Import/export HS code 732619: Various iron or steel products
Miscellaneous iron or steel items not covered by specific codes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 35,021,132 |
| China | 21,345,761 |
| United States | 19,980,651 |
| France | 14,727,111 |
| Spain | 10,681,201 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 20,309,334 | 14,711,798 | -5,597,536 |
| China | 13,353,040 | 7,992,721 | -5,360,319 |
| United States | 10,799,783 | 9,180,868 | -1,618,915 |
| France | 6,475,052 | 8,252,059 | +1,777,007 |
| Spain | 5,713,792 | 4,967,409 | -746,383 |
| Netherlands | 2,694,147 | 2,506,340 | -187,807 |
| Germany | 2,477,044 | 2,369,227 | -107,817 |
| India | 2,943,297 | 1,808,363 | -1,134,934 |
| Switzerland | 1,378,138 | 1,565,627 | +187,489 |
| Sweden | 987,129 | 764,249 | -222,880 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 37,281,878 |
| China | 22,905,402 |
| United States | 19,840,202 |
| Spain | 10,783,753 |
| France | 9,706,099 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 21,909,612 | 15,372,266 | -6,537,346 |
| China | 14,050,598 | 8,854,804 | -5,195,794 |
| United States | 10,420,297 | 9,419,905 | -1,000,392 |
| Spain | 5,762,725 | 5,021,028 | -741,697 |
| France | 5,170,795 | 4,535,304 | -635,491 |
| Germany | 2,912,099 | 2,111,912 | -800,187 |
| India | 2,956,139 | 1,836,319 | -1,119,820 |
| Poland | 612,909 | 3,408,253 | +2,795,344 |
| Switzerland | 1,331,159 | 1,916,969 | +585,810 |
| Netherlands | 1,646,730 | 1,318,206 | -328,524 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 68 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 52 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 51 |
| Inner London - West | 43 |
| Greater Manchester | 36 |
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 | 54 | 41 | -13 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 40 | 33 | -7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 36 | 32 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 24 | 29 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 29 | 18 | -11 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 28 | 25 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 23 | 23 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 24 | 22 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 22 | 18 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 23 | 15 | -8 |
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) | 68,746,771 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,249,353 |
| Air transport | 22,699,486 |
| Other | 1,407,885 |
| Road transport | 1,335,537 |
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) | 37,008,496 | 31,738,275 | -5,270,221 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,475,474 | 18,773,879 | -4,701,595 |
| Air transport | 13,740,570 | 8,958,916 | -4,781,654 |
| Other | 1,161,465 | 246,420 | -915,045 |
| Road transport | 587,591 | 747,946 | +160,355 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 38,631,396 |
| Southampton | 17,859,777 |
| Felixstowe | 14,004,969 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,856,908 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,309,380 |
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 | 20,197,920 | 18,433,476 | -1,764,444 |
| Southampton | 8,997,538 | 8,862,239 | -135,299 |
| Felixstowe | 8,340,987 | 5,663,982 | -2,677,005 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,848,578 | 5,008,330 | -840,248 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,781,675 | 3,527,705 | -2,253,970 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,188,192 | 2,249,742 | +61,550 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,155,246 | 1,952,812 | -202,434 |
| Portsmouth | 2,164,400 | 1,845,590 | -318,810 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,152,780 | 1,568,756 | -584,024 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,919,912 | 1,149,696 | -770,216 |
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 | 195 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 94 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 82 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 79 |
| Other manufacturing | 62 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 116 |
| 2025-11 | 130 |
| 2025-10 | 148 |
| 2025-09 | 149 |
| 2025-08 | 146 |
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 | 324 |
| 54m+ | 302 |
| 15m-54m | 89 |
| 0-1m | 87 |
| Other | 57 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 16,360,618 |
| Poland | 6,995,076 |
| Czechia | 5,620,025 |
| Germany | 4,845,613 |
| United States | 4,503,923 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 8,074,709 | 8,285,909 | +211,200 |
| Poland | 4,313,997 | 2,681,079 | -1,632,918 |
| Czechia | 3,210,731 | 2,409,294 | -801,437 |
| Germany | 2,609,056 | 2,236,557 | -372,499 |
| United States | 2,508,208 | 1,995,715 | -512,493 |
| Spain | 2,373,116 | 1,753,607 | -619,509 |
| France | 1,488,940 | 1,631,130 | +142,190 |
| Canada | 1,484,833 | 962,797 | -522,036 |
| Norway | 1,181,032 | 1,224,498 | +43,466 |
| Ireland | 1,223,607 | 611,710 | -611,897 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 104,873 |
| Ireland | 19,949 |
| Lithuania | 15,172 |
| XI | 12,295 |
| Sweden | 2,160 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 104,873 | 0 | -104,873 |
| Ireland | 10,789 | 9,160 | -1,629 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 15,172 | +15,172 |
| XI | 7,631 | 4,664 | -2,967 |
| Sweden | 503 | 1,657 | +1,154 |
| China | 271 | 1,380 | +1,109 |
| Finland | 1,335 | 0 | -1,335 |
| Taiwan | 595 | 0 | -595 |
| Thailand | 364 | 0 | -364 |
| Pakistan | 261 | 0 | -261 |
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) | 34,131,274 |
| Air transport | 21,626,214 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,912,605 |
| Other | 218,848 |
| Road transport | 13,919 |
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) | 19,231,694 | 14,899,580 | -4,332,114 |
| Air transport | 10,867,092 | 10,759,122 | -107,970 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,117,278 | 7,795,327 | -3,321,951 |
| Other | 170,629 | 48,219 | -122,410 |
| Road transport | 13,919 | 0 | -13,919 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,998,629 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,535,476 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,912,500 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,208,065 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,842,594 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,320,471 | 10,678,158 | -2,642,313 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,891,811 | 8,643,665 | +751,854 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,265,473 | 1,647,027 | -1,618,446 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,354,650 | 1,853,415 | -501,235 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,183,280 | 1,659,314 | -523,966 |
| Southampton | 1,395,263 | 1,716,960 | +321,697 |
| Felixstowe | 2,021,563 | 408,191 | -1,613,372 |
| Poole | 1,233,110 | 922,098 | -311,012 |
| Portsmouth | 1,184,507 | 920,562 | -263,945 |
| ZLC | 1,238,739 | 645,607 | -593,132 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 732619
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous iron or steel items not covered by specific codes