Import/export HS code 721640: Large L or T steel sections
L or T-shaped steel sections, 80 mm or more in height, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 19,688,674 |
| Spain | 6,989,022 |
| Netherlands | 4,964,125 |
| France | 4,599,235 |
| Belgium | 1,448,516 |
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 | 7,040,635 | 12,648,039 | +5,607,404 |
| Spain | 2,047,513 | 4,941,509 | +2,893,996 |
| Netherlands | 3,303,953 | 1,660,172 | -1,643,781 |
| France | 814,359 | 3,784,876 | +2,970,517 |
| Belgium | 1,310,966 | 137,550 | -1,173,416 |
| Poland | 269,972 | 600,641 | +330,669 |
| Ireland | 402,666 | 298,329 | -104,337 |
| Italy | 217,947 | 465,701 | +247,754 |
| Sweden | 563,977 | 11,100 | -552,877 |
| Germany | 280,561 | 127,431 | -153,130 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 22,888,848 |
| Spain | 7,894,235 |
| France | 5,781,420 |
| Poland | 1,063,093 |
| Italy | 883,140 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 10,145,963 | 12,742,885 | +2,596,922 |
| Spain | 2,051,704 | 5,842,531 | +3,790,827 |
| France | 1,960,036 | 3,821,384 | +1,861,348 |
| Poland | 312,203 | 750,890 | +438,687 |
| Italy | 312,619 | 570,521 | +257,902 |
| Luxembourg | 280,078 | 176,246 | -103,832 |
| Germany | 184,722 | 19,638 | -165,084 |
| Netherlands | 146,351 | 3,822 | -142,529 |
| United States | 19,072 | 9,554 | -9,518 |
| Czechia | 16,359 | 0 | -16,359 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 2 | +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) | 26,797,544 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,564,880 |
| Other | 1,976,359 |
| Air transport | 28,551 |
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) | 10,750,697 | 16,046,847 | +5,296,150 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,675,535 | 7,889,345 | +3,213,810 |
| Other | 1,099,597 | 876,762 | -222,835 |
| Air transport | 16,367 | 12,184 | -4,183 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 20,560,630 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,178,904 |
| Hull | 2,844,280 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,084,174 |
| 000 | 1,976,359 |
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 | 7,772,484 | 12,788,146 | +5,015,662 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,602,696 | 2,576,208 | +973,512 |
| Hull | 1,707,310 | 1,136,970 | -570,340 |
| Liverpool Docks | 97,051 | 1,987,123 | +1,890,072 |
| 000 | 1,099,597 | 876,762 | -222,835 |
| London | 377,331 | 1,361,227 | +983,896 |
| Cardiff Docks | 1,033,072 | 222,138 | -810,934 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 366,102 | 799,311 | +433,209 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 502,999 | 562,306 | +59,307 |
| Dover | 509,562 | 502,239 | -7,323 |
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
|
26 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
5 |
|
Construction of buildings
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 17 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 60 |
| ASD LIMITED | 53 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 52 |
| PARKERSTEEL LIMITED | 51 |
| ALL STEELS TRADING LIMITED | 45 |
| DENT STEEL SERVICES (YORKSHIRE) LIMITED | 42 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 36 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 34 |
| LAIDLER STEELS LIMITED | 33 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 10,607,945 |
| Ireland | 9,053,130 |
| Netherlands | 4,588,561 |
| Belgium | 2,953,995 |
| France | 2,205,227 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,911,587 | 5,696,358 | +784,771 |
| Ireland | 4,410,244 | 4,642,886 | +232,642 |
| Netherlands | 2,311,233 | 2,277,328 | -33,905 |
| Belgium | 1,693,970 | 1,260,025 | -433,945 |
| France | 178,763 | 2,026,464 | +1,847,701 |
| Poland | 274,129 | 978,228 | +704,099 |
| Spain | 384,903 | 803,799 | +418,896 |
| Portugal | 399,364 | 277,736 | -121,628 |
| Denmark | 325,306 | 290,997 | -34,309 |
| Switzerland | 313,130 | 238,742 | -74,388 |
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 | 1,310,599 |
| XI | 120,495 |
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 | 700,475 | 610,124 | -90,351 |
| XI | 18,747 | 101,748 | +83,001 |
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) | 33,213,509 |
| Other | 1,595,243 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 501,596 |
| Air transport | 38,411 |
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) | 14,900,739 | 18,312,770 | +3,412,031 |
| Other | 798,216 | 797,027 | -1,189 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,684 | 449,912 | +398,228 |
| Air transport | 7,144 | 31,267 | +24,123 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,781,444 |
| Milford | 4,573,618 |
| 000 | 1,595,243 |
| Heysham | 1,401,742 |
| Fishguard | 1,049,120 |
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 | 10,716,098 | 13,065,346 | +2,349,248 |
| Milford | 2,256,727 | 2,316,891 | +60,164 |
| 000 | 798,216 | 797,027 | -1,189 |
| Heysham | 662,911 | 738,831 | +75,920 |
| Fishguard | 476,105 | 573,015 | +96,910 |
| Immingham Docks | 118,380 | 663,419 | +545,039 |
| Liverpool Docks | 225,699 | 258,239 | +32,540 |
| Dover | 290,817 | 102,049 | -188,768 |
| Portsmouth | 91,537 | 259,680 | +168,143 |
| Poole | 0 | 257,816 | +257,816 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721640
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: L or T-shaped steel sections, 80 mm or more in height, hot-rolled or extruded