Import/export HS code 72091891: Flat-rolled steel sheets, 0.35-0.5 mm thick, cold-rolled
Very thin cold-rolled steel sheets, 0.35-0.5 mm thick, for specialized applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,660,168 |
| South Korea | 2,293,638 |
| Germany | 1,289,257 |
| Italy | 536,602 |
| Taiwan | 56,898 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,790,095 | 1,870,073 | +79,978 |
| South Korea | 936,265 | 1,357,373 | +421,108 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,289,257 | +1,289,257 |
| Italy | 0 | 536,602 | +536,602 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 56,898 | +56,898 |
| Netherlands | 31,489 | 0 | -31,489 |
| France | 0 | 29,920 | +29,920 |
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 | 4,091,337 |
| Belgium | 3,660,168 |
| Taiwan | 56,898 |
| Netherlands | 31,489 |
| France | 29,920 |
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 | 936,265 | 3,155,072 | +2,218,807 |
| Belgium | 1,790,095 | 1,870,073 | +79,978 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 56,898 | +56,898 |
| Netherlands | 31,489 | 0 | -31,489 |
| France | 0 | 29,920 | +29,920 |
| Germany | 0 | 28,160 | +28,160 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 1 | +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) | 7,758,254 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 111,558 |
| Air transport | 28,160 |
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) | 2,695,173 | 5,063,081 | +2,367,908 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 62,676 | 48,882 | -13,794 |
| Air transport | 0 | 28,160 | +28,160 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 2,779,617 |
| Sunderland | 1,860,333 |
| Boston | 1,718,197 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,311,720 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 56,898 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 0 | 2,779,617 | +2,779,617 |
| Sunderland | 836,903 | 1,023,430 | +186,527 |
| Boston | 890,516 | 827,681 | -62,835 |
| Liverpool Docks | 936,265 | 375,455 | -560,810 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 56,898 | +56,898 |
| London | 0 | 33,716 | +33,716 |
| Killingholme | 33,216 | 0 | -33,216 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,489 | 0 | -31,489 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,786 | 15,166 | +1,380 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 28,160 | +28,160 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
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+ | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 109,436 |
| France | 43,101 |
| Turkey | 38,564 |
| Germany | 29,671 |
| Czechia | 13,453 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 41,999 | 67,437 | +25,438 |
| France | 28,753 | 14,348 | -14,405 |
| Turkey | 38,564 | 0 | -38,564 |
| Germany | 5,933 | 23,738 | +17,805 |
| Czechia | 13,453 | 0 | -13,453 |
| United States | 6,144 | 0 | -6,144 |
| Netherlands | 1,063 | 0 | -1,063 |
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) | 151,608 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 89,824 |
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) | 84,171 | 67,437 | -16,734 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,738 | 38,086 | -13,652 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 151,608 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 74,630 |
| London | 5,995 |
| Felixstowe | 5,933 |
| Dover | 3,266 |
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 | 84,171 | 67,437 | -16,734 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,539 | 32,091 | -10,448 |
| London | 0 | 5,995 | +5,995 |
| Felixstowe | 5,933 | 0 | -5,933 |
| Dover | 3,266 | 0 | -3,266 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72091891
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Very thin cold-rolled steel sheets, 0.35-0.5 mm thick, for specialized applications