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 | 1,871,702 |
| Switzerland | 407,802 |
| Italy | 315,979 |
| Turkey | 37,243 |
| Poland | 12,316 |
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 | 1,037,386 | 834,316 | -203,070 |
| Switzerland | 202,277 | 205,525 | +3,248 |
| Italy | 67,948 | 248,031 | +180,083 |
| Turkey | 0 | 37,243 | +37,243 |
| 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 | 1,874 | 0 | -1,874 |
| United States | 984 | 0 | -984 |
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 | 1,871,702 |
| Switzerland | 407,802 |
| China | 219,680 |
| Italy | 91,128 |
| Turkey | 37,243 |
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 | 1,037,386 | 834,316 | -203,070 |
| Switzerland | 202,277 | 205,525 | +3,248 |
| China | 386 | 219,294 | +218,908 |
| Italy | 67,948 | 23,180 | -44,768 |
| Turkey | 0 | 37,243 | +37,243 |
| Poland | 10,023 | 2,293 | -7,730 |
| South Korea | 0 | 10,582 | +10,582 |
| United States | 9,149 | 0 | -9,149 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 7,468 | +7,468 |
| New Zealand | 1,874 | 0 | -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 | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| 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) | 1,223,862 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,034,036 |
| Air transport | 411,046 |
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) | 636,790 | 587,072 | -49,718 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 486,732 | 547,304 | +60,572 |
| Air transport | 205,521 | 205,525 | +4 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Greenock | 1,020,846 |
| Dover | 636,939 |
| Birmingham Airport | 409,676 |
| Killingholme | 279,636 |
| Eurotunnel | 136,889 |
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 | 478,567 | 542,279 | +63,712 |
| Dover | 348,995 | 287,944 | -61,051 |
| Birmingham Airport | 204,151 | 205,525 | +1,374 |
| Killingholme | 54,157 | 225,479 | +171,322 |
| Eurotunnel | 89,740 | 47,149 | -42,591 |
| Portsmouth | 71,021 | 24,207 | -46,814 |
| Newhaven | 32,771 | 0 | -32,771 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 33,715 |
| Netherlands | 26,072 |
| Italy | 17,761 |
| Denmark | 8,214 |
| Angola | 5,806 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 24,018 | 9,697 | -14,321 |
| Netherlands | 26,072 | 0 | -26,072 |
| Italy | 0 | 17,761 | +17,761 |
| Denmark | 8,214 | 0 | -8,214 |
| Angola | 3,662 | 2,144 | -1,518 |
| Morocco | 4,553 | 0 | -4,553 |
| Ireland | 947 | 3,560 | +2,613 |
| China | 2,691 | 0 | -2,691 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,707 | +1,707 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 59,449 |
| Air transport | 46,974 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,108 |
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) | 36,421 | 23,028 | -13,393 |
| Air transport | 33,805 | 13,169 | -20,636 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,662 | 1,446 | -2,216 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 44,830 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,627 |
| Felixstowe | 14,737 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 33,805 | 11,025 | -22,780 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,866 | 17,761 | +11,895 |
| Felixstowe | 13,030 | 1,707 | -11,323 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,214 | 1,446 | -6,768 |
| Harwich | 8,364 | 0 | -8,364 |
| 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