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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* 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 | 7,573,141 |
| Sweden | 4,627,162 |
| Netherlands | 4,474,689 |
| Finland | 4,053,798 |
| France | 2,778,372 |
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 | 4,911,221 | 2,661,920 | -2,249,301 |
| Sweden | 2,345,087 | 2,282,075 | -63,012 |
| Netherlands | 3,334,484 | 1,140,205 | -2,194,279 |
| Finland | 2,096,528 | 1,957,270 | -139,258 |
| France | 1,490,517 | 1,287,855 | -202,662 |
| Germany | 414,856 | 572,537 | +157,681 |
| Turkey | 0 | 934,176 | +934,176 |
| Taiwan | 26,203 | 599,466 | +573,263 |
| India | 8,536 | 310,677 | +302,141 |
| South Korea | 0 | 18,919 | +18,919 |
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 | 6,527,275 |
| Sweden | 4,576,309 |
| Finland | 4,173,819 |
| France | 2,447,256 |
| Austria | 2,028,113 |
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 | 4,316,920 | 2,210,355 | -2,106,565 |
| Sweden | 2,294,234 | 2,282,075 | -12,159 |
| Finland | 2,147,381 | 2,026,438 | -120,943 |
| France | 1,221,585 | 1,225,671 | +4,086 |
| Austria | 1,651,092 | 377,021 | -1,274,071 |
| Germany | 1,069,840 | 561,345 | -508,495 |
| Netherlands | 923,894 | 696,812 | -227,082 |
| Turkey | 0 | 934,176 | +934,176 |
| Taiwan | 26,203 | 599,466 | +573,263 |
| India | 8,536 | 310,677 | +302,141 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 23,095,532 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,825,968 |
| Other | 1,489,892 |
| Road transport | 4,027 |
| Air transport | 2,554 |
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) | 12,834,809 | 10,260,723 | -2,574,086 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 827,178 | 998,790 | +171,612 |
| Other | 967,747 | 522,145 | -445,602 |
| Road transport | 0 | 4,027 | +4,027 |
| Air transport | 2,554 | 0 | -2,554 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Boston | 8,448,365 |
| Hull | 5,652,778 |
| London | 3,771,202 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,406,617 |
| Newport | 2,408,701 |
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 | 5,646,721 | 2,801,644 | -2,845,077 |
| Hull | 3,626,340 | 2,026,438 | -1,599,902 |
| London | 2,381,855 | 1,389,347 | -992,508 |
| Immingham Docks | 972,075 | 2,434,542 | +1,462,467 |
| Newport | 858,016 | 1,550,685 | +692,669 |
| 000 | 967,747 | 522,145 | -445,602 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 576,112 | +576,112 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 334,031 | +334,031 |
| Harwich | 35,440 | 47,067 | +11,627 |
| Eurotunnel | 67,719 | 0 | -67,719 |
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
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
1 |
|
Other personal service activities
|
1 |
|
Warehousing and support activities for transportation
|
1 |
|
Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
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 |
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 | 378,777 |
| Turkey | 262,345 |
| Belgium | 204,326 |
| Netherlands | 136,467 |
| Portugal | 124,636 |
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 | 269,813 | 108,964 | -160,849 |
| Turkey | 197,118 | 65,227 | -131,891 |
| Belgium | 200,193 | 4,133 | -196,060 |
| Netherlands | 128,335 | 8,132 | -120,203 |
| Portugal | 9,671 | 114,965 | +105,294 |
| Sierra Leone | 106,265 | 0 | -106,265 |
| Poland | 19,909 | 24,661 | +4,752 |
| Canada | 0 | 37,508 | +37,508 |
| France | 0 | 33,311 | +33,311 |
| United States | 19,711 | 0 | -19,711 |
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 | 7,866 |
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 | 7,866 | 0 | -7,866 |
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) | 1,109,356 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 175,980 |
| Air transport | 98,602 |
| Other | 7,866 |
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) | 771,509 | 337,847 | -433,662 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 159,795 | 16,185 | -143,610 |
| Air transport | 50,673 | 47,929 | -2,744 |
| Other | 7,866 | 0 | -7,866 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 1,000,320 |
| 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 | 665,244 | 335,076 | -330,168 |
| 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 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,692 | 1,363 | -16,329 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 8,509 | +8,509 |
| ZLC | 0 | 8,132 | +8,132 |
| 000 | 7,866 | 0 | -7,866 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 7,676 | +7,676 |
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