Import/export HS code 72085291: 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
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 9,204,351 |
| Netherlands | 5,398,042 |
| South Korea | 3,729,711 |
| Denmark | 3,588,373 |
| Germany | 2,715,289 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 5,825,017 | 3,379,334 | -2,445,683 |
| Netherlands | 2,571,573 | 2,826,469 | +254,896 |
| South Korea | 2,664,507 | 1,065,204 | -1,599,303 |
| Denmark | 1,595,308 | 1,993,065 | +397,757 |
| Germany | 1,295,092 | 1,420,197 | +125,105 |
| Spain | 1,638,386 | 909,829 | -728,557 |
| Belgium | 1,315,366 | 751,685 | -563,681 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 2,048,806 | +2,048,806 |
| Finland | 526,905 | 544,041 | +17,136 |
| France | 384,968 | 209,296 | -175,672 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 9,502,804 |
| South Korea | 4,481,876 |
| Denmark | 3,588,501 |
| Finland | 2,703,443 |
| Germany | 2,699,537 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 6,123,470 | 3,379,334 | -2,744,136 |
| South Korea | 3,003,833 | 1,478,043 | -1,525,790 |
| Denmark | 1,595,436 | 1,993,065 | +397,629 |
| Finland | 1,318,873 | 1,384,570 | +65,697 |
| Germany | 1,455,952 | 1,243,585 | -212,367 |
| Indonesia | 160,876 | 2,354,152 | +2,193,276 |
| Spain | 1,313,406 | 961,385 | -352,021 |
| Belgium | 977,243 | 799,272 | -177,971 |
| Japan | 527,945 | 307,089 | -220,856 |
| Italy | 330,804 | 307,072 | -23,732 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| West Central Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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) | 19,091,899 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,005,408 |
| Other | 1,039,891 |
| Air transport | 2,146 |
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) | 8,412,491 | 10,679,408 | +2,266,917 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,208,809 | 4,796,599 | -5,412,210 |
| Other | 495,850 | 544,041 | +48,191 |
| Air transport | 2,146 | 0 | -2,146 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 13,601,983 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,625,686 |
| Goole | 5,188,673 |
| Hull | 2,898,530 |
| TRT | 1,790,276 |
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 | 6,521,439 | 7,080,544 | +559,105 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,987,047 | 3,638,639 | -348,408 |
| Goole | 2,269,767 | 2,918,906 | +649,139 |
| Hull | 2,844,960 | 53,570 | -2,791,390 |
| TRT | 589,325 | 1,200,951 | +611,626 |
| 000 | 495,850 | 544,041 | +48,191 |
| London | 309,215 | 284,419 | -24,796 |
| Belfast Port | 557,361 | 13,538 | -543,823 |
| Middlesbrough | 518,625 | 0 | -518,625 |
| Sunderland | 336,741 | 35,181 | -301,560 |
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 fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy 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 | 11 |
| 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+ | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | 1,682,350 |
| Ireland | 959,931 |
| Netherlands | 444,822 |
| Germany | 74,913 |
| Spain | 29,092 |
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 | 869,775 | 812,575 | -57,200 |
| Ireland | 582,409 | 377,522 | -204,887 |
| Netherlands | 444,822 | 0 | -444,822 |
| Germany | 74,913 | 0 | -74,913 |
| Spain | 1,588 | 27,504 | +25,916 |
| Azerbaijan | 13,802 | 0 | -13,802 |
| Kazakhstan | 10,367 | 0 | -10,367 |
| Qatar | 0 | 8,690 | +8,690 |
| France | 0 | 8,081 | +8,081 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 2,823 | 2,948 | +125 |
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 | 293,748 |
| South Korea | 29,305 |
| Italy | 19,429 |
| Belgium | 11,982 |
| Finland | 11,818 |
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 | 119,188 | 174,560 | +55,372 |
| South Korea | 7,308 | 21,997 | +14,689 |
| Italy | 19,429 | 0 | -19,429 |
| Belgium | 1,771 | 10,211 | +8,440 |
| Finland | 11,818 | 0 | -11,818 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 9,249 | +9,249 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,664 | +1,664 |
| France | 547 | 0 | -547 |
| Viet Nam | 511 | 0 | -511 |
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) | 1,702,846 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,138,368 |
| Other | 404,479 |
| Air transport | 2,900 |
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) | 876,338 | 826,508 | -49,830 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 944,796 | 193,572 | -751,224 |
| Other | 184,944 | 219,535 | +34,591 |
| Air transport | 0 | 2,900 | +2,900 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,692,133 |
| Immingham Docks | 521,447 |
| 000 | 404,479 |
| Heysham | 281,786 |
| Holyhead | 148,483 |
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 | 873,515 | 818,618 | -54,897 |
| Immingham Docks | 521,447 | 0 | -521,447 |
| 000 | 184,944 | 219,535 | +34,591 |
| Heysham | 212,973 | 68,813 | -144,160 |
| Holyhead | 94,417 | 54,066 | -40,351 |
| Liverpool Docks | 90,075 | 35,108 | -54,967 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,296 | 8,081 | -16,215 |
| Portsmouth | 1,588 | 27,504 | +25,916 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 2,823 | 2,948 | +125 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 2,900 | +2,900 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72085291
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