Import/export HS code 73269098: Various iron or steel items
Various iron or steel products 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 | 410,947,714 |
| Germany | 280,061,471 |
| United States | 213,862,978 |
| France | 133,602,678 |
| Netherlands | 109,966,785 |
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 | 206,309,567 | 204,638,147 | -1,671,420 |
| Germany | 138,653,603 | 141,407,868 | +2,754,265 |
| United States | 102,192,640 | 111,670,338 | +9,477,698 |
| France | 70,769,620 | 62,833,058 | -7,936,562 |
| Netherlands | 52,259,985 | 57,706,800 | +5,446,815 |
| Italy | 42,257,586 | 51,678,084 | +9,420,498 |
| Poland | 35,842,499 | 40,522,394 | +4,679,895 |
| Spain | 34,322,052 | 34,533,620 | +211,568 |
| India | 30,925,372 | 34,663,094 | +3,737,722 |
| Norway | 29,466,963 | 27,322,377 | -2,144,586 |
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 | 493,401,683 |
| Germany | 247,863,530 |
| United States | 220,073,707 |
| Italy | 106,770,917 |
| Poland | 89,645,545 |
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 | 242,594,640 | 250,807,043 | +8,212,403 |
| Germany | 125,074,505 | 122,789,025 | -2,285,480 |
| United States | 108,994,317 | 111,079,390 | +2,085,073 |
| Italy | 50,230,144 | 56,540,773 | +6,310,629 |
| Poland | 42,739,201 | 46,906,344 | +4,167,143 |
| France | 45,975,021 | 41,603,265 | -4,371,756 |
| Spain | 36,759,582 | 33,897,735 | -2,861,847 |
| India | 33,420,979 | 36,136,691 | +2,715,712 |
| United Kingdom | 30,628,855 | 34,001,642 | +3,372,787 |
| Czechia | 30,260,661 | 26,601,292 | -3,659,369 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 666 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 552 |
| West Midlands | 484 |
| Greater Manchester | 417 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 404 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 441 | 472 | +31 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 409 | 419 | +10 |
| West Midlands | 349 | 356 | +7 |
| Greater Manchester | 295 | 325 | +30 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 293 | 294 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 272 | 291 | +19 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 238 | 247 | +9 |
| West Yorkshire | 244 | 241 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 243 | 254 | +11 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 230 | 236 | +6 |
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) | 775,702,181 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 722,792,014 |
| Air transport | 418,181,335 |
| Other | 71,900,783 |
| Road transport | 13,492,032 |
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) | 395,757,592 | 379,944,589 | -15,813,003 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 356,614,796 | 366,177,218 | +9,562,422 |
| Air transport | 196,863,752 | 221,317,583 | +24,453,831 |
| Other | 45,667,949 | 26,232,834 | -19,435,115 |
| Road transport | 5,421,186 | 8,070,846 | +2,649,660 |
| Rail transport | 288,391 | 72,896 | -215,495 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 330,561,331 |
| Felixstowe | 281,354,936 |
| Southampton | 158,704,386 |
| Immingham Docks | 132,643,200 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 105,366,408 |
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 | 171,075,684 | 159,485,647 | -11,590,037 |
| Felixstowe | 159,481,785 | 121,873,151 | -37,608,634 |
| Southampton | 84,523,228 | 74,181,158 | -10,342,070 |
| Immingham Docks | 57,262,266 | 75,380,934 | +18,118,668 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,402,198 | 57,964,210 | +10,562,012 |
| East Midlands Airport | 45,897,888 | 54,285,177 | +8,387,289 |
| Eurotunnel | 47,846,783 | 48,728,578 | +881,795 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,062,508 | 52,145,721 | +30,083,213 |
| 000 | 45,667,949 | 26,232,834 | -19,435,115 |
| London Stansted Airport | 29,886,286 | 28,119,716 | -1,766,570 |
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 | 2339 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1261 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 643 |
