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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 55,024,111 |
| India | 23,928,354 |
| Germany | 12,833,259 |
| Belgium | 12,075,842 |
| France | 6,746,225 |
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 | 27,086,414 | 27,937,697 | +851,283 |
| India | 23,616,648 | 311,706 | -23,304,942 |
| Germany | 7,436,930 | 5,396,329 | -2,040,601 |
| Belgium | 7,698,027 | 4,377,815 | -3,320,212 |
| France | 3,466,403 | 3,279,822 | -186,581 |
| Japan | 470,355 | 5,975,304 | +5,504,949 |
| Egypt | 845,110 | 5,490,182 | +4,645,072 |
| Turkey | 2,897,797 | 2,368,272 | -529,525 |
| Taiwan | 2,749,601 | 2,250,958 | -498,643 |
| South Korea | 52,904 | 3,683,199 | +3,630,295 |
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 | 51,652,860 |
| India | 23,899,141 |
| Belgium | 11,956,237 |
| Germany | 9,375,999 |
| 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 | 23,982,978 | 27,669,882 | +3,686,904 |
| India | 23,587,435 | 311,706 | -23,275,729 |
| Belgium | 7,622,708 | 4,333,529 | -3,289,179 |
| Germany | 6,665,831 | 2,710,168 | -3,955,663 |
| Egypt | 1,087,200 | 5,490,182 | +4,402,982 |
| Japan | 470,355 | 5,975,304 | +5,504,949 |
| Turkey | 2,897,797 | 2,368,272 | -529,525 |
| Taiwan | 2,749,601 | 2,250,958 | -498,643 |
| South Korea | 0 | 3,809,492 | +3,809,492 |
| Viet Nam | 3,058,557 | 749,308 | -2,309,249 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| 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 | 8 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -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) | 128,828,643 |
| Other | 11,096,258 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,730,718 |
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) | 71,474,961 | 57,353,682 | -14,121,279 |
| Other | 6,344,936 | 4,751,322 | -1,593,614 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,328,523 | 2,402,195 | -1,926,328 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 69,780,266 |
| Middlesbrough | 15,256,714 |
| London | 12,560,252 |
| 000 | 11,096,258 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,880,469 |
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 | 33,233,574 | 36,546,692 | +3,313,118 |
| Middlesbrough | 15,256,714 | 0 | -15,256,714 |
| London | 7,540,790 | 5,019,462 | -2,521,328 |
| 000 | 6,344,936 | 4,751,322 | -1,593,614 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,696,637 | 3,183,832 | -1,512,805 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,514,264 | 5,163,106 | +2,648,842 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,302,772 | 3,123,099 | -1,179,673 |
| Boston | 3,833,731 | 2,104,608 | -1,729,123 |
| Cardiff Docks | 919,297 | 1,886,904 | +967,607 |
| Hull | 1,518,338 | 1,146,661 | -371,677 |
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 | 17 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 53 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 38 |
| USP STEELS LIMITED | 38 |
| DUFERCO UK LIMITED | 36 |
| MERIDIAN STEEL LIMITED | 28 |
| STEMCOR HOLDINGS 2 LIMITED | 25 |
| MARCEGAGLIA (UK) LIMITED | 21 |
| 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+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 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 | 12,597,180 |
| Turkey | 4,398,344 |
| Netherlands | 1,238,186 |
| Portugal | 647,552 |
| Belgium | 526,713 |
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 | 8,522,653 | 4,074,527 | -4,448,126 |
| Turkey | 286,547 | 4,111,797 | +3,825,250 |
| Netherlands | 49,225 | 1,188,961 | +1,139,736 |
| Portugal | 544,905 | 102,647 | -442,258 |
| Belgium | 394,000 | 132,713 | -261,287 |
| Ireland | 190,258 | 42,075 | -148,183 |
| Poland | 95,400 | 0 | -95,400 |
| Germany | 23,264 | 13,157 | -10,107 |
| 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) | 19,308,294 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 538,679 |
| 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) | 9,833,990 | 9,474,304 | -359,686 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 314,844 | 223,835 | -91,009 |
| 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 | 19,128,016 |
| London | 174,291 |
| Dover | 165,916 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 122,239 |
| Holyhead | 109,722 |
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 | 9,669,218 | 9,458,798 | -210,420 |
| London | 143,462 | 30,829 | -112,633 |
| Dover | 92,603 | 73,313 | -19,290 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,227 | 95,012 | +67,785 |
| Holyhead | 85,041 | 24,681 | -60,360 |
| 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 | 0 | 15,506 | +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