Import/export HS code 720826: Medium-thick hot-rolled steel sheets, 3mm to 4.75mm
Hot-rolled steel sheets with a thickness between 3mm and 4.75mm, suitable for structural applications
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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 | 14,039,671 |
| Netherlands | 3,122,817 |
| Sweden | 3,090,921 |
| France | 1,284,920 |
| Finland | 1,129,790 |
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 | 8,739,896 | 5,299,775 | -3,440,121 |
| Netherlands | 2,266,087 | 856,730 | -1,409,357 |
| Sweden | 1,673,875 | 1,417,046 | -256,829 |
| France | 709,499 | 575,421 | -134,078 |
| Finland | 285,083 | 844,707 | +559,624 |
| Germany | 303,640 | 482,129 | +178,489 |
| Austria | 566,824 | 120,269 | -446,555 |
| Taiwan | 225,550 | 407,566 | +182,016 |
| Ireland | 56,197 | 31,438 | -24,759 |
| Spain | 46,102 | 0 | -46,102 |
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 | 13,578,479 |
| Sweden | 3,074,528 |
| Germany | 1,819,444 |
| Netherlands | 1,454,897 |
| Finland | 1,146,183 |
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 | 8,524,757 | 5,053,722 | -3,471,035 |
| Sweden | 1,657,482 | 1,417,046 | -240,436 |
| Germany | 1,211,257 | 608,187 | -603,070 |
| Netherlands | 770,530 | 684,367 | -86,163 |
| Finland | 301,476 | 844,707 | +543,231 |
| France | 554,343 | 527,245 | -27,098 |
| Austria | 757,721 | 168,568 | -589,153 |
| Taiwan | 225,550 | 407,566 | +182,016 |
| Spain | 46,102 | 0 | -46,102 |
| Viet Nam | 25,992 | 0 | -25,992 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| 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 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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) | 22,072,818 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,760,557 |
| Other | 1,162,589 |
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) | 12,775,369 | 9,297,449 | -3,477,920 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,299,841 | 460,716 | -839,125 |
| Other | 823,535 | 339,054 | -484,481 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Boston | 8,894,253 |
| London | 5,746,089 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,912,471 |
| Hull | 2,726,383 |
| Sunderland | 2,420,273 |
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 | 5,826,326 | 3,067,927 | -2,758,399 |
| London | 3,405,337 | 2,340,752 | -1,064,585 |
| Immingham Docks | 752,486 | 2,159,985 | +1,407,499 |
| Hull | 1,881,676 | 844,707 | -1,036,969 |
| Sunderland | 1,588,518 | 831,755 | -756,763 |
| 000 | 823,535 | 339,054 | -484,481 |
| Belfast Port | 225,550 | 270,952 | +45,402 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 72,094 | 136,614 | +64,520 |
| Goole | 174,351 | 0 | -174,351 |
| Dover | 22,273 | 33,379 | +11,106 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 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+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 4,783,411 |
| South Africa | 2,677,749 |
| Germany | 1,921,920 |
| Portugal | 1,611,516 |
| Netherlands | 1,262,411 |
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 | 4,426,363 | 357,048 | -4,069,315 |
| South Africa | 1,859,728 | 818,021 | -1,041,707 |
| Germany | 1,902,617 | 19,303 | -1,883,314 |
| Portugal | 771,071 | 840,445 | +69,374 |
| Netherlands | 1,262,411 | 0 | -1,262,411 |
| Turkey | 332,616 | 622,997 | +290,381 |
| France | 822,929 | 0 | -822,929 |
| Ireland | 347,984 | 146,682 | -201,302 |
| Poland | 208,768 | 87,312 | -121,456 |
| Belgium | 222,366 | 19,627 | -202,739 |
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 | 473,374 |
| France | 10,405 |
| Taiwan | 6,661 |
| Belgium | 1,546 |
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 | 333,161 | 140,213 | -192,948 |
| France | 10,405 | 0 | -10,405 |
| Taiwan | 1,738 | 4,923 | +3,185 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,546 | +1,546 |
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) | 14,109,099 |
| Other | 494,666 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 471,001 |
| Air transport | 930 |
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) | 11,394,790 | 2,714,309 | -8,680,481 |
| Other | 347,984 | 146,682 | -201,302 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 417,415 | 53,586 | -363,829 |
| Air transport | 0 | 930 | +930 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 13,936,270 |
| 000 | 494,666 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 376,357 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 169,789 |
| London | 66,312 |
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 | 11,333,135 | 2,603,135 | -8,730,000 |
| 000 | 347,984 | 146,682 | -201,302 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 333,742 | 42,615 | -291,127 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 60,314 | 109,475 | +49,161 |
| London | 55,341 | 10,971 | -44,370 |
| Portsmouth | 19,597 | 0 | -19,597 |
| Dover | 8,735 | 0 | -8,735 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 1,699 | +1,699 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,341 | 0 | -1,341 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 930 | +930 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720826
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel sheets with a thickness between 3mm and 4.75mm, suitable for structural applications