Import/export HS code 73261910: Open-die forged iron or steel items
Products made through open-die forging, such as large industrial parts or tools
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 15,948,023 |
| Spain | 9,368,437 |
| France | 6,254,127 |
| Germany | 3,481,017 |
| China | 3,179,953 |
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 | 6,396,350 | 9,551,673 | +3,155,323 |
| Spain | 4,353,820 | 5,014,617 | +660,797 |
| France | 3,029,964 | 3,224,163 | +194,199 |
| Germany | 1,913,961 | 1,567,056 | -346,905 |
| China | 1,749,805 | 1,430,148 | -319,657 |
| Netherlands | 1,414,643 | 1,484,515 | +69,872 |
| United States | 2,519,678 | 216,742 | -2,302,936 |
| New Zealand | 720,098 | 368,273 | -351,825 |
| India | 380,359 | 267,668 | -112,691 |
| Switzerland | 171,184 | 141,119 | -30,065 |
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 | 17,226,016 |
| Spain | 9,367,202 |
| France | 5,165,536 |
| China | 3,588,537 |
| Germany | 3,234,504 |
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 | 7,061,005 | 10,165,011 | +3,104,006 |
| Spain | 4,352,585 | 5,014,617 | +662,032 |
| France | 2,387,278 | 2,778,258 | +390,980 |
| China | 1,804,336 | 1,784,201 | -20,135 |
| Germany | 1,868,759 | 1,365,745 | -503,014 |
| United States | 2,529,785 | 301,017 | -2,228,768 |
| Netherlands | 1,349,341 | 1,178,301 | -171,040 |
| New Zealand | 654,246 | 360,923 | -293,323 |
| India | 395,731 | 193,781 | -201,950 |
| Poland | 196,352 | 132,911 | -63,441 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 18 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 12 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
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 | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
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) | 34,495,826 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,343,860 |
| Air transport | 3,274,311 |
| Road transport | 173,514 |
| Other | 7,243 |
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) | 15,085,557 | 19,410,269 | +4,324,712 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,055,572 | 3,288,288 | -2,767,284 |
| Air transport | 2,008,911 | 1,265,400 | -743,511 |
| Road transport | 5,888 | 167,626 | +161,738 |
| Other | 394 | 6,849 | +6,455 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 17,843,631 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,357,237 |
| Felixstowe | 4,117,594 |
| Portsmouth | 3,367,564 |
| Southampton | 2,620,863 |
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 | 8,426,728 | 9,416,903 | +990,175 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,162,490 | 4,194,747 | +1,032,257 |
| Felixstowe | 2,317,218 | 1,800,376 | -516,842 |
| Portsmouth | 1,222,517 | 2,145,047 | +922,530 |
| Southampton | 1,904,346 | 716,517 | -1,187,829 |
| Immingham Docks | 934,838 | 1,410,313 | +475,475 |
| Newhaven | 913,024 | 1,268,250 | +355,226 |
| Manchester Airport | 964,087 | 166,305 | -797,782 |
| London Gateway Port | 633,650 | 396,518 | -237,132 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 403,486 | 596,546 | +193,060 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 44 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 27 |
| Other manufacturing | 16 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 31 |
| 2026-03 | 29 |
| 2026-02 | 30 |
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-12 | 28 |
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+ | 83 |
| 1m-15m | 66 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| Other | 14 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
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 | 20,447,629 |
| Poland | 7,144,948 |
| Czechia | 4,485,233 |
| Germany | 2,768,600 |
| Canada | 2,158,760 |
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 | 8,864,920 | 11,582,709 | +2,717,789 |
| Poland | 3,730,179 | 3,414,769 | -315,410 |
| Czechia | 2,641,829 | 1,843,404 | -798,425 |
| Germany | 1,361,500 | 1,407,100 | +45,600 |
| Canada | 1,210,658 | 948,102 | -262,556 |
| Taiwan | 795,762 | 829,743 | +33,981 |
| United States | 493,788 | 856,070 | +362,282 |
| France | 304,584 | 871,687 | +567,103 |
| Romania | 483,394 | 174,159 | -309,235 |
| Sweden | 476,573 | 162,277 | -314,296 |
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 | 203 |
| China | 69 |
| XI | 8 |
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 | 0 | 203 | +203 |
| China | 69 | 0 | -69 |
| XI | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 18,817,724 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,169,431 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,513,635 |
| Other | 280 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 8,889,991 | 9,927,733 | +1,037,742 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,307,152 | 7,862,279 | -1,444,873 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,879,339 | 5,634,296 | +1,754,957 |
| Other | 77 | 203 | +126 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,925,685 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,482,288 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,538,349 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,276,079 |
| Felixstowe | 1,883,751 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 7,686,388 | 9,239,297 | +1,552,909 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,228,734 | 7,253,554 | -975,180 |
| London Gateway Port | 242,234 | 3,296,115 | +3,053,881 |
| Liverpool Docks | 970,927 | 1,305,152 | +334,225 |
| Felixstowe | 1,694,448 | 189,303 | -1,505,145 |
| Southampton | 781,128 | 825,690 | +44,562 |
| Immingham Docks | 838,663 | 270,823 | -567,840 |
| ZLC | 549,034 | 346,282 | -202,752 |
| Manchester Airport | 328,809 | 75,988 | -252,821 |
| East Midlands Airport | 166,262 | 220,975 | +54,713 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73261910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Products made through open-die forging, such as large industrial parts or tools