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 | 16,367,408 |
| Sweden | 3,223,194 |
| Netherlands | 3,080,732 |
| France | 1,260,471 |
| 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 | 8,582,617 | 7,784,791 | -797,826 |
| Sweden | 1,477,534 | 1,745,660 | +268,126 |
| Netherlands | 2,136,840 | 943,892 | -1,192,948 |
| France | 639,040 | 621,431 | -17,609 |
| Finland | 138,321 | 816,010 | +677,689 |
| Taiwan | 225,550 | 608,522 | +382,972 |
| Germany | 155,708 | 638,700 | +482,992 |
| Austria | 687,093 | 0 | -687,093 |
| India | 0 | 340,439 | +340,439 |
| Ireland | 56,907 | 40,126 | -16,781 |
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 | 15,846,181 |
| Sweden | 3,206,801 |
| Netherlands | 1,675,553 |
| Germany | 1,491,358 |
| France | 1,175,528 |
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 | 8,299,324 | 7,546,857 | -752,467 |
| Sweden | 1,461,141 | 1,745,660 | +284,519 |
| Netherlands | 868,816 | 806,737 | -62,079 |
| Germany | 805,916 | 685,442 | -120,474 |
| France | 570,700 | 604,828 | +34,128 |
| Austria | 907,866 | 106,109 | -801,757 |
| Finland | 154,714 | 816,010 | +661,296 |
| Taiwan | 225,550 | 608,522 | +382,972 |
| India | 0 | 340,439 | +340,439 |
| 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 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 25,324,483 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,380,502 |
| Other | 1,099,931 |
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) | 12,598,848 | 12,725,635 | +126,787 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 763,323 | 617,179 | -146,144 |
| Other | 805,583 | 294,348 | -511,235 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Boston | 9,837,454 |
| London | 6,743,902 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,732,655 |
| Sunderland | 2,727,296 |
| Hull | 2,116,441 |
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 | 5,532,715 | 4,304,739 | -1,227,976 |
| London | 3,479,334 | 3,264,568 | -214,766 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,098,172 | 2,634,483 | +1,536,311 |
| Sunderland | 1,539,433 | 1,187,863 | -351,570 |
| Hull | 1,300,431 | 816,010 | -484,421 |
| 000 | 805,583 | 294,348 | -511,235 |
| 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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
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 | 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 | 4,287,320 |
| South Africa | 2,308,580 |
| Portugal | 2,166,523 |
| Netherlands | 1,230,952 |
| Germany | 1,144,341 |
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 | 3,609,634 | 677,686 | -2,931,948 |
| South Africa | 1,835,968 | 472,612 | -1,363,356 |
| Portugal | 1,039,178 | 1,127,345 | +88,167 |
| Netherlands | 1,230,952 | 0 | -1,230,952 |
| Germany | 1,104,200 | 40,141 | -1,064,059 |
| Turkey | 274,076 | 630,722 | +356,646 |
| France | 605,000 | 88,665 | -516,335 |
| Ireland | 320,441 | 150,840 | -169,601 |
| Poland | 230,940 | 233,880 | +2,940 |
| Belgium | 198,900 | 100,310 | -98,590 |
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 | 452,065 |
| France | 8,436 |
| Taiwan | 6,661 |
| 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 | 307,684 | 144,381 | -163,303 |
| France | 8,436 | 0 | -8,436 |
| Taiwan | 3,306 | 3,355 | +49 |
| 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) | 13,147,723 |
| Other | 471,281 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 363,145 |
| 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) | 9,957,843 | 3,189,880 | -6,767,963 |
| Other | 320,441 | 150,840 | -169,601 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 174,341 | 188,804 | +14,463 |
| Air transport | 930 | 0 | -930 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 12,976,025 |
| 000 | 471,281 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 312,941 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 168,658 |
| London | 26,270 |
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 | 9,877,322 | 3,098,703 | -6,778,619 |
| 000 | 320,441 | 150,840 | -169,601 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 147,920 | 165,021 | +17,101 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 79,180 | 89,478 | +10,298 |
| London | 7,865 | 18,405 | +10,540 |
| Portsmouth | 9,821 | 0 | -9,821 |
| 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 |
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