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 | 1,333,109 |
| Netherlands | 489,473 |
| Sweden | 175,715 |
| Germany | 103,268 |
| Spain | 49,581 |
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 | 755,565 | 577,544 | -178,021 |
| Netherlands | 378,108 | 111,365 | -266,743 |
| Sweden | 83,885 | 91,830 | +7,945 |
| Germany | 88,732 | 14,536 | -74,196 |
| Spain | 49,581 | 0 | -49,581 |
| France | 25,060 | 6,021 | -19,039 |
| Austria | 8,076 | 3,667 | -4,409 |
| China | 9,953 | 0 | -9,953 |
| Poland | 0 | 5,048 | +5,048 |
| Greece | 2,947 | 0 | -2,947 |
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 | 1,306,684 |
| Netherlands | 487,583 |
| China | 148,631 |
| Germany | 100,378 |
| Spain | 49,581 |
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 | 751,143 | 555,541 | -195,602 |
| Netherlands | 374,340 | 113,243 | -261,097 |
| China | 56,801 | 91,830 | +35,029 |
| Germany | 87,720 | 12,658 | -75,062 |
| Spain | 49,581 | 0 | -49,581 |
| France | 25,060 | 22,003 | -3,057 |
| Sweden | 37,037 | 0 | -37,037 |
| Austria | 13,510 | 3,667 | -9,843 |
| Greece | 2,947 | 6,021 | +3,074 |
| 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,944,090 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 256,067 |
| Air transport | 11,761 |
| Other | 75 |
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) | 1,222,341 | 721,749 | -500,592 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 168,808 | 87,259 | -81,549 |
| Air transport | 10,758 | 1,003 | -9,755 |
| Other | 75 | 0 | -75 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,469,507 |
| Immingham Docks | 354,927 |
| Eurotunnel | 89,833 |
| Hull | 78,329 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 51,953 |
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 | 993,777 | 475,730 | -518,047 |
| Immingham Docks | 153,461 | 201,466 | +48,005 |
| Eurotunnel | 25,208 | 64,625 | +39,417 |
| Hull | 71,383 | 6,946 | -64,437 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 51,953 | +51,953 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 39,274 | 5,288 | -33,986 |
| Thamesport | 38,667 | 0 | -38,667 |
| Portsmouth | 30,661 | 0 | -30,661 |
| Felixstowe | 17,564 | 3,000 | -14,564 |
| Harwich | 12,184 | 0 | -12,184 |
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
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SILTEC LIMITED | 16 |
| AMMANN UK LIMITED | 12 |
| INVO METAL LTD | 12 |
| CASTOLIN EUTECTIC LIMITED | 12 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 8 |
| MACH-TECH SERVICES LTD | 4 |
| PARKOL MARINE ENGINEERING LTD | 4 |
| EAGLE WATERPROOFING LTD | 4 |
| PRIMETALS TECHNOLOGIES, LIMITED | 3 |
| MONITOR COATINGS LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 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 |
| China | 188,254 |
| Ireland | 160,412 |
| Canada | 110,313 |
| Poland | 55,192 |
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 | 248,880 | 54,868 | -194,012 |
| China | 188,254 | 0 | -188,254 |
| Ireland | 145,084 | 15,328 | -129,756 |
| Canada | 99,049 | 11,264 | -87,785 |
| Poland | 5,476 | 49,716 | +44,240 |
| United States | 28,679 | 0 | -28,679 |
| United Arab Emirates | 28,064 | 0 | -28,064 |
| Italy | 19,835 | 0 | -19,835 |
| Denmark | 7,182 | 8,739 | +1,557 |
| Falkland Islands | 13,670 | 0 | -13,670 |
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 | 477,427 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 272,070 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 215,798 |
| 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 | 411,295 | 66,132 | -345,163 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 196,587 | 75,483 | -121,104 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 215,798 | 0 | -215,798 |
| Other | 187 | 0 | -187 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 200,227 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 188,207 |
| Liverpool Docks | 143,123 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 94,442 |
| Manchester Airport | 82,932 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 145,359 | 54,868 | -90,491 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 176,943 | 11,264 | -165,679 |
| Liverpool Docks | 143,123 | 0 | -143,123 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,726 | 49,716 | +4,990 |
| Manchester Airport | 82,932 | 0 | -82,932 |
| Holyhead | 64,523 | 15,328 | -49,195 |
| London Gateway Port | 66,656 | 0 | -66,656 |
| Southampton | 58,557 | 0 | -58,557 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,794 | 8,739 | -7,055 |
| Milford | 13,400 | 0 | -13,400 |
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