Import/export HS code 720839: Thin hot-rolled steel sheets, less than 3mm
Hot-rolled steel sheets with a thickness of less than 3mm, used in lightweight applications
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- 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 | 85,909,513 |
| France | 68,348,378 |
| India | 49,585,627 |
| Egypt | 25,441,202 |
| Japan | 21,341,255 |
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 | 23,692,879 | 62,216,634 | +38,523,755 |
| France | 27,321,891 | 41,026,487 | +13,704,596 |
| India | 49,378,344 | 207,283 | -49,171,061 |
| Egypt | 12,159,897 | 13,281,305 | +1,121,408 |
| Japan | 1,845,850 | 19,495,405 | +17,649,555 |
| Taiwan | 9,048,971 | 10,984,976 | +1,936,005 |
| South Korea | 9,259,907 | 8,744,478 | -515,429 |
| Germany | 8,317,636 | 4,504,161 | -3,813,475 |
| Turkey | 8,502,456 | 2,552,142 | -5,950,314 |
| Belgium | 5,167,475 | 2,468,321 | -2,699,154 |
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 | 83,125,910 |
| France | 66,942,223 |
| India | 49,585,627 |
| Egypt | 26,035,437 |
| Japan | 21,341,255 |
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 | 21,280,371 | 61,845,539 | +40,565,168 |
| France | 26,593,970 | 40,348,253 | +13,754,283 |
| India | 49,378,344 | 207,283 | -49,171,061 |
| Egypt | 12,754,132 | 13,281,305 | +527,173 |
| Japan | 1,845,850 | 19,495,405 | +17,649,555 |
| Taiwan | 8,723,191 | 10,984,976 | +2,261,785 |
| South Korea | 9,023,719 | 8,905,047 | -118,672 |
| Germany | 8,747,025 | 3,869,041 | -4,877,984 |
| Turkey | 8,502,456 | 2,552,142 | -5,950,314 |
| Viet Nam | 8,238,227 | 0 | -8,238,227 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 15 |
| 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 | 14 | 8 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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) | 320,611,877 |
| Other | 10,410,481 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,971,266 |
| Air transport | 5,918 |
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) | 159,566,519 | 161,045,358 | +1,478,839 |
| Other | 5,464,386 | 4,946,095 | -518,291 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,234,766 | 3,736,500 | -498,266 |
| Air transport | 889 | 5,029 | +4,140 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 117,077,911 |
| Cardiff Docks | 114,664,303 |
| Liverpool Docks | 26,425,736 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 18,742,583 |
| London | 14,673,490 |
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 | 86,688,193 | 30,389,718 | -56,298,475 |
| Cardiff Docks | 24,557,263 | 90,107,040 | +65,549,777 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,648,639 | 10,777,097 | -4,871,542 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 4,395,228 | 14,347,355 | +9,952,127 |
| London | 5,241,074 | 9,432,416 | +4,191,342 |
| Middlesbrough | 13,706,631 | 0 | -13,706,631 |
| 000 | 5,464,386 | 4,946,095 | -518,291 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,793,131 | 4,076,935 | -716,196 |
| Boston | 4,415,795 | 1,686,707 | -2,729,088 |
| Belfast Port | 2,931,478 | 3,091,617 | +160,139 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 9 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Other personal service activities | 2 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MARCEGAGLIA (UK) LIMITED | 58 |
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 45 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 43 |
| STEMCOR HOLDINGS 2 LIMITED | 31 |
| DUFERCO UK LIMITED | 29 |
| MERIDIAN STEEL LIMITED | 29 |
| TOP TUBES LIMITED | 26 |
| USP STEELS LIMITED | 23 |
| DAVRO STEEL LIMITED | 17 |
| 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+ | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 8,723,563 |
| Turkey | 4,406,448 |
| Netherlands | 352,263 |
| Poland | 345,332 |
| Belgium | 186,768 |
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 | 5,366,072 | 3,357,491 | -2,008,581 |
| Turkey | 310,090 | 4,096,358 | +3,786,268 |
| Netherlands | 13,602 | 338,661 | +325,059 |
| Poland | 134,434 | 210,898 | +76,464 |
| Belgium | 77,401 | 109,367 | +31,966 |
| Portugal | 170,277 | 11,742 | -158,535 |
| Ireland | 96,222 | 31,845 | -64,377 |
| Czechia | 11,030 | 0 | -11,030 |
| United States | 5,057 | 1,172 | -3,885 |
| Lithuania | 1,510 | 0 | -1,510 |
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 | 55,543 |
| XI | 583 |
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 | 55,543 | 0 | -55,543 |
| XI | 583 | 0 | -583 |
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) | 13,884,539 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 316,023 |
| Other | 101,269 |
| Air transport | 44,784 |
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) | 5,954,732 | 7,929,807 | +1,975,075 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 146,962 | 169,061 | +22,099 |
| Other | 83,822 | 17,447 | -66,375 |
| Air transport | 2,550 | 42,234 | +39,684 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 13,879,017 |
| 000 | 101,269 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 91,401 |
| London | 88,892 |
| Heysham | 43,714 |
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 | 5,949,210 | 7,929,807 | +1,980,597 |
| 000 | 83,822 | 17,447 | -66,375 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,905 | 56,496 | +21,591 |
| London | 5,522 | 83,370 | +77,848 |
| Heysham | 29,316 | 14,398 | -14,918 |
| ZLC | 2,550 | 35,201 | +32,651 |
| Liverpool Docks | 25,752 | 0 | -25,752 |
| Portsmouth | 23,559 | 0 | -23,559 |
| Poole | 19,224 | 0 | -19,224 |
| Harwich | 0 | 14,797 | +14,797 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720839
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 applications