Import/export HS code 72125030: Flat-rolled steel coated with chromium or nickel
Flat-rolled steel products coated with chromium or nickel
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 320,333 |
| Germany | 41,559 |
| France | 33,757 |
| China | 20,353 |
| Netherlands | 1,310 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 80,995 | 239,338 | +158,343 |
| Germany | 5,965 | 35,594 | +29,629 |
| France | 26,227 | 7,530 | -18,697 |
| China | 8,615 | 11,738 | +3,123 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,310 | +1,310 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,035 | 0 | -1,035 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 342,128 |
| Germany | 52,521 |
| China | 13,842 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,546 |
| Netherlands | 1,310 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 95,260 | 246,868 | +151,608 |
| Germany | 16,927 | 35,594 | +18,667 |
| China | 6,985 | 6,857 | -128 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,665 | 4,881 | +2,216 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,310 | +1,310 |
| United Kingdom | 1,000 | 0 | -1,000 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 336,629 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 67,349 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,369 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 92,410 | 244,219 | +151,809 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,799 | 39,550 | +11,751 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,628 | 11,741 | +9,113 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 318,771 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,690 |
| Dover | 22,853 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,496 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,665 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 79,433 | 239,338 | +159,905 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 23,690 | +23,690 |
| Dover | 12,147 | 10,706 | -1,441 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,652 | 3,844 | -11,808 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,784 | 4,881 | -1,903 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 6,857 | +6,857 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,066 | 4,884 | +3,818 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,327 | 0 | -3,327 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,866 | 0 | -2,866 |
| Southampton | 1,562 | 0 | -1,562 |
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
|
2 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
| 2024-12 | 3 |
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 | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 28,440 |
| France | 26,870 |
| Mauritania | 20,261 |
| Norway | 10,000 |
| Poland | 7,401 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 28,440 | 0 | -28,440 |
| France | 11,136 | 15,734 | +4,598 |
| Mauritania | 20,261 | 0 | -20,261 |
| Norway | 10,000 | 0 | -10,000 |
| Poland | 0 | 7,401 | +7,401 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 6,315 | +6,315 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 5,574 | +5,574 |
| Portugal | 1,764 | 1,845 | +81 |
| Ireland | 3,181 | 0 | -3,181 |
| United States | 0 | 2,094 | +2,094 |
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) | 87,998 |
| Air transport | 14,733 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,408 |
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) | 63,018 | 24,980 | -38,038 |
| Air transport | 1,764 | 12,969 | +11,205 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,314 | 2,094 | -9,220 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 84,817 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,889 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,000 |
| Holyhead | 3,181 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,844 |
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 | 59,837 | 24,980 | -34,857 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 11,889 | +11,889 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,000 | 0 | -10,000 |
| Holyhead | 3,181 | 0 | -3,181 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,764 | 1,080 | -684 |
| Southampton | 0 | 2,094 | +2,094 |
| Thamesport | 1,314 | 0 | -1,314 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72125030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat-rolled steel products coated with chromium or nickel