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 | 29,222,896 |
| Finland | 13,081,850 |
| Sweden | 7,722,913 |
| Turkey | 4,273,878 |
| Ireland | 2,681,224 |
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 | 15,658,876 | 13,564,020 | -2,094,856 |
| Finland | 5,836,187 | 7,245,663 | +1,409,476 |
| Sweden | 4,335,145 | 3,387,768 | -947,377 |
| Turkey | 2,364,401 | 1,909,477 | -454,924 |
| Ireland | 1,074,146 | 1,607,078 | +532,932 |
| Germany | 1,321,804 | 597,918 | -723,886 |
| Belgium | 393,082 | 470,186 | +77,104 |
| Italy | 511,439 | 330,991 | -180,448 |
| Denmark | 186,801 | 473,215 | +286,414 |
| Portugal | 163,989 | 265,050 | +101,061 |
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 | 24,599,469 |
| Finland | 13,084,294 |
| Sweden | 7,798,325 |
| Germany | 6,430,889 |
| Turkey | 4,273,878 |
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 | 11,161,282 | 13,438,187 | +2,276,905 |
| Finland | 5,811,720 | 7,272,574 | +1,460,854 |
| Sweden | 4,340,112 | 3,458,213 | -881,899 |
| Germany | 5,774,805 | 656,084 | -5,118,721 |
| Turkey | 2,364,401 | 1,909,477 | -454,924 |
| Italy | 545,379 | 403,959 | -141,420 |
| Belgium | 485,310 | 238,356 | -246,954 |
| Denmark | 136,100 | 353,255 | +217,155 |
| India | 1,819 | 394,504 | +392,685 |
| South Korea | 166,533 | 134,547 | -31,986 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| 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 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| 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 |
| South East Wales | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 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) | 50,603,206 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,579,651 |
| Other | 2,943,256 |
| 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) | 25,188,113 | 25,415,093 | +226,980 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,888,469 | 3,691,182 | -2,197,287 |
| Other | 1,187,647 | 1,755,609 | +567,962 |
| Air transport | 2,805 | 11,740 | +8,935 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 29,970,519 |
| TRT | 9,705,056 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,734,922 |
| Felixstowe | 4,618,555 |
| Belfast Port | 3,112,503 |
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 | 10,380,472 | 19,590,047 | +9,209,575 |
| TRT | 9,644,585 | 60,471 | -9,584,114 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,068,359 | 3,666,563 | -401,796 |
| Felixstowe | 3,006,970 | 1,611,585 | -1,395,385 |
| Belfast Port | 2,263,404 | 849,099 | -1,414,305 |
| 000 | 1,187,647 | 1,755,609 | +567,962 |
| Newport | 135,134 | 865,672 | +730,538 |
| Liverpool Docks | 275,268 | 709,830 | +434,562 |
| Goole | 142,473 | 508,565 | +366,092 |
| Eurotunnel | 381,575 | 116,060 | -265,515 |
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
|
24 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
5 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 13 |
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 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 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 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 | 33,934,843 |
| Poland | 113,253 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 72,349 |
| Australia | 69,029 |
| Kazakhstan | 39,355 |
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 | 16,516,770 | 17,418,073 | +901,303 |
| Poland | 84,934 | 28,319 | -56,615 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 0 | 72,349 | +72,349 |
| Australia | 69,029 | 0 | -69,029 |
| Kazakhstan | 22,759 | 16,596 | -6,163 |
| France | 0 | 34,758 | +34,758 |
| Czechia | 26,888 | 0 | -26,888 |
| Canada | 0 | 16,698 | +16,698 |
| Netherlands | 14,501 | 1,219 | -13,282 |
| Spain | 8,032 | 6,290 | -1,742 |
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 | 4,520,237 |
| Taiwan | 3,030,728 |
| South Korea | 2,869,046 |
| France | 2,025,069 |
| XI | 1,638,090 |
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 | 2,643,328 | 1,876,909 | -766,419 |
| Taiwan | 1,660,239 | 1,370,489 | -289,750 |
| South Korea | 546,931 | 2,322,115 | +1,775,184 |
| France | 1,115,412 | 909,657 | -205,755 |
| XI | 785,234 | 852,856 | +67,622 |
| Belgium | 541,361 | 745,471 | +204,110 |
| Turkey | 412,729 | 5,601 | -407,128 |
| India | 143,317 | 48,801 | -94,516 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 38,372 | +38,372 |
| Sweden | 4,048 | 5,972 | +1,924 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 17,486,138 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,877,701 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,006,201 |
| Air transport | 5,405 |
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 | 8,600,723 | 8,885,415 | +284,692 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,544,541 | 6,333,160 | -1,211,381 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 601,709 | 2,404,492 | +1,802,783 |
| Air transport | 4,637 | 768 | -3,869 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 17,486,138 |
| Holyhead | 6,425,815 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,990,648 |
| Milford | 2,370,871 |
| Heysham | 1,797,404 |
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 | 8,600,723 | 8,885,415 | +284,692 |
| Holyhead | 2,682,244 | 3,743,571 | +1,061,327 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,726,288 | 2,264,360 | -461,928 |
| Milford | 1,018,470 | 1,352,401 | +333,931 |
| Heysham | 815,480 | 981,924 | +166,444 |
| Fishguard | 673,565 | 190,402 | -483,163 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 86,795 | 79,673 | -7,122 |
| London | 18,377 | 72,349 | +53,972 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,479 | 11,220 | -62,259 |
| Immingham Docks | 32,961 | 13,172 | -19,789 |
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