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 | 4,412,919 |
| Italy | 1,690,559 |
| Czechia | 1,617,831 |
| Spain | 435,875 |
| Netherlands | 373,486 |
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 | 2,083,045 | 2,329,874 | +246,829 |
| Italy | 855,250 | 835,309 | -19,941 |
| Czechia | 667,629 | 950,202 | +282,573 |
| Spain | 282,489 | 153,386 | -129,103 |
| Netherlands | 57,435 | 316,051 | +258,616 |
| Sweden | 87,551 | 142,735 | +55,184 |
| Turkey | 3,198 | 222,494 | +219,296 |
| France | 10,696 | 177,751 | +167,055 |
| Belgium | 51,348 | 62,855 | +11,507 |
| 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 | 6,252,884 |
| Italy | 1,736,122 |
| Spain | 465,696 |
| Sweden | 236,645 |
| Turkey | 225,692 |
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 | 2,690,645 | 3,562,239 | +871,594 |
| Italy | 878,387 | 857,735 | -20,652 |
| Spain | 291,323 | 174,373 | -116,950 |
| Sweden | 98,184 | 138,461 | +40,277 |
| Turkey | 3,198 | 222,494 | +219,296 |
| Netherlands | 52,015 | 154,430 | +102,415 |
| Austria | 46,537 | 19,156 | -27,381 |
| China | 42,811 | 22,210 | -20,601 |
| Belgium | 30,286 | 34,384 | +4,098 |
| Portugal | 61,786 | 0 | -61,786 |
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 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Essex | 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 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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) | 8,726,389 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 748,352 |
| Air transport | 120,096 |
| Road transport | 38,824 |
| Other | 36,773 |
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) | 3,784,625 | 4,941,764 | +1,157,139 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 427,027 | 321,325 | -105,702 |
| Air transport | 67,773 | 52,323 | -15,450 |
| Road transport | 3,198 | 35,626 | +32,428 |
| Other | 33,600 | 3,173 | -30,427 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,065,015 |
| Harwich | 1,442,477 |
| Purfleet | 1,405,752 |
| London | 1,069,036 |
| Felixstowe | 569,109 |
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 | 1,540,723 | 1,524,292 | -16,431 |
| Harwich | 490,193 | 952,284 | +462,091 |
| Purfleet | 548,575 | 857,177 | +308,602 |
| London | 522,571 | 546,465 | +23,894 |
| Felixstowe | 210,603 | 358,506 | +147,903 |
| Immingham Docks | 184,437 | 378,479 | +194,042 |
| Eurotunnel | 134,042 | 139,304 | +5,262 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 106,727 | 112,043 | +5,316 |
| Portsmouth | 145,679 | 68,629 | -77,050 |
| Killingholme | 96,681 | 40,204 | -56,477 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ASSA ABLOY LIMITED | 52 |
| SHEARLINE STEEL STRIP LIMITED | 52 |
| ERA HOME SECURITY LIMITED | 33 |
| MEDMIX UK LTD | 29 |
| ARDEN METALS LIMITED | 28 |
| SIGNODE UK LTD | 28 |
| 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+ | 24 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | 575,191 |
| Slovakia | 500,312 |
| Poland | 309,558 |
| France | 158,521 |
| Germany | 81,709 |
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 | 334,583 | 240,608 | -93,975 |
| Slovakia | 392,493 | 107,819 | -284,674 |
| Poland | 116,614 | 192,944 | +76,330 |
| France | 20,021 | 138,500 | +118,479 |
| Germany | 27,661 | 54,048 | +26,387 |
| Canada | 53,026 | 1,010 | -52,016 |
| Estonia | 40,043 | 7,159 | -32,884 |
| China | 46,732 | 0 | -46,732 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 44,355 | +44,355 |
| Belgium | 12,029 | 12,372 | +343 |
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) | 1,675,005 |
| Air transport | 168,121 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 81,779 |
| 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) | 918,589 | 756,416 | -162,173 |
| Air transport | 97,666 | 70,455 | -27,211 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,234 | 40,545 | -689 |
| 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 | 959,919 |
| Holyhead | 369,596 |
| Liverpool Docks | 121,187 |
| Heysham | 103,412 |
| East Midlands Airport | 87,366 |
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 | 520,600 | 439,319 | -81,281 |
| Holyhead | 163,432 | 206,164 | +42,732 |
| Liverpool Docks | 89,649 | 31,538 | -58,111 |
| Heysham | 81,502 | 21,910 | -59,592 |
| East Midlands Airport | 35,879 | 51,487 | +15,608 |
| London Stansted Airport | 56,936 | 11,364 | -45,572 |
| Felixstowe | 43,686 | 20,369 | -23,317 |
| London | 39,155 | 7,159 | -31,996 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,524 | 40,088 | +35,564 |
| 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