transport | 0 | 12,294 | +12,294 |
| Road transport | 3,291 | 2,957 | -334 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 176,922,569 |
| 000 | 53,779,846 |
| Goole | 24,222,314 |
| Poole | 13,487,838 |
| Dover | 13,049,263 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRT | 104,648,571 | 72,273,998 | -32,374,573 |
| 000 | 30,824,753 | 22,955,093 | -7,869,660 |
| Goole | 22,406,271 | 1,816,043 | -20,590,228 |
| Poole | 6,192,710 | 7,295,128 | +1,102,418 |
| Dover | 8,091,182 | 4,958,081 | -3,133,101 |
| Great Yarmouth | 5,844,594 | 5,163,186 | -681,408 |
| London | 4,646,841 | 5,311,598 | +664,757 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 3,861,837 | 4,041,188 | +179,351 |
| Shoreham – Penney’s Wharf | 5,614,354 | 1,371,031 | -4,243,323 |
| Hartlepool | 1,454,453 | 3,908,695 | +2,454,242 |
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 | 20 |
| Specialised construction activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Construction of buildings | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | 54,102,539 |
| United States | 51,681,372 |
| Turkey | 19,355,112 |
| Canada | 12,831,291 |
| Netherlands | 4,708,670 |
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 | 23,477,987 | 30,624,552 | +7,146,565 |
| United States | 14,207,885 | 37,473,487 | +23,265,602 |
| Turkey | 5,960,249 | 13,394,863 | +7,434,614 |
| Canada | 9,122,682 | 3,708,609 | -5,414,073 |
| Netherlands | 3,035,886 | 1,672,784 | -1,363,102 |
| Germany | 865,693 | 3,567,186 | +2,701,493 |
| Australia | 543,060 | 800,024 | +256,964 |
| Greece | 496,640 | 196,823 | -299,817 |
| Denmark | 59,478 | 617,859 | +558,381 |
| Belgium | 133,131 | 543,308 | +410,177 |
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 | 38,982,140 |
| Turkey | 10,664,755 |
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 | 14,414,082 | 24,568,058 | +10,153,976 |
| Turkey | 6,791,858 | 3,872,897 | -2,918,961 |
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) | 94,927,283 |
| Other | 49,916,336 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,563,701 |
| Air transport | 200,307 |
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) | 34,138,659 | 60,788,624 | +26,649,965 |
| Other | 21,313,948 | 28,602,388 | +7,288,440 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,579,873 | 4,983,828 | +1,403,955 |
| Air transport | 188,294 | 12,013 | -176,281 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 74,405,659 |
| 000 | 49,916,336 |
| Grimsby | 7,350,179 |
| TRT | 6,552,824 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,739,735 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 30,514,267 | 43,891,392 | +13,377,125 |
| 000 | 21,313,948 | 28,602,388 | +7,288,440 |
| Grimsby | 0 | 7,350,179 | +7,350,179 |
| TRT | 1,097,914 | 5,454,910 | +4,356,996 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,661,879 | 2,077,856 | +415,977 |
| Goole | 662,704 | 2,947,395 | +2,284,691 |
| Heysham | 1,378,725 | 1,441,399 | +62,674 |
| Liverpool Docks | 722,184 | 532,430 | -189,754 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 402,274 | 702,925 | +300,651 |
| Felixstowe | 189,472 | 640,549 | +451,077 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721632
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: I-shaped steel sections, hot-rolled or extruded