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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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 453,123,662 |
| France | 160,745,998 |
| Belgium | 133,648,309 |
| Germany | 125,845,781 |
| India | 104,810,558 |
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 | 273,322,822 | 179,800,840 | -93,521,982 |
| France | 89,068,289 | 71,677,709 | -17,390,580 |
| Belgium | 75,742,752 | 57,905,557 | -17,837,195 |
| Germany | 67,910,213 | 57,935,568 | -9,974,645 |
| India | 87,555,021 | 17,255,537 | -70,299,484 |
| South Korea | 58,774,538 | 34,803,696 | -23,970,842 |
| Turkey | 30,167,748 | 41,990,471 | +11,822,723 |
| Sweden | 35,464,911 | 24,573,838 | -10,891,073 |
| Finland | 25,437,815 | 31,512,886 | +6,075,071 |
| Egypt | 20,794,880 | 32,752,589 | +11,957,709 |
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 | 347,576,974 |
| France | 152,873,647 |
| Germany | 129,932,379 |
| Belgium | 125,499,367 |
| India | 103,982,367 |
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 | 189,353,322 | 158,223,652 | -31,129,670 |
| France | 81,350,760 | 71,522,887 | -9,827,873 |
| Germany | 81,839,890 | 48,092,489 | -33,747,401 |
| Belgium | 69,995,108 | 55,504,259 | -14,490,849 |
| India | 87,658,849 | 16,323,518 | -71,335,331 |
| South Korea | 60,567,873 | 36,372,584 | -24,195,289 |
| Turkey | 30,167,748 | 41,996,538 | +11,828,790 |
| Austria | 48,488,514 | 12,757,577 | -35,730,937 |
| Sweden | 35,537,691 | 24,693,571 | -10,844,120 |
| Finland | 26,828,317 | 32,856,159 | +6,027,842 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 35 |
| Inner London - West | 17 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 14 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 11 |
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 | 28 | 25 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 8 | -5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 | 6 | -6 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 4 | -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) | 1,308,942,212 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 139,124,150 |
| Other | 61,885,851 |
| Air transport | 552,238 |
| 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) | 736,638,310 | 572,303,902 | -164,334,408 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 86,971,439 | 52,152,711 | -34,818,728 |
| Other | 37,891,132 | 23,994,719 | -13,896,413 |
| Air transport | 257,058 | 295,180 | +38,122 |
| 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 | 294,556,308 |
| Middlesbrough | 169,071,517 |
| Hull | 136,709,824 |
| Cardiff Docks | 133,515,287 |
| Immingham Docks | 125,362,097 |
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 | 187,565,951 | 106,990,357 | -80,575,594 |
| Middlesbrough | 133,943,261 | 35,128,256 | -98,815,005 |
| Hull | 57,717,740 | 78,992,084 | +21,274,344 |
| Cardiff Docks | 47,617,732 | 85,897,555 | +38,279,823 |
| Immingham Docks | 64,138,678 | 61,223,419 | -2,915,259 |
| Liverpool Docks | 77,340,792 | 46,294,301 | -31,046,491 |
| London | 42,423,070 | 39,090,232 | -3,332,838 |
| Boston | 52,846,059 | 26,076,857 | -26,769,202 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 12,740,709 | 52,535,313 | +39,794,604 |
| Hartlepool | 48,937,204 | 14,528,750 | -34,408,454 |
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
|
72 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
38 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
16 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
16 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 64 |
| 2026-04 | 48 |
| 2026-03 | 40 |
| 2026-02 | 51 |
| 2026-01 | 44 |
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 | 62 |
| SPARTAN UK LIMITED | 61 |
| MASTEEL (UK) LIMITED | 60 |
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 59 |
| DENT STEEL SERVICES (YORKSHIRE) LIMITED | 54 |
| PERMASTORE LIMITED | 53 |
| LEYLAND TRUCKS LIMITED | 53 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 53 |
| AM RESERVE LIMITED | 53 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 106 |
| 1m-15m | 68 |
| 15m-54m | 38 |
| Other | 18 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
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 | 118,041,439 |
| Germany | 42,554,191 |
| Spain | 42,206,400 |
| France | 20,352,444 |
| Turkey | 16,432,170 |
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 | 59,467,849 | 58,573,590 | -894,259 |
| Germany | 8,923,931 | 33,630,260 | +24,706,329 |
| Spain | 17,602,282 | 24,604,118 | +7,001,836 |
| France | 5,285,939 | 15,066,505 | +9,780,566 |
| Turkey | 1,196,728 | 15,235,442 | +14,038,714 |
| Australia | 3,290,726 | 4,162,090 | +871,364 |
| Belgium | 3,587,771 | 3,671,990 | +84,219 |
| Netherlands | 3,550,166 | 3,613,869 | +63,703 |
| South Africa | 3,979,229 | 1,321,714 | -2,657,515 |
| Poland | 3,295,472 | 1,117,593 | -2,177,879 |
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 | 6,958,639 |
| Taiwan | 6,581,326 |
| South Korea | 4,638,119 |
| XI | 4,378,828 |
| Belgium | 4,265,734 |
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 | 4,024,537 | 2,934,102 | -1,090,435 |
| Taiwan | 3,570,073 | 3,011,253 | -558,820 |
| South Korea | 1,059,518 | 3,578,601 | +2,519,083 |
| XI | 2,055,925 | 2,322,903 | +266,978 |
| Belgium | 2,103,029 | 2,162,705 | +59,676 |
| France | 2,091,083 | 1,504,163 | -586,920 |
| Nicaragua | 1,615,553 | 654,603 | -960,950 |
| Turkey | 1,346,301 | 130,230 | -1,216,071 |
| Ireland | 263,595 | 244 | -263,351 |
| India | 183,641 | 60,525 | -123,116 |
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) | 123,280,600 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 88,372,006 |
| Other | 70,401,260 |
| Air transport | 832,145 |
| Road transport | 2,837 |
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) | 36,281,043 | 86,999,557 | +50,718,514 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,022,529 | 44,349,477 | +326,948 |
| Other | 36,143,550 | 34,257,710 | -1,885,840 |
| Air transport | 414,463 | 417,682 | +3,219 |
| Road transport | 2,837 | 0 | -2,837 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 70,401,260 |
| Newport | 56,723,084 |
| Middlesbrough | 51,015,084 |
| Immingham Docks | 32,655,963 |
| Holyhead | 16,109,727 |
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 | 36,143,550 | 34,257,710 | -1,885,840 |
| Newport | 29,350,882 | 27,372,202 | -1,978,680 |
| Middlesbrough | 989,073 | 50,026,011 | +49,036,938 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,926,799 | 17,729,164 | +2,802,365 |
| Holyhead | 7,541,442 | 8,568,285 | +1,026,843 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,520,685 | 5,984,902 | -1,535,783 |
| Heysham | 5,061,191 | 6,545,912 | +1,484,721 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,631,364 | 5,386,056 | +754,692 |
| Southampton | 2,850,873 | 3,992,862 | +1,141,989 |
| Milford | 2,372,013 | 2,852,549 | +480,536 |
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