Import/export HS code 721661: Flat-rolled steel shapes
Steel shapes made from flat-rolled products
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 16,533,137 |
| Netherlands | 13,639,971 |
| Germany | 6,271,024 |
| Spain | 3,220,054 |
| Belgium | 3,180,944 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 4,805,753 | 11,727,384 | +6,921,631 |
| Netherlands | 10,450,894 | 3,189,077 | -7,261,817 |
| Germany | 3,116,349 | 3,154,675 | +38,326 |
| Spain | 3,088,567 | 131,487 | -2,957,080 |
| Belgium | 1,550,920 | 1,630,024 | +79,104 |
| Italy | 1,356,777 | 1,684,853 | +328,076 |
| China | 1,021,434 | 1,489,726 | +468,292 |
| Austria | 574,433 | 1,292,078 | +717,645 |
| Finland | 500,936 | 627,136 | +126,200 |
| Switzerland | 99,640 | 665,250 | +565,610 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 17,551,913 |
| Netherlands | 12,194,636 |
| Belgium | 4,182,180 |
| France | 3,921,101 |
| Spain | 3,424,883 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5,356,129 | 12,195,784 | +6,839,655 |
| Netherlands | 9,155,678 | 3,038,958 | -6,116,720 |
| Belgium | 2,171,063 | 2,011,117 | -159,946 |
| France | 2,029,764 | 1,891,337 | -138,427 |
| Spain | 3,064,322 | 360,561 | -2,703,761 |
| Italy | 1,446,720 | 1,786,359 | +339,639 |
| China | 1,097,511 | 1,525,960 | +428,449 |
| Finland | 1,041,218 | 748,628 | -292,590 |
| Poland | 623,597 | 246,388 | -377,209 |
| Austria | 488,868 | 221,108 | -267,760 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 13 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
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) | 48,287,201 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,605,033 |
| Other | 1,019,055 |
| Air transport | 272,506 |
| Road transport | 11,098 |
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) | 25,463,690 | 22,823,511 | -2,640,179 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,183,724 | 3,421,309 | +1,237,585 |
| Other | 134,567 | 884,488 | +749,921 |
| Air transport | 190,352 | 82,154 | -108,198 |
| Road transport | 0 | 11,098 | +11,098 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 10,992,735 |
| Felixstowe | 10,970,514 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,678,467 |
| Dover | 9,329,568 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,785,978 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 3,815,707 | 7,177,028 | +3,361,321 |
| Felixstowe | 7,921,918 | 3,048,596 | -4,873,322 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,547,432 | 6,131,035 | +2,583,603 |
| Dover | 4,596,607 | 4,732,961 | +136,354 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,802,698 | 1,983,280 | +180,582 |
| Harwich | 1,144,496 | 891,500 | -252,996 |
| Killingholme | 1,539,955 | 335,530 | -1,204,425 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 530,802 | 1,024,572 | +493,770 |
| 000 | 134,567 | 884,488 | +749,921 |
| Portsmouth | 679,679 | 108,072 | -571,607 |
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 | 51 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 29 |
| Specialised construction activities | 24 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 14 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 45 |
| 2026-04 | 48 |
| 2026-03 | 55 |
| 2026-02 | 42 |
| 2026-01 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROLLING CENTER LIMITED | 53 |
| WEIDMULLER LIMITED | 51 |
| CLEVELAND CABLE COMPANY LIMITED | 50 |
| STAUFF UK LIMITED | 49 |
| OWA (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| PHOENIX CONTACT LIMITED | 48 |
| INDUPART LIMITED | 48 |
| FATRA U.K. LIMITED | 47 |
| DEMATIC LIMITED | 46 |
| POLBUD ( UK ) LTD | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 69 |
| 1m-15m | 66 |
| Other | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
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 | 17,627,978 |
| United States | 3,895,187 |
| Netherlands | 3,449,547 |
| Germany | 1,541,965 |
| Canada | 1,077,827 |
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 | 9,745,965 | 7,882,013 | -1,863,952 |
| United States | 63,734 | 3,831,453 | +3,767,719 |
| Netherlands | 2,374,693 | 1,074,854 | -1,299,839 |
| Germany | 1,320,833 | 221,132 | -1,099,701 |
| Canada | 1,062,772 | 15,055 | -1,047,717 |
| South Korea | 806,109 | 55,047 | -751,062 |
| France | 368,245 | 222,998 | -145,247 |
| Denmark | 375,885 | 145,823 | -230,062 |
| Israel | 425,416 | 65,322 | -360,094 |
| Belgium | 173,573 | 164,504 | -9,069 |
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 | 932,379 |
| China | 15,318 |
| France | 6,733 |
| Italy | 2,904 |
| Ireland | 259 |
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 | 405,602 | 526,777 | +121,175 |
| China | 8,116 | 7,202 | -914 |
| France | 6,733 | 0 | -6,733 |
| Italy | 331 | 2,573 | +2,242 |
| Ireland | 259 | 0 | -259 |
| Denmark | 244 | 0 | -244 |
| Germany | 162 | 61 | -101 |
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) | 23,328,646 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,793,749 |
| Other | 1,083,816 |
| Air transport | 940,171 |
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) | 13,890,051 | 9,438,595 | -4,451,456 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,354,187 | 4,439,562 | +2,085,375 |
| Other | 466,286 | 617,530 | +151,244 |
| Air transport | 810,509 | 129,662 | -680,847 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 10,111,259 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,488,218 |
| Southampton | 4,091,942 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,836,868 |
| Heysham | 2,625,582 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 4,427,348 | 5,683,911 | +1,256,563 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,240,437 | 1,247,781 | -1,992,656 |
| Southampton | 185,468 | 3,906,474 | +3,721,006 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,951,457 | 885,411 | -2,066,046 |
| Heysham | 1,865,928 | 759,654 | -1,106,274 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,181,378 | 137,721 | -1,043,657 |
| Felixstowe | 618,003 | 592,106 | -25,897 |
| 000 | 466,286 | 617,530 | +151,244 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 577,076 | 116,445 | -460,631 |
| London | 421,985 | 109,232 | -312,753 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721661
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel shapes made from flat-rolled products