Import/export HS code 72085191: Wide hot-rolled steel sheets, 2,050mm or more
Hot-rolled steel sheets with a width of 2,050mm or more, suitable for large-scale construction projects
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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 | 5,735,617 |
| Sweden | 5,184,640 |
| Belgium | 3,743,511 |
| Germany | 3,237,339 |
| Denmark | 2,972,576 |
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 | 4,023,971 | 1,711,646 | -2,312,325 |
| Sweden | 3,388,621 | 1,796,019 | -1,592,602 |
| Belgium | 973,030 | 2,770,481 | +1,797,451 |
| Germany | 1,324,305 | 1,913,034 | +588,729 |
| Denmark | 1,904,300 | 1,068,276 | -836,024 |
| Spain | 1,771,480 | 1,096,785 | -674,695 |
| South Korea | 2,215,466 | 631,575 | -1,583,891 |
| Greece | 231,373 | 1,307,062 | +1,075,689 |
| India | 0 | 918,877 | +918,877 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 634,324 | +634,324 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,670,940 |
| Sweden | 5,128,904 |
| South Korea | 3,368,888 |
| Belgium | 3,305,394 |
| Denmark | 2,978,058 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,914,665 | 1,756,275 | -3,158,390 |
| Sweden | 3,332,885 | 1,796,019 | -1,536,866 |
| South Korea | 2,689,370 | 679,518 | -2,009,852 |
| Belgium | 835,152 | 2,470,242 | +1,635,090 |
| Denmark | 1,909,782 | 1,068,276 | -841,506 |
| Spain | 1,289,223 | 1,123,875 | -165,348 |
| France | 277,379 | 1,267,734 | +990,355 |
| North Macedonia | 2,325 | 1,307,062 | +1,304,737 |
| India | 42,619 | 830,736 | +788,117 |
| Indonesia | 44,785 | 807,918 | +763,133 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 |
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 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +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) | 21,491,359 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,587,483 |
| Other | 359,736 |
| Air transport | 100,997 |
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) | 11,092,200 | 10,399,159 | -693,041 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,581,801 | 4,005,682 | -1,576,119 |
| Other | 171,218 | 188,518 | +17,300 |
| Air transport | 47,411 | 53,586 | +6,175 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 9,624,007 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,566,921 |
| Goole | 5,397,378 |
| Hartlepool | 3,186,797 |
| TRT | 2,291,050 |
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 | 3,902,928 | 5,721,079 | +1,818,151 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,389,875 | 2,177,046 | -1,212,829 |
| Goole | 3,066,972 | 2,330,406 | -736,566 |
| Hartlepool | 3,186,797 | 0 | -3,186,797 |
| TRT | 633,922 | 1,657,128 | +1,023,206 |
| Hull | 1,266,505 | 131,104 | -1,135,401 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 959,597 | +959,597 |
| London | 339,443 | 492,876 | +153,433 |
| Sunderland | 171,106 | 194,503 | +23,397 |
| 000 | 171,218 | 188,518 | +17,300 |
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 fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
12 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of other transport equipment
|
4 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 12 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
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+ | 25 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 1,237,259 |
| France | 693,816 |
| Ireland | 588,967 |
| Spain | 144,806 |
| Germany | 117,163 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 254,052 | 983,207 | +729,155 |
| France | 680,396 | 13,420 | -666,976 |
| Ireland | 250,347 | 338,620 | +88,273 |
| Spain | 44,367 | 100,439 | +56,072 |
| Germany | 21,021 | 96,142 | +75,121 |
| Angola | 0 | 9,041 | +9,041 |
| Brazil | 3,565 | 2,151 | -1,414 |
| Netherlands | 492 | 4,804 | +4,312 |
| Israel | 5,142 | 0 | -5,142 |
| India | 0 | 4,389 | +4,389 |
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 | 255,008 |
| Germany | 23,333 |
| Belgium | 8,307 |
| Indonesia | 4,824 |
| Denmark | 3,668 |
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 | 100,211 | 154,797 | +54,586 |
| Germany | 0 | 23,333 | +23,333 |
| Belgium | 507 | 7,800 | +7,293 |
| Indonesia | 4,824 | 0 | -4,824 |
| Denmark | 0 | 3,668 | +3,668 |
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) | 1,254,730 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,248,953 |
| Other | 301,298 |
| Air transport | 29,794 |
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) | 264,729 | 990,001 | +725,272 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 887,930 | 361,023 | -526,907 |
| Other | 105,542 | 195,756 | +90,214 |
| Air transport | 8,913 | 20,881 | +11,968 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,203,683 |
| Immingham Docks | 757,061 |
| 000 | 301,298 |
| Heysham | 145,093 |
| Portsmouth | 135,152 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 233,317 | 970,366 | +737,049 |
| Immingham Docks | 689,494 | 67,567 | -621,927 |
| 000 | 105,542 | 195,756 | +90,214 |
| Heysham | 41,988 | 103,105 | +61,117 |
| Portsmouth | 47,317 | 87,835 | +40,518 |
| Holyhead | 66,577 | 16,452 | -50,125 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,517 | 16,635 | -7,882 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,289 | 23,307 | +6,018 |
| Tyne | 4,875 | 33,206 | +28,331 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,823 | 19,113 | +11,290 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72085191
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel sheets with a width of 2,050mm or more, suitable for large-scale construction projects