Import/export HS code 73261990: Various iron or steel products
Various iron or steel items not specified elsewhere
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 22,069,244 |
| Italy | 20,604,705 |
| United States | 17,527,838 |
| France | 9,371,548 |
| India | 3,789,667 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 11,104,270 | 10,964,974 | -139,296 |
| Italy | 12,359,868 | 8,244,837 | -4,115,031 |
| United States | 8,110,510 | 9,417,328 | +1,306,818 |
| France | 3,690,120 | 5,681,428 | +1,991,308 |
| India | 1,958,741 | 1,830,926 | -127,815 |
| Switzerland | 1,128,696 | 2,387,241 | +1,258,545 |
| Netherlands | 1,452,712 | 1,185,736 | -266,976 |
| Spain | 1,314,350 | 545,397 | -768,953 |
| Turkey | 777,298 | 854,549 | +77,251 |
| Sweden | 938,750 | 603,696 | -335,054 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 23,692,605 |
| Italy | 21,505,558 |
| United States | 17,425,578 |
| France | 4,464,482 |
| Poland | 4,356,273 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 11,933,239 | 11,759,366 | -173,873 |
| Italy | 13,094,393 | 8,411,165 | -4,683,228 |
| United States | 7,927,879 | 9,497,699 | +1,569,820 |
| France | 2,459,572 | 2,004,910 | -454,662 |
| Poland | 1,001,736 | 3,354,537 | +2,352,801 |
| India | 2,001,335 | 1,865,891 | -135,444 |
| Switzerland | 1,384,486 | 2,104,660 | +720,174 |
| Spain | 1,327,884 | 747,645 | -580,239 |
| Germany | 844,873 | 938,241 | +93,368 |
| Turkey | 811,148 | 844,913 | +33,765 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 52 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 46 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 44 |
| Inner London - West | 38 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 33 |
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 | 44 | 27 | -17 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 34 | 30 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 32 | 29 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 19 | 28 | +9 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 22 | 23 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 26 | 25 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 23 | 16 | -7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 | 21 | +4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 19 | 22 | +3 |
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) | 37,011,842 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,139,217 |
| Air transport | 21,579,713 |
| Road transport | 1,360,699 |
| Other | 1,089,829 |
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) | 20,052,180 | 16,959,662 | -3,092,518 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,252,010 | 18,887,207 | +1,635,197 |
| Air transport | 11,375,754 | 10,203,959 | -1,171,795 |
| Road transport | 622,649 | 738,050 | +115,401 |
| Other | 841,036 | 248,793 | -592,243 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 22,163,003 |
| Southampton | 15,968,478 |
| Felixstowe | 11,171,235 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,204,933 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,414,171 |
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 | 10,829,636 | 11,333,367 | +503,731 |
| Southampton | 6,626,884 | 9,341,594 | +2,714,710 |
| Felixstowe | 5,966,008 | 5,205,227 | -760,781 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,293,998 | 2,910,935 | -2,383,063 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,672,361 | 1,741,810 | -930,551 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,866,016 | 1,782,976 | -83,040 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,236,726 | 2,268,913 | +1,032,187 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,492,895 | 1,554,013 | +61,118 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,459,147 | 1,103,760 | -355,387 |
| ZLC | 1,148,503 | 1,372,655 | +224,152 |
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 | 174 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 80 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 67 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 66 |
| Other manufacturing | 55 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 116 |
| 2026-03 | 127 |
| 2026-02 | 123 |
| 2026-01 | 96 |
| 2025-12 | 96 |
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 | 291 |
| 54m+ | 250 |
| 15m-54m | 83 |
| 0-1m | 79 |
| Other | 51 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 3,932,400 |
| United States | 3,657,290 |
| France | 2,846,936 |
| Norway | 2,260,271 |
| Ireland | 1,897,106 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,165,270 | 1,767,130 | -398,140 |
| United States | 2,162,392 | 1,494,898 | -667,494 |
| France | 1,149,081 | 1,697,855 | +548,774 |
| Norway | 1,031,241 | 1,229,030 | +197,789 |
| Ireland | 1,057,620 | 839,486 | -218,134 |
| Italy | 829,323 | 933,375 | +104,052 |
| Netherlands | 629,664 | 965,660 | +335,996 |
| Denmark | 714,763 | 777,959 | +63,196 |
| Germany | 827,658 | 608,776 | -218,882 |
| Curaçao | 353,233 | 831,740 | +478,507 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 73,114 |
| Ireland | 23,945 |
| Lithuania | 23,326 |
| XI | 13,090 |
| 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 | 73,114 | 0 | -73,114 |
| Ireland | 11,297 | 12,648 | +1,351 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 23,326 | +23,326 |
| XI | 5,218 | 7,872 | +2,654 |
| Sweden | 503 | 1,657 | +1,154 |
| China | 679 | 1,471 | +792 |
| Finland | 0 | 280 | +280 |
| Germany | 0 | 244 | +244 |
| Pakistan | 215 | 0 | -215 |
| Thailand | 162 | 0 | -162 |
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) | 19,697,037 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,065,264 |
| Air transport | 5,242,419 |
| Other | 191,988 |
| Rail transport | 9,419 |
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) | 9,821,000 | 9,876,037 | +55,037 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,396,434 | 6,668,830 | +272,396 |
| Air transport | 2,572,948 | 2,669,471 | +96,523 |
| Other | 133,839 | 58,149 | -75,690 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 9,419 | +9,419 |
| Road transport | 5,850 | 0 | -5,850 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,512,092 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,486,229 |
| Portsmouth | 2,793,259 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,640,569 |
| Southampton | 2,253,980 |
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 | 4,921,075 | 5,591,017 | +669,942 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,997,820 | 1,488,409 | -509,411 |
| Portsmouth | 1,187,827 | 1,605,432 | +417,605 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,374,011 | 1,266,558 | -107,453 |
| Southampton | 1,033,812 | 1,220,168 | +186,356 |
| Poole | 1,323,715 | 820,693 | -503,022 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,072,891 | 1,003,121 | -69,770 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,211,675 | 786,200 | -425,475 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 379,340 | 1,254,006 | +874,666 |
| East Midlands Airport | 554,632 | 706,993 | +152,361 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73261990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various iron or steel items not specified elsewhere