Import/export HS code 73261990: Various iron or steel products
Various iron or steel items not specified elsewhere
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- 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 | 21,273,746 |
| China | 18,357,465 |
| United States | 17,195,795 |
| France | 8,475,598 |
| India | 4,106,262 |
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 | 13,532,501 | 7,741,245 | -5,791,256 |
| China | 11,604,279 | 6,753,186 | -4,851,093 |
| United States | 8,226,677 | 8,969,118 | +742,441 |
| France | 3,017,166 | 5,458,432 | +2,441,266 |
| India | 2,425,198 | 1,681,064 | -744,134 |
| Switzerland | 1,072,174 | 1,551,679 | +479,505 |
| Netherlands | 1,281,157 | 1,237,024 | -44,133 |
| Spain | 1,206,914 | 601,020 | -605,894 |
| Sweden | 942,133 | 638,979 | -303,154 |
| Mexico | 868,034 | 675,654 | -192,380 |
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 | 22,160,237 |
| China | 19,761,689 |
| United States | 17,053,750 |
| France | 4,465,045 |
| India | 4,126,641 |
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 | 14,264,399 | 7,895,838 | -6,368,561 |
| China | 12,304,952 | 7,456,737 | -4,848,215 |
| United States | 7,871,815 | 9,181,935 | +1,310,120 |
| France | 2,353,572 | 2,111,473 | -242,099 |
| India | 2,420,123 | 1,706,518 | -713,605 |
| Poland | 379,287 | 3,285,726 | +2,906,439 |
| Switzerland | 1,025,658 | 1,889,009 | +863,351 |
| Spain | 1,257,082 | 654,639 | -602,443 |
| Germany | 884,345 | 746,354 | -137,991 |
| Sweden | 967,290 | 645,874 | -321,416 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 55 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 48 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 45 |
| Inner London - West | 37 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 32 |
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 | 46 | 30 | -16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 35 | 30 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 34 | 28 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 21 | 25 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 21 | 23 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 25 | 23 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 18 | 16 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 24 | 12 | -12 |
| Inner London - East | 20 | 14 | -6 |
| West Yorkshire | 19 | 11 | -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) | 36,623,938 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,076,255 |
| Air transport | 19,774,990 |
| Other | 1,400,642 |
| Road transport | 1,162,023 |
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) | 20,423,663 | 16,200,275 | -4,223,388 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,649,813 | 15,426,442 | -2,223,371 |
| Air transport | 11,453,037 | 8,321,953 | -3,131,084 |
| Other | 1,161,071 | 239,571 | -921,500 |
| Road transport | 587,591 | 574,432 | -13,159 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 21,666,400 |
| Southampton | 15,305,338 |
| Felixstowe | 10,064,510 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,580,868 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,291,130 |
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 | 11,109,547 | 10,556,853 | -552,694 |
| Southampton | 7,077,297 | 8,228,041 | +1,150,744 |
| Felixstowe | 6,124,804 | 3,939,706 | -2,185,098 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,339,389 | 3,241,479 | -2,097,910 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,392,369 | 1,898,761 | -493,608 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,915,258 | 1,462,143 | -453,115 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,138,392 | 1,937,387 | +798,995 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,865,729 | 589,660 | -1,276,069 |
| ZLC | 979,693 | 1,398,134 | +418,441 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,310,074 | 967,157 | -342,917 |
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 | 168 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 75 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 64 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 61 |
| Other manufacturing | 53 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 96 |
| 2025-11 | 108 |
| 2025-10 | 126 |
| 2025-09 | 122 |
| 2025-08 | 126 |
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 | 273 |
| 54m+ | 249 |
| 15m-54m | 78 |
| 0-1m | 75 |
| Other | 52 |
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 | 4,020,854 |
| United States | 3,338,310 |
| Norway | 2,314,331 |
| France | 2,251,090 |
| Germany | 1,820,062 |
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 | 2,355,922 | 1,664,932 | -690,990 |
| United States | 2,111,606 | 1,226,704 | -884,902 |
| Norway | 1,138,450 | 1,175,881 | +37,431 |
| France | 1,173,525 | 1,077,565 | -95,960 |
| Germany | 1,263,814 | 556,248 | -707,566 |
| Ireland | 1,149,924 | 568,895 | -581,029 |
| Denmark | 767,192 | 658,587 | -108,605 |
| Netherlands | 591,430 | 707,306 | +115,876 |
| Italy | 700,850 | 548,664 | -152,186 |
| Mexico | 812,934 | 297,318 | -515,616 |
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 | 19,746 |
| Lithuania | 15,172 |
| XI | 12,287 |
| 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 | 8,957 | -1,832 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 15,172 | +15,172 |
| XI | 7,623 | 4,664 | -2,959 |
| Sweden | 503 | 1,657 | +1,154 |
| China | 271 | 1,311 | +1,040 |
| 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) | 17,308,944 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,560,873 |
| Air transport | 5,528,662 |
| Other | 218,568 |
| 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) | 9,718,286 | 7,590,658 | -2,127,628 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,615,111 | 4,945,762 | -1,669,349 |
| Air transport | 3,423,324 | 2,105,338 | -1,317,986 |
| Other | 170,621 | 47,947 | -122,674 |
| 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 | 8,992,218 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,537,185 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,452,005 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,161,873 |
| Poole | 2,155,208 |
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 | 4,958,316 | 4,033,902 | -924,414 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,164,375 | 1,372,810 | -791,565 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,717,208 | 734,797 | -982,411 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,413,119 | 748,754 | -664,365 |
| Poole | 1,233,110 | 922,098 | -311,012 |
| Southampton | 786,478 | 1,156,884 | +370,406 |
| Portsmouth | 1,139,682 | 786,225 | -353,457 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,214,787 | 520,861 | -693,926 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 364,630 | 1,167,957 | +803,327 |
| East Midlands Airport | 599,421 | 513,120 | -86,301 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73261990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various iron or steel items not specified elsewhere