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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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 2,950,778 |
| Czechia | 820,389 |
| France | 673,741 |
| Austria | 539,291 |
| Switzerland | 440,587 |
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 | 1,949,044 | 1,001,734 | -947,310 |
| Czechia | 800,283 | 20,106 | -780,177 |
| France | 645,735 | 28,006 | -617,729 |
| Austria | 539,291 | 0 | -539,291 |
| Switzerland | 427,427 | 13,160 | -414,267 |
| Germany | 175,470 | 158,682 | -16,788 |
| Turkey | 119,023 | 115,369 | -3,654 |
| China | 142,311 | 22,965 | -119,346 |
| Spain | 74,369 | 19,844 | -54,525 |
| Italy | 62,581 | 26,647 | -35,934 |
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 | 2,968,711 |
| Germany | 1,057,580 |
| France | 657,367 |
| Austria | 540,296 |
| Switzerland | 440,587 |
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 | 1,966,977 | 1,001,734 | -965,243 |
| Germany | 882,147 | 175,433 | -706,714 |
| France | 627,802 | 29,565 | -598,237 |
| Austria | 540,296 | 0 | -540,296 |
| Switzerland | 427,427 | 13,160 | -414,267 |
| Turkey | 119,023 | 115,369 | -3,654 |
| China | 143,225 | 22,965 | -120,260 |
| Italy | 65,021 | 32,536 | -32,485 |
| Czechia | 85,919 | 4,419 | -81,500 |
| Netherlands | 36,326 | 0 | -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 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 2 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 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) | 3,090,485 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,963,338 |
| Road transport | 220,213 |
| Air transport | 137,870 |
| 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) | 2,857,736 | 232,749 | -2,624,987 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,935,492 | 1,027,846 | -907,646 |
| Road transport | 111,027 | 109,186 | -1,841 |
| Air transport | 76,477 | 61,393 | -15,084 |
| 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 | 1,838,728 |
| Felixstowe | 1,776,449 |
| Southampton | 628,266 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 568,202 |
| Eurotunnel | 522,390 |
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 | 1,720,550 | 118,178 | -1,602,372 |
| Felixstowe | 1,102,311 | 674,138 | -428,173 |
| Southampton | 403,597 | 224,669 | -178,928 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 561,686 | 6,516 | -555,170 |
| Eurotunnel | 463,853 | 58,537 | -405,316 |
| London Gateway Port | 373,081 | 25,146 | -347,935 |
| ZLC | 111,027 | 109,186 | -1,841 |
| 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
|
11 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
4 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
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 | 33 |
| GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 18 |
| KLADEX LIMITED | 17 |
| 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 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 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 | 445,169 |
| United States | 89,642 |
| France | 36,945 |
| Germany | 35,419 |
| 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 | 330,758 | 114,411 | -216,347 |
| United States | 68,424 | 21,218 | -47,206 |
| France | 26,810 | 10,135 | -16,675 |
| Germany | 11,048 | 24,371 | +13,323 |
| Netherlands | 11,248 | 19,076 | +7,828 |
| Bahamas | 25,224 | 2,581 | -22,643 |
| Portugal | 8,785 | 10,235 | +1,450 |
| Angola | 13,079 | 1,166 | -11,913 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,036 | 8,695 | +4,659 |
| 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) | 547,407 |
| Air transport | 191,296 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,807 |
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) | 384,365 | 163,042 | -221,323 |
| Air transport | 117,178 | 74,118 | -43,060 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,489 | 14,318 | -16,171 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 329,746 |
| East Midlands Airport | 71,210 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 70,385 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 66,690 |
| 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 | 247,659 | 82,087 | -165,572 |
| East Midlands Airport | 31,705 | 39,505 | +7,800 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 39,327 | 31,058 | -8,269 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,994 | 11,696 | -43,298 |
| Holyhead | 37,222 | 15,577 | -21,645 |
| Liverpool Docks | 42,831 | 0 | -42,831 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,181 | 21,866 | +3,685 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,852 | 0 | -25,852 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,467 | 13,751 | +2,284 |
| Milford | 0 | 15,765 | +15,765 |
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