Import/export HS code 720853: Medium-thick hot-rolled steel sheets, 3mm to 4.75mm
Hot-rolled steel sheets with a thickness between 3mm and 4.75mm, suitable for structural and manufacturing purposes
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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 | 6,967,180 |
| Finland | 5,011,512 |
| Netherlands | 3,055,932 |
| Turkey | 775,365 |
| Ireland | 245,183 |
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 | 3,510,099 | 3,457,081 | -53,018 |
| Finland | 2,060,946 | 2,950,566 | +889,620 |
| Netherlands | 1,520,125 | 1,535,807 | +15,682 |
| Turkey | 364,077 | 411,288 | +47,211 |
| Ireland | 119,007 | 126,176 | +7,169 |
| Germany | 140,184 | 68,071 | -72,113 |
| Italy | 49,915 | 61,603 | +11,688 |
| France | 15,761 | 40,322 | +24,561 |
| Portugal | 0 | 55,217 | +55,217 |
| Denmark | 26,419 | 11,102 | -15,317 |
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 | 7,004,964 |
| Finland | 5,078,724 |
| Netherlands | 2,851,104 |
| Turkey | 774,115 |
| Germany | 206,103 |
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 | 3,528,961 | 3,476,003 | -52,958 |
| Finland | 2,069,694 | 3,009,030 | +939,336 |
| Netherlands | 1,453,428 | 1,397,676 | -55,752 |
| Turkey | 364,077 | 410,038 | +45,961 |
| Germany | 121,044 | 85,059 | -35,985 |
| Austria | 73,646 | 61,629 | -12,017 |
| Italy | 58,407 | 69,546 | +11,139 |
| Romania | 0 | 30,683 | +30,683 |
| Poland | 11,435 | 6,445 | -4,990 |
| Portugal | 0 | 14,902 | +14,902 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern 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) | 8,637,578 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,629,136 |
| Other | 286,331 |
| Air transport | 24,446 |
| Road transport | 1,151 |
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) | 3,184,031 | 5,453,547 | +2,269,516 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,514,416 | 3,114,720 | -1,399,696 |
| Other | 119,840 | 166,491 | +46,651 |
| Air transport | 1,571 | 22,875 | +21,304 |
| Road transport | 1,151 | 0 | -1,151 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 7,190,590 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,262,214 |
| Felixstowe | 2,611,386 |
| Belfast Port | 576,915 |
| 000 | 286,331 |
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 | 4,092,339 | 3,098,251 | -994,088 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,695,480 | 3,566,734 | +1,871,254 |
| Felixstowe | 1,337,947 | 1,273,439 | -64,508 |
| Belfast Port | 322,389 | 254,526 | -67,863 |
| 000 | 119,840 | 166,491 | +46,651 |
| Newport | 0 | 155,512 | +155,512 |
| Eurotunnel | 71,783 | 44,518 | -27,265 |
| Dover | 28,826 | 55,085 | +26,259 |
| Killingholme | 18,068 | 59,679 | +41,611 |
| Harwich | 67,840 | 8,620 | -59,220 |
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 | 17 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 12 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PERMASTORE LIMITED | 53 |
| DENT STEEL SERVICES (YORKSHIRE) LIMITED | 47 |
| MASTEEL (UK) LIMITED | 42 |
| USP STEELS LIMITED | 38 |
| RMIG LIMITED | 34 |
| ARRAQUIP LIMITED | 23 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 17 |
| BAILEY CARAVANS LIMITED | 15 |
| ERWIN HYMER GROUP UK LTD | 13 |
| ALMET TRADING UK LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | 13,166,422 |
| Australia | 3,120,604 |
| Egypt | 369,700 |
| United Arab Emirates | 151,722 |
| Turkey | 77,160 |
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 | 6,664,393 | 6,502,029 | -162,364 |
| Australia | 1,092,948 | 2,027,656 | +934,708 |
| Egypt | 369,700 | 0 | -369,700 |
| United Arab Emirates | 151,722 | 0 | -151,722 |
| Turkey | 77,160 | 0 | -77,160 |
| Poland | 63,455 | 1,526 | -61,929 |
| Czechia | 58,494 | 1,793 | -56,701 |
| United States | 22,020 | 19,890 | -2,130 |
| Libya | 0 | 26,722 | +26,722 |
| Canada | 0 | 24,843 | +24,843 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 1,808,318 |
| Belgium | 1,637,548 |
| France | 1,228,634 |
| Germany | 1,015,009 |
| South Korea | 437,491 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 923,231 | 885,087 | -38,144 |
| Belgium | 725,113 | 912,435 | +187,322 |
| France | 869,830 | 358,804 | -511,026 |
| Germany | 523,171 | 491,838 | -31,333 |
| South Korea | 52,322 | 385,169 | +332,847 |
| Turkey | 121,284 | 52,205 | -69,079 |
| XI | 27,183 | 10,609 | -16,574 |
| India | 17,345 | 18,281 | +936 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 15,076 | +15,076 |
| Viet Nam | 1,012 | 0 | -1,012 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 8,049,277 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,827,386 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,268,259 |
| Air transport | 23,914 |
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 | 4,049,647 | 3,999,630 | -50,017 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,656,727 | 2,170,659 | -486,068 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,816,311 | 2,451,948 | +635,637 |
| Air transport | 4,024 | 19,890 | +15,866 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 8,049,277 |
| Southampton | 3,121,327 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,933,480 |
| Holyhead | 1,725,829 |
| Felixstowe | 622,425 |
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 | 4,049,647 | 3,999,630 | -50,017 |
| Southampton | 1,087,574 | 2,033,753 | +946,179 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,032,357 | 901,123 | -131,234 |
| Holyhead | 853,053 | 872,776 | +19,723 |
| Felixstowe | 598,582 | 23,843 | -574,739 |
| Heysham | 318,348 | 282,264 | -36,084 |
| Milford | 210,871 | 347,049 | +136,178 |
| Fishguard | 200,117 | 100,187 | -99,930 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 98,731 | 40,676 | -58,055 |
| London Gateway Port | 27,394 | 2,100 | -25,294 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 720853
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel sheets with a thickness between 3mm and 4.75mm, suitable for structural and manufacturing purposes