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 | 436,287,488 |
| France | 146,263,188 |
| Belgium | 121,575,728 |
| Germany | 114,815,266 |
| India | 112,143,541 |
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 | 239,809,927 | 196,477,561 | -43,332,366 |
| France | 67,600,303 | 78,662,885 | +11,062,582 |
| Belgium | 73,825,631 | 47,750,097 | -26,075,534 |
| Germany | 62,786,528 | 52,028,738 | -10,757,790 |
| India | 103,613,175 | 8,530,366 | -95,082,809 |
| South Korea | 30,998,805 | 61,560,461 | +30,561,656 |
| Turkey | 43,814,270 | 20,250,475 | -23,563,795 |
| Sweden | 35,650,767 | 25,031,113 | -10,619,654 |
| Finland | 20,684,700 | 25,238,193 | +4,553,493 |
| Egypt | 17,268,676 | 28,571,675 | +11,302,999 |
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 | 315,596,444 |
| Germany | 138,179,280 |
| France | 136,646,276 |
| Belgium | 115,701,947 |
| India | 112,387,586 |
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 | 171,642,709 | 143,953,735 | -27,688,974 |
| Germany | 87,840,354 | 50,338,926 | -37,501,428 |
| France | 60,322,089 | 76,324,187 | +16,002,098 |
| Belgium | 70,029,556 | 45,672,391 | -24,357,165 |
| India | 103,772,525 | 8,615,061 | -95,157,464 |
| South Korea | 30,145,473 | 63,584,112 | +33,438,639 |
| Turkey | 43,817,759 | 20,256,542 | -23,561,217 |
| Sweden | 35,689,232 | 25,188,423 | -10,500,809 |
| Austria | 22,024,486 | 38,655,590 | +16,631,104 |
| Finland | 22,237,857 | 26,538,165 | +4,300,308 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 33 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 26 | 25 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 | 7 | -7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 | 5 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 3 | -7 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
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) | 1,227,825,921 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 143,937,241 |
| Other | 59,654,007 |
| Air transport | 426,352 |
| Road transport | 8,031 |
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) | 664,561,183 | 563,264,738 | -101,296,445 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 91,135,541 | 52,801,700 | -38,333,841 |
| Other | 36,155,191 | 23,498,816 | -12,656,375 |
| Air transport | 210,060 | 216,292 | +6,232 |
| Road transport | 2,853 | 5,178 | +2,325 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 291,470,225 |
| Middlesbrough | 164,744,490 |
| Liverpool Docks | 128,296,354 |
| Hull | 114,825,090 |
| Immingham Docks | 106,878,391 |
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 | 183,734,944 | 107,735,281 | -75,999,663 |
| Middlesbrough | 98,595,002 | 66,149,488 | -32,445,514 |
| Liverpool Docks | 77,992,682 | 50,303,672 | -27,689,010 |
| Hull | 53,156,285 | 61,668,805 | +8,512,520 |
| Immingham Docks | 44,378,236 | 62,500,155 | +18,121,919 |
| Cardiff Docks | 21,592,126 | 82,543,368 | +60,951,242 |
| Boston | 62,658,263 | 22,853,502 | -39,804,761 |
| London | 43,001,144 | 31,539,290 | -11,461,854 |
| TRT | 58,097,781 | 7,660,821 | -50,436,960 |
| Hartlepool | 20,966,117 | 39,890,570 | +18,924,453 |
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 | 61 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 39 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 15 |
| Specialised construction activities | 15 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 44 |
| 2025-11 | 37 |
| 2025-10 | 56 |
| 2025-09 | 49 |
| 2025-08 | 45 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STEMCOR HOLDINGS 2 LIMITED | 65 |
| SPARTAN UK LIMITED | 60 |
| MARCEGAGLIA (UK) LIMITED | 57 |
| MASTEEL (UK) LIMITED | 55 |
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 54 |
| DUFERCO UK LIMITED | 51 |
| DENT STEEL SERVICES (YORKSHIRE) LIMITED | 49 |
| ANCHOR MAGNETS LIMITED | 49 |
| PERMASTORE LIMITED | 48 |
| LEYLAND TRUCKS LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 101 |
| 1m-15m | 56 |
| 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 | 113,383,202 |
| Spain | 34,874,608 |
| Germany | 26,291,534 |
| Turkey | 18,543,666 |
| France | 11,669,778 |
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 | 62,094,083 | 51,289,119 | -10,804,964 |
| Spain | 25,963,336 | 8,911,272 | -17,052,064 |
| Germany | 8,966,639 | 17,324,895 | +8,358,256 |
| Turkey | 3,306,479 | 15,237,187 | +11,930,708 |
| France | 7,262,126 | 4,407,652 | -2,854,474 |
| Netherlands | 5,210,456 | 3,903,102 | -1,307,354 |
| Belgium | 4,380,865 | 3,303,884 | -1,076,981 |
| Australia | 3,364,869 | 3,884,995 | +520,126 |
| South Africa | 4,297,481 | 2,133,964 | -2,163,517 |
| Poland | 4,436,148 | 995,887 | -3,440,261 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 6,124,980 |
| Germany | 6,078,436 |
| Belgium | 4,378,470 |
| XI | 3,964,504 |
| France | 3,951,915 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 4,905,662 | 1,219,318 | -3,686,344 |
| Germany | 2,488,818 | 3,589,618 | +1,100,800 |
| Belgium | 1,755,374 | 2,623,096 | +867,722 |
| XI | 2,332,011 | 1,632,493 | -699,518 |
| France | 2,224,954 | 1,726,961 | -497,993 |
| South Korea | 1,399,481 | 2,331,101 | +931,620 |
| Turkey | 2,028,262 | 156,559 | -1,871,703 |
| Nicaragua | 1,340,620 | 651,996 | -688,624 |
| India | 106,327 | 194,293 | +87,966 |
| 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) | 97,947,109 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 90,305,327 |
| Other | 65,080,517 |
| Air transport | 832,446 |
| 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) | 53,918,364 | 44,028,745 | -9,889,619 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,191,134 | 43,114,193 | -4,076,941 |
| Other | 36,699,640 | 28,380,877 | -8,318,763 |
| Air transport | 459,638 | 372,808 | -86,830 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 72,804,631 |
| 000 | 65,080,517 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,341,228 |
| Holyhead | 14,895,619 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,091,219 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 43,826,248 | 28,978,383 | -14,847,865 |
| 000 | 36,699,640 | 28,380,877 | -8,318,763 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,133,798 | 17,207,430 | +73,632 |
| Holyhead | 7,740,976 | 7,154,643 | -586,333 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,005,541 | 5,085,678 | -3,919,863 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,772,557 | 5,039,144 | -733,413 |
| Heysham | 4,471,590 | 5,994,764 | +1,523,174 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,416,831 | 7,021,257 | +5,604,426 |
| Milford | 3,961,214 | 3,610,750 | -350,464 |
| Southampton | 3,060,075 | 3,693,878 | +633,803 |
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