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
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 | 46,941,225 |
| Sweden | 10,144,351 |
| France | 7,386,862 |
| Taiwan | 6,525,199 |
| Netherlands | 3,690,575 |
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 | 24,172,726 | 22,768,499 | -1,404,227 |
| Sweden | 5,137,404 | 5,006,947 | -130,457 |
| France | 3,722,329 | 3,664,533 | -57,796 |
| Taiwan | 2,924,799 | 3,600,400 | +675,601 |
| Netherlands | 2,441,037 | 1,249,538 | -1,191,499 |
| Viet Nam | 1,443,982 | 0 | -1,443,982 |
| Germany | 393,842 | 759,116 | +365,274 |
| Austria | 661,874 | 0 | -661,874 |
| Egypt | 593,110 | 0 | -593,110 |
| Finland | 86,371 | 295,509 | +209,138 |
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 | 45,555,328 |
| Sweden | 10,144,351 |
| France | 7,250,042 |
| Taiwan | 6,525,199 |
| Netherlands | 2,311,200 |
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 | 23,147,176 | 22,408,152 | -739,024 |
| Sweden | 5,137,404 | 5,006,947 | -130,457 |
| France | 3,698,168 | 3,551,874 | -146,294 |
| Taiwan | 2,924,799 | 3,600,400 | +675,601 |
| Netherlands | 1,061,662 | 1,249,538 | +187,876 |
| Germany | 1,617,181 | 587,490 | -1,029,691 |
| Viet Nam | 1,443,982 | 0 | -1,443,982 |
| Austria | 747,093 | 210,307 | -536,786 |
| Egypt | 593,110 | 0 | -593,110 |
| Finland | 86,371 | 307,547 | +221,176 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| 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 | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -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) | 70,974,556 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,348,428 |
| Other | 1,542,815 |
| 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) | 37,731,622 | 33,242,934 | -4,488,688 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,382,440 | 3,965,988 | +583,548 |
| Other | 1,120,528 | 422,287 | -698,241 |
| 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 | 22,487,777 |
| London | 16,179,045 |
| Sunderland | 15,027,402 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,232,998 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,153,022 |
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 | 13,093,249 | 9,394,528 | -3,698,721 |
| London | 9,145,983 | 7,033,062 | -2,112,921 |
| Sunderland | 6,273,076 | 8,754,326 | +2,481,250 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,017,318 | 6,215,680 | +3,198,362 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,579,322 | 573,700 | -4,005,622 |
| Hull | 3,295,412 | 324,467 | -2,970,945 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 2,562,216 | +2,562,216 |
| Eurotunnel | 446,143 | 1,259,078 | +812,935 |
| 000 | 1,120,528 | 422,287 | -698,241 |
| Belfast Port | 444,467 | 628,480 | +184,013 |
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
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
3 |
|
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 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 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+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 3,114,919 |
| Spain | 2,984,030 |
| Ireland | 2,588,176 |
| Poland | 2,249,476 |
| Turkey | 1,132,013 |
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 | 2,037,219 | 1,077,700 | -959,519 |
| Spain | 1,754,826 | 1,229,204 | -525,622 |
| Ireland | 1,912,641 | 675,535 | -1,237,106 |
| Poland | 1,779,423 | 470,053 | -1,309,370 |
| Turkey | 276,694 | 855,319 | +578,625 |
| Portugal | 315,891 | 572,312 | +256,421 |
| France | 466,691 | 120,694 | -345,997 |
| Belgium | 185,613 | 31,204 | -154,409 |
| Netherlands | 138,903 | 0 | -138,903 |
| Sweden | 99,480 | 0 | -99,480 |
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 | 2,269,034 |
| Ireland | 263,343 |
| Belgium | 20,628 |
| Taiwan | 8,088 |
| France | 6,207 |
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 | 1,614,431 | 654,603 | -959,828 |
| Ireland | 263,343 | 0 | -263,343 |
| Belgium | 12,765 | 7,863 | -4,902 |
| Taiwan | 4,982 | 3,106 | -1,876 |
| France | 6,207 | 0 | -6,207 |
| XI | 2,657 | 1,563 | -1,094 |
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) | 10,064,416 |
| Other | 2,571,520 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,454,824 |
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) | 6,441,009 | 3,623,407 | -2,817,602 |
| Other | 1,904,385 | 667,135 | -1,237,250 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 667,951 | 786,873 | +118,922 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 9,826,530 |
| 000 | 2,571,520 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,239,757 |
| London | 148,396 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 107,750 |
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 | 6,315,951 | 3,510,579 | -2,805,372 |
| 000 | 1,904,385 | 667,135 | -1,237,250 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 529,849 | 709,908 | +180,059 |
| London | 95,129 | 53,267 | -41,862 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 107,750 | +107,750 |
| Immingham Docks | 99,480 | 0 | -99,480 |
| Liverpool Docks | 36,411 | 0 | -36,411 |
| Portsmouth | 20,084 | 0 | -20,084 |
| Holyhead | 8,256 | 8,400 | +144 |
| Harwich | 0 | 13,318 | +13,318 |
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