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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 8,931,847 |
| Netherlands | 5,056,728 |
| South Korea | 3,888,781 |
| Denmark | 3,051,146 |
| Spain | 2,584,647 |
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 | 4,959,375 | 3,972,472 | -986,903 |
| Netherlands | 2,715,076 | 2,341,652 | -373,424 |
| South Korea | 2,532,359 | 1,356,422 | -1,175,937 |
| Denmark | 1,260,240 | 1,790,906 | +530,666 |
| Spain | 1,842,628 | 742,019 | -1,100,609 |
| Germany | 1,254,870 | 1,325,417 | +70,547 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 2,048,806 | +2,048,806 |
| Belgium | 1,396,068 | 519,808 | -876,260 |
| Italy | 1,210,961 | 79,009 | -1,131,952 |
| Finland | 545,204 | 423,803 | -121,401 |
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 | 9,230,300 |
| South Korea | 4,524,603 |
| Denmark | 3,051,274 |
| Finland | 2,717,608 |
| Germany | 2,654,638 |
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 | 5,257,828 | 3,972,472 | -1,285,356 |
| South Korea | 2,764,604 | 1,759,999 | -1,004,605 |
| Denmark | 1,260,368 | 1,790,906 | +530,538 |
| Finland | 1,479,954 | 1,237,654 | -242,300 |
| Germany | 1,574,094 | 1,080,544 | -493,550 |
| Spain | 1,592,637 | 704,253 | -888,384 |
| Indonesia | 160,876 | 2,113,540 | +1,952,664 |
| Belgium | 1,035,700 | 594,801 | -440,899 |
| Italy | 1,268,988 | 170,815 | -1,098,173 |
| Japan | 491,563 | 219,429 | -272,134 |
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 | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North 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) | 18,097,698 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,909,501 |
| Other | 937,952 |
| 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) | 9,034,582 | 9,063,116 | +28,534 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,500,330 | 5,409,171 | -4,091,159 |
| Other | 514,149 | 423,803 | -90,346 |
| 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 | 12,369,620 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,512,867 |
| Goole | 4,455,823 |
| Hull | 3,039,229 |
| TRT | 1,584,328 |
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 | 5,443,175 | 6,926,445 | +1,483,270 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,043,674 | 3,469,193 | -574,481 |
| Goole | 1,873,560 | 2,582,263 | +708,703 |
| Hull | 2,985,659 | 53,570 | -2,932,089 |
| TRT | 635,030 | 949,298 | +314,268 |
| Sunderland | 1,289,473 | 35,181 | -1,254,292 |
| 000 | 514,149 | 423,803 | -90,346 |
| Middlesbrough | 720,181 | 85,929 | -634,252 |
| Belfast Port | 557,361 | 0 | -557,361 |
| London | 259,004 | 187,233 | -71,771 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
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+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 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 | 1,290,750 |
| Ireland | 839,927 |
| Netherlands | 444,822 |
| Germany | 74,913 |
| Spain | 17,709 |
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 | 552,179 | 738,571 | +186,392 |
| Ireland | 545,440 | 294,487 | -250,953 |
| Netherlands | 321,120 | 123,702 | -197,418 |
| Germany | 74,913 | 0 | -74,913 |
| Spain | 0 | 17,709 | +17,709 |
| Azerbaijan | 12,090 | 1,712 | -10,378 |
| Kazakhstan | 13,029 | 0 | -13,029 |
| Qatar | 0 | 8,690 | +8,690 |
| France | 0 | 8,081 | +8,081 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 0 | 5,771 | +5,771 |
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 | 172,316 |
| South Korea | 35,131 |
| Italy | 20,705 |
| Finland | 11,818 |
| Indonesia | 9,249 |
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 | 123,714 | 48,602 | -75,112 |
| South Korea | 15,758 | 19,373 | +3,615 |
| Italy | 20,705 | 0 | -20,705 |
| Finland | 11,818 | 0 | -11,818 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 9,249 | +9,249 |
| Belgium | 1,771 | 6,950 | +5,179 |
| 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) | 1,313,908 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,124,572 |
| Other | 286,888 |
| 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) | 554,841 | 759,067 | +204,226 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 770,090 | 354,482 | -415,608 |
| Other | 195,679 | 91,209 | -104,470 |
| 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 | 1,303,180 |
| Immingham Docks | 521,447 |
| 000 | 286,888 |
| Heysham | 279,304 |
| Holyhead | 143,707 |
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 | 552,179 | 751,001 | +198,822 |
| Immingham Docks | 396,033 | 125,414 | -270,619 |
| 000 | 195,679 | 91,209 | -104,470 |
| Heysham | 203,029 | 76,275 | -126,754 |
| Holyhead | 68,443 | 75,264 | +6,821 |
| Liverpool Docks | 78,289 | 51,739 | -26,550 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,296 | 8,081 | -16,215 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 17,709 | +17,709 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 0 | 5,771 | +5,771 |
| 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