Import/export HS code 72091690: Flat-rolled steel sheets, 1-3 mm thick, for general use
Cold-rolled steel sheets for general industrial use, 1-3 mm thick
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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 | 53,465,074 |
| Japan | 41,304,305 |
| Belgium | 38,652,512 |
| Germany | 20,555,605 |
| Netherlands | 10,462,456 |
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 | 16,309,078 | 37,155,996 | +20,846,918 |
| Japan | 13,073,260 | 28,231,045 | +15,157,785 |
| Belgium | 22,696,790 | 15,955,722 | -6,741,068 |
| Germany | 14,124,183 | 6,431,422 | -7,692,761 |
| Netherlands | 3,666,340 | 6,796,116 | +3,129,776 |
| India | 8,616,373 | 758,248 | -7,858,125 |
| Taiwan | 3,057,350 | 5,416,617 | +2,359,267 |
| Brazil | 0 | 2,227,239 | +2,227,239 |
| Sweden | 1,092,196 | 1,066,649 | -25,547 |
| Viet Nam | 2,009,434 | 131,933 | -1,877,501 |
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 | 55,646,924 |
| Japan | 51,201,141 |
| Belgium | 35,957,954 |
| India | 9,383,983 |
| Netherlands | 8,696,594 |
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 | 18,064,572 | 37,582,352 | +19,517,780 |
| Japan | 22,970,096 | 28,231,045 | +5,260,949 |
| Belgium | 21,314,489 | 14,643,465 | -6,671,024 |
| India | 8,625,735 | 758,248 | -7,867,487 |
| Netherlands | 1,941,868 | 6,754,726 | +4,812,858 |
| Taiwan | 3,057,350 | 5,416,617 | +2,359,267 |
| Brazil | 0 | 6,375,638 | +6,375,638 |
| Germany | 3,431,692 | 1,765,281 | -1,666,411 |
| Viet Nam | 2,200,375 | 182,633 | -2,017,742 |
| Sweden | 1,092,196 | 1,096,546 | +4,350 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 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) | 188,321,941 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,173,140 |
| Other | 3,255,272 |
| Air transport | 92,692 |
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) | 84,659,197 | 103,662,744 | +19,003,547 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,101,915 | 2,071,225 | -1,030,690 |
| Other | 1,670,442 | 1,584,830 | -85,612 |
| Air transport | 52,286 | 40,406 | -11,880 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 53,897,794 |
| Liverpool Docks | 39,433,020 |
| Newport | 29,885,757 |
| Boston | 26,482,746 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 15,234,739 |
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 | 23,208,342 | 30,689,452 | +7,481,110 |
| Liverpool Docks | 21,419,424 | 18,013,596 | -3,405,828 |
| Newport | 9,964,247 | 19,921,510 | +9,957,263 |
| Boston | 15,864,401 | 10,618,345 | -5,246,056 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 4,163,383 | 11,071,356 | +6,907,973 |
| Sunderland | 7,869,642 | 5,889,728 | -1,979,914 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,563,787 | 8,462,206 | +4,898,419 |
| 000 | 1,670,442 | 1,584,830 | -85,612 |
| Hull | 770,235 | 39,777 | -730,458 |
| Harwich | 199,385 | 265,848 | +66,463 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MARCEGAGLIA (UK) LIMITED | 69 |
| DUFERCO UK LIMITED | 57 |
| STEEL & ALLOY PROCESSING LIMITED | 47 |
| SPARTAN UK LIMITED | 47 |
| STEEL PROCESSING (MIDLANDS) LIMITED | 46 |
| STEMCOR HOLDINGS 2 LIMITED | 42 |
| BELMONT & KNOTT LTD | 34 |
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 25 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 25 |
| SAMSUNG C&T U.K. LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| Other | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 7,326,137 |
| France | 2,128,649 |
| Netherlands | 1,980,516 |
| Ireland | 1,590,937 |
| Poland | 1,576,389 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 7,326,137 | 0 | -7,326,137 |
| France | 2,113,909 | 14,740 | -2,099,169 |
| Netherlands | 1,980,516 | 0 | -1,980,516 |
| Ireland | 877,160 | 713,777 | -163,383 |
| Poland | 1,576,389 | 0 | -1,576,389 |
| Turkey | 1,347,046 | 22,073 | -1,324,973 |
| Portugal | 1,144,324 | 0 | -1,144,324 |
| Germany | 643,569 | 53,959 | -589,610 |
| Sweden | 682,090 | 0 | -682,090 |
| Mexico | 576,740 | 0 | -576,740 |
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 | 980,238 |
| Germany | 118,234 |
| XI | 103,868 |
| South Korea | 33,704 |
| Taiwan | 2,013 |
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 | 518,797 | 461,441 | -57,356 |
| Germany | 108,700 | 9,534 | -99,166 |
| XI | 2,031 | 101,837 | +99,806 |
| South Korea | 0 | 33,704 | +33,704 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 2,013 | +2,013 |
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) | 15,962,289 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,989,453 |
| Other | 1,286,253 |
| Air transport | 46,234 |
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) | 15,776,746 | 185,543 | -15,591,203 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,744,019 | 245,434 | -2,498,585 |
| Other | 670,732 | 615,521 | -55,211 |
| Air transport | 18,015 | 28,219 | +10,204 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 11,558,949 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,792,184 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,127,756 |
| 000 | 1,286,253 |
| Felixstowe | 1,007,395 |
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 | 11,394,353 | 164,596 | -11,229,757 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,792,184 | 0 | -2,792,184 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,009,919 | 117,837 | -1,892,082 |
| 000 | 670,732 | 615,521 | -55,211 |
| Felixstowe | 989,395 | 18,000 | -971,395 |
| Immingham Docks | 690,090 | 4,442 | -685,648 |
| London | 222,006 | 24,831 | -197,175 |
| Heysham | 89,925 | 44,773 | -45,152 |
| Harwich | 118,907 | 0 | -118,907 |
| Liverpool Docks | 65,793 | 23,981 | -41,812 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72091690
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-rolled steel sheets for general industrial use, 1-3 mm thick