Import/export HS code 72112320: Electrical flat-rolled steel, less than 0.25% carbon
Flat-rolled steel with less than 0.25% carbon, used for electrical purposes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 1,882,268 |
| Switzerland | 352,055 |
| Italy | 296,602 |
| Poland | 12,316 |
| France | 8,165 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,013,381 | 868,887 | -144,494 |
| Switzerland | 194,092 | 157,963 | -36,129 |
| Italy | 59,292 | 237,310 | +178,018 |
| Poland | 10,023 | 2,293 | -7,730 |
| France | 8,165 | 0 | -8,165 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 7,468 | +7,468 |
| China | 0 | 5,025 | +5,025 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 1,874 | +1,874 |
| United States | 0 | 984 | +984 |
| Czechia | 386 | 0 | -386 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 1,882,268 |
| Switzerland | 352,055 |
| China | 200,303 |
| Italy | 91,128 |
| Poland | 12,316 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,013,381 | 868,887 | -144,494 |
| Switzerland | 194,092 | 157,963 | -36,129 |
| China | 386 | 199,917 | +199,531 |
| Italy | 59,292 | 31,836 | -27,456 |
| Poland | 10,023 | 2,293 | -7,730 |
| South Korea | 0 | 10,582 | +10,582 |
| United States | 8,165 | 984 | -7,181 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 7,468 | +7,468 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 1,874 | +1,874 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 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) | 1,318,853 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 892,991 |
| Air transport | 355,299 |
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) | 711,912 | 606,941 | -104,971 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 378,949 | 514,042 | +135,093 |
| Air transport | 194,478 | 160,821 | -33,657 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Greenock | 879,801 |
| Dover | 694,886 |
| Birmingham Airport | 353,929 |
| Killingholme | 260,259 |
| Eurotunnel | 165,256 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenock | 370,784 | 509,017 | +138,233 |
| Dover | 418,679 | 276,207 | -142,472 |
| Birmingham Airport | 194,092 | 159,837 | -34,255 |
| Killingholme | 54,157 | 206,102 | +151,945 |
| Eurotunnel | 86,075 | 79,181 | -6,894 |
| Portsmouth | 52,070 | 43,158 | -8,912 |
| Newhaven | 60,825 | 0 | -60,825 |
| London | 30,083 | 0 | -30,083 |
| Hull | 10,023 | 2,293 | -7,730 |
| Southampton | 8,165 | 0 | -8,165 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Other personal service activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 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 | 5 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 93,444 |
| Germany | 35,897 |
| Denmark | 8,214 |
| Angola | 5,806 |
| Morocco | 4,553 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 91,246 | 2,198 | -89,048 |
| Germany | 24,809 | 11,088 | -13,721 |
| Denmark | 8,214 | 0 | -8,214 |
| Angola | 3,662 | 2,144 | -1,518 |
| Morocco | 0 | 4,553 | +4,553 |
| Ireland | 947 | 3,560 | +2,613 |
| China | 2,691 | 0 | -2,691 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,707 | +1,707 |
| United States | 1,580 | 0 | -1,580 |
| Sweden | 0 | 1,446 | +1,446 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,480 |
| Air transport | 48,554 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 43,870 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,034 | 1,446 | -69,588 |
| Air transport | 29,441 | 19,113 | -10,328 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,405 | 7,465 | -28,940 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 68,400 |
| East Midlands Airport | 46,410 |
| London | 13,709 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,660 |
| Harwich | 8,364 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 66,693 | 1,707 | -64,986 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,441 | 16,969 | -12,472 |
| London | 13,709 | 0 | -13,709 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,214 | 1,446 | -6,768 |
| Harwich | 8,364 | 0 | -8,364 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,850 | 2,198 | -3,652 |
| Holyhead | 947 | 3,560 | +2,613 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,662 | 0 | -3,662 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 2,144 | +2,144 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72112320
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat-rolled steel with less than 0.25% carbon, used for electrical purposes