Import/export HS code 721691: Cold-formed steel shapes
Steel shapes cold-formed or cold-finished 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 6,162,486 |
| France | 5,007,993 |
| Poland | 4,106,382 |
| United States | 3,691,618 |
| Germany | 3,071,542 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,188,157 | 1,974,329 | -2,213,828 |
| France | 2,607,948 | 2,400,045 | -207,903 |
| Poland | 3,337,949 | 768,433 | -2,569,516 |
| United States | 249,612 | 3,442,006 | +3,192,394 |
| Germany | 1,330,774 | 1,740,768 | +409,994 |
| Austria | 39,376 | 2,173,492 | +2,134,116 |
| Denmark | 1,234,681 | 657,197 | -577,484 |
| Netherlands | 884,452 | 784,673 | -99,779 |
| Ireland | 455,348 | 838,918 | +383,570 |
| China | 765,489 | 302,320 | -463,169 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 8,471,177 |
| Belgium | 6,206,154 |
| United States | 3,649,067 |
| Germany | 3,612,046 |
| Denmark | 1,869,731 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 5,430,737 | 3,040,440 | -2,390,297 |
| Belgium | 4,193,167 | 2,012,987 | -2,180,180 |
| United States | 207,061 | 3,442,006 | +3,234,945 |
| Germany | 1,356,847 | 2,255,199 | +898,352 |
| Denmark | 1,450,836 | 418,895 | -1,031,941 |
| Austria | 55,131 | 1,340,398 | +1,285,267 |
| China | 933,479 | 380,680 | -552,799 |
| France | 620,641 | 577,624 | -43,017 |
| Sweden | 399,034 | 649,246 | +250,212 |
| United Arab Emirates | 480,030 | 529,267 | +49,237 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
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 | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Kent | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 22,279,512 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,921,386 |
| Other | 1,336,948 |
| Air transport | 321,890 |
| Road transport | 48,686 |
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) | 12,478,982 | 9,800,530 | -2,678,452 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,971,011 | 5,950,375 | +1,979,364 |
| Other | 484,992 | 851,956 | +366,964 |
| Air transport | 168,372 | 153,518 | -14,854 |
| Road transport | 41,550 | 7,136 | -34,414 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 12,555,007 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,149,113 |
| London | 3,310,253 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,216,500 |
| Felixstowe | 2,001,031 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 6,334,477 | 6,220,530 | -113,947 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,005,029 | 2,144,084 | -860,945 |
| London | 2,325,887 | 984,366 | -1,341,521 |
| Liverpool Docks | 28,678 | 3,187,822 | +3,159,144 |
| Felixstowe | 1,742,642 | 258,389 | -1,484,253 |
| Purfleet | 643,438 | 696,073 | +52,635 |
| 000 | 484,992 | 851,956 | +366,964 |
| London Gateway Port | 494,798 | 623,989 | +129,191 |
| Eurotunnel | 360,563 | 416,819 | +56,256 |
| Southampton | 404,120 | 296,276 | -107,844 |
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 | 22 |
| Specialised construction activities | 14 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 13 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 9 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 26 |
| 2025-08 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ETEX BUILDING PERFORMANCE LIMITED | 48 |
| WEBASTO ROOF SYSTEMS LTD. | 41 |
| PAGUREK LIMITED | 39 |
| FIXMART LIMITED | 38 |
| NIFTYLIFT LIMITED | 35 |
| LEVIAT LIMITED | 33 |
| LINDAB LIMITED | 31 |
| WAGO LIMITED | 30 |
| EUROCLAD GROUP LIMITED | 29 |
| PROFINE UK LTD. | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 51 |
| 54m+ | 37 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
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 | 18,996,079 |
| South Korea | 2,915,921 |
| Germany | 1,517,447 |
| France | 1,413,869 |
| United States | 835,234 |
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 | 15,770,035 | 3,226,044 | -12,543,991 |
| South Korea | 1,083,289 | 1,832,632 | +749,343 |
| Germany | 647,940 | 869,507 | +221,567 |
| France | 800,913 | 612,956 | -187,957 |
| United States | 738,236 | 96,998 | -641,238 |
| Australia | 461,420 | 306,763 | -154,657 |
| Belgium | 3,005 | 552,474 | +549,469 |
| Poland | 210,744 | 344,053 | +133,309 |
| Guyana | 539,173 | 0 | -539,173 |
| Canada | 496,688 | 6,817 | -489,871 |
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 | 16,807,931 |
| India | 60,683 |
| China | 4,392 |
| Germany | 449 |
| Nicaragua | 254 |
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 | 14,623,181 | 2,184,750 | -12,438,431 |
| India | 40,166 | 20,517 | -19,649 |
| China | 1,556 | 2,836 | +1,280 |
| Germany | 449 | 0 | -449 |
| Nicaragua | 254 | 0 | -254 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 16,873,716 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,939,523 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,693,559 |
| Air transport | 464,455 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 14,665,613 | 2,208,103 | -12,457,510 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,174,658 | 3,764,865 | +590,207 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,530,671 | 2,162,888 | -1,367,783 |
| Air transport | 123,418 | 341,037 | +217,619 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 16,873,716 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,380,573 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,902,530 |
| Southampton | 1,350,269 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,340,161 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 14,665,613 | 2,208,103 | -12,457,510 |
| London Gateway Port | 779,818 | 1,600,755 | +820,937 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 945,091 | 957,439 | +12,348 |
| Southampton | 1,241,603 | 108,666 | -1,132,937 |
| Liverpool Docks | 960,054 | 380,107 | -579,947 |
| Immingham Docks | 309,373 | 999,255 | +689,882 |
| Portsmouth | 572,324 | 430,176 | -142,148 |
| Felixstowe | 296,264 | 295,643 | -621 |
| Milford | 325,744 | 264,322 | -61,422 |
| Hull | 556,028 | 0 | -556,028 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721691
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel shapes cold-formed or cold-finished from flat-rolled products