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 | 9,251,911 |
| Netherlands | 5,403,224 |
| Denmark | 3,860,815 |
| South Korea | 3,684,009 |
| Germany | 2,753,575 |
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 | 6,126,529 | 3,125,382 | -3,001,147 |
| Netherlands | 2,636,837 | 2,766,387 | +129,550 |
| Denmark | 1,763,739 | 2,097,076 | +333,337 |
| South Korea | 2,747,935 | 936,074 | -1,811,861 |
| Germany | 1,222,940 | 1,530,635 | +307,695 |
| Spain | 1,402,742 | 1,019,715 | -383,027 |
| Belgium | 1,310,357 | 940,001 | -370,356 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 2,048,806 | +2,048,806 |
| Finland | 539,777 | 542,096 | +2,319 |
| France | 418,069 | 180,823 | -237,246 |
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 | 9,550,364 |
| South Korea | 4,484,558 |
| Denmark | 3,860,943 |
| Finland | 2,793,445 |
| Germany | 2,728,664 |
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 | 6,424,982 | 3,125,382 | -3,299,600 |
| South Korea | 3,103,730 | 1,380,828 | -1,722,902 |
| Denmark | 1,763,867 | 2,097,076 | +333,209 |
| Finland | 1,449,609 | 1,343,836 | -105,773 |
| Germany | 1,400,403 | 1,328,261 | -72,142 |
| Indonesia | 48,845 | 2,356,891 | +2,308,046 |
| Spain | 1,086,550 | 1,062,483 | -24,067 |
| Belgium | 966,869 | 910,120 | -56,749 |
| Japan | 550,580 | 316,249 | -234,331 |
| North Macedonia | 353,419 | 187,399 | -166,020 |
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 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| 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) | 19,643,742 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,678,624 |
| Other | 1,050,818 |
| 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) | 8,401,936 | 11,241,806 | +2,839,870 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,227,353 | 4,451,271 | -5,776,082 |
| Other | 508,722 | 542,096 | +33,374 |
| 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 | 14,013,857 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,493,201 |
| Goole | 5,623,704 |
| Hull | 2,821,284 |
| TRT | 1,805,411 |
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 | 7,051,231 | 6,962,626 | -88,605 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,800,659 | 3,692,542 | -108,117 |
| Goole | 2,546,595 | 3,077,109 | +530,514 |
| Hull | 2,767,714 | 53,570 | -2,714,144 |
| TRT | 493,671 | 1,311,740 | +818,069 |
| 000 | 508,722 | 542,096 | +33,374 |
| London | 311,625 | 289,930 | -21,695 |
| Middlesbrough | 482,085 | 0 | -482,085 |
| Belfast Port | 368,716 | 13,538 | -355,178 |
| Dover | 262,742 | 33,971 | -228,771 |
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
|
18 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
10 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
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 | 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 | 912,057 |
| Netherlands | 440,895 |
| 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 | 529,007 | 383,050 | -145,957 |
| Netherlands | 440,895 | 0 | -440,895 |
| 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 | 288,617 |
| South Korea | 29,305 |
| Italy | 19,429 |
| Belgium | 15,553 |
| 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 | 116,392 | 172,225 | +55,833 |
| South Korea | 7,308 | 21,997 | +14,689 |
| Italy | 19,429 | 0 | -19,429 |
| Belgium | 1,771 | 13,782 | +12,011 |
| 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) | 1,706,496 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,078,614 |
| Other | 412,432 |
| 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) | 878,633 | 827,863 | -50,770 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 890,263 | 188,351 | -701,912 |
| Other | 182,148 | 230,284 | +48,136 |
| 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 | 1,695,783 |
| Immingham Docks | 517,520 |
| 000 | 412,432 |
| Heysham | 263,819 |
| Holyhead | 145,295 |
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 | 822,268 | -51,247 |
| Immingham Docks | 517,520 | 0 | -517,520 |
| 000 | 182,148 | 230,284 | +48,136 |
| Heysham | 198,209 | 65,610 | -132,599 |
| Holyhead | 91,229 | 54,066 | -37,163 |
| Liverpool Docks | 57,421 | 33,090 | -24,331 |
| 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