Import/export HS code 7208: Hot-rolled flat steel sheets, 600mm or wider
Hot-rolled flat steel sheets, not coated or plated, with a width of 600mm or more. Used in construction and manufacturing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 471,676,042 |
| France | 162,647,191 |
| Belgium | 130,406,182 |
| Germany | 124,581,363 |
| India | 119,904,495 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 246,928,170 | 224,747,872 | -22,180,298 |
| France | 81,995,663 | 80,651,528 | -1,344,135 |
| Belgium | 76,712,116 | 53,694,066 | -23,018,050 |
| Germany | 63,819,415 | 60,761,948 | -3,057,467 |
| India | 102,667,161 | 17,237,334 | -85,429,827 |
| South Korea | 45,815,339 | 50,409,112 | +4,593,773 |
| Turkey | 33,249,849 | 34,139,050 | +889,201 |
| Sweden | 37,433,276 | 26,495,500 | -10,937,776 |
| Finland | 22,000,346 | 35,074,306 | +13,073,960 |
| Egypt | 17,268,676 | 39,711,470 | +22,442,794 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 359,937,765 |
| France | 153,558,007 |
| Germany | 134,419,787 |
| Belgium | 123,959,821 |
| India | 119,076,304 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 178,828,342 | 181,109,423 | +2,281,081 |
| France | 75,225,955 | 78,332,052 | +3,106,097 |
| Germany | 80,949,571 | 53,470,216 | -27,479,355 |
| Belgium | 72,405,611 | 51,554,210 | -20,851,401 |
| India | 102,729,079 | 16,347,225 | -86,381,854 |
| South Korea | 45,279,264 | 52,197,536 | +6,918,272 |
| Turkey | 33,253,338 | 34,145,117 | +891,779 |
| Sweden | 37,184,879 | 26,629,453 | -10,555,426 |
| Austria | 30,140,600 | 30,873,114 | +732,514 |
| Finland | 23,641,239 | 36,688,701 | +13,047,462 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 34 |
| Inner London - West | 17 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 27 | 25 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 | 7 | -7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 | 5 | -7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 2 | -7 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,348,010,632 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 146,970,738 |
| Other | 63,023,199 |
| Air transport | 532,546 |
| Road transport | 5,178 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 697,802,351 | 650,208,281 | -47,594,070 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 90,916,911 | 56,053,827 | -34,863,084 |
| Other | 35,539,179 | 27,484,020 | -8,055,159 |
| Air transport | 232,974 | 299,572 | +66,598 |
| Road transport | 1,151 | 4,027 | +2,876 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 311,635,050 |
| Middlesbrough | 174,600,289 |
| Hull | 137,968,314 |
| Liverpool Docks | 135,784,664 |
| Cardiff Docks | 133,101,299 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 182,934,639 | 128,700,411 | -54,234,228 |
| Middlesbrough | 117,742,146 | 56,858,143 | -60,884,003 |
| Hull | 55,922,705 | 82,045,609 | +26,122,904 |
| Liverpool Docks | 79,690,271 | 56,094,393 | -23,595,878 |
| Cardiff Docks | 31,941,817 | 101,159,482 | +69,217,665 |
| Immingham Docks | 57,991,325 | 66,514,482 | +8,523,157 |
| Boston | 54,823,439 | 26,992,096 | -27,831,343 |
| London | 44,247,827 | 35,149,479 | -9,098,348 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 17,312,371 | 47,734,537 | +30,422,166 |
| 000 | 35,539,179 | 27,484,020 | -8,055,159 |
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 | 65 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 38 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 16 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 15 |
| Specialised construction activities | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 47 |
| 2026-03 | 39 |
| 2026-02 | 51 |
| 2026-01 | 44 |
| 2025-12 | 40 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STEMCOR HOLDINGS 2 LIMITED | 68 |
| MARCEGAGLIA (UK) LIMITED | 61 |
| SPARTAN UK LIMITED | 61 |
| MASTEEL (UK) LIMITED | 59 |
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 58 |
| DENT STEEL SERVICES (YORKSHIRE) LIMITED | 53 |
