Import/export HS code 720927: Flat-rolled steel sheets, 0.5-1 mm thick, cold-rolled, coated
Thin cold-rolled steel sheets, 0.5-1 mm thick, coated for protection
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,297,573 |
| Belgium | 778,616 |
| Sweden | 674,575 |
| Germany | 651,632 |
| Denmark | 118,780 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 541,486 | 756,087 | +214,601 |
| Belgium | 461,073 | 317,543 | -143,530 |
| Sweden | 408,279 | 266,296 | -141,983 |
| Germany | 294,285 | 357,347 | +63,062 |
| Denmark | 60,309 | 58,471 | -1,838 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 90,462 | +90,462 |
| Turkey | 38,034 | 8,569 | -29,465 |
| France | 29,372 | 10,585 | -18,787 |
| Ireland | 0 | 23,180 | +23,180 |
| China | 19,022 | 0 | -19,022 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,182,794 |
| Belgium | 780,363 |
| Sweden | 677,374 |
| Germany | 673,383 |
| Viet Nam | 90,462 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 453,858 | 728,936 | +275,078 |
| Belgium | 461,073 | 319,290 | -141,783 |
| Sweden | 411,078 | 266,296 | -144,782 |
| Germany | 306,402 | 366,981 | +60,579 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 90,462 | +90,462 |
| Denmark | 53,132 | 35,406 | -17,726 |
| Italy | 65,189 | 22,218 | -42,971 |
| France | 45,462 | 10,585 | -34,877 |
| Turkey | 38,034 | 8,569 | -29,465 |
| China | 19,022 | 0 | -19,022 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,966,641 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 666,509 |
| Air transport | 57,217 |
| Road transport | 32,279 |
| Other | 20,316 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,495,607 | 1,471,034 | -24,573 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 299,434 | 367,075 | +67,641 |
| Air transport | 26,614 | 30,603 | +3,989 |
| Road transport | 31,595 | 684 | -30,911 |
| Other | 0 | 20,316 | +20,316 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,900,543 |
| Middlesbrough | 675,877 |
| Dover | 489,361 |
| Hull | 334,902 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 90,462 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 818,211 | 1,082,332 | +264,121 |
| Middlesbrough | 408,776 | 267,101 | -141,675 |
| Dover | 159,983 | 329,378 | +169,395 |
| Hull | 334,902 | 0 | -334,902 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 90,462 | +90,462 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,189 | 39,811 | +31,622 |
| Manchester Airport | 22,078 | 20,664 | -1,414 |
| ZLC | 33,447 | 8,569 | -24,878 |
| Killingholme | 27,378 | 0 | -27,378 |
| 000 | 0 | 20,316 | +20,316 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
4 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
2 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
2 |
|
Civil engineering
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RMIG LIMITED | 46 |
| THORN LIGHTING LIMITED | 41 |
| GREIF UK LTD | 30 |
| CQFD (UK) LIMITED | 30 |
| BLACK & DECKER LIMITED BV | 14 |
| QUALITY INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 11 |
| CHASESTEAD LIMITED | 7 |
| SHEARLINE STEEL STRIP LIMITED | 4 |
| AK STEEL INTERNATIONAL B.V. | 4 |
| STARK AND GREENSMITH LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 462,795 |
| United States | 183,692 |
| Germany | 7,315 |
| Norway | 1,590 |
| Angola | 1,520 |
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 | 257,582 | 205,213 | -52,369 |
| United States | 183,692 | 0 | -183,692 |
| Germany | 3,297 | 4,018 | +721 |
| Norway | 1,590 | 0 | -1,590 |
| Angola | 1,520 | 0 | -1,520 |
| Kazakhstan | 1,496 | 0 | -1,496 |
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 | 289,563 |
| South Korea | 257 |
| India | 70 |
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 | 170,193 | 119,370 | -50,823 |
| South Korea | 257 | 0 | -257 |
| India | 0 | 70 | +70 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 308,209 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 207,724 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 140,955 |
| Air transport | 1,520 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 181,824 | 126,385 | -55,439 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 186,156 | 21,568 | -164,588 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 79,677 | 61,278 | -18,399 |
| Air transport | 1,520 | 0 | -1,520 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 308,209 |
| Liverpool Docks | 194,329 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,346 |
| Heysham | 42,693 |
| Holyhead | 40,500 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 181,824 | 126,385 | -55,439 |
| Liverpool Docks | 145,929 | 48,400 | -97,529 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,346 | 0 | -54,346 |
| Heysham | 29,946 | 12,747 | -17,199 |
| Holyhead | 28,395 | 12,105 | -16,290 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,793 | 4,018 | -775 |
| Milford | 0 | 3,843 | +3,843 |
| Fishguard | 834 | 1,733 | +899 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,590 | 0 | -1,590 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,520 | 0 | -1,520 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 720927
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thin cold-rolled steel sheets, 0.5-1 mm thick, coated for protection