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 | 42,619,933 |
| Belgium | 35,286,142 |
| Japan | 33,108,542 |
| Germany | 25,690,161 |
| India | 9,374,621 |
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 | 15,567,160 | 27,052,773 | +11,485,613 |
| Belgium | 21,297,184 | 13,988,958 | -7,308,226 |
| Japan | 8,930,447 | 24,178,095 | +15,247,648 |
| Germany | 19,629,771 | 6,060,390 | -13,569,381 |
| India | 8,496,585 | 878,036 | -7,618,549 |
| Netherlands | 2,975,776 | 4,580,472 | +1,604,696 |
| Taiwan | 3,057,350 | 2,820,248 | -237,102 |
| Viet Nam | 1,978,141 | 163,226 | -1,814,915 |
| Egypt | 2,027,761 | 0 | -2,027,761 |
| Sweden | 1,218,808 | 797,494 | -421,314 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 48,009,865 |
| South Korea | 45,096,669 |
| Belgium | 32,878,958 |
| India | 9,383,983 |
| Taiwan | 5,877,598 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 23,831,770 | 24,178,095 | +346,325 |
| South Korea | 17,617,540 | 27,479,129 | +9,861,589 |
| Belgium | 19,843,405 | 13,035,553 | -6,807,852 |
| India | 8,505,947 | 878,036 | -7,627,911 |
| Taiwan | 3,057,350 | 2,820,248 | -237,102 |
| Netherlands | 1,548,854 | 4,203,076 | +2,654,222 |
| Germany | 3,180,295 | 1,778,150 | -1,402,145 |
| Brazil | 0 | 4,148,399 | +4,148,399 |
| Viet Nam | 2,329,144 | 213,926 | -2,115,218 |
| Sweden | 1,218,808 | 827,391 | -391,417 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 | 7 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 163,490,892 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,975,876 |
| Other | 2,848,521 |
| Air transport | 90,552 |
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) | 83,306,644 | 80,184,248 | -3,122,396 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,456,888 | 1,518,988 | -1,937,900 |
| Other | 1,726,605 | 1,121,916 | -604,689 |
| Air transport | 52,286 | 38,266 | -14,020 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 48,791,750 |
| Liverpool Docks | 38,902,082 |
| Boston | 24,007,695 |
| Newport | 19,672,115 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 13,172,793 |
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 | 24,062,867 | 24,728,883 | +666,016 |
| Liverpool Docks | 21,101,161 | 17,800,921 | -3,300,240 |
| Boston | 14,268,084 | 9,739,611 | -4,528,473 |
| Newport | 10,541,068 | 9,131,047 | -1,410,021 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 4,043,595 | 9,129,198 | +5,085,603 |
| Sunderland | 7,626,794 | 5,113,532 | -2,513,262 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,077,004 | 5,505,420 | +2,428,416 |
| 000 | 1,726,605 | 1,121,916 | -604,689 |
| Hull | 1,008,404 | 27,669 | -980,735 |
| Harwich | 213,427 | 251,907 | +38,480 |
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 | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
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 | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | 8,855,957 |
| France | 2,400,966 |
| Netherlands | 2,182,109 |
| Poland | 1,766,328 |
| Turkey | 1,680,983 |
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 | 8,843,941 | 12,016 | -8,831,925 |
| France | 2,380,561 | 20,405 | -2,360,156 |
| Netherlands | 2,182,109 | 0 | -2,182,109 |
| Poland | 1,749,582 | 16,746 | -1,732,836 |
| Turkey | 1,618,091 | 62,892 | -1,555,199 |
| Ireland | 918,071 | 559,330 | -358,741 |
| Portugal | 1,327,557 | 0 | -1,327,557 |
| Mexico | 1,009,754 | 0 | -1,009,754 |
| Sweden | 775,576 | 0 | -775,576 |
| Germany | 631,242 | 103,641 | -527,601 |
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 | 930,498 |
| Germany | 118,234 |
| XI | 55,941 |
| South Korea | 14,162 |
| 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 | 555,076 | 375,422 | -179,654 |
| Germany | 99,836 | 18,398 | -81,438 |
| XI | 0 | 55,941 | +55,941 |
| South Korea | 0 | 14,162 | +14,162 |
| 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) | 19,162,693 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,324,676 |
| Other | 1,176,361 |
| Air transport | 22,520 |
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) | 18,885,266 | 277,427 | -18,607,839 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,050,578 | 274,098 | -2,776,480 |
| Other | 703,433 | 472,928 | -230,505 |
| Air transport | 15,803 | 6,717 | -9,086 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 14,044,092 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,973,430 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,380,494 |
| Felixstowe | 1,450,871 |
| 000 | 1,176,361 |
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 | 13,830,399 | 213,693 | -13,616,706 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,973,430 | 0 | -2,973,430 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,222,121 | 158,373 | -2,063,748 |
| Felixstowe | 1,407,871 | 43,000 | -1,364,871 |
| 000 | 703,433 | 472,928 | -230,505 |
| Immingham Docks | 783,576 | 4,442 | -779,134 |
| London | 278,497 | 24,831 | -253,666 |
| Heysham | 110,165 | 17,493 | -92,672 |
| 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