| Other manufacturing | 599 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 566 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2025 |
| 2026-03 | 2029 |
| 2026-02 | 2087 |
| 2026-01 | 1884 |
| 2025-12 | 1818 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EATON LIMITED | 124 |
| FMC TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 124 |
| GKN AEROSPACE SERVICES LIMITED | 124 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 124 |
| PATTONAIR LIMITED | 124 |
| HYSTER-YALE UK LIMITED | 124 |
| METPRO LIMITED | 124 |
| MEGGITT AEROSPACE LIMITED | 124 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 124 |
| SOUTHCO MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 124 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3876 |
| 54m+ | 2617 |
| 0-1m | 1104 |
| 15m-54m | 1046 |
| Other | 652 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 171,997,710 |
| United States | 159,494,111 |
| France | 125,195,353 |
| Ireland | 92,331,497 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 85,750,403 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 89,938,992 | 82,058,718 | -7,880,274 |
| United States | 84,919,259 | 74,574,852 | -10,344,407 |
| France | 55,369,834 | 69,825,519 | +14,455,685 |
| Ireland | 47,999,375 | 44,332,122 | -3,667,253 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 34,055,773 | 51,694,630 | +17,638,857 |
| Norway | 37,594,097 | 38,007,026 | +412,929 |
| Netherlands | 26,406,663 | 31,168,916 | +4,762,253 |
| Singapore | 24,225,730 | 29,560,265 | +5,334,535 |
| Poland | 28,351,217 | 25,370,057 | -2,981,160 |
| China | 19,548,311 | 32,370,519 | +12,822,208 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 17,184,283 |
| Germany | 2,440,598 |
| China | 1,754,339 |
| Nicaragua | 1,421,179 |
| Ireland | 1,103,829 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 7,544,097 | 9,640,186 | +2,096,089 |
| Germany | 948,185 | 1,492,413 | +544,228 |
| China | 895,282 | 859,057 | -36,225 |
| Nicaragua | 1,267,935 | 153,244 | -1,114,691 |
| Ireland | 229,883 | 873,946 | +644,063 |
| Czechia | 225,112 | 203,499 | -21,613 |
| United States | 52,685 | 74,845 | +22,160 |
| India | 57,570 | 43,971 | -13,599 |
| Italy | 34,258 | 22,136 | -12,122 |
| Finland | 16,532 | 39,821 | +23,289 |
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) | 721,269,714 |
| Air transport | 529,593,198 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 347,573,032 |
| Other | 30,167,001 |
| Road transport | 778,460 |
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) | 360,847,296 | 360,422,418 | -424,878 |
| Air transport | 249,117,934 | 280,475,264 | +31,357,330 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 180,625,730 | 166,947,302 | -13,678,428 |
| Other | 14,198,905 | 15,968,096 | +1,769,191 |
| Road transport | 555,824 | 222,636 | -333,188 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 15,200 | +15,200 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 474,873,237 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 272,159,806 |
| Immingham Docks | 96,313,105 |
| East Midlands Airport | 94,670,561 |
| London Gateway Port | 76,306,822 |
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 | 237,406,226 | 237,467,011 | +60,785 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 124,757,215 | 147,402,591 | +22,645,376 |
| Immingham Docks | 45,906,474 | 50,406,631 | +4,500,157 |
| East Midlands Airport | 48,046,106 | 46,624,455 | -1,421,651 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,563,306 | 34,743,516 | -6,819,790 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 43,913,930 | 28,746,844 | -15,167,086 |
| Southampton | 21,397,025 | 37,888,601 | +16,491,576 |
| Liverpool Docks | 33,010,983 | 25,712,656 | -7,298,327 |
| Holyhead | 16,944,805 | 20,655,556 | +3,710,751 |
| Manchester Airport | 17,241,818 | 17,745,007 | +503,189 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73269098
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various iron or steel products not specified elsewhere