Import/export HS code 7209: Flat-rolled steel sheets, 600 mm or wider, cold-rolled, without coating
Flat steel sheets rolled cold, not coated or plated, used in 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 90,747,588 |
| Belgium | 67,765,647 |
| Japan | 51,081,271 |
| Germany | 29,657,230 |
| Netherlands | 19,302,886 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 28,238,763 | 62,508,825 | +34,270,062 |
| Belgium | 35,392,422 | 32,373,225 | -3,019,197 |
| Japan | 15,865,607 | 35,215,664 | +19,350,057 |
| Germany | 19,598,912 | 10,058,318 | -9,540,594 |
| Netherlands | 5,535,462 | 13,767,424 | +8,231,962 |
| India | 12,633,778 | 1,520,060 | -11,113,718 |
| Taiwan | 3,928,329 | 6,693,138 | +2,764,809 |
| France | 3,742,631 | 3,456,773 | -285,858 |
| Viet Nam | 3,501,471 | 1,005,372 | -2,496,099 |
| Sweden | 1,584,235 | 1,469,381 | -114,854 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 94,503,150 |
| Belgium | 64,728,749 |
| Japan | 63,402,070 |
| Netherlands | 16,720,202 |
| India | 14,163,200 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 29,794,338 | 64,708,812 | +34,914,474 |
| Belgium | 33,868,925 | 30,859,824 | -3,009,101 |
| Japan | 28,186,406 | 35,215,664 | +7,029,258 |
| Netherlands | 3,226,587 | 13,493,615 | +10,267,028 |
| India | 12,643,140 | 1,520,060 | -11,123,080 |
| Germany | 6,903,417 | 3,819,479 | -3,083,938 |
| Taiwan | 3,928,329 | 6,748,694 | +2,820,365 |
| France | 3,676,331 | 3,367,582 | -308,749 |
| Brazil | 0 | 6,513,913 | +6,513,913 |
| Viet Nam | 3,892,331 | 1,056,072 | -2,836,259 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 16 |
| Cheshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
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 | 9 | 13 | +4 |
| Cheshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -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) | 288,534,854 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,206,962 |
| Other | 3,690,550 |
| Air transport | 483,957 |
| Road transport | 32,279 |
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) | 123,732,597 | 164,802,257 | +41,069,660 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,761,236 | 7,445,726 | -2,315,510 |
| Other | 1,885,660 | 1,804,890 | -80,770 |
| Air transport | 217,756 | 266,201 | +48,445 |
| Road transport | 0 | 32,279 | +32,279 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 65,754,632 |
| London | 65,327,665 |
| Boston | 54,771,217 |
| Newport | 48,521,167 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,202,150 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 34,856,106 | 30,898,526 | -3,957,580 |
| London | 28,539,849 | 36,787,816 | +8,247,967 |
| Boston | 28,435,598 | 26,335,619 | -2,099,979 |
| Newport | 13,697,628 | 34,823,539 | +21,125,911 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,589,488 | 15,612,662 | +10,023,174 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 5,538,841 | 14,749,546 | +9,210,705 |
| Sunderland | 10,371,327 | 8,646,006 | -1,725,321 |
| 000 | 1,885,660 | 1,804,890 | -80,770 |
| Dover | 2,294,556 | 1,034,002 | -1,260,554 |
| Hull | 1,247,118 | 804,446 | -442,672 |
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 | 24 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 17 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 27 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-12 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MARCEGAGLIA (UK) LIMITED | 78 |
| DUFERCO UK LIMITED | 74 |
| BELMONT & KNOTT LTD | 62 |
| STEEL PROCESSING (MIDLANDS) LIMITED | 55 |
| STEMCOR HOLDINGS 2 LIMITED | 53 |
| RMIG LIMITED | 52 |
| F H BRUNDLE | 51 |
| STEEL & ALLOY PROCESSING LIMITED | 48 |
| SPARTAN UK LIMITED | 47 |
| GREIF UK LTD | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 49 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 14,790,766 |
| Spain | 10,001,134 |
| France | 3,668,681 |
| Netherlands | 3,017,901 |
| Poland | 2,941,966 |
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 | 7,898,579 | 6,892,187 | -1,006,392 |
| Spain | 9,897,060 | 104,074 | -9,792,986 |
| France | 3,501,395 | 167,286 | -3,334,109 |
| Netherlands | 3,005,832 | 12,069 | -2,993,763 |
| Poland | 2,938,570 | 3,396 | -2,935,174 |
| Portugal | 2,115,950 | 5,544 | -2,110,406 |
| Turkey | 1,939,167 | 29,070 | -1,910,097 |
| Belgium | 776,133 | 473,543 | -302,590 |
| Germany | 884,609 | 192,355 | -692,254 |
| Sweden | 738,471 | 0 | -738,471 |
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 | 4,348,714 |
| XI | 1,439,538 |
| Germany | 177,425 |
| South Korea | 122,239 |
| India | 61,824 |
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 | 2,258,716 | 2,089,998 | -168,718 |
| XI | 453,539 | 985,999 | +532,460 |
| Germany | 160,688 | 16,737 | -143,951 |
| South Korea | 23,868 | 98,371 | +74,503 |
| India | 45,846 | 15,978 | -29,868 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 48,603 | +48,603 |
| Viet Nam | 19,368 | 0 | -19,368 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 9,429 | +9,429 |
| Turkey | 0 | 7,991 | +7,991 |
| France | 1,572 | 1,585 | +13 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,866,324 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,979,604 |
| Other | 6,856,947 |
| Air transport | 389,542 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,194,326 | 671,998 | -23,522,328 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,081,240 | 3,898,364 | -4,182,876 |
| Other | 3,460,430 | 3,396,517 | -63,913 |
| Air transport | 234,503 | 155,039 | -79,464 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 19,108,576 |
| 000 | 6,856,947 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,902,291 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,411,210 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,340,943 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 18,666,890 | 441,686 | -18,225,204 |
| 000 | 3,460,430 | 3,396,517 | -63,913 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,548,784 | 2,353,507 | -195,277 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,980,552 | 430,658 | -2,549,894 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,271,194 | 69,749 | -3,201,445 |
| Holyhead | 786,530 | 431,143 | -355,387 |
| Felixstowe | 1,023,607 | 24,868 | -998,739 |
| Milford | 647,597 | 318,409 | -329,188 |
| Immingham Docks | 746,471 | 6,025 | -740,446 |
| Heysham | 448,374 | 179,061 | -269,313 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 720915 – Flat-rolled steel sheets, 3 mm or thicker, cold-rolled
- 720916 – Flat-rolled steel sheets, 1-3 mm thick, cold-rolled
- 720917 – Flat-rolled steel sheets, 0.5-1 mm thick, cold-rolled
- 720918 – Flat-rolled steel sheets, less than 0.5 mm thick, cold-rolled
- 720925 – Flat-rolled steel sheets, 3 mm or thicker, cold-rolled, coated
- 720926 – Flat-rolled steel sheets, 1-3 mm thick, cold-rolled, coated
- 720927 – Flat-rolled steel sheets, 0.5-1 mm thick, cold-rolled, coated
- 720928 – Flat-rolled steel sheets, less than 0.5 mm thick, cold-rolled, coated
- 720990 – Various flat-rolled steel products, cold-rolled
Quick facts
HS code: 7209
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat steel sheets rolled cold, not coated or plated, used in construction and manufacturing