Import/export HS code 72091790: Flat-rolled steel sheets, 0.5-1 mm thick, for general use
Thin cold-rolled steel sheets for general use, 0.5-1 mm thick
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 33,736,714 |
| Belgium | 22,366,951 |
| Japan | 10,327,830 |
| Netherlands | 7,185,574 |
| France | 4,398,338 |
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 | 11,961,468 | 21,775,246 | +9,813,778 |
| Belgium | 10,593,924 | 11,773,027 | +1,179,103 |
| Japan | 3,369,420 | 6,958,410 | +3,588,990 |
| Netherlands | 1,818,198 | 5,367,376 | +3,549,178 |
| France | 2,479,130 | 1,919,208 | -559,922 |
| India | 3,566,424 | 0 | -3,566,424 |
| Germany | 2,358,313 | 947,175 | -1,411,138 |
| Viet Nam | 1,288,386 | 770,259 | -518,127 |
| Taiwan | 978,586 | 1,072,615 | +94,029 |
| Austria | 343,459 | 310,099 | -33,360 |
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 | 33,494,857 |
| Belgium | 22,028,526 |
| Japan | 12,185,381 |
| Netherlands | 6,742,622 |
| France | 4,357,569 |
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 | 11,761,549 | 21,733,308 | +9,971,759 |
| Belgium | 10,437,020 | 11,591,506 | +1,154,486 |
| Japan | 5,226,971 | 6,958,410 | +1,731,439 |
| Netherlands | 1,394,707 | 5,347,915 | +3,953,208 |
| France | 2,459,135 | 1,898,434 | -560,701 |
| India | 3,566,424 | 0 | -3,566,424 |
| Viet Nam | 1,488,305 | 770,259 | -718,046 |
| Taiwan | 978,586 | 1,072,615 | +94,029 |
| Germany | 788,141 | 627,446 | -160,695 |
| Austria | 499,566 | 641,379 | +141,813 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
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 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 86,030,720 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,931,259 |
| Other | 230,633 |
| Air transport | 25,608 |
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) | 37,152,602 | 48,878,118 | +11,725,516 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,623,580 | 2,307,679 | +684,099 |
| Other | 156,904 | 73,729 | -83,175 |
| Air transport | 25,608 | 0 | -25,608 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Boston | 24,801,554 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,292,116 |
| Newport | 16,159,317 |
| London | 11,289,165 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,197,765 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 11,956,361 | 12,845,193 | +888,832 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,348,547 | 8,943,569 | -4,404,978 |
| Newport | 2,650,160 | 13,509,157 | +10,858,997 |
| London | 5,272,507 | 6,016,658 | +744,151 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,511,414 | 4,686,351 | +3,174,937 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,971,428 | 2,653,573 | +682,145 |
| Sunderland | 1,524,712 | 1,378,059 | -146,653 |
| Hull | 67,956 | 675,149 | +607,193 |
| Eurotunnel | 161,441 | 88,301 | -73,140 |
| 000 | 156,904 | 73,729 | -83,175 |
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
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
2 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
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+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 1,239,970 |
| Portugal | 762,478 |
| Poland | 501,879 |
| Belgium | 424,515 |
| Turkey | 346,641 |
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 | 1,176,845 | 63,125 | -1,113,720 |
| Portugal | 746,478 | 16,000 | -730,478 |
| Poland | 501,879 | 0 | -501,879 |
| Belgium | 279,527 | 144,988 | -134,539 |
| Turkey | 339,644 | 6,997 | -332,647 |
| Germany | 226,239 | 58,157 | -168,082 |
| Japan | 219,287 | 4,776 | -214,511 |
| France | 187,253 | 31,704 | -155,549 |
| United States | 19,130 | 18,502 | -628 |
| China | 20,357 | 0 | -20,357 |
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 | 12,151 |
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 | 12,151 | 0 | -12,151 |
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) | 3,253,695 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 705,521 |
| Air transport | 174,696 |
| Other | 14,235 |
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) | 3,043,229 | 210,466 | -2,832,763 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 578,504 | 127,017 | -451,487 |
| Air transport | 144,057 | 30,639 | -113,418 |
| Other | 13,155 | 1,080 | -12,075 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 2,656,322 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 556,956 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 491,759 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 139,383 |
| London | 97,575 |
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 | 2,499,223 | 157,099 | -2,342,124 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 443,682 | 113,274 | -330,408 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 438,392 | 53,367 | -385,025 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 128,877 | 10,506 | -118,371 |
| London | 83,832 | 13,743 | -70,089 |
| Southampton | 69,532 | 0 | -69,532 |
| Tyne | 36,082 | 0 | -36,082 |
| Harwich | 26,167 | 0 | -26,167 |
| Portsmouth | 23,923 | 0 | -23,923 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 20,133 | +20,133 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72091790
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thin cold-rolled steel sheets for general use, 0.5-1 mm thick