Import/export HS code 720840: Hot-rolled steel sheets with patterns, not in coils
Hot-rolled steel sheets with raised patterns, not in coil form, used for decorative and industrial 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 486,859 |
| Netherlands | 349,513 |
| Finland | 271,380 |
| Ireland | 234,628 |
| Portugal | 53,324 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 406,851 | 80,008 | -326,843 |
| Netherlands | 317,571 | 31,942 | -285,629 |
| Finland | 226,596 | 44,784 | -181,812 |
| Ireland | 63,863 | 170,765 | +106,902 |
| Portugal | 53,324 | 0 | -53,324 |
| Sweden | 26,901 | 0 | -26,901 |
| Poland | 16,761 | 5,193 | -11,568 |
| Belgium | 15,633 | 0 | -15,633 |
| India | 15,455 | 0 | -15,455 |
| Germany | 0 | 7,062 | +7,062 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 486,859 |
| Belgium | 349,513 |
| Finland | 271,380 |
| Portugal | 53,324 |
| Sweden | 26,901 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 406,851 | 80,008 | -326,843 |
| Belgium | 317,571 | 31,942 | -285,629 |
| Finland | 226,596 | 44,784 | -181,812 |
| Portugal | 53,324 | 0 | -53,324 |
| Sweden | 26,901 | 0 | -26,901 |
| Germany | 15,633 | 7,062 | -8,571 |
| Poland | 16,761 | 5,193 | -11,568 |
| United Kingdom | 19,114 | 0 | -19,114 |
| India | 15,455 | 0 | -15,455 |
| United States | 2,672 | 0 | -2,672 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 1,173,511 |
| Other | 215,514 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 97,566 |
| Air transport | 2,672 |
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) | 1,011,489 | 162,022 | -849,467 |
| Other | 44,749 | 170,765 | +126,016 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 86,717 | 10,849 | -75,868 |
| Air transport | 2,672 | 0 | -2,672 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 362,931 |
| Cardiff Docks | 321,508 |
| Hull | 259,159 |
| 000 | 215,514 |
| Belfast Port | 164,876 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 323,927 | 39,004 | -284,923 |
| Cardiff Docks | 321,508 | 0 | -321,508 |
| Hull | 214,375 | 44,784 | -169,591 |
| 000 | 44,749 | 170,765 | +126,016 |
| Belfast Port | 85,343 | 79,533 | -5,810 |
| Greenock | 53,324 | 0 | -53,324 |
| Killingholme | 41,928 | 0 | -41,928 |
| Dover | 16,761 | 6,544 | -10,217 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,455 | 0 | -15,455 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,051 | 0 | -12,051 |
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
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
2 |
|
Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2024-11 | 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+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,080,505 |
| France | 116,666 |
| Netherlands | 36,504 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 17,529 |
| Ghana | 17,250 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,175,635 | 1,904,870 | -270,765 |
| France | 77,110 | 39,556 | -37,554 |
| Netherlands | 32,694 | 3,810 | -28,884 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 17,529 | 0 | -17,529 |
| Ghana | 0 | 17,250 | +17,250 |
| Canada | 10,011 | 2,552 | -7,459 |
| Libya | 0 | 11,141 | +11,141 |
| Norway | 7,142 | 0 | -7,142 |
| Angola | 5,720 | 0 | -5,720 |
| Denmark | 3,418 | 0 | -3,418 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 205,781 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 105,865 | 99,916 | -5,949 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,607,839 |
| Other | 1,023,505 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 668,804 |
| Air transport | 15,430 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,604,920 | 1,002,919 | -602,001 |
| Other | 559,069 | 464,436 | -94,633 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 155,881 | 512,923 | +357,042 |
| Air transport | 12,878 | 2,552 | -10,326 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,476,022 |
| 000 | 1,023,505 |
| Liverpool Docks | 742,780 |
| Milford | 561,270 |
| Fishguard | 195,259 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 530,478 | 945,544 | +415,066 |
| 000 | 559,069 | 464,436 | -94,633 |
| Liverpool Docks | 576,924 | 165,856 | -411,068 |
| Milford | 264,198 | 297,072 | +32,874 |
| Fishguard | 179,159 | 16,100 | -163,059 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 87,670 | 56,080 | -31,590 |
| Heysham | 65,807 | 15,865 | -49,942 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,018 | 18,295 | -2,723 |
| Tyne | 32,694 | 0 | -32,694 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,878 | 2,552 | -10,326 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720840
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel sheets with raised patterns, not in coil form, used for decorative and industrial purposes