Import/export HS code 72085198: Narrow hot-rolled steel sheets, less than 2,050mm
Hot-rolled steel sheets with a width of less than 2,050mm, used in smaller construction and manufacturing projects
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 | 68,757,641 |
| Finland | 7,640,438 |
| Sweden | 3,316,131 |
| Turkey | 2,081,410 |
| Germany | 1,749,617 |
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 | 34,474,058 | 34,283,583 | -190,475 |
| Finland | 2,797,026 | 4,843,412 | +2,046,386 |
| Sweden | 2,424,774 | 891,357 | -1,533,417 |
| Turkey | 1,082,588 | 998,822 | -83,766 |
| Germany | 1,689,521 | 60,096 | -1,629,425 |
| South Korea | 938,394 | 450,285 | -488,109 |
| Ireland | 412,105 | 680,069 | +267,964 |
| United Arab Emirates | 608,293 | 0 | -608,293 |
| Slovakia | 178,300 | 325,577 | +147,277 |
| Denmark | 209,992 | 143,983 | -66,009 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 51,825,740 |
| Netherlands | 15,264,354 |
| Finland | 7,622,066 |
| Sweden | 3,353,310 |
| Germany | 3,341,126 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 24,753,998 | 27,071,742 | +2,317,744 |
| Netherlands | 8,280,791 | 6,983,563 | -1,297,228 |
| Finland | 2,786,238 | 4,835,828 | +2,049,590 |
| Sweden | 2,435,562 | 917,748 | -1,517,814 |
| Germany | 3,157,171 | 183,955 | -2,973,216 |
| Turkey | 1,082,588 | 998,822 | -83,766 |
| South Korea | 939,700 | 487,188 | -452,512 |
| United Arab Emirates | 559,124 | 0 | -559,124 |
| Denmark | 209,992 | 130,220 | -79,772 |
| Spain | 208,462 | 120,745 | -87,717 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 82,549,486 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,645,839 |
| Other | 1,588,707 |
| Air transport | 59,524 |
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) | 41,889,585 | 40,659,901 | -1,229,684 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,842,228 | 1,803,611 | -1,038,617 |
| Other | 583,061 | 1,005,646 | +422,585 |
| Air transport | 32,650 | 26,874 | -5,776 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hartlepool | 51,691,344 |
| Hull | 18,099,531 |
| TRT | 7,619,051 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,700,787 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,964,103 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool | 24,717,500 | 26,973,844 | +2,256,344 |
| Hull | 5,955,123 | 12,144,408 | +6,189,285 |
| TRT | 7,585,067 | 33,984 | -7,551,083 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,387,738 | 1,313,049 | -74,689 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,160,947 | 803,156 | -357,791 |
| 000 | 583,061 | 1,005,646 | +422,585 |
| Sunderland | 1,569,495 | 0 | -1,569,495 |
| Felixstowe | 801,490 | 136,963 | -664,527 |
| Belfast Port | 595,299 | 299,917 | -295,382 |
| Newport | 335,156 | 212,052 | -123,104 |
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 fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 11 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 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+ | 31 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 11,022,453 |
| Germany | 869,725 |
| Denmark | 826,103 |
| France | 754,701 |
| Netherlands | 457,968 |
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 | 5,063,129 | 5,959,324 | +896,195 |
| Germany | 305,142 | 564,583 | +259,441 |
| Denmark | 826,103 | 0 | -826,103 |
| France | 341,885 | 412,816 | +70,931 |
| Netherlands | 100,701 | 357,267 | +256,566 |
| Belgium | 184,115 | 254,908 | +70,793 |
| Spain | 86,245 | 13,882 | -72,363 |
| Sweden | 66,219 | 14,729 | -51,490 |
| Poland | 25,164 | 54,565 | +29,401 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 46,080 | +46,080 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 854,990 |
| South Korea | 769,205 |
| XI | 430,292 |
| Taiwan | 417,386 |
| Turkey | 93,894 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 362,617 | 492,373 | +129,756 |
| South Korea | 300,899 | 468,306 | +167,407 |
| XI | 191,479 | 238,813 | +47,334 |
| Taiwan | 287,491 | 129,895 | -157,596 |
| Turkey | 86,500 | 7,394 | -79,106 |
| France | 19,312 | 43,761 | +24,449 |
| Belgium | 7,798 | 6,302 | -1,496 |
| India | 0 | 11,724 | +11,724 |
| Viet Nam | 4,891 | 0 | -4,891 |
| Portugal | 0 | 1,026 | +1,026 |
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) | 10,095,711 |
| Other | 3,265,960 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,435,197 |
| Air transport | 28,848 |
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) | 5,068,696 | 5,027,015 | -41,681 |
| Other | 1,565,138 | 1,700,822 | +135,684 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 398,068 | 1,037,129 | +639,061 |
| Air transport | 16,346 | 12,502 | -3,844 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 3,265,960 |
| Holyhead | 2,737,487 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,619,227 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,060,058 |
| Heysham | 1,706,593 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 1,565,138 | 1,700,822 | +135,684 |
| Holyhead | 1,070,174 | 1,667,313 | +597,139 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,433,836 | 1,185,391 | -248,445 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,081,848 | 978,210 | -103,638 |
| Heysham | 712,633 | 993,960 | +281,327 |
| Milford | 460,899 | 534,294 | +73,395 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 272,522 | 376,077 | +103,555 |
| Fishguard | 183,252 | 84,725 | -98,527 |
| Middlesbrough | 116,012 | 74,208 | -41,804 |
| Portsmouth | 93,719 | 12,961 | -80,758 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72085198
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel sheets with a width of less than 2,050mm, used in smaller construction and manufacturing projects