Import/export HS code 721669: Various steel shapes
Other steel shapes not 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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 1,060,777 |
| Italy | 555,856 |
| Poland | 220,257 |
| Netherlands | 202,836 |
| China | 189,492 |
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 | 719,240 | 341,537 | -377,703 |
| Italy | 250,436 | 305,420 | +54,984 |
| Poland | 72,653 | 147,604 | +74,951 |
| Netherlands | 160,150 | 42,686 | -117,464 |
| China | 91,106 | 98,386 | +7,280 |
| Germany | 83,886 | 45,463 | -38,423 |
| Spain | 45,675 | 58,435 | +12,760 |
| Ireland | 55,728 | 41,565 | -14,163 |
| Austria | 32,196 | 60,950 | +28,754 |
| France | 88,097 | 0 | -88,097 |
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 | 1,098,791 |
| Italy | 555,856 |
| Germany | 297,957 |
| China | 270,404 |
| Poland | 192,356 |
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 | 757,254 | 341,537 | -415,717 |
| Italy | 250,436 | 305,420 | +54,984 |
| Germany | 190,069 | 107,888 | -82,181 |
| China | 154,140 | 116,264 | -37,876 |
| Poland | 67,367 | 124,989 | +57,622 |
| Spain | 46,577 | 55,059 | +8,482 |
| India | 19,914 | 46,584 | +26,670 |
| Belgium | 48,814 | 0 | -48,814 |
| Czechia | 5,785 | 24,359 | +18,574 |
| Sweden | 26,693 | 0 | -26,693 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Merseyside | 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 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,416,644 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,288,354 |
| Other | 127,684 |
| Air transport | 69,480 |
| Road transport | 1,550 |
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) | 806,265 | 610,379 | -195,886 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 780,672 | 507,682 | -272,990 |
| Other | 65,192 | 62,492 | -2,700 |
| Air transport | 48,942 | 20,538 | -28,404 |
| Road transport | 1,550 | 0 | -1,550 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,118,004 |
| Dover | 798,919 |
| Eurotunnel | 149,519 |
| London | 136,315 |
| 000 | 127,684 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 730,798 | 387,206 | -343,592 |
| Dover | 363,276 | 435,643 | +72,367 |
| Eurotunnel | 54,795 | 94,724 | +39,929 |
| London | 127,711 | 8,604 | -119,107 |
| 000 | 65,192 | 62,492 | -2,700 |
| Killingholme | 68,412 | 48,265 | -20,147 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,749 | 53,649 | +9,900 |
| Immingham Docks | 64,154 | 14,658 | -49,496 |
| Purfleet | 23,957 | 38,962 | +15,005 |
| London Gateway Port | 44,313 | 11,871 | -32,442 |
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
|
13 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
3 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
3 |
|
Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 3,134,497 |
| Ireland | 612,821 |
| New Zealand | 264,333 |
| South Africa | 205,013 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 183,109 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1,466,503 | 1,667,994 | +201,491 |
| Ireland | 331,491 | 281,330 | -50,161 |
| New Zealand | 252,033 | 12,300 | -239,733 |
| South Africa | 195,413 | 9,600 | -185,813 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 0 | 183,109 | +183,109 |
| Qatar | 147,714 | 0 | -147,714 |
| Saudi Arabia | 147,714 | 0 | -147,714 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 97,367 | +97,367 |
| Norway | 0 | 88,607 | +88,607 |
| Poland | 10,660 | 52,341 | +41,681 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 118,942 |
| XI | 169 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 64,373 | 54,569 | -9,804 |
| XI | 0 | 169 | +169 |
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) | 4,307,384 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 726,969 |
| Other | 129,089 |
| Air transport | 64,543 |
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) | 2,265,788 | 2,041,596 | -224,192 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 311,273 | 415,696 | +104,423 |
| Other | 70,489 | 58,600 | -11,889 |
| Air transport | 24,001 | 40,542 | +16,541 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 3,750,595 |
| Felixstowe | 380,973 |
| Heysham | 290,704 |
| 000 | 129,089 |
| Liverpool Docks | 123,333 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,975,390 | 1,775,205 | -200,185 |
| Felixstowe | 285,204 | 95,769 | -189,435 |
| Heysham | 113,687 | 177,017 | +63,330 |
| 000 | 70,489 | 58,600 | -11,889 |
| Liverpool Docks | 104,550 | 18,783 | -85,767 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,975 | 68,653 | +25,678 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 110,536 | +110,536 |
| Dover | 3,230 | 97,859 | +94,629 |
| Holyhead | 45,709 | 42,128 | -3,581 |
| Portsmouth | 2,250 | 48,985 | +46,735 |
Quick facts
HS code: 721669
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other steel shapes not made from flat-rolled products