Import/export HS code 720854: Thin hot-rolled steel sheets, less than 3mm
Hot-rolled steel sheets with a thickness of less than 3mm, used in lightweight construction and manufacturing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,033,785 |
| Portugal | 678,192 |
| Italy | 363,000 |
| Finland | 312,736 |
| Sweden | 214,387 |
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 | 1,100,107 | 933,678 | -166,429 |
| Portugal | 422,833 | 255,359 | -167,474 |
| Italy | 231,442 | 131,558 | -99,884 |
| Finland | 218,000 | 94,736 | -123,264 |
| Sweden | 186,445 | 27,942 | -158,503 |
| Germany | 171,620 | 32,527 | -139,093 |
| Turkey | 74,473 | 25,959 | -48,514 |
| Ireland | 70,988 | 11,947 | -59,041 |
| France | 41,069 | 5,032 | -36,037 |
| Czechia | 10,580 | 0 | -10,580 |
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 | 2,019,936 |
| Finland | 313,803 |
| Sweden | 219,131 |
| Germany | 190,213 |
| Turkey | 100,432 |
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 | 1,116,204 | 903,732 | -212,472 |
| Finland | 218,000 | 95,803 | -122,197 |
| Sweden | 191,189 | 27,942 | -163,247 |
| Germany | 155,402 | 34,811 | -120,591 |
| Turkey | 74,473 | 25,959 | -48,514 |
| Portugal | 92,862 | 0 | -92,862 |
| France | 33,982 | 6,168 | -27,814 |
| Italy | 6,656 | 33,123 | +26,467 |
| Czechia | 10,580 | 0 | -10,580 |
| United Kingdom | 6,801 | 0 | -6,801 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| East Central Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 2,473,547 |
| Other | 1,016,230 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 558,343 |
| Air transport | 10,806 |
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) | 1,395,313 | 1,078,234 | -317,079 |
| Other | 622,787 | 393,443 | -229,344 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 514,690 | 43,653 | -471,037 |
| Air transport | 1,558 | 9,248 | +7,690 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,049,496 |
| 000 | 1,016,230 |
| Hull | 501,381 |
| Eurotunnel | 137,127 |
| Greenock | 92,862 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,142,017 | 907,479 | -234,538 |
| 000 | 622,787 | 393,443 | -229,344 |
| Hull | 403,517 | 97,864 | -305,653 |
| Eurotunnel | 124,964 | 12,163 | -112,801 |
| Greenock | 92,862 | 0 | -92,862 |
| Belfast Port | 45,650 | 25,959 | -19,691 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,935 | 53,519 | +36,584 |
| Dover | 17,083 | 9,444 | -7,639 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,511 | 0 | -21,511 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 17,257 | 0 | -17,257 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Information service activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PERMASTORE LIMITED | 46 |
| USP STEELS LIMITED | 25 |
| MASTEEL (UK) LIMITED | 18 |
| RMIG LIMITED | 13 |
| ARRAQUIP LIMITED | 10 |
| CHASESTEAD LIMITED | 6 |
| STEEL PROCESSING (MIDLANDS) LIMITED | 6 |
| DANIELS STEEL (DEVON) LIMITED | 5 |
| SALOP DESIGN & ENGINEERING LIMITED | 4 |
| CCB SHEET STEEL LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 7,970,688 |
| Poland | 295,831 |
| France | 53,528 |
| Switzerland | 29,472 |
| Azerbaijan | 19,087 |
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 | 4,439,985 | 3,530,703 | -909,282 |
| Poland | 177,005 | 118,826 | -58,179 |
| France | 53,528 | 0 | -53,528 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 29,472 | +29,472 |
| Azerbaijan | 1,300 | 17,787 | +16,487 |
| Angola | 16,578 | 0 | -16,578 |
| Japan | 9,813 | 0 | -9,813 |
| Israel | 7,590 | 0 | -7,590 |
| Czechia | 0 | 5,498 | +5,498 |
| India | 4,140 | 0 | -4,140 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,479,141 |
| Taiwan | 1,005,474 |
| France | 539,122 |
| Germany | 248,275 |
| Turkey | 110,169 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 673,817 | 805,324 | +131,507 |
| Taiwan | 863,028 | 142,446 | -720,582 |
| France | 347,829 | 191,293 | -156,536 |
| Germany | 74,853 | 173,422 | +98,569 |
| Turkey | 88,853 | 21,316 | -67,537 |
| South Korea | 0 | 25,130 | +25,130 |
| XI | 1,026 | 0 | -1,026 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 5,224,256 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,953,728 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 207,727 |
| Air transport | 46,049 |
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 | 3,134,142 | 2,090,114 | -1,044,028 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,427,920 | 1,525,808 | +97,888 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 137,921 | 69,806 | -68,115 |
| Air transport | 16,471 | 29,578 | +13,107 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 5,224,256 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,377,618 |
| Holyhead | 646,914 |
| Milford | 385,826 |
| Heysham | 228,591 |
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 | 3,134,142 | 2,090,114 | -1,044,028 |
| Liverpool Docks | 553,470 | 824,148 | +270,678 |
| Holyhead | 427,781 | 219,133 | -208,648 |
| Milford | 257,568 | 128,258 | -129,310 |
| Heysham | 41,140 | 187,451 | +146,311 |
| Fishguard | 25,884 | 81,599 | +55,715 |
| London | 55,932 | 39,206 | -16,726 |
| Hull | 41,166 | 46,469 | +5,303 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,336 | 67,770 | +51,434 |
| Portsmouth | 51,161 | 0 | -51,161 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720854
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel sheets with a thickness of less than 3mm, used in lightweight construction and manufacturing