Import/export HS code 72099080: Various flat-rolled steel products, cold-rolled
Other types of cold-rolled flat steel products for specialized uses
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 377,778 |
| Netherlands | 307,962 |
| Denmark | 85,718 |
| Ireland | 57,202 |
| Thailand | 44,979 |
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 | 224,530 | 153,248 | -71,282 |
| Netherlands | 3,733 | 304,229 | +300,496 |
| Denmark | 3,465 | 82,253 | +78,788 |
| Ireland | 34,674 | 22,528 | -12,146 |
| Thailand | 37,199 | 7,780 | -29,419 |
| Finland | 31,418 | 0 | -31,418 |
| China | 9,281 | 3,919 | -5,362 |
| Belgium | 3,402 | 4,098 | +696 |
| United States | 967 | 3,845 | +2,878 |
| France | 3,204 | 951 | -2,253 |
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 | 357,037 |
| Canada | 238,313 |
| Denmark | 85,528 |
| Netherlands | 65,460 |
| Thailand | 44,979 |
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 | 215,064 | 141,973 | -73,091 |
| Canada | 0 | 238,313 | +238,313 |
| Denmark | 3,287 | 82,241 | +78,954 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 65,460 | +65,460 |
| Thailand | 37,199 | 7,780 | -29,419 |
| Finland | 31,418 | 0 | -31,418 |
| China | 9,281 | 3,919 | -5,362 |
| Ireland | 8,746 | 0 | -8,746 |
| United States | 3,344 | 4,875 | +1,531 |
| Belgium | 3,402 | 4,098 | +696 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 448,761 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 290,222 |
| Air transport | 142,090 |
| Other | 73,959 |
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) | 209,825 | 238,936 | +29,111 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,129 | 246,093 | +201,964 |
| Air transport | 66,084 | 76,006 | +9,922 |
| Other | 39,688 | 34,271 | -5,417 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 284,006 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 208,266 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 76,281 |
| 000 | 73,959 |
| Felixstowe | 69,168 |
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 | 19,090 | 264,916 | +245,826 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 173,779 | 34,487 | -139,292 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 35,884 | 40,397 | +4,513 |
| 000 | 39,688 | 34,271 | -5,417 |
| Felixstowe | 5,409 | 63,759 | +58,350 |
| Dover | 1,661 | 56,751 | +55,090 |
| Southampton | 37,199 | 7,780 | -29,419 |
| Hull | 0 | 39,275 | +39,275 |
| Birmingham Airport | 13,953 | 20,126 | +6,173 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,394 | 9,714 | +320 |
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
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
2 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
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+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 348,881 |
| Senegal | 123,972 |
| Kazakhstan | 24,077 |
| Netherlands | 18,271 |
| Denmark | 16,300 |
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 | 261,848 | 87,033 | -174,815 |
| Senegal | 123,972 | 0 | -123,972 |
| Kazakhstan | 24,077 | 0 | -24,077 |
| Netherlands | 8,603 | 9,668 | +1,065 |
| Denmark | 0 | 16,300 | +16,300 |
| Czechia | 14,114 | 0 | -14,114 |
| Portugal | 4,638 | 5,544 | +906 |
| China | 0 | 5,305 | +5,305 |
| India | 0 | 3,413 | +3,413 |
| United States | 2,229 | 0 | -2,229 |
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 | 5,852 |
| 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 | 1,457 | 4,395 | +2,938 |
| 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) | 313,744 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 184,661 |
| Other | 50,370 |
| Air transport | 20,697 |
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) | 251,279 | 62,465 | -188,814 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 143,809 | 40,852 | -102,957 |
| Other | 33,561 | 16,809 | -16,752 |
| Air transport | 10,832 | 9,865 | -967 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 214,414 |
| London | 123,972 |
| Holyhead | 82,695 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 64,673 |
| 000 | 50,370 |
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 | 151,059 | 63,355 | -87,704 |
| London | 123,972 | 0 | -123,972 |
| Holyhead | 75,826 | 6,869 | -68,957 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,829 | 21,844 | -20,985 |
| 000 | 33,561 | 16,809 | -16,752 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 9,668 | +9,668 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,229 | 6,452 | +4,223 |
| ZLC | 8,603 | 0 | -8,603 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 3,413 | +3,413 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,581 | +1,581 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72099080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of cold-rolled flat steel products for specialized uses