Import/export HS code 721633: H-shaped steel sections
H-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 | 122,768,895 |
| Luxembourg | 53,135,403 |
| Germany | 38,015,741 |
| Netherlands | 15,950,692 |
| South Korea | 7,247,232 |
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 | 73,005,246 | 49,763,649 | -23,241,597 |
| Luxembourg | 24,302,966 | 28,832,437 | +4,529,471 |
| Germany | 18,987,249 | 19,028,492 | +41,243 |
| Netherlands | 7,525,692 | 8,425,000 | +899,308 |
| South Korea | 7,247,232 | 0 | -7,247,232 |
| Brazil | 1,494,106 | 2,926,750 | +1,432,644 |
| China | 318,425 | 3,162,760 | +2,844,335 |
| Belgium | 1,178,111 | 2,192,668 | +1,014,557 |
| Thailand | 0 | 2,963,597 | +2,963,597 |
| Turkey | 991,904 | 1,951,805 | +959,901 |
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 | 113,630,929 |
| Luxembourg | 40,273,753 |
| Germany | 39,006,568 |
| South Korea | 11,650,649 |
| China | 4,910,981 |
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 | 68,843,373 | 44,787,556 | -24,055,817 |
| Luxembourg | 18,160,756 | 22,112,997 | +3,952,241 |
| Germany | 21,315,100 | 17,691,468 | -3,623,632 |
| South Korea | 9,953,391 | 1,697,258 | -8,256,133 |
| China | 0 | 4,910,981 | +4,910,981 |
| Brazil | 1,494,106 | 2,926,750 | +1,432,644 |
| Turkey | 1,435,624 | 1,962,764 | +527,140 |
| Thailand | 0 | 2,963,597 | +2,963,597 |
| United Arab Emirates | 130,204 | 2,170,633 | +2,040,429 |
| India | 1,180,202 | 0 | -1,180,202 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| Suffolk | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 205,772,955 |
| Other | 34,271,272 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,082,449 |
| Air transport | 3,560 |
| Road transport | 2,112 |
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) | 113,496,088 | 92,276,867 | -21,219,221 |
| Other | 13,274,222 | 20,997,050 | +7,722,828 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,412,274 | 9,670,175 | -742,099 |
| Air transport | 0 | 3,560 | +3,560 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,112 | +2,112 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 116,218,085 |
| 000 | 34,271,272 |
| London | 22,347,459 |
| Dover | 18,499,602 |
| Poole | 13,708,033 |
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 | 60,964,399 | 55,253,686 | -5,710,713 |
| 000 | 13,274,222 | 20,997,050 | +7,722,828 |
| London | 12,279,893 | 10,067,566 | -2,212,327 |
| Dover | 11,897,221 | 6,602,381 | -5,294,840 |
| Poole | 7,896,722 | 5,811,311 | -2,085,411 |
| Great Yarmouth | 6,942,558 | 6,045,215 | -897,343 |
| Goole | 10,212,739 | 2,475,959 | -7,736,780 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,188,111 | 3,106,236 | -2,081,875 |
| Hartlepool | 1,494,106 | 5,082,383 | +3,588,277 |
| Shoreham – Penney’s Wharf | 2,141,068 | 1,945,207 | -195,861 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
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+ | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 71,968,522 |
| Ireland | 32,183,074 |
| United States | 17,684,772 |
| Netherlands | 11,527,537 |
| Canada | 10,766,723 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 28,119,508 | 43,849,014 | +15,729,506 |
| Ireland | 15,706,530 | 16,476,544 | +770,014 |
| United States | 5,262,620 | 12,422,152 | +7,159,532 |
| Netherlands | 5,144,551 | 6,382,986 | +1,238,435 |
| Canada | 4,019,290 | 6,747,433 | +2,728,143 |
| Germany | 3,196,685 | 5,703,278 | +2,506,593 |
| Sweden | 2,684,873 | 0 | -2,684,873 |
| Portugal | 758,384 | 951,988 | +193,604 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 1,321,891 | +1,321,891 |
| Libya | 0 | 1,267,377 | +1,267,377 |
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 | 25,141,607 |
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 | 12,922,772 | 12,218,835 | -703,937 |
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) | 124,874,643 |
| Other | 25,171,916 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,158,798 |
| Air transport | 19,768 |
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) | 47,374,815 | 77,499,828 | +30,125,013 |
| Other | 12,941,445 | 12,230,471 | -710,974 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,414,348 | 8,744,450 | +1,330,102 |
| Air transport | 2,360 | 17,408 | +15,048 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 95,957,956 |
| 000 | 25,171,916 |
| TRT | 12,923,191 |
| Grimsby | 9,957,469 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,646,930 |
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 | 41,712,994 | 54,244,962 | +12,531,968 |
| 000 | 12,941,445 | 12,230,471 | -710,974 |
| TRT | 2,562,538 | 10,360,653 | +7,798,115 |
| Grimsby | 0 | 9,957,469 | +9,957,469 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,256,521 | 3,390,409 | -1,866,112 |
| Heysham | 1,559,184 | 2,148,233 | +589,049 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,187,816 | 2,102,940 | +915,124 |
| Goole | 808,151 | 1,256,136 | +447,985 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 140,458 | 1,745,180 | +1,604,722 |
| Felixstowe | 772,254 | 14,973 | -757,281 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721633
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: H-shaped steel sections, hot-rolled or extruded