Import/export HS code 721699: Various steel shapes
Other steel shapes not included in other categories
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 2,698,660 |
| Netherlands | 480,458 |
| Canada | 472,722 |
| Ireland | 411,715 |
| Turkey | 325,816 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 1,182,476 | 1,516,184 | +333,708 |
| Netherlands | 279,132 | 201,326 | -77,806 |
| Canada | 69,253 | 403,469 | +334,216 |
| Ireland | 160,207 | 251,508 | +91,301 |
| Turkey | 202,107 | 123,709 | -78,398 |
| Belgium | 212,446 | 77,419 | -135,027 |
| China | 101,382 | 184,431 | +83,049 |
| Germany | 55,580 | 95,245 | +39,665 |
| Switzerland | 62,080 | 81,342 | +19,262 |
| France | 77,626 | 61,549 | -16,077 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 2,698,660 |
| Canada | 471,848 |
| Netherlands | 361,080 |
| China | 333,074 |
| Turkey | 331,965 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 1,182,476 | 1,516,184 | +333,708 |
| Canada | 67,342 | 404,506 | +337,164 |
| Netherlands | 215,656 | 145,424 | -70,232 |
| China | 118,365 | 214,709 | +96,344 |
| Turkey | 208,256 | 123,709 | -84,547 |
| Germany | 112,834 | 157,870 | +45,036 |
| Italy | 105,466 | 54,416 | -51,050 |
| United Kingdom | 63,597 | 77,133 | +13,536 |
| France | 65,815 | 50,725 | -15,090 |
| Sweden | 7,475 | 74,865 | +67,390 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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) | 3,486,734 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,223,078 |
| Air transport | 660,470 |
| Other | 427,900 |
| Road transport | 34,648 |
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) | 1,374,365 | 2,112,369 | +738,004 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 658,575 | 564,503 | -94,072 |
| Air transport | 288,939 | 371,531 | +82,592 |
| Other | 187,466 | 240,434 | +52,968 |
| Road transport | 34,648 | 0 | -34,648 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,915,375 |
| Felixstowe | 1,105,334 |
| 000 | 427,900 |
| London | 331,767 |
| Immingham Docks | 283,673 |
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 Gateway Port | 381,638 | 1,533,737 | +1,152,099 |
| Felixstowe | 881,389 | 223,945 | -657,444 |
| 000 | 187,466 | 240,434 | +52,968 |
| London | 93,161 | 238,606 | +145,445 |
| Immingham Docks | 92,475 | 191,198 | +98,723 |
| Dover | 134,854 | 126,902 | -7,952 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 48,065 | 175,808 | +127,743 |
| East Midlands Airport | 113,378 | 77,585 | -35,793 |
| Southampton | 108,882 | 51,572 | -57,310 |
| Birmingham Airport | 62,683 | 61,188 | -1,495 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saint Lucia | 1,875,380 |
| Switzerland | 1,471,583 |
| Ireland | 728,786 |
| Barbados | 391,337 |
| France | 311,081 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Lucia | 1,034,866 | 840,514 | -194,352 |
| Switzerland | 385,446 | 1,086,137 | +700,691 |
| Ireland | 330,246 | 398,540 | +68,294 |
| Barbados | 128,551 | 262,786 | +134,235 |
| France | 34,339 | 276,742 | +242,403 |
| Grenada | 85,146 | 213,603 | +128,457 |
| Norway | 201,771 | 78,559 | -123,212 |
| United States | 75,992 | 112,511 | +36,519 |
| Austria | 0 | 157,198 | +157,198 |
| Qatar | 2,865 | 90,372 | +87,507 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 7,672 |
| Germany | 5,882 |
| XI | 2,172 |
| China | 112 |
| Ireland | 98 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 0 | 7,672 | +7,672 |
| Germany | 4,284 | 1,598 | -2,686 |
| XI | 0 | 2,172 | +2,172 |
| China | 0 | 112 | +112 |
| Ireland | 98 | 0 | -98 |
| France | 43 | 0 | -43 |
| Hungary | 8 | 0 | -8 |
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) | 4,395,660 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,583,771 |
| Air transport | 393,310 |
| Other | 17,576 |
| Road transport | 2,896 |
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) | 2,005,305 | 2,390,355 | +385,050 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 538,594 | 1,045,177 | +506,583 |
| Air transport | 112,650 | 280,660 | +168,010 |
| Other | 4,433 | 13,143 | +8,710 |
| Road transport | 2,896 | 0 | -2,896 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 2,596,105 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,172,576 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,061,384 |
| Holyhead | 402,875 |
| Liverpool Docks | 261,044 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 1,257,172 | 1,338,933 | +81,761 |
| Immingham Docks | 472,291 | 700,285 | +227,994 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 131,672 | 929,712 | +798,040 |
| Holyhead | 172,496 | 230,379 | +57,883 |
| Liverpool Docks | 142,381 | 118,663 | -23,718 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 186,300 | 0 | -186,300 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 60,680 | 47,642 | -13,038 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,192 | 83,964 | +74,772 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,449 | 88,936 | +86,487 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,864 | 35,737 | -19,127 |
Quick facts
HS code: 721699
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other steel shapes not included in other categories