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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* 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 | 2,122,350 |
| Portugal | 603,882 |
| Finland | 369,278 |
| Italy | 363,098 |
| Turkey | 252,657 |
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 | 1,070,960 | 1,051,390 | -19,570 |
| Portugal | 348,523 | 255,359 | -93,164 |
| Finland | 218,000 | 151,278 | -66,722 |
| Italy | 212,780 | 150,318 | -62,462 |
| Turkey | 74,473 | 178,184 | +103,711 |
| Germany | 182,081 | 16,730 | -165,351 |
| Sweden | 132,876 | 6,903 | -125,973 |
| France | 41,183 | 18,616 | -22,567 |
| Ireland | 23,952 | 34,018 | +10,066 |
| Denmark | 5,233 | 3,255 | -1,978 |
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 | 2,095,934 |
| Finland | 376,508 |
| Turkey | 252,657 |
| Germany | 186,718 |
| Sweden | 150,297 |
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 | 1,062,373 | 1,033,561 | -28,812 |
| Finland | 218,000 | 158,508 | -59,492 |
| Turkey | 74,473 | 178,184 | +103,711 |
| Germany | 169,943 | 16,775 | -153,168 |
| Sweden | 137,620 | 12,677 | -124,943 |
| Portugal | 92,862 | 0 | -92,862 |
| Italy | 29,496 | 25,518 | -3,978 |
| France | 35,132 | 6,006 | -29,126 |
| Romania | 0 | 9,278 | +9,278 |
| 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 | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +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) | 2,734,147 |
| Other | 903,069 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 527,729 |
| Air transport | 15,310 |
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) | 1,379,442 | 1,354,705 | -24,737 |
| Other | 481,877 | 421,192 | -60,685 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 447,812 | 79,917 | -367,895 |
| Air transport | 2,488 | 12,822 | +10,334 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,103,771 |
| 000 | 903,069 |
| Hull | 500,528 |
| Eurotunnel | 133,972 |
| Newport | 122,543 |
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 | 1,101,969 | 1,001,802 | -100,167 |
| 000 | 481,877 | 421,192 | -60,685 |
| Hull | 325,657 | 174,871 | -150,786 |
| Eurotunnel | 118,010 | 15,962 | -102,048 |
| Newport | 0 | 122,543 | +122,543 |
| Belfast Port | 45,650 | 55,641 | +9,991 |
| Greenock | 92,862 | 0 | -92,862 |
| Immingham Docks | 68,237 | 14,762 | -53,475 |
| Dover | 6,503 | 31,465 | +24,962 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,511 | 0 | -21,511 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Information service activities | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PERMASTORE LIMITED | 49 |
| USP STEELS LIMITED | 27 |
| MASTEEL (UK) LIMITED | 21 |
| RMIG LIMITED | 13 |
| ARRAQUIP LIMITED | 10 |
| CHASESTEAD LIMITED | 6 |
| STEEL PROCESSING (MIDLANDS) LIMITED | 6 |
| ALMET TRADING UK LIMITED | 5 |
| CCB SHEET STEEL LIMITED | 5 |
| DANIELS STEEL (DEVON) LIMITED | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 8,578,450 |
| Poland | 255,353 |
| Switzerland | 29,472 |
| Azerbaijan | 19,087 |
| Angola | 16,578 |
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 | 4,227,011 | 4,351,439 | +124,428 |
| Poland | 151,524 | 103,829 | -47,695 |
| 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 |
| Turkey | 0 | 8,561 | +8,561 |
| France | 5,612 | 0 | -5,612 |
| Czechia | 0 | 5,498 | +5,498 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 4,976 | +4,976 |
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 | 1,378,007 |
| Taiwan | 1,231,908 |
| France | 576,091 |
| Germany | 252,504 |
| 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 | 642,487 | 735,520 | +93,033 |
| Taiwan | 774,074 | 457,834 | -316,240 |
| France | 332,747 | 243,344 | -89,403 |
| Germany | 117,014 | 135,490 | +18,476 |
| Turkey | 98,536 | 11,633 | -86,903 |
| South Korea | 0 | 95,508 | +95,508 |
| 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 | 5,544,414 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,113,934 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 242,065 |
| Air transport | 54,610 |
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 | 2,950,345 | 2,594,069 | -356,276 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,366,220 | 1,747,714 | +381,494 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 89,711 | 152,354 | +62,643 |
| Air transport | 18,274 | 36,336 | +18,062 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 5,544,414 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,630,749 |
| Holyhead | 559,432 |
| Milford | 473,898 |
| Heysham | 257,142 |
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 | 2,950,345 | 2,594,069 | -356,276 |
| Liverpool Docks | 599,234 | 1,031,515 | +432,281 |
| Holyhead | 274,308 | 285,124 | +10,816 |
| Milford | 235,031 | 238,867 | +3,836 |
| Heysham | 121,113 | 136,029 | +14,916 |
| Fishguard | 46,980 | 65,835 | +18,855 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,751 | 86,777 | +78,026 |
| London | 64,152 | 30,986 | -33,166 |
| Hull | 45,672 | 23,355 | -22,317 |
| Immingham Docks | 51,034 | 0 | -51,034 |
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