Import/export HS code 720825: Thick hot-rolled steel sheets, 4.75mm or more
Hot-rolled steel sheets with a thickness of 4.75mm or more, used for heavy-duty construction and machinery
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 6,993,291 |
| Netherlands | 4,977,190 |
| Sweden | 4,672,699 |
| Finland | 4,209,394 |
| France | 2,803,937 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 5,001,781 | 1,991,510 | -3,010,271 |
| Netherlands | 3,644,450 | 1,332,740 | -2,311,710 |
| Sweden | 3,653,424 | 1,019,275 | -2,634,149 |
| Finland | 1,326,929 | 2,882,465 | +1,555,536 |
| France | 1,868,162 | 935,775 | -932,387 |
| Germany | 596,018 | 597,079 | +1,061 |
| Taiwan | 467,937 | 307,017 | -160,920 |
| South Korea | 0 | 18,919 | +18,919 |
| Spain | 0 | 16,558 | +16,558 |
| India | 13,824 | 0 | -13,824 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 6,456,560 |
| Sweden | 4,543,315 |
| Finland | 4,338,778 |
| France | 2,300,914 |
| Germany | 2,217,214 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,654,852 | 1,801,708 | -2,853,144 |
| Sweden | 3,524,040 | 1,019,275 | -2,504,765 |
| Finland | 1,456,313 | 2,882,465 | +1,426,152 |
| France | 1,587,566 | 713,348 | -874,218 |
| Germany | 1,593,653 | 623,561 | -970,092 |
| Austria | 1,331,218 | 696,895 | -634,323 |
| Netherlands | 1,077,502 | 545,273 | -532,229 |
| Taiwan | 467,937 | 307,017 | -160,920 |
| South Korea | 0 | 18,919 | +18,919 |
| Spain | 0 | 16,558 | +16,558 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 22,059,722 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,283,384 |
| Other | 1,341,939 |
| Air transport | 4,317 |
| Road transport | 4,027 |
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) | 13,978,963 | 8,080,759 | -5,898,204 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,739,124 | 544,260 | -1,194,864 |
| Other | 865,620 | 476,319 | -389,301 |
| Air transport | 4,317 | 0 | -4,317 |
| Road transport | 0 | 4,027 | +4,027 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Boston | 8,471,982 |
| Hull | 7,491,569 |
| London | 3,767,248 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,641,881 |
| Newport | 1,526,281 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 5,706,191 | 2,765,791 | -2,940,400 |
| Hull | 4,622,446 | 2,869,123 | -1,753,323 |
| London | 2,817,793 | 949,455 | -1,868,338 |
| Immingham Docks | 525,676 | 1,116,205 | +590,529 |
| Newport | 981,008 | 545,273 | -435,735 |
| 000 | 865,620 | 476,319 | -389,301 |
| Belfast Port | 467,937 | 240,429 | -227,508 |
| Goole | 308,559 | 0 | -308,559 |
| Sunderland | 64,926 | 13,931 | -50,995 |
| Eurotunnel | 67,131 | 8,930 | -58,201 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
| Other personal service activities | 1 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
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 | 394,895 |
| Turkey | 352,685 |
| Belgium | 223,578 |
| Netherlands | 140,596 |
| Portugal | 125,984 |
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 | 293,669 | 101,226 | -192,443 |
| Turkey | 269,989 | 82,696 | -187,293 |
| Belgium | 217,791 | 5,787 | -212,004 |
| Netherlands | 132,464 | 8,132 | -124,332 |
| Portugal | 90,646 | 35,338 | -55,308 |
| Sierra Leone | 101,622 | 4,643 | -96,979 |
| France | 94,338 | 4,476 | -89,862 |
| Poland | 64,136 | 0 | -64,136 |
| Ireland | 47,283 | 0 | -47,283 |
| Canada | 0 | 37,508 | +37,508 |
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 | 12,597 |
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 | 12,597 | 0 | -12,597 |
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) | 1,306,763 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 223,460 |
| Air transport | 106,648 |
| Other | 12,597 |
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) | 1,077,073 | 229,690 | -847,383 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 218,984 | 4,476 | -214,508 |
| Air transport | 53,321 | 53,327 | +6 |
| Other | 12,597 | 0 | -12,597 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 1,182,376 |
| Immingham Docks | 119,601 |
| London Gateway Port | 101,622 |
| London Stansted Airport | 66,441 |
| Dover | 40,194 |
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 | 957,329 | 225,047 | -732,282 |
| Immingham Docks | 119,601 | 0 | -119,601 |
| London Gateway Port | 101,622 | 0 | -101,622 |
| London Stansted Airport | 28,933 | 37,508 | +8,575 |
| Dover | 40,194 | 0 | -40,194 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,921 | 0 | -22,921 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,240 | 5,632 | -9,608 |
| London | 14,922 | 4,643 | -10,279 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,955 | 0 | -18,955 |
| Portsmouth | 12,375 | 4,476 | -7,899 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720825
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel sheets with a thickness of 4.75mm or more, used for heavy-duty construction and machinery