| DUFERCO UK LIMITED | 53 |
| PERMASTORE LIMITED | 52 |
| LEYLAND TRUCKS LIMITED | 52 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 108 |
| 1m-15m | 62 |
| 15m-54m | 39 |
| Other | 18 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 123,140,878 |
| Spain | 45,301,783 |
| Germany | 43,850,072 |
| France | 22,189,637 |
| Turkey | 17,239,860 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 60,480,719 | 62,660,159 | +2,179,440 |
| Spain | 21,800,974 | 23,500,809 | +1,699,835 |
| Germany | 9,466,526 | 34,383,546 | +24,917,020 |
| France | 6,727,366 | 15,462,271 | +8,734,905 |
| Turkey | 1,999,572 | 15,240,288 | +13,240,716 |
| Australia | 3,512,129 | 4,586,410 | +1,074,281 |
| Netherlands | 3,235,333 | 4,479,448 | +1,244,115 |
| Belgium | 3,864,900 | 3,825,336 | -39,564 |
| South Africa | 4,161,042 | 1,953,009 | -2,208,033 |
| Poland | 3,515,444 | 1,521,690 | -1,993,754 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,705,442 |
| Taiwan | 6,701,752 |
| South Korea | 4,726,438 |
| XI | 4,668,911 |
| Belgium | 4,499,818 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,973,504 | 3,731,938 | +758,434 |
| Taiwan | 4,154,010 | 2,547,742 | -1,606,268 |
| South Korea | 1,265,126 | 3,461,312 | +2,196,186 |
| XI | 2,151,044 | 2,517,867 | +366,823 |
| Belgium | 1,840,414 | 2,659,404 | +818,990 |
| France | 2,406,144 | 1,679,697 | -726,447 |
| Nicaragua | 1,249,537 | 922,844 | -326,693 |
| Turkey | 1,970,452 | 159,124 | -1,811,328 |
| India | 167,121 | 107,492 | -59,629 |
| Ireland | 265,251 | 0 | -265,251 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 132,439,179 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 94,334,221 |
| Other | 72,652,965 |
| Air transport | 851,770 |
| Road transport | 4,824 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,097,683 | 88,341,496 | +44,243,813 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 45,982,096 | 48,352,125 | +2,370,029 |
| Other | 36,590,301 | 36,062,664 | -527,637 |
| Air transport | 425,498 | 426,272 | +774 |
| Road transport | 4,824 | 0 | -4,824 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 72,652,965 |
| Newport | 67,948,973 |
| Middlesbrough | 47,724,911 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,355,606 |
| Holyhead | 16,903,103 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 36,590,301 | 36,062,664 | -527,637 |
| Newport | 36,204,928 | 31,744,045 | -4,460,883 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,012,925 | 46,711,986 | +45,699,061 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,790,119 | 18,565,487 | +2,775,368 |
| Holyhead | 7,552,126 | 9,350,977 | +1,798,851 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,277,272 | 6,455,785 | -1,821,487 |
| Heysham | 4,933,957 | 6,863,160 | +1,929,203 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,458,047 | 6,033,101 | +575,054 |
| Southampton | 3,102,012 | 4,412,581 | +1,310,569 |
| Milford | 2,532,501 | 3,355,885 | +823,384 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 720810 – Hot-rolled steel coils with patterns
- 720825 – Thick hot-rolled steel sheets, 4.75mm or more
- 720826 – Medium-thick hot-rolled steel sheets, 3mm to 4.75mm
- 720827 – Thin hot-rolled steel sheets, less than 3mm
- 720836 – Extra-thick hot-rolled steel sheets, over 10mm
- 720837 – Thick hot-rolled steel sheets, 4.75mm to 10mm
- 720838 – Medium-thick hot-rolled steel sheets, 3mm to 4.75mm
- 720839 – Thin hot-rolled steel sheets, less than 3mm
- 720840 – Hot-rolled steel sheets with patterns, not in coils
- 720851 – Thick hot-rolled steel sheets, over 10mm
- 720852 – Medium-thick hot-rolled steel sheets, 4.75mm to 10mm
- 720853 – Medium-thick hot-rolled steel sheets, 3mm to 4.75mm
- 720854 – Thin hot-rolled steel sheets, less than 3mm
- 720890 – Various hot-rolled steel products
Quick facts
HS code: 7208
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled flat steel sheets, not coated or plated, with a width of 600mm or more. Used in construction and manufacturing