Import/export HS code 72109030: Clad steel sheets
Steel sheets with a layer of another metal, used in specialized manufacturing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,190,670 |
| Netherlands | 492,071 |
| Sweden | 174,765 |
| Germany | 110,837 |
| Spain | 71,419 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 568,716 | 621,954 | +53,238 |
| Netherlands | 227,564 | 264,507 | +36,943 |
| Sweden | 99,740 | 75,025 | -24,715 |
| Germany | 33,087 | 77,750 | +44,663 |
| Spain | 59,468 | 11,951 | -47,517 |
| France | 25,060 | 6,021 | -19,039 |
| Austria | 4,348 | 5,990 | +1,642 |
| China | 0 | 9,953 | +9,953 |
| Poland | 0 | 5,048 | +5,048 |
| Greece | 1,939 | 1,008 | -931 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,164,245 |
| Netherlands | 490,181 |
| China | 131,826 |
| Germany | 107,947 |
| Spain | 71,419 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 564,294 | 599,951 | +35,657 |
| Netherlands | 223,796 | 266,385 | +42,589 |
| China | 46,848 | 84,978 | +38,130 |
| Germany | 32,075 | 75,872 | +43,797 |
| Spain | 59,468 | 11,951 | -47,517 |
| Sweden | 52,892 | 0 | -52,892 |
| France | 25,060 | 22,003 | -3,057 |
| Austria | 9,782 | 5,990 | -3,792 |
| Greece | 1,939 | 7,029 | +5,090 |
| Poland | 0 | 5,048 | +5,048 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 1,814,409 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 271,700 |
| Air transport | 13,020 |
| Other | 934 |
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) | 844,062 | 970,347 | +126,285 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 169,858 | 101,842 | -68,016 |
| Air transport | 6,002 | 7,018 | +1,016 |
| Other | 934 | 0 | -934 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,309,786 |
| Immingham Docks | 273,131 |
| Hull | 151,268 |
| Eurotunnel | 108,122 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 60,939 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 594,157 | 715,629 | +121,472 |
| Immingham Docks | 81,477 | 191,654 | +110,177 |
| Hull | 141,655 | 9,613 | -132,042 |
| Eurotunnel | 43,497 | 64,625 | +21,128 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,688 | 47,251 | +33,563 |
| Portsmouth | 40,548 | 11,951 | -28,597 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 35,652 | 8,910 | -26,742 |
| Thamesport | 43,076 | 1,008 | -42,068 |
| Felixstowe | 7,611 | 12,953 | +5,342 |
| Harwich | 3,589 | 8,595 | +5,006 |
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 | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 303,748 |
| Ireland | 226,400 |
| China | 217,661 |
| Canada | 110,313 |
| Poland | 39,388 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 6,249 | 297,499 | +291,250 |
| Ireland | 219,015 | 7,385 | -211,630 |
| China | 124,019 | 93,642 | -30,377 |
| Canada | 97,219 | 13,094 | -84,125 |
| Poland | 3,068 | 36,320 | +33,252 |
| United States | 28,679 | 0 | -28,679 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 28,064 | +28,064 |
| Italy | 6,309 | 13,526 | +7,217 |
| India | 19,779 | 0 | -19,779 |
| Denmark | 0 | 15,921 | +15,921 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 187 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 187 | 0 | -187 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 497,206 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 300,835 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 264,924 |
| Other | 187 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 109,141 | 388,065 | +278,924 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 225,970 | 74,865 | -151,105 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 213,508 | 51,416 | -162,092 |
| Other | 187 | 0 | -187 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 201,396 |
| Birmingham Airport | 200,227 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 188,207 |
| London Gateway Port | 96,063 |
| Holyhead | 87,566 |
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 | 199,566 | 1,830 | -197,736 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 200,227 | +200,227 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 83,301 | 104,906 | +21,605 |
| London Gateway Port | 96,063 | 0 | -96,063 |
| Holyhead | 80,181 | 7,385 | -72,796 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 82,932 | +82,932 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,861 | 51,777 | +24,916 |
| Southampton | 16,153 | 42,404 | +26,251 |
| East Midlands Airport | 25,840 | 0 | -25,840 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,648 | 22,885 | +21,237 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72109030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel sheets with a layer of another metal, used in specialized manufacturing