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
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | 16,721,038 |
| Sweden | 3,307,790 |
| Netherlands | 2,547,222 |
| France | 1,173,633 |
| Finland | 954,331 |
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 | 8,512,332 | 8,208,706 | -303,626 |
| Sweden | 1,941,794 | 1,365,996 | -575,798 |
| Netherlands | 1,765,654 | 781,568 | -984,086 |
| France | 650,094 | 523,539 | -126,555 |
| Finland | 138,321 | 816,010 | +677,689 |
| Taiwan | 225,550 | 608,522 | +382,972 |
| Germany | 234,943 | 589,438 | +354,495 |
| Austria | 687,093 | 0 | -687,093 |
| India | 0 | 350,379 | +350,379 |
| Ireland | 58,081 | 41,700 | -16,381 |
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 | 15,798,409 |
| Sweden | 3,291,397 |
| Netherlands | 1,631,384 |
| Germany | 1,433,392 |
| France | 1,099,273 |
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 | 7,799,028 | 7,999,381 | +200,353 |
| Sweden | 1,925,401 | 1,365,996 | -559,405 |
| Netherlands | 866,245 | 765,139 | -101,106 |
| Germany | 917,938 | 515,454 | -402,484 |
| France | 592,337 | 506,936 | -85,401 |
| Austria | 907,866 | 106,109 | -801,757 |
| Finland | 154,714 | 816,010 | +661,296 |
| Taiwan | 225,550 | 608,522 | +382,972 |
| India | 0 | 350,379 | +350,379 |
| Turkey | 0 | 57,495 | +57,495 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 25,118,321 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,455,038 |
| Other | 1,092,096 |
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) | 12,579,502 | 12,538,819 | -40,683 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 877,721 | 577,317 | -300,404 |
| Other | 824,783 | 267,313 | -557,470 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Boston | 9,947,454 |
| London | 6,378,312 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,816,670 |
| Sunderland | 2,816,571 |
| Hull | 2,069,722 |
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 | 5,598,953 | 4,348,501 | -1,250,452 |
| London | 3,008,972 | 3,369,340 | +360,368 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,597,965 | 2,218,705 | +620,740 |
| Sunderland | 1,598,082 | 1,218,489 | -379,593 |
| Hull | 1,253,712 | 816,010 | -437,702 |
| 000 | 824,783 | 267,313 | -557,470 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 46,102 | 584,067 | +537,965 |
| Belfast Port | 225,550 | 364,894 | +139,344 |
| Newport | 52,418 | 57,495 | +5,077 |
| 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
|
13 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
4 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
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+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | 3,527,021 |
| South Africa | 2,170,424 |
| Portugal | 1,997,212 |
| Turkey | 803,628 |
| Netherlands | 734,531 |
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 | 2,831,659 | 695,362 | -2,136,297 |
| South Africa | 1,926,410 | 244,014 | -1,682,396 |
| Portugal | 999,527 | 997,685 | -1,842 |
| Turkey | 172,906 | 630,722 | +457,816 |
| Netherlands | 734,531 | 0 | -734,531 |
| Germany | 674,615 | 29,170 | -645,445 |
| France | 496,690 | 88,665 | -408,025 |
| Poland | 256,848 | 214,941 | -41,907 |
| Ireland | 209,863 | 150,840 | -59,023 |
| Belgium | 200,706 | 92,544 | -108,162 |
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 | 343,742 |
| Taiwan | 6,661 |
| France | 6,181 |
| Belgium | 3,104 |
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 | 199,361 | 144,381 | -54,980 |
| Taiwan | 3,306 | 3,355 | +49 |
| France | 6,181 | 0 | -6,181 |
| Belgium | 0 | 3,104 | +3,104 |
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) | 10,981,350 |
| Other | 360,703 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 316,304 |
| 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) | 8,174,197 | 2,807,153 | -5,367,044 |
| Other | 209,863 | 150,840 | -59,023 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 123,031 | 193,273 | +70,242 |
| Air transport | 930 | 0 | -930 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 10,809,652 |
| 000 | 360,703 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 267,395 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 168,658 |
| London | 34,796 |
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 | 8,079,703 | 2,729,949 | -5,349,754 |
| 000 | 209,863 | 150,840 | -59,023 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 95,460 | 171,935 | +76,475 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 93,153 | 75,505 | -17,648 |
| London | 18,836 | 15,960 | -2,876 |
| Dover | 8,735 | 0 | -8,735 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 5,378 | +5,378 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 1,699 | +1,699 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,341 | 0 | -1,341 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 930 | 0 | -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