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 | 29,502,230 |
| Finland | 8,616,894 |
| Sweden | 7,451,026 |
| Ireland | 3,017,562 |
| Turkey | 2,588,536 |
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 | 19,287,608 | 10,214,622 | -9,072,986 |
| Finland | 4,133,419 | 4,483,475 | +350,056 |
| Sweden | 4,583,957 | 2,867,069 | -1,716,888 |
| Ireland | 1,122,722 | 1,894,840 | +772,118 |
| Turkey | 2,335,517 | 253,019 | -2,082,498 |
| Germany | 628,635 | 1,315,880 | +687,245 |
| Italy | 578,926 | 42,598 | -536,328 |
| Denmark | 158,912 | 454,023 | +295,111 |
| Belgium | 306,665 | 285,731 | -20,934 |
| South Korea | 438,520 | 150,069 | -288,451 |
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 | 22,084,694 |
| Germany | 9,289,840 |
| Finland | 8,600,497 |
| Sweden | 7,547,482 |
| Turkey | 2,588,536 |
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 | 12,202,594 | 9,882,100 | -2,320,494 |
| Germany | 7,728,758 | 1,561,082 | -6,167,676 |
| Finland | 4,163,177 | 4,437,320 | +274,143 |
| Sweden | 4,555,044 | 2,992,438 | -1,562,606 |
| Turkey | 2,335,517 | 253,019 | -2,082,498 |
| Belgium | 333,698 | 353,774 | +20,076 |
| Italy | 599,206 | 66,895 | -532,311 |
| South Korea | 438,520 | 151,597 | -286,923 |
| Denmark | 111,147 | 313,662 | +202,515 |
| Spain | 267,420 | 68,074 | -199,346 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 43,685,459 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,740,234 |
| Other | 3,147,846 |
| Air transport | 2,805 |
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) | 26,141,839 | 17,543,620 | -8,598,219 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,737,187 | 3,003,047 | -3,734,140 |
| Other | 1,216,005 | 1,931,841 | +715,836 |
| Air transport | 0 | 2,805 | +2,805 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 20,899,751 |
| TRT | 15,284,559 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,423,024 |
| Felixstowe | 4,222,469 |
| 000 | 3,147,846 |
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 | 7,937,425 | 12,962,326 | +5,024,901 |
| TRT | 14,508,801 | 775,758 | -13,733,043 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,166,380 | 3,256,644 | +90,264 |
| Felixstowe | 2,789,374 | 1,433,095 | -1,356,279 |
| 000 | 1,216,005 | 1,931,841 | +715,836 |
| Belfast Port | 2,237,620 | 213,031 | -2,024,589 |
| Liverpool Docks | 676,010 | 359,930 | -316,080 |
| Goole | 455,875 | 353,709 | -102,166 |
| Eurotunnel | 217,806 | 307,720 | +89,914 |
| Dover | 187,456 | 209,388 | +21,932 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Specialised construction activities | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 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+ | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | 30,993,415 |
| Poland | 136,809 |
| Australia | 69,029 |
| Kazakhstan | 60,708 |
| Czechia | 26,888 |
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 | 16,894,817 | 14,098,598 | -2,796,219 |
| Poland | 95,650 | 41,159 | -54,491 |
| Australia | 69,029 | 0 | -69,029 |
| Kazakhstan | 53,420 | 7,288 | -46,132 |
| Czechia | 26,888 | 0 | -26,888 |
| Netherlands | 13,759 | 3,010 | -10,749 |
| Spain | 8,032 | 5,396 | -2,636 |
| Azerbaijan | 0 | 12,983 | +12,983 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 12,907 | 0 | -12,907 |
| Germany | 9,358 | 0 | -9,358 |
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 | 3,760,100 |
| Taiwan | 2,638,776 |
| South Korea | 2,281,099 |
| France | 2,023,290 |
| XI | 1,254,957 |
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 | 1,744,066 | 2,016,034 | +271,968 |
| Taiwan | 2,100,963 | 537,813 | -1,563,150 |
| South Korea | 773,911 | 1,507,188 | +733,277 |
| France | 1,105,945 | 917,345 | -188,600 |
| XI | 739,603 | 515,354 | -224,249 |
| Belgium | 460,519 | 684,205 | +223,686 |
| Turkey | 944,992 | 36,864 | -908,128 |
| India | 93,455 | 97,803 | +4,348 |
| Sweden | 27,465 | 5,972 | -21,493 |
| Viet Nam | 6,687 | 0 | -6,687 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 15,615,470 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,919,000 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,811,322 |
| Air transport | 19,717 |
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 | 8,711,489 | 6,903,981 | -1,807,508 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,109,101 | 5,809,899 | -2,299,202 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 355,543 | 1,455,779 | +1,100,236 |
| Air transport | 18,949 | 768 | -18,181 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 15,615,470 |
| Holyhead | 5,361,393 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,702,461 |
| Milford | 2,868,768 |
| Heysham | 1,559,316 |
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 | 8,711,489 | 6,903,981 | -1,807,508 |
| Holyhead | 2,571,754 | 2,789,639 | +217,885 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,164,427 | 1,538,034 | -1,626,393 |
| Milford | 1,164,539 | 1,704,229 | +539,690 |
| Heysham | 733,693 | 825,623 | +91,930 |
| Fishguard | 548,915 | 337,092 | -211,823 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 130,513 | 37,543 | -92,970 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,479 | 0 | -73,479 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,229 | 12,983 | -22,246 |
| Hull | 22,128 | 0 | -22,128 |
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