Import/export HS code 72085299: 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 | 31,319,284 |
| Finland | 12,208,549 |
| Sweden | 8,049,774 |
| Turkey | 3,963,237 |
| Ireland | 3,122,764 |
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 | 17,542,478 | 13,776,806 | -3,765,672 |
| Finland | 4,105,133 | 8,103,416 | +3,998,283 |
| Sweden | 4,349,787 | 3,699,987 | -649,800 |
| Turkey | 2,361,301 | 1,601,936 | -759,365 |
| Ireland | 1,064,008 | 2,058,756 | +994,748 |
| Germany | 599,007 | 1,399,227 | +800,220 |
| Belgium | 351,263 | 363,347 | +12,084 |
| Denmark | 135,907 | 537,925 | +402,018 |
| Italy | 585,340 | 76,926 | -508,414 |
| South Korea | 334,338 | 150,069 | -184,269 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 25,162,103 |
| Finland | 12,245,425 |
| Sweden | 8,091,306 |
| Germany | 8,056,613 |
| Turkey | 3,963,237 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 11,525,583 | 13,636,520 | +2,110,937 |
| Finland | 4,114,857 | 8,130,568 | +4,015,711 |
| Sweden | 4,320,874 | 3,770,432 | -550,442 |
| Germany | 6,557,524 | 1,499,089 | -5,058,435 |
| Turkey | 2,361,301 | 1,601,936 | -759,365 |
| Belgium | 431,013 | 312,317 | -118,696 |
| Italy | 614,055 | 110,316 | -503,739 |
| South Korea | 334,338 | 151,597 | -182,741 |
| Denmark | 106,450 | 372,897 | +266,447 |
| India | 0 | 396,323 | +396,323 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 50,977,525 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,441,222 |
| Other | 3,262,862 |
| Air transport | 14,545 |
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) | 24,211,323 | 26,766,202 | +2,554,879 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,539,333 | 3,901,889 | -2,637,444 |
| Other | 1,110,495 | 2,152,367 | +1,041,872 |
| Air transport | 0 | 14,545 | +14,545 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 28,331,826 |
| TRT | 12,573,741 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,566,063 |
| Felixstowe | 4,660,750 |
| 000 | 3,262,862 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 8,040,399 | 20,291,427 | +12,251,028 |
| TRT | 11,833,175 | 740,566 | -11,092,609 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,563,235 | 4,002,828 | +439,593 |
| Felixstowe | 2,769,574 | 1,891,176 | -878,398 |
| 000 | 1,110,495 | 2,152,367 | +1,041,872 |
| Belfast Port | 2,263,404 | 621,063 | -1,642,341 |
| Liverpool Docks | 552,735 | 762,915 | +210,180 |
| Newport | 135,134 | 835,830 | +700,696 |
| Goole | 451,178 | 459,239 | +8,061 |
| Eurotunnel | 302,336 | 223,884 | -78,452 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Specialised construction activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
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+ | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 35,349,181 |
| Poland | 127,191 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 72,349 |
| Australia | 69,029 |
| Kazakhstan | 63,210 |
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 | 16,725,310 | 18,623,871 | +1,898,561 |
| Poland | 98,872 | 28,319 | -70,553 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 0 | 72,349 | +72,349 |
| Australia | 69,029 | 0 | -69,029 |
| Kazakhstan | 53,420 | 9,790 | -43,630 |
| France | 0 | 34,758 | +34,758 |
| Czechia | 26,888 | 0 | -26,888 |
| Netherlands | 16,769 | 0 | -16,769 |
| Spain | 8,032 | 6,290 | -1,742 |
| Azerbaijan | 0 | 12,983 | +12,983 |
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 | 4,278,781 |
| Taiwan | 3,085,772 |
| South Korea | 2,963,230 |
| France | 2,181,072 |
| XI | 1,652,021 |
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 | 1,873,892 | 2,404,889 | +530,997 |
| Taiwan | 1,920,529 | 1,165,243 | -755,286 |
| South Korea | 721,698 | 2,241,532 | +1,519,834 |
| France | 1,165,171 | 1,015,901 | -149,270 |
| XI | 703,766 | 948,255 | +244,489 |
| Belgium | 502,470 | 871,475 | +369,005 |
| Turkey | 873,992 | 14,128 | -859,864 |
| India | 122,874 | 74,767 | -48,107 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 17,689 | +17,689 |
| Sweden | 8,130 | 5,972 | -2,158 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 18,140,594 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,934,084 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,737,402 |
| Air transport | 6,810 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 8,635,657 | 9,504,937 | +869,280 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,776,002 | 7,158,082 | -617,920 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 598,847 | 2,138,555 | +1,539,708 |
| Air transport | 6,042 | 768 | -5,274 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 18,140,594 |
| Holyhead | 6,585,951 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,312,443 |
| Milford | 2,662,137 |
| Heysham | 1,753,475 |
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 | 8,635,657 | 9,504,937 | +869,280 |
| Holyhead | 2,691,283 | 3,894,668 | +1,203,385 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,975,063 | 2,337,380 | -637,683 |
| Milford | 1,072,386 | 1,589,751 | +517,365 |
| Heysham | 778,039 | 975,436 | +197,397 |
| Fishguard | 572,882 | 321,699 | -251,183 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 131,171 | 72,867 | -58,304 |
| London | 18,377 | 72,349 | +53,972 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,479 | 8,652 | -64,827 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,229 | 13,172 | -22,057 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72085299
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