Import/export HS code 72112330: Flat-rolled steel, 0.35mm or thicker, less than 0.25% carbon
Flat-rolled steel with less than 0.25% carbon, 0.35mm or thicker
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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 | 4,262,003 |
| Italy | 1,748,718 |
| Czechia | 1,592,994 |
| Spain | 460,859 |
| Netherlands | 374,884 |
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 | 2,026,271 | 2,235,732 | +209,461 |
| Italy | 879,683 | 869,035 | -10,648 |
| Czechia | 641,010 | 951,984 | +310,974 |
| Spain | 300,123 | 160,736 | -139,387 |
| Netherlands | 58,833 | 316,051 | +257,218 |
| Sweden | 85,926 | 138,307 | +52,381 |
| France | 19,858 | 177,751 | +157,893 |
| Turkey | 0 | 190,030 | +190,030 |
| Belgium | 60,396 | 37,775 | -22,621 |
| China | 42,811 | 22,210 | -20,601 |
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 | 6,038,557 |
| Italy | 1,777,743 |
| Spain | 490,680 |
| Sweden | 230,592 |
| Netherlands | 207,843 |
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 | 2,569,771 | 3,468,786 | +899,015 |
| Italy | 911,982 | 865,761 | -46,221 |
| Spain | 308,957 | 181,723 | -127,234 |
| Sweden | 96,559 | 134,033 | +37,474 |
| Netherlands | 53,413 | 154,430 | +101,017 |
| Turkey | 0 | 190,030 | +190,030 |
| Belgium | 39,334 | 33,867 | -5,467 |
| Czechia | 58,500 | 7,532 | -50,968 |
| Austria | 46,537 | 19,156 | -27,381 |
| China | 42,811 | 22,210 | -20,601 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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) | 8,553,332 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 779,245 |
| Air transport | 110,584 |
| Other | 48,996 |
| Road transport | 38,824 |
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) | 3,725,857 | 4,827,475 | +1,101,618 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 469,994 | 309,251 | -160,743 |
| Air transport | 57,325 | 53,259 | -4,066 |
| Other | 45,823 | 3,173 | -42,650 |
| Road transport | 0 | 38,824 | +38,824 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,104,261 |
| Purfleet | 1,378,150 |
| Harwich | 1,372,362 |
| London | 958,283 |
| Felixstowe | 590,797 |
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 | 1,535,959 | 1,568,302 | +32,343 |
| Purfleet | 573,666 | 804,484 | +230,818 |
| Harwich | 458,905 | 913,457 | +454,552 |
| London | 486,860 | 471,423 | -15,437 |
| Felixstowe | 267,858 | 322,939 | +55,081 |
| Immingham Docks | 176,437 | 378,059 | +201,622 |
| Eurotunnel | 132,517 | 144,839 | +12,322 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 103,645 | 115,125 | +11,480 |
| Portsmouth | 145,679 | 68,629 | -77,050 |
| Killingholme | 64,894 | 71,991 | +7,097 |
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 | 15 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ASSA ABLOY LIMITED | 51 |
| SHEARLINE STEEL STRIP LIMITED | 51 |
| ERA HOME SECURITY LIMITED | 33 |
| MEDMIX UK LTD | 28 |
| SIGNODE UK LTD | 27 |
| ARDEN METALS LIMITED | 27 |
| HILL STEELS LIMITED | 22 |
| COREWIRE LIMITED | 21 |
| GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 16 |
| RITTAL-C S M LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 558,726 |
| Slovakia | 494,715 |
| Poland | 285,715 |
| France | 141,628 |
| Canada | 91,276 |
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 | 340,558 | 218,168 | -122,390 |
| Slovakia | 365,896 | 128,819 | -237,077 |
| Poland | 105,789 | 179,926 | +74,137 |
| France | 20,021 | 121,607 | +101,586 |
| Canada | 90,266 | 1,010 | -89,256 |
| Estonia | 78,606 | 7,159 | -71,447 |
| Germany | 23,157 | 55,131 | +31,974 |
| China | 46,732 | 0 | -46,732 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 44,355 | +44,355 |
| Belgium | 14,381 | 8,891 | -5,490 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 44,355 |
| Ireland | 122 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 0 | 44,355 | +44,355 |
| Ireland | 0 | 122 | +122 |
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) | 1,609,019 |
| Air transport | 201,940 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 102,618 |
| Other | 44,477 |
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) | 889,494 | 719,525 | -169,969 |
| Air transport | 127,477 | 74,463 | -53,014 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 79,797 | 22,821 | -56,976 |
| Other | 0 | 44,477 | +44,477 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 910,398 |
| Holyhead | 335,517 |
| Liverpool Docks | 121,077 |
| London Stansted Airport | 105,540 |
| Heysham | 103,412 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 490,054 | 420,344 | -69,710 |
| Holyhead | 156,113 | 179,404 | +23,291 |
| Liverpool Docks | 102,943 | 18,134 | -84,809 |
| London Stansted Airport | 94,176 | 11,364 | -82,812 |
| Heysham | 81,502 | 21,910 | -59,592 |
| London | 77,718 | 7,159 | -70,559 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,450 | 55,495 | +27,045 |
| Felixstowe | 43,686 | 20,369 | -23,317 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 44,612 | +44,612 |
| 000 | 0 | 44,477 | +44,477 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72112330
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat-rolled steel with less than 0.25% carbon, 0.35mm or thicker