Import/export HS code 720827: Thin hot-rolled steel sheets, less than 3mm
Hot-rolled steel sheets with a thickness of less than 3mm, used in lightweight construction and manufacturing
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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 | 41,648,412 |
| Sweden | 8,370,632 |
| Taiwan | 7,342,396 |
| France | 6,863,346 |
| Netherlands | 3,973,365 |
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 | 24,203,006 | 17,445,406 | -6,757,600 |
| Sweden | 5,364,542 | 3,006,090 | -2,358,452 |
| Taiwan | 4,857,190 | 2,485,206 | -2,371,984 |
| France | 4,266,958 | 2,596,388 | -1,670,570 |
| Netherlands | 3,109,535 | 863,830 | -2,245,705 |
| Viet Nam | 1,443,982 | 0 | -1,443,982 |
| Germany | 291,701 | 511,460 | +219,759 |
| Austria | 661,874 | 0 | -661,874 |
| Egypt | 593,110 | 0 | -593,110 |
| Japan | 0 | 333,254 | +333,254 |
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 | 40,676,668 |
| Sweden | 8,370,632 |
| Taiwan | 7,342,396 |
| France | 6,579,728 |
| Germany | 2,505,914 |
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 | 23,667,178 | 17,009,490 | -6,657,688 |
| Sweden | 5,364,542 | 3,006,090 | -2,358,452 |
| Taiwan | 4,857,190 | 2,485,206 | -2,371,984 |
| France | 4,042,519 | 2,537,209 | -1,505,310 |
| Germany | 1,783,908 | 722,006 | -1,061,902 |
| Netherlands | 1,129,974 | 691,286 | -438,688 |
| Viet Nam | 1,443,982 | 0 | -1,443,982 |
| Austria | 754,190 | 0 | -754,190 |
| Egypt | 593,110 | 0 | -593,110 |
| Japan | 0 | 333,254 | +333,254 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| 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 | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 65,456,993 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,577,430 |
| Other | 1,612,398 |
| Air transport | 1,019 |
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) | 39,927,501 | 25,529,492 | -14,398,009 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,066,171 | 1,511,259 | -2,554,912 |
| Other | 1,155,305 | 457,093 | -698,212 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,019 | +1,019 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Boston | 20,914,975 |
| London | 15,353,171 |
| Sunderland | 12,315,463 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,009,488 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,836,705 |
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 | 13,747,426 | 7,167,549 | -6,579,877 |
| London | 8,862,446 | 6,490,725 | -2,371,721 |
| Sunderland | 6,857,817 | 5,457,646 | -1,400,171 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,093,949 | 915,539 | -5,178,410 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,172,225 | 3,664,480 | +1,492,255 |
| Hull | 4,482,870 | 167,505 | -4,315,365 |
| 000 | 1,155,305 | 457,093 | -698,212 |
| Eurotunnel | 343,357 | 1,071,388 | +728,031 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 1,412,416 | +1,412,416 |
| Belfast Port | 444,467 | 590,131 | +145,664 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
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+ | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 3,399,337 |
| Spain | 3,077,630 |
| Poland | 2,955,350 |
| Ireland | 2,200,594 |
| Turkey | 1,238,620 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 2,278,895 | 1,120,442 | -1,158,453 |
| Spain | 2,676,861 | 400,769 | -2,276,092 |
| Poland | 2,287,730 | 667,620 | -1,620,110 |
| Ireland | 1,566,092 | 634,502 | -931,590 |
| Turkey | 394,166 | 844,454 | +450,288 |
| France | 898,622 | 0 | -898,622 |
| Portugal | 362,506 | 365,500 | +2,994 |
| Sweden | 346,483 | 0 | -346,483 |
| Netherlands | 243,628 | 0 | -243,628 |
| Belgium | 187,966 | 33,796 | -154,170 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 1,879,167 |
| Ireland | 263,343 |
| Belgium | 22,653 |
| Taiwan | 10,201 |
| France | 6,996 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 1,270,946 | 608,221 | -662,725 |
| Ireland | 263,343 | 0 | -263,343 |
| Belgium | 11,841 | 10,812 | -1,029 |
| Taiwan | 8,385 | 1,816 | -6,569 |
| France | 6,996 | 0 | -6,996 |
| XI | 4,581 | 2,037 | -2,544 |
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) | 11,943,784 |
| Other | 2,188,978 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,249,136 |
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) | 9,129,175 | 2,814,609 | -6,314,566 |
| Other | 1,566,092 | 622,886 | -943,206 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 610,267 | 638,869 | +28,602 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 11,552,718 |
| 000 | 2,188,978 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,053,651 |
| Immingham Docks | 346,483 |
| London | 140,475 |
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 | 8,755,985 | 2,796,733 | -5,959,252 |
| 000 | 1,566,092 | 622,886 | -943,206 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 541,084 | 512,567 | -28,517 |
| Immingham Docks | 346,483 | 0 | -346,483 |
| London | 27,769 | 112,706 | +84,937 |
| Liverpool Docks | 36,411 | 0 | -36,411 |
| Portsmouth | 20,084 | 0 | -20,084 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 14,388 | +14,388 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 11,616 | +11,616 |
| Harwich | 6,697 | 0 | -6,697 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720827
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel sheets with a thickness of less than 3mm, used in lightweight construction and manufacturing