Import/export HS code 72085390: Various medium-thick hot-rolled steel sheets
Other hot-rolled steel sheets with a thickness between 3mm and 4.75mm, used in various industrial applications
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 | 7,313,202 |
| Finland | 5,046,973 |
| Netherlands | 3,086,414 |
| Turkey | 667,806 |
| Ireland | 294,452 |
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 | 3,813,745 | 3,499,457 | -314,288 |
| Finland | 2,119,460 | 2,927,513 | +808,053 |
| Netherlands | 1,467,631 | 1,618,783 | +151,152 |
| Turkey | 364,077 | 303,729 | -60,348 |
| Ireland | 151,746 | 142,706 | -9,040 |
| Germany | 155,721 | 58,098 | -97,623 |
| Italy | 49,915 | 17,663 | -32,252 |
| Denmark | 29,493 | 10,857 | -18,636 |
| France | 16,763 | 11,865 | -4,898 |
| United States | 0 | 26,561 | +26,561 |
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 | 7,340,657 |
| Finland | 5,114,185 |
| Netherlands | 2,915,466 |
| Turkey | 668,845 |
| Germany | 224,717 |
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 | 3,828,835 | 3,511,822 | -317,013 |
| Finland | 2,128,208 | 2,985,977 | +857,769 |
| Netherlands | 1,402,454 | 1,513,012 | +110,558 |
| Turkey | 366,366 | 302,479 | -63,887 |
| Germany | 152,679 | 72,038 | -80,641 |
| Austria | 63,749 | 45,895 | -17,854 |
| Italy | 58,407 | 25,606 | -32,801 |
| Portugal | 0 | 14,902 | +14,902 |
| Spain | 0 | 12,157 | +12,157 |
| Slovakia | 7,482 | 3,083 | -4,399 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -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) | 8,386,106 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,117,030 |
| Other | 297,119 |
| Air transport | 14,361 |
| 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) | 3,078,069 | 5,308,037 | +2,229,968 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,939,664 | 3,177,366 | -1,762,298 |
| Other | 151,746 | 145,373 | -6,373 |
| Air transport | 1,571 | 12,790 | +11,219 |
| 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 | 7,704,816 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,104,483 |
| Felixstowe | 2,677,115 |
| Belfast Port | 469,356 |
| 000 | 297,119 |
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 | 4,653,646 | 3,051,170 | -1,602,476 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,479,306 | 3,625,177 | +2,145,871 |
| Felixstowe | 1,306,640 | 1,370,475 | +63,835 |
| Belfast Port | 322,389 | 146,967 | -175,422 |
| 000 | 151,746 | 145,373 | -6,373 |
| Newport | 0 | 155,512 | +155,512 |
| Eurotunnel | 67,693 | 48,608 | -19,085 |
| Harwich | 58,584 | 8,460 | -50,124 |
| Dover | 21,752 | 21,797 | +45 |
| Killingholme | 22,753 | 15,739 | -7,014 |
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 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PERMASTORE LIMITED | 52 |
| DENT STEEL SERVICES (YORKSHIRE) LIMITED | 46 |
| MASTEEL (UK) LIMITED | 42 |
| USP STEELS LIMITED | 37 |
| RMIG LIMITED | 33 |
| ARRAQUIP LIMITED | 23 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 16 |
| BAILEY CARAVANS LIMITED | 15 |
| ERWIN HYMER GROUP UK LTD | 13 |
| ALMET TRADING UK LIMITED | 11 |
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 | 4 |
| 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 | 13,259,305 |
| Australia | 3,600,130 |
| Egypt | 159,000 |
| United Arab Emirates | 151,722 |
| Poland | 71,900 |
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 | 6,856,799 | 6,402,506 | -454,293 |
| Australia | 1,569,161 | 2,030,969 | +461,808 |
| Egypt | 159,000 | 0 | -159,000 |
| United Arab Emirates | 151,722 | 0 | -151,722 |
| Poland | 60,221 | 11,679 | -48,542 |
| Czechia | 58,494 | 1,793 | -56,701 |
| United States | 0 | 41,910 | +41,910 |
| Libya | 0 | 26,722 | +26,722 |
| France | 15,575 | 0 | -15,575 |
| Slovakia | 13,583 | 0 | -13,583 |
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 | 1,796,124 |
| Belgium | 1,681,501 |
| France | 1,246,890 |
| Germany | 989,345 |
| South Korea | 431,823 |
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 | 1,032,905 | 763,219 | -269,686 |
| Belgium | 676,088 | 1,005,413 | +329,325 |
| France | 870,966 | 375,924 | -495,042 |
| Germany | 475,868 | 513,477 | +37,609 |
| South Korea | 75,009 | 356,814 | +281,805 |
| Turkey | 164,852 | 55,603 | -109,249 |
| India | 16,906 | 21,001 | +4,095 |
| XI | 23,819 | 13,973 | -9,846 |
| 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 | 8,070,664 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,830,807 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,523,684 |
| 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 | 4,131,182 | 3,939,482 | -191,700 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,733,829 | 2,096,978 | -636,851 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,026,762 | 2,496,922 | +470,160 |
| 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 | 8,070,664 |
| Southampton | 3,600,853 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,958,479 |
| Holyhead | 1,766,806 |
| Milford | 608,907 |
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 | 4,131,182 | 3,939,482 | -191,700 |
| Southampton | 1,545,080 | 2,055,773 | +510,693 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,113,794 | 844,685 | -269,109 |
| Holyhead | 859,950 | 906,856 | +46,906 |
| Milford | 244,828 | 364,079 | +119,251 |
| Heysham | 317,532 | 229,337 | -88,195 |
| Felixstowe | 310,722 | 0 | -310,722 |
| Fishguard | 189,513 | 119,067 | -70,446 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 112,314 | 39,701 | -72,613 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,081 | 5,413 | -18,668 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72085390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other hot-rolled steel sheets with a thickness between 3mm and 4.75mm, used in various industrial applications