Import/export HS code 720990: Various flat-rolled steel products, cold-rolled
Miscellaneous cold-rolled flat steel products for various industrial 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 586,601 |
| Hungary | 499,541 |
| France | 457,063 |
| Netherlands | 383,743 |
| Denmark | 64,011 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 307,685 | 278,916 | -28,769 |
| Hungary | 227,824 | 271,717 | +43,893 |
| France | 263,856 | 193,207 | -70,649 |
| Netherlands | 51,260 | 332,483 | +281,223 |
| Denmark | 3,287 | 60,724 | +57,437 |
| Ireland | 40,552 | 21,206 | -19,346 |
| Thailand | 37,199 | 7,780 | -29,419 |
| Italy | 3,576 | 38,518 | +34,942 |
| Finland | 31,418 | 0 | -31,418 |
| Spain | 0 | 15,243 | +15,243 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 569,512 |
| France | 444,978 |
| Slovakia | 288,342 |
| Canada | 238,313 |
| Hungary | 208,610 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 305,825 | 263,687 | -42,138 |
| France | 251,771 | 193,207 | -58,564 |
| Slovakia | 141,366 | 146,976 | +5,610 |
| Canada | 0 | 238,313 | +238,313 |
| Hungary | 89,009 | 119,601 | +30,592 |
| Netherlands | 49,210 | 93,451 | +44,241 |
| Denmark | 3,287 | 60,534 | +57,247 |
| Finland | 31,418 | 22,472 | -8,946 |
| Thailand | 37,199 | 7,780 | -29,419 |
| Italy | 3,576 | 15,768 | +12,192 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 1,667,109 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 337,267 |
| Air transport | 153,009 |
| Other | 81,339 |
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) | 808,033 | 859,076 | +51,043 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 60,303 | 276,964 | +216,661 |
| Air transport | 82,985 | 70,024 | -12,961 |
| Other | 46,498 | 34,841 | -11,657 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 588,522 |
| Dover | 558,090 |
| Immingham Docks | 313,225 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 253,683 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 90,877 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 213,995 | 374,527 | +160,532 |
| Dover | 317,683 | 240,407 | -77,276 |
| Immingham Docks | 42,692 | 270,533 | +227,841 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 155,138 | 98,545 | -56,593 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 47,600 | 43,277 | -4,323 |
| 000 | 46,498 | 34,841 | -11,657 |
| Felixstowe | 24,728 | 51,142 | +26,414 |
| Purfleet | 21,508 | 26,099 | +4,591 |
| Southampton | 37,199 | 7,780 | -29,419 |
| Hull | 0 | 39,030 | +39,030 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 755,729 |
| France | 129,108 |
| Senegal | 123,972 |
| Czechia | 43,272 |
| Kazakhstan | 24,077 |
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 | 388,861 | 366,868 | -21,993 |
| France | 60,723 | 68,385 | +7,662 |
| Senegal | 123,972 | 0 | -123,972 |
| Czechia | 43,272 | 0 | -43,272 |
| Kazakhstan | 18,058 | 6,019 | -12,039 |
| Portugal | 13,918 | 5,544 | -8,374 |
| Denmark | 0 | 16,300 | +16,300 |
| Netherlands | 8,603 | 1,583 | -7,020 |
| Germany | 9,072 | 0 | -9,072 |
| China | 0 | 5,305 | +5,305 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,797 |
| Denmark | 6 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 842 | 3,955 | +3,113 |
| Denmark | 0 | 6 | +6 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 842,002 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 221,009 |
| Other | 63,399 |
| Air transport | 25,342 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 480,272 | 361,730 | -118,542 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 137,753 | 83,256 | -54,497 |
| Other | 39,851 | 23,548 | -16,303 |
| Air transport | 10,832 | 14,510 | +3,678 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 366,740 |
| Holyhead | 277,674 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 243,545 |
| London | 123,972 |
| 000 | 63,399 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 150,651 | 216,089 | +65,438 |
| Holyhead | 152,572 | 125,102 | -27,470 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 145,043 | 98,502 | -46,541 |
| London | 123,972 | 0 | -123,972 |
| 000 | 39,851 | 23,548 | -16,303 |
| Heysham | 44,385 | 0 | -44,385 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,229 | 11,097 | +8,868 |
| ZLC | 8,603 | 0 | -8,603 |
| Fishguard | 1,402 | 2,129 | +727 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 3,413 | +3,413 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 720990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous cold-rolled flat steel products for various industrial applications