Import/export HS code 72124080: Various painted or plastic-coated flat-rolled steel
Other flat-rolled steel products coated with paint, varnish, or plastic
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,842,420 |
| Turkey | 1,518,087 |
| Sweden | 1,466,524 |
| France | 1,381,207 |
| Italy | 1,315,616 |
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 | 2,144,921 | 1,697,499 | -447,422 |
| Turkey | 728,763 | 789,324 | +60,561 |
| Sweden | 810,503 | 656,021 | -154,482 |
| France | 935,817 | 445,390 | -490,427 |
| Italy | 548,228 | 767,388 | +219,160 |
| Netherlands | 370,525 | 555,437 | +184,912 |
| Australia | 401,111 | 434,142 | +33,031 |
| Spain | 400,962 | 307,005 | -93,957 |
| China | 170,973 | 136,685 | -34,288 |
| Portugal | 103,398 | 52,819 | -50,579 |
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 | 4,042,828 |
| Sweden | 1,599,679 |
| Turkey | 1,449,471 |
| Italy | 1,315,616 |
| France | 1,107,201 |
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 | 2,407,072 | 1,635,756 | -771,316 |
| Sweden | 851,866 | 747,813 | -104,053 |
| Turkey | 725,349 | 724,122 | -1,227 |
| Italy | 548,228 | 767,388 | +219,160 |
| France | 619,555 | 487,646 | -131,909 |
| Australia | 401,111 | 434,142 | +33,031 |
| Netherlands | 362,837 | 449,576 | +86,739 |
| Spain | 395,180 | 307,005 | -88,175 |
| China | 209,840 | 138,512 | -71,328 |
| India | 116,990 | 76,995 | -39,995 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +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) | 9,345,071 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,555,234 |
| Other | 380,707 |
| Air transport | 166,623 |
| Road transport | 26,580 |
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) | 4,943,770 | 4,401,301 | -542,469 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,938,433 | 1,616,801 | -321,632 |
| Other | 320,736 | 59,971 | -260,765 |
| Air transport | 90,716 | 75,907 | -14,809 |
| Road transport | 3,751 | 22,829 | +19,078 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,001,013 |
| Dover | 2,833,736 |
| Felixstowe | 2,467,651 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 825,249 |
| London Gateway Port | 711,181 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,552,774 | 1,448,239 | -104,535 |
| Dover | 1,951,758 | 881,978 | -1,069,780 |
| Felixstowe | 1,219,509 | 1,248,142 | +28,633 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 437,851 | 387,398 | -50,453 |
| London Gateway Port | 338,301 | 372,880 | +34,579 |
| London | 485,697 | 148,341 | -337,356 |
| Harwich | 63,108 | 377,920 | +314,812 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 76,655 | 334,956 | +258,301 |
| Eurotunnel | 192,052 | 198,029 | +5,977 |
| 000 | 320,736 | 59,971 | -260,765 |
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
|
18 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
8 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
5 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 15 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 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 | 17,510,466 |
| France | 8,035,073 |
| Italy | 5,892,898 |
| United States | 3,457,926 |
| Poland | 2,325,931 |
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 | 10,886,331 | 6,624,135 | -4,262,196 |
| France | 4,505,769 | 3,529,304 | -976,465 |
| Italy | 4,047,073 | 1,845,825 | -2,201,248 |
| United States | 1,071,225 | 2,386,701 | +1,315,476 |
| Poland | 1,252,981 | 1,072,950 | -180,031 |
| Ireland | 905,050 | 1,247,981 | +342,931 |
| Japan | 401,896 | 652,227 | +250,331 |
| Belgium | 393,618 | 347,335 | -46,283 |
| Czechia | 105,058 | 426,174 | +321,116 |
| Australia | 16,029 | 318,735 | +302,706 |
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 | 58,048 |
| Austria | 1,901 |
| Sweden | 1,818 |
| Ireland | 959 |
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 | 20,812 | 37,236 | +16,424 |
| Austria | 1,901 | 0 | -1,901 |
| Sweden | 1,012 | 806 | -206 |
| Ireland | 434 | 525 | +91 |
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) | 37,602,723 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,222,058 |
| Air transport | 369,252 |
| Other | 63,496 |
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) | 22,401,704 | 15,201,019 | -7,200,685 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,760,169 | 3,461,889 | +1,701,720 |
| Air transport | 182,252 | 187,000 | +4,748 |
| Other | 24,453 | 39,043 | +14,590 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,525,197 |
| Southampton | 3,049,669 |
| Harwich | 1,465,083 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,400,885 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,173,613 |
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 | 20,243,642 | 13,281,555 | -6,962,087 |
| Southampton | 1,135,215 | 1,914,454 | +779,239 |
| Harwich | 1,073,869 | 391,214 | -682,655 |
| Liverpool Docks | 610,777 | 790,108 | +179,331 |
| London Gateway Port | 103,769 | 1,069,844 | +966,075 |
| Holyhead | 266,917 | 473,840 | +206,923 |
| Heysham | 251,134 | 272,067 | +20,933 |
| Felixstowe | 232,693 | 35,282 | -197,411 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 77,090 | 133,627 | +56,537 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,444 | 155,531 | +117,087 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72124080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other flat-rolled steel products coated with paint, varnish, or plastic