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
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- 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 | 7,443,227 |
| Finland | 4,026,254 |
| Netherlands | 2,989,387 |
| Turkey | 404,425 |
| Ireland | 366,275 |
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 | 3,507,576 | 3,935,651 | +428,075 |
| Finland | 2,387,263 | 1,638,991 | -748,272 |
| Netherlands | 1,542,472 | 1,446,915 | -95,557 |
| Turkey | 299,147 | 105,278 | -193,869 |
| Ireland | 253,736 | 112,539 | -141,197 |
| Germany | 172,704 | 53,331 | -119,373 |
| Portugal | 61,171 | 2,667 | -58,504 |
| Italy | 49,915 | 1,924 | -47,991 |
| Denmark | 36,730 | 11,085 | -25,645 |
| France | 27,331 | 6,577 | -20,754 |
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 | 7,470,319 |
| Finland | 4,079,075 |
| Netherlands | 2,751,434 |
| Turkey | 405,464 |
| Germany | 255,816 |
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 | 3,519,312 | 3,951,007 | +431,695 |
| Finland | 2,400,432 | 1,678,643 | -721,789 |
| Netherlands | 1,381,592 | 1,369,842 | -11,750 |
| Turkey | 301,436 | 104,028 | -197,408 |
| Germany | 200,580 | 55,236 | -145,344 |
| Austria | 136,397 | 44,274 | -92,123 |
| Italy | 58,407 | 3,752 | -54,655 |
| Portugal | 61,171 | 0 | -61,171 |
| France | 14,264 | 1,661 | -12,603 |
| Slovakia | 10,164 | 3,083 | -7,081 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,420,030 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,877,113 |
| Other | 368,942 |
| Air transport | 15,978 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,954,165 | 3,465,865 | -1,488,300 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,130,606 | 3,746,507 | +615,901 |
| Other | 253,736 | 115,206 | -138,530 |
| Air transport | 3,188 | 12,790 | +9,602 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,151 | +1,151 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 7,441,372 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,438,991 |
| Felixstowe | 2,530,201 |
| 000 | 368,942 |
| Belfast Port | 361,487 |
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 | 5,703,496 | 1,737,876 | -3,965,620 |
| Immingham Docks | 408,987 | 4,030,004 | +3,621,017 |
| Felixstowe | 1,239,002 | 1,291,199 | +52,197 |
| 000 | 253,736 | 115,206 | -138,530 |
| Belfast Port | 288,325 | 73,162 | -215,163 |
| Harwich | 118,800 | 7,094 | -111,706 |
| Eurotunnel | 84,098 | 29,399 | -54,699 |
| Dover | 46,612 | 20,326 | -26,286 |
| Greenock | 61,171 | 0 | -61,171 |
| TRT | 33,275 | 0 | -33,275 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PERMASTORE LIMITED | 48 |
| DENT STEEL SERVICES (YORKSHIRE) LIMITED | 42 |
| MASTEEL (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| USP STEELS LIMITED | 33 |
| RMIG LIMITED | 32 |
| ARRAQUIP LIMITED | 23 |
| BAILEY CARAVANS LIMITED | 15 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 14 |
| ERWIN HYMER GROUP UK LTD | 13 |
| AL-KO KOBER LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 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 | 12,385,514 |
| Australia | 3,180,865 |
| Egypt | 159,000 |
| United Arab Emirates | 151,722 |
| Poland | 108,727 |
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 | 7,081,082 | 5,304,432 | -1,776,650 |
| Australia | 1,606,033 | 1,574,832 | -31,201 |
| Egypt | 43,000 | 116,000 | +73,000 |
| United Arab Emirates | 91,363 | 60,359 | -31,004 |
| Poland | 94,341 | 14,386 | -79,955 |
| Italy | 91,540 | 0 | -91,540 |
| Czechia | 58,494 | 1,793 | -56,701 |
| United States | 0 | 41,910 | +41,910 |
| 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 | 1,633,273 |
| Belgium | 1,614,028 |
| France | 1,194,853 |
| Germany | 884,573 |
| South Korea | 368,326 |
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 | 1,252,451 | 380,822 | -871,629 |
| Belgium | 595,362 | 1,018,666 | +423,304 |
| France | 714,419 | 480,434 | -233,985 |
| Germany | 401,075 | 483,498 | +82,423 |
| South Korea | 122,683 | 245,643 | +122,960 |
| Turkey | 179,749 | 47,940 | -131,809 |
| India | 13,287 | 30,020 | +16,733 |
| XI | 21,683 | 14,384 | -7,299 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 2,569 | +2,569 |
| 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 | 7,486,272 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,660,270 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,062,462 |
| Air transport | 25,489 |
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 | 4,088,267 | 3,398,005 | -690,262 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,042,701 | 1,617,569 | -1,425,132 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,966,629 | 2,095,833 | +129,204 |
| Air transport | 3,155 | 22,334 | +19,179 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 7,486,272 |
| Southampton | 3,172,383 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,714,364 |
| Holyhead | 1,623,763 |
| Milford | 754,051 |
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 | 4,088,267 | 3,398,005 | -690,262 |
| Southampton | 1,584,025 | 1,588,358 | +4,333 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,174,222 | 540,142 | -634,080 |
| Holyhead | 981,126 | 642,637 | -338,489 |
| Milford | 361,781 | 392,270 | +30,489 |
| Heysham | 336,889 | 154,049 | -182,840 |
| Fishguard | 138,797 | 177,329 | +38,532 |
| Felixstowe | 135,896 | 176,359 | +40,463 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 126,271 | 2,711 | -123,560 |
| Immingham Docks | 77,554 | 2,681 | -74,873 |
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