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 | 116,263,145 |
| Luxembourg | 46,412,761 |
| Germany | 34,650,712 |
| Netherlands | 11,876,217 |
| South Korea | 11,113,435 |
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 | 70,751,336 | 45,511,809 | -25,239,527 |
| Luxembourg | 23,691,630 | 22,721,131 | -970,499 |
| Germany | 22,681,660 | 11,969,052 | -10,712,608 |
| Netherlands | 8,421,332 | 3,454,885 | -4,966,447 |
| South Korea | 11,113,435 | 0 | -11,113,435 |
| Brazil | 1,494,106 | 2,926,750 | +1,432,644 |
| Thailand | 0 | 2,963,597 | +2,963,597 |
| Belgium | 1,553,958 | 1,314,174 | -239,784 |
| China | 318,425 | 2,513,939 | +2,195,514 |
| Turkey | 967,432 | 1,547,045 | +579,613 |
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 | 107,332,062 |
| Germany | 36,119,103 |
| Luxembourg | 33,673,804 |
| South Korea | 15,627,191 |
| Brazil | 4,420,856 |
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 | 65,620,689 | 41,711,373 | -23,909,316 |
| Germany | 25,045,237 | 11,073,866 | -13,971,371 |
| Luxembourg | 17,342,282 | 16,331,522 | -1,010,760 |
| South Korea | 13,678,156 | 1,949,035 | -11,729,121 |
| Brazil | 1,494,106 | 2,926,750 | +1,432,644 |
| China | 0 | 3,389,629 | +3,389,629 |
| Turkey | 1,385,005 | 1,602,267 | +217,262 |
| Thailand | 0 | 2,963,597 | +2,963,597 |
| United Arab Emirates | 65,300 | 2,220,283 | +2,154,983 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| Suffolk | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 195,177,243 |
| Other | 29,155,171 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,801,244 |
| 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) | 117,912,601 | 77,264,642 | -40,647,959 |
| Other | 15,700,734 | 13,454,437 | -2,246,297 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,491,528 | 7,309,716 | -2,181,812 |
| 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 | 102,186,215 |
| 000 | 29,155,171 |
| London | 20,179,331 |
| Dover | 18,177,788 |
| Goole | 14,229,556 |
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 | 59,165,024 | 43,021,191 | -16,143,833 |
| 000 | 15,700,734 | 13,454,437 | -2,246,297 |
| London | 14,140,569 | 6,038,762 | -8,101,807 |
| Dover | 11,688,050 | 6,489,738 | -5,198,312 |
| Goole | 12,000,342 | 2,229,214 | -9,771,128 |
| Poole | 6,472,906 | 6,135,997 | -336,909 |
| Great Yarmouth | 4,420,762 | 7,564,685 | +3,143,923 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,660,964 | 2,300,771 | -3,360,193 |
| Hartlepool | 1,494,106 | 5,082,383 | +3,588,277 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,870,551 | 2,565,318 | -1,305,233 |
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 | 18 |
| Specialised construction activities | 9 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
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+ | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 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 | 66,355,719 |
| Ireland | 27,888,603 |
| United States | 15,694,214 |
| Netherlands | 11,502,621 |
| Canada | 10,591,805 |
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 | 35,394,245 | 30,961,474 | -4,432,771 |
| Ireland | 15,409,992 | 12,478,611 | -2,931,381 |
| United States | 6,706,998 | 8,987,216 | +2,280,218 |
| Netherlands | 6,380,461 | 5,122,160 | -1,258,301 |
| Canada | 7,631,680 | 2,960,125 | -4,671,555 |
| Germany | 3,139,780 | 5,967,405 | +2,827,625 |
| Sweden | 2,684,873 | 0 | -2,684,873 |
| Portugal | 872,459 | 337,301 | -535,158 |
| Greece | 1,074,513 | 58,776 | -1,015,737 |
| Denmark | 523,557 | 556,547 | +32,990 |
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 | 22,003,205 |
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 | 12,354,457 | 9,648,748 | -2,705,709 |
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) | 115,217,907 |
| Other | 22,041,086 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,306,268 |
| Air transport | 11,782 |
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) | 61,079,812 | 54,138,095 | -6,941,717 |
| Other | 12,380,718 | 9,660,368 | -2,720,350 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,852,359 | 6,453,909 | -1,398,450 |
| Air transport | 1,022 | 10,760 | +9,738 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 88,907,929 |
| 000 | 22,041,086 |
| TRT | 13,373,607 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,166,930 |
| Grimsby | 6,056,552 |
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 | 53,605,051 | 35,302,878 | -18,302,173 |
| 000 | 12,380,718 | 9,660,368 | -2,720,350 |
| TRT | 3,709,248 | 9,664,359 | +5,955,111 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,838,314 | 3,328,616 | -2,509,698 |
| Grimsby | 0 | 6,056,552 | +6,056,552 |
| Heysham | 1,537,334 | 1,510,319 | -27,015 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,499,426 | 1,313,679 | -185,747 |
| Goole | 808,151 | 1,256,136 | +447,985 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 302,481 | 1,082,706 | +780,225 |
| Felixstowe | 624,621 | 154,929 | -469,692 |
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