Import/export HS code 721240: Flat-rolled steel coated with paint, varnish, or plastic
Flat-rolled steel products coated with paint, varnish, or plastic
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 4,512,663 |
| Germany | 4,017,426 |
| Greece | 3,101,420 |
| Sweden | 1,423,850 |
| Turkey | 1,303,145 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,829,580 | 1,683,083 | -1,146,497 |
| Germany | 2,036,161 | 1,981,265 | -54,896 |
| Greece | 1,579,965 | 1,521,455 | -58,510 |
| Sweden | 824,316 | 599,534 | -224,782 |
| Turkey | 604,319 | 698,826 | +94,507 |
| Italy | 688,556 | 477,741 | -210,815 |
| Australia | 443,664 | 431,925 | -11,739 |
| Netherlands | 383,480 | 487,868 | +104,388 |
| Spain | 416,954 | 367,072 | -49,882 |
| China | 235,000 | 292,992 | +57,992 |
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 | 4,289,219 |
| France | 4,141,364 |
| Greece | 3,101,420 |
| Sweden | 1,596,471 |
| Turkey | 1,315,204 |
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 | 2,337,342 | 1,951,877 | -385,465 |
| France | 2,444,960 | 1,696,404 | -748,556 |
| Greece | 1,579,965 | 1,521,455 | -58,510 |
| Sweden | 942,801 | 653,670 | -289,131 |
| Turkey | 616,378 | 698,826 | +82,448 |
| Italy | 717,053 | 477,741 | -239,312 |
| Australia | 443,664 | 431,925 | -11,739 |
| Netherlands | 362,837 | 426,940 | +64,103 |
| Spain | 411,172 | 367,072 | -44,100 |
| China | 275,398 | 394,118 | +118,720 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 3 | +3 |
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) | 12,686,227 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,799,753 |
| Other | 394,256 |
| Air transport | 239,420 |
| Road transport | 25,316 |
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) | 7,066,634 | 5,619,593 | -1,447,041 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,468,086 | 3,331,667 | -136,419 |
| Other | 238,915 | 155,341 | -83,574 |
| Air transport | 119,875 | 119,545 | -330 |
| Road transport | 9,491 | 15,825 | +6,334 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,754,649 |
| Felixstowe | 3,825,668 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,889,297 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,604,476 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,228,818 |
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 | 4,123,029 | 1,631,620 | -2,491,409 |
| Felixstowe | 2,222,445 | 1,603,223 | -619,222 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,322,690 | 1,566,607 | +243,917 |
| London Gateway Port | 916,910 | 687,566 | -229,344 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 603,288 | 625,530 | +22,242 |
| Eurotunnel | 100,393 | 766,440 | +666,047 |
| Southampton | 80,862 | 620,264 | +539,402 |
| London | 458,042 | 226,555 | -231,487 |
| Harwich | 76,568 | 395,309 | +318,741 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,333 | 390,190 | +359,857 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
| Specialised construction activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 23,067,259 |
| France | 8,364,597 |
| Ireland | 6,563,702 |
| Italy | 6,542,725 |
| United States | 4,196,991 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 12,777,331 | 10,289,928 | -2,487,403 |
| France | 5,040,303 | 3,324,294 | -1,716,009 |
| Ireland | 4,155,405 | 2,408,297 | -1,747,108 |
| Italy | 4,404,497 | 2,138,228 | -2,266,269 |
| United States | 2,218,929 | 1,978,062 | -240,867 |
| Poland | 1,178,487 | 1,166,015 | -12,472 |
| Japan | 556,231 | 446,446 | -109,785 |
| Belgium | 345,001 | 406,630 | +61,629 |
| China | 463,730 | 104,038 | -359,692 |
| Czechia | 276,852 | 171,387 | -105,465 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 38,114 |
| Austria | 3,625 |
| Sweden | 1,586 |
| Ireland | 761 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 20,598 | 17,516 | -3,082 |
| Austria | 3,566 | 59 | -3,507 |
| Sweden | 754 | 832 | +78 |
| Ireland | 0 | 761 | +761 |
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) | 48,633,923 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,304,970 |
| Air transport | 351,624 |
| Other | 44,623 |
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) | 28,584,236 | 20,049,687 | -8,534,549 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,517,580 | 2,787,390 | -730,190 |
| Air transport | 184,570 | 167,054 | -17,516 |
| Other | 24,918 | 19,705 | -5,213 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 40,126,397 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,542,880 |
| Southampton | 4,187,114 |
| Harwich | 1,609,012 |
| Heysham | 930,394 |
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 | 23,508,838 | 16,617,559 | -6,891,279 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,817,984 | 1,724,896 | -2,093,088 |
| Southampton | 2,517,143 | 1,669,971 | -847,172 |
| Harwich | 964,135 | 644,877 | -319,258 |
| Heysham | 325,272 | 605,122 | +279,850 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,222 | 794,913 | +741,691 |
| Holyhead | 341,713 | 287,642 | -54,071 |
| Felixstowe | 357,754 | 35,282 | -322,472 |
| Immingham Docks | 83,239 | 158,469 | +75,230 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 85,847 | 114,455 | +28,608 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721240
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat-rolled steel products coated with paint, varnish, or plastic