Import/export HS code 720838: 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 and manufacturing purposes
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 55,373,225 |
| India | 21,447,017 |
| Germany | 13,394,166 |
| Belgium | 13,162,673 |
| France | 6,836,402 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 29,951,707 | 25,421,518 | -4,530,189 |
| India | 21,135,311 | 311,706 | -20,823,605 |
| Germany | 7,937,202 | 5,456,964 | -2,480,238 |
| Belgium | 7,756,818 | 5,405,855 | -2,350,963 |
| France | 3,835,539 | 3,000,863 | -834,676 |
| Turkey | 2,608,126 | 3,911,871 | +1,303,745 |
| Japan | 470,355 | 5,975,304 | +5,504,949 |
| Egypt | 2,443,761 | 3,891,531 | +1,447,770 |
| Taiwan | 2,897,760 | 2,659,624 | -238,136 |
| South Korea | 0 | 3,683,199 | +3,683,199 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 52,241,918 |
| India | 21,417,804 |
| Belgium | 12,986,902 |
| Germany | 9,338,141 |
| Egypt | 6,577,382 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 27,190,597 | 25,051,321 | -2,139,276 |
| India | 21,106,098 | 311,706 | -20,794,392 |
| Belgium | 7,681,499 | 5,305,403 | -2,376,096 |
| Germany | 6,454,340 | 2,883,801 | -3,570,539 |
| Egypt | 2,685,851 | 3,891,531 | +1,205,680 |
| Turkey | 2,608,126 | 3,911,871 | +1,303,745 |
| Japan | 470,355 | 5,975,304 | +5,504,949 |
| Taiwan | 2,897,760 | 2,659,624 | -238,136 |
| Viet Nam | 2,953,686 | 993,792 | -1,959,894 |
| South Korea | 0 | 3,809,492 | +3,809,492 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 16 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 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) | 129,904,562 |
| Other | 11,316,034 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,773,219 |
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) | 73,510,963 | 56,393,599 | -17,117,364 |
| Other | 6,846,015 | 4,470,019 | -2,375,996 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,174,300 | 2,598,919 | -1,575,381 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 68,999,676 |
| Middlesbrough | 15,256,714 |
| London | 13,708,668 |
| 000 | 11,316,034 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 8,520,391 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 35,491,431 | 33,508,245 | -1,983,186 |
| Middlesbrough | 15,256,714 | 0 | -15,256,714 |
| London | 7,599,581 | 6,109,087 | -1,490,494 |
| 000 | 6,846,015 | 4,470,019 | -2,375,996 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,174,813 | 6,345,578 | +4,170,765 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,079,376 | 3,113,023 | -1,966,353 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,618,019 | 3,000,620 | -1,617,399 |
| Boston | 3,761,155 | 2,214,325 | -1,546,830 |
| Cardiff Docks | 776,340 | 1,886,904 | +1,110,564 |
| Hull | 1,262,599 | 1,146,661 | -115,938 |
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
|
21 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
3 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 14 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 54 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 39 |
| USP STEELS LIMITED | 38 |
| DUFERCO UK LIMITED | 36 |
| MERIDIAN STEEL LIMITED | 29 |
| STEMCOR HOLDINGS 2 LIMITED | 25 |
| MARCEGAGLIA (UK) LIMITED | 22 |
| DAVRO STEEL LIMITED | 17 |
| STEEL & ALLOY PROCESSING LIMITED | 13 |
| PHOENIX STEEL LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | 11,061,990 |
| Turkey | 4,347,634 |
| Netherlands | 1,240,710 |
| Portugal | 647,552 |
| Belgium | 518,892 |
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 | 7,235,528 | 3,826,462 | -3,409,066 |
| Turkey | 235,837 | 4,111,797 | +3,875,960 |
| Netherlands | 58,293 | 1,182,417 | +1,124,124 |
| Portugal | 544,905 | 102,647 | -442,258 |
| Belgium | 386,179 | 132,713 | -253,466 |
| Ireland | 188,602 | 24,752 | -163,850 |
| Poland | 95,400 | 0 | -95,400 |
| Germany | 24,811 | 20,342 | -4,469 |
| United States | 26,870 | 0 | -26,870 |
| France | 0 | 18,824 | +18,824 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 15,508 |
| XI | 12,092 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 15,508 | 0 | -15,508 |
| XI | 10,204 | 1,888 | -8,316 |
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) | 17,714,573 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 530,956 |
| Other | 27,600 |
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) | 8,503,840 | 9,210,733 | +706,893 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 308,297 | 222,659 | -85,638 |
| Other | 25,712 | 1,888 | -23,824 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 17,534,295 |
| Dover | 177,172 |
| London | 174,291 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 122,239 |
| Holyhead | 90,743 |
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 | 8,323,562 | 9,210,733 | +887,171 |
| Dover | 103,218 | 73,954 | -29,264 |
| London | 143,462 | 30,829 | -112,633 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,227 | 95,012 | +67,785 |
| Holyhead | 67,879 | 22,864 | -45,015 |
| Liverpool Docks | 55,954 | 0 | -55,954 |
| 000 | 25,712 | 1,888 | -23,824 |
| Heysham | 25,589 | 0 | -25,589 |
| Felixstowe | 18,239 | 0 | -18,239 |
| Milford | 15,506 | 0 | -15,506 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720838
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 and manufacturing purposes