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 | 3,771,903 |
| Italy | 1,565,656 |
| Czechia | 1,341,041 |
| Spain | 519,098 |
| Netherlands | 256,898 |
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 | 1,911,870 | 1,860,033 | -51,837 |
| Italy | 830,792 | 734,864 | -95,928 |
| Czechia | 421,949 | 919,092 | +497,143 |
| Spain | 385,134 | 133,964 | -251,170 |
| Netherlands | 55,373 | 201,525 | +146,152 |
| France | 41,962 | 174,708 | +132,746 |
| Sweden | 99,599 | 87,377 | -12,222 |
| Turkey | 0 | 97,569 | +97,569 |
| Belgium | 58,783 | 34,315 | -24,468 |
| China | 20,269 | 45,730 | +25,461 |
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 | 5,248,221 |
| Italy | 1,605,017 |
| Spain | 527,932 |
| Sweden | 190,292 |
| Netherlands | 137,461 |
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 | 2,218,290 | 3,029,931 | +811,641 |
| Italy | 865,633 | 739,384 | -126,249 |
| Spain | 393,968 | 133,964 | -260,004 |
| Sweden | 110,232 | 80,060 | -30,172 |
| Netherlands | 48,340 | 89,121 | +40,781 |
| Czechia | 91,440 | 10,055 | -81,385 |
| Turkey | 0 | 97,569 | +97,569 |
| China | 23,611 | 45,730 | +22,119 |
| Belgium | 39,334 | 29,629 | -9,705 |
| Austria | 46,537 | 19,156 | -27,381 |
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 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -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) | 7,529,711 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 658,685 |
| Air transport | 102,497 |
| Other | 59,881 |
| 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) | 3,456,564 | 4,073,147 | +616,583 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 456,184 | 202,501 | -253,683 |
| Air transport | 45,541 | 56,956 | +11,415 |
| Other | 57,506 | 2,375 | -55,131 |
| 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 | 2,828,562 |
| Purfleet | 1,239,185 |
| Harwich | 941,340 |
| London | 933,140 |
| Felixstowe | 556,494 |
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 | 1,253,257 | 1,575,305 | +322,048 |
| Purfleet | 617,755 | 621,430 | +3,675 |
| Harwich | 409,926 | 531,414 | +121,488 |
| London | 470,943 | 462,197 | -8,746 |
| Felixstowe | 257,200 | 299,294 | +42,094 |
| Immingham Docks | 176,060 | 310,687 | +134,627 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 112,761 | 109,860 | -2,901 |
| Eurotunnel | 96,860 | 114,667 | +17,807 |
| Portsmouth | 170,665 | 31,814 | -138,851 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 125,621 | 19,465 | -106,156 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ASSA ABLOY LIMITED | 47 |
| SHEARLINE STEEL STRIP LIMITED | 47 |
| ERA HOME SECURITY LIMITED | 31 |
| MEDMIX UK LTD | 27 |
| ARDEN METALS LIMITED | 26 |
| SIGNODE UK LTD | 25 |
| COREWIRE LIMITED | 20 |
| HILL STEELS LIMITED | 18 |
| RITTAL-C S M LIMITED | 16 |
| GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovakia | 497,493 |
| Ireland | 497,350 |
| Canada | 383,302 |
| Poland | 252,350 |
| Estonia | 81,881 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 331,089 | 166,404 | -164,685 |
| Ireland | 340,613 | 156,737 | -183,876 |
| Canada | 363,291 | 20,011 | -343,280 |
| Poland | 97,572 | 154,778 | +57,206 |
| Estonia | 78,606 | 3,275 | -75,331 |
| Germany | 10,544 | 66,501 | +55,957 |
| France | 20,021 | 50,350 | +30,329 |
| China | 46,732 | 0 | -46,732 |
| Belgium | 18,868 | 6,101 | -12,767 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 21,453 | +21,453 |
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 | 12,773 |
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 | 12,773 | +12,773 |
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) | 1,439,814 |
| Air transport | 470,653 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 83,072 |
| Other | 12,773 |
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) | 851,012 | 588,802 | -262,210 |
| Air transport | 386,970 | 83,683 | -303,287 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,718 | 5,354 | -72,364 |
| Other | 0 | 12,773 | +12,773 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 810,764 |
| Holyhead | 294,407 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 241,992 |
| Liverpool Docks | 121,441 |
| East Midlands Airport | 119,539 |
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 | 462,226 | 348,538 | -113,688 |
| Holyhead | 154,402 | 140,005 | -14,397 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 237,952 | 4,040 | -233,912 |
| Liverpool Docks | 104,709 | 16,732 | -87,977 |
| East Midlands Airport | 66,841 | 52,698 | -14,143 |
| London Stansted Airport | 82,177 | 25,935 | -56,242 |
| Heysham | 81,502 | 0 | -81,502 |
| London | 77,718 | 3,275 | -74,443 |
| Felixstowe | 43,686 | 0 | -43,686 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 42,662 | +42,662 |
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