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 | 1,170,803 |
| Italy | 567,541 |
| Netherlands | 257,418 |
| Poland | 230,909 |
| China | 215,208 |
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 | 653,289 | 517,514 | -135,775 |
| Italy | 201,844 | 365,697 | +163,853 |
| Netherlands | 159,047 | 98,371 | -60,676 |
| Poland | 83,305 | 147,604 | +64,299 |
| China | 115,092 | 100,116 | -14,976 |
| Germany | 94,175 | 51,578 | -42,597 |
| Ireland | 58,274 | 49,189 | -9,085 |
| Spain | 34,571 | 69,539 | +34,968 |
| France | 96,770 | 0 | -96,770 |
| Austria | 32,196 | 60,950 | +28,754 |
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 | 1,208,817 |
| Italy | 568,534 |
| Germany | 353,369 |
| China | 315,964 |
| Poland | 203,008 |
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 | 691,303 | 517,514 | -173,789 |
| Italy | 202,837 | 365,697 | +162,860 |
| Germany | 239,366 | 114,003 | -125,363 |
| China | 189,657 | 126,307 | -63,350 |
| Poland | 78,019 | 124,989 | +46,970 |
| Spain | 44,146 | 66,163 | +22,017 |
| India | 0 | 66,498 | +66,498 |
| Belgium | 0 | 48,814 | +48,814 |
| Czechia | 7,021 | 25,852 | +18,831 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Lancashire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -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) | 1,508,460 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,441,825 |
| Other | 135,416 |
| Air transport | 73,755 |
| 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) | 685,785 | 822,675 | +136,890 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 812,297 | 629,528 | -182,769 |
| Other | 65,300 | 70,116 | +4,816 |
| Air transport | 47,364 | 26,391 | -20,973 |
| 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 | 1,235,763 |
| Dover | 812,811 |
| Eurotunnel | 172,450 |
| London | 148,000 |
| 000 | 135,416 |
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 | 671,138 | 564,625 | -106,513 |
| Dover | 313,660 | 499,151 | +185,491 |
| Eurotunnel | 71,611 | 100,839 | +29,228 |
| London | 86,796 | 61,204 | -25,592 |
| 000 | 65,300 | 70,116 | +4,816 |
| Killingholme | 67,911 | 53,036 | -14,875 |
| Liverpool Docks | 41,818 | 73,563 | +31,745 |
| Immingham Docks | 100,522 | 14,658 | -85,864 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,567 | 17,091 | -29,476 |
| Purfleet | 19,362 | 43,557 | +24,195 |
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 |
| Specialised construction activities | 3 |
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 | 24 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 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 | 3,605,841 |
| Ireland | 669,955 |
| New Zealand | 265,407 |
| 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 | 1,612,727 | 1,993,114 | +380,387 |
| Ireland | 345,660 | 324,295 | -21,365 |
| New Zealand | 253,107 | 12,300 | -240,807 |
| South Africa | 90,841 | 114,172 | +23,331 |
| 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 | 131,577 |
| 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 | 66,886 | 64,691 | -2,195 |
| 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) | 4,825,408 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 776,243 |
| Other | 141,847 |
| Air transport | 69,500 |
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) | 2,354,120 | 2,471,288 | +117,168 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 301,236 | 475,007 | +173,771 |
| Other | 72,192 | 69,655 | -2,537 |
| Air transport | 28,033 | 41,467 | +13,434 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 4,268,619 |
| Felixstowe | 380,973 |
| Heysham | 317,908 |
| 000 | 141,847 |
| Liverpool Docks | 137,733 |
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 | 2,063,722 | 2,204,897 | +141,175 |
| Felixstowe | 285,204 | 95,769 | -189,435 |
| Heysham | 113,953 | 203,955 | +90,002 |
| 000 | 72,192 | 69,655 | -2,537 |
| Liverpool Docks | 113,978 | 23,755 | -90,223 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,074 | 96,054 | +78,980 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 110,536 | +110,536 |
| Dover | 6,628 | 97,859 | +91,231 |
| Holyhead | 48,481 | 42,128 | -6,353 |
| 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