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 | 92,303,332 |
| Belgium | 66,382,752 |
| Japan | 54,498,819 |
| Germany | 27,095,961 |
| Netherlands | 19,619,040 |
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 | 35,190,518 | 57,112,814 | +21,922,296 |
| Belgium | 37,886,525 | 28,496,227 | -9,390,298 |
| Japan | 18,264,179 | 36,234,640 | +17,970,461 |
| Germany | 17,170,432 | 9,925,529 | -7,244,903 |
| Netherlands | 7,217,475 | 12,401,565 | +5,184,090 |
| India | 10,609,381 | 2,961,076 | -7,648,305 |
| Taiwan | 5,175,958 | 5,674,121 | +498,163 |
| France | 3,751,773 | 3,367,507 | -384,266 |
| Viet Nam | 2,971,398 | 1,184,026 | -1,787,372 |
| Sweden | 1,531,481 | 1,359,401 | -172,080 |
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 | 96,705,382 |
| Japan | 64,292,812 |
| Belgium | 63,395,595 |
| Netherlands | 17,115,259 |
| India | 13,579,819 |
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 | 36,746,093 | 59,959,289 | +23,213,196 |
| Japan | 28,048,252 | 36,244,560 | +8,196,308 |
| Belgium | 36,309,826 | 27,085,769 | -9,224,057 |
| Netherlands | 5,058,150 | 12,057,109 | +6,998,959 |
| India | 10,618,743 | 2,961,076 | -7,657,667 |
| Taiwan | 5,178,334 | 5,727,301 | +548,967 |
| Germany | 6,803,473 | 3,113,296 | -3,690,177 |
| France | 3,685,625 | 3,273,286 | -412,339 |
| Brazil | 1,799 | 6,512,114 | +6,510,315 |
| Viet Nam | 3,450,863 | 1,146,121 | -2,304,742 |
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 | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| Cheshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 286,388,690 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,976,033 |
| Other | 3,649,923 |
| Air transport | 473,191 |
| 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) | 132,542,543 | 153,846,147 | +21,303,604 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,186,451 | 9,789,582 | +603,131 |
| Other | 1,975,986 | 1,673,937 | -302,049 |
| Air transport | 258,357 | 214,834 | -43,523 |
| Road transport | 31,595 | 684 | -30,911 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 66,127,539 |
| Liverpool Docks | 64,357,832 |
| Boston | 54,482,125 |
| Newport | 48,026,592 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 22,881,937 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 28,341,674 | 37,785,865 | +9,444,191 |
| Liverpool Docks | 42,278,620 | 22,079,212 | -20,199,408 |
| Boston | 31,172,077 | 23,310,048 | -7,862,029 |
| Newport | 8,763,554 | 39,263,038 | +30,499,484 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 7,337,990 | 15,543,947 | +8,205,957 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,820,147 | 13,626,529 | +5,806,382 |
| Sunderland | 10,258,317 | 7,947,680 | -2,310,637 |
| 000 | 1,975,986 | 1,673,937 | -302,049 |
| Dover | 1,907,341 | 1,006,375 | -900,966 |
| Hull | 1,066,855 | 755,522 | -311,333 |
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
|
16 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 30 |
| 2026-04 | 27 |
| 2026-03 | 24 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 27 |
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 | 75 |
| BELMONT & KNOTT LTD | 63 |
| STEEL PROCESSING (MIDLANDS) LIMITED | 56 |
| STEMCOR HOLDINGS 2 LIMITED | 54 |
| RMIG LIMITED | 53 |
| F H BRUNDLE | 52 |
| STEEL & ALLOY PROCESSING LIMITED | 49 |
| SPARTAN UK LIMITED | 47 |
| THORN LIGHTING LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 46 |
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| 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 | 14,055,692 |
| Spain | 6,755,075 |
| Poland | 2,656,129 |
| France | 2,535,136 |
| Netherlands | 2,293,899 |
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 | 7,465,111 | 6,590,581 | -874,530 |
| Spain | 6,623,137 | 131,938 | -6,491,199 |
| Poland | 2,652,733 | 3,396 | -2,649,337 |
| France | 2,395,823 | 139,313 | -2,256,510 |
| Netherlands | 2,273,745 | 20,154 | -2,253,591 |
| Portugal | 1,615,542 | 21,544 | -1,593,998 |
| Belgium | 772,066 | 334,436 | -437,630 |
| Turkey | 1,057,402 | 21,070 | -1,036,332 |
| Germany | 880,447 | 116,944 | -763,503 |
| United States | 240,997 | 69,545 | -171,452 |
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 | 4,119,260 |
| XI | 1,471,810 |
| Germany | 178,480 |
| South Korea | 153,646 |
| Taiwan | 59,289 |
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 | 2,049,785 | 2,069,475 | +19,690 |
| XI | 579,044 | 892,766 | +313,722 |
| Germany | 169,012 | 9,468 | -159,544 |
| South Korea | 27,606 | 126,040 | +98,434 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 59,289 | +59,289 |
| India | 40,450 | 17,504 | -22,946 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 9,429 | +9,429 |
| Viet Nam | 9,218 | 0 | -9,218 |
| 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) | 17,133,479 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,936,529 |
| Other | 6,507,640 |
| Air transport | 429,067 |
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) | 16,577,272 | 556,207 | -16,021,065 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,348,664 | 3,587,865 | -3,760,799 |
| Other | 3,206,625 | 3,301,015 | +94,390 |
| Air transport | 236,796 | 192,271 | -44,525 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 13,424,654 |
| 000 | 6,507,640 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,770,505 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,920,941 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,366,074 |
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 | 13,090,052 | 334,602 | -12,755,450 |
| 000 | 3,206,625 | 3,301,015 | +94,390 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,542,876 | 2,227,629 | -315,247 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,571,366 | 349,575 | -2,221,791 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,312,707 | 53,367 | -2,259,340 |
| Holyhead | 609,349 | 421,037 | -188,312 |
| Milford | 568,792 | 360,420 | -208,372 |
| Heysham | 412,605 | 171,355 | -241,250 |
| Felixstowe | 482,278 | 16,868 | -465,410 |
| London | 363,431 | 30,530 | -332,901 |
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