Import/export HS code 72119080: Various flat-rolled steel, less than 600mm wide
Other flat-rolled steel products, less than 600mm wide, without cladding, plating, or coating
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Greece | 3,137,702 |
| Czechia | 1,178,019 |
| France | 850,114 |
| Austria | 539,291 |
| Switzerland | 431,270 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 1,666,641 | 1,471,061 | -195,580 |
| Czechia | 1,157,913 | 20,106 | -1,137,807 |
| France | 784,016 | 66,098 | -717,918 |
| Austria | 539,291 | 0 | -539,291 |
| Switzerland | 424,388 | 6,882 | -417,506 |
| Germany | 179,191 | 173,514 | -5,677 |
| Turkey | 160,153 | 86,399 | -73,754 |
| China | 114,742 | 50,605 | -64,137 |
| Spain | 74,369 | 19,844 | -54,525 |
| Italy | 14,215 | 77,647 | +63,432 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Greece | 3,155,635 |
| Germany | 1,187,261 |
| France | 834,804 |
| Austria | 572,525 |
| Switzerland | 431,270 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 1,684,574 | 1,471,061 | -213,513 |
| Germany | 997,654 | 189,607 | -808,047 |
| France | 766,083 | 68,721 | -697,362 |
| Austria | 572,525 | 0 | -572,525 |
| Switzerland | 424,388 | 6,882 | -417,506 |
| Czechia | 300,704 | 2,843 | -297,861 |
| Turkey | 160,153 | 86,399 | -73,754 |
| China | 115,656 | 50,605 | -65,051 |
| Italy | 16,655 | 83,536 | +66,881 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 36,326 | +36,326 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 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) | 3,693,422 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,103,951 |
| Road transport | 226,154 |
| Air transport | 136,472 |
| Other | 83,083 |
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) | 3,189,694 | 503,728 | -2,685,966 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,708,181 | 1,395,770 | -312,411 |
| Road transport | 140,958 | 85,196 | -55,762 |
| Air transport | 47,238 | 89,234 | +41,996 |
| Other | 68,400 | 14,683 | -53,717 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,248,212 |
| Felixstowe | 1,811,368 |
| Eurotunnel | 706,350 |
| Southampton | 629,402 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 579,401 |
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 | 1,979,222 | 268,990 | -1,710,232 |
| Felixstowe | 1,132,565 | 678,803 | -453,762 |
| Eurotunnel | 595,368 | 110,982 | -484,386 |
| Southampton | 205,303 | 424,099 | +218,796 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 568,423 | 10,978 | -557,445 |
| London Gateway Port | 354,682 | 158,772 | -195,910 |
| ZLC | 140,958 | 85,196 | -55,762 |
| 000 | 68,400 | 14,683 | -53,717 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 82,211 | +82,211 |
| Killingholme | 10,489 | 40,109 | +29,620 |
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 | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SHEARLINE STEEL STRIP LIMITED | 39 |
| DYSON TECHNICAL CERAMICS LIMITED | 32 |
| GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 17 |
| KLADEX LIMITED | 16 |
| ATTEWELL LIMITED | 15 |
| ARDEN METALS LIMITED | 15 |
| TENSATOR LIMITED | 12 |
| LANCASTER HOLDINGS LIMITED | 11 |
| FERNITE OF SHEFFIELD LIMITED | 7 |
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 430,644 |
| United States | 89,642 |
| Germany | 54,467 |
| France | 36,945 |
| Netherlands | 30,324 |
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 | 253,941 | 176,703 | -77,238 |
| United States | 63,417 | 26,225 | -37,192 |
| Germany | 28,123 | 26,344 | -1,779 |
| France | 19,286 | 17,659 | -1,627 |
| Netherlands | 11,248 | 19,076 | +7,828 |
| Bahamas | 0 | 27,805 | +27,805 |
| Portugal | 9,666 | 11,663 | +1,997 |
| Brazil | 7,854 | 8,672 | +818 |
| Angola | 13,079 | 1,166 | -11,913 |
| Norway | 6,401 | 5,532 | -869 |
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) | 556,824 |
| Air transport | 200,776 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,924 |
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) | 322,538 | 234,286 | -88,252 |
| Air transport | 126,938 | 73,838 | -53,100 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,382 | 39,542 | +33,160 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 312,718 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 94,485 |
| East Midlands Airport | 73,713 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 69,469 |
| Holyhead | 52,799 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham | 179,784 | 132,934 | -46,850 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,475 | 40,010 | -14,465 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,228 | 46,485 | +19,257 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 57,773 | 11,696 | -46,077 |
| Holyhead | 27,822 | 24,977 | -2,845 |
| Liverpool Docks | 42,831 | 0 | -42,831 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,311 | 21,866 | +2,555 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,745 | 25,224 | +23,479 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 17,915 | 0 | -17,915 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,032 | 6,491 | -3,541 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72119080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other flat-rolled steel products, less than 600mm wide, without cladding, plating, or coating