Import/export HS code 72125040: Flat-rolled steel coated with copper
Flat-rolled steel products coated with copper
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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 | 1,012,879 |
| United States | 325,580 |
| Spain | 308,600 |
| Belgium | 127,894 |
| Canada | 27,745 |
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 | 444,961 | 567,918 | +122,957 |
| United States | 186,086 | 139,494 | -46,592 |
| Spain | 252,323 | 56,277 | -196,046 |
| Belgium | 127,894 | 0 | -127,894 |
| Canada | 27,745 | 0 | -27,745 |
| China | 7,350 | 17,928 | +10,578 |
| Ireland | 0 | 16,007 | +16,007 |
| Denmark | 9,154 | 0 | -9,154 |
| Slovakia | 7,844 | 0 | -7,844 |
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 | 866,703 |
| United States | 353,325 |
| Spain | 308,600 |
| Belgium | 264,521 |
| China | 25,278 |
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 | 336,032 | 530,671 | +194,639 |
| United States | 213,831 | 139,494 | -74,337 |
| Spain | 252,323 | 56,277 | -196,046 |
| Belgium | 227,274 | 37,247 | -190,027 |
| China | 7,350 | 17,928 | +10,578 |
| United Kingdom | 12,000 | 0 | -12,000 |
| Denmark | 9,154 | 0 | -9,154 |
| Ireland | 0 | 8,660 | +8,660 |
| Netherlands | 3,740 | 0 | -3,740 |
| Italy | 1,653 | 0 | -1,653 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Merseyside | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,363,120 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 440,408 |
| Air transport | 50,106 |
| Other | 7,347 |
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) | 791,939 | 571,181 | -220,758 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 225,765 | 214,643 | -11,122 |
| Air transport | 45,653 | 4,453 | -41,200 |
| Other | 0 | 7,347 | +7,347 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 573,213 |
| Dover | 372,681 |
| Southampton | 201,262 |
| Killingholme | 185,095 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 156,008 |
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 | 306,811 | 266,402 | -40,409 |
| Dover | 243,166 | 129,515 | -113,651 |
| Southampton | 148,724 | 52,538 | -96,186 |
| Killingholme | 4,156 | 180,939 | +176,783 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 111,852 | 44,156 | -67,696 |
| London | 44,935 | 96,427 | +51,492 |
| Eurotunnel | 123,532 | 2,144 | -121,388 |
| Manchester Airport | 27,745 | 0 | -27,745 |
| Harwich | 17,904 | 0 | -17,904 |
| Felixstowe | 15,560 | 899 | -14,661 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LAWTONS LIMITED | 20 |
| VERTI-PACK LIMITED | 16 |
| SAMUEL TAYLOR,LIMITED | 14 |
| MAHLE INDUSTRIES UK LIMITED | 12 |
| NNZ LTD | 10 |
| WHITE ROSE COMPONENTS LTD | 9 |
| STURGE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 8 |
| PRESSPART MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 7 |
| GESTAMP TALLENT LIMITED | 3 |
| HIGHLEY STEEL LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | 285,258 |
| Ukraine | 99,003 |
| Spain | 23,365 |
| United Arab Emirates | 21,589 |
| Netherlands | 21,467 |
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 | 8,551 | 276,707 | +268,156 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 99,003 | +99,003 |
| Spain | 21,665 | 1,700 | -19,965 |
| United Arab Emirates | 14,682 | 6,907 | -7,775 |
| Netherlands | 21,467 | 0 | -21,467 |
| Poland | 16,740 | 2,750 | -13,990 |
| United States | 0 | 15,636 | +15,636 |
| South Korea | 0 | 14,653 | +14,653 |
| Germany | 4,996 | 3,921 | -1,075 |
| Sweden | 2,484 | 6,362 | +3,878 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 36,515 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 7,310 | 29,205 | +21,895 |
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) | 382,864 |
| Air transport | 83,602 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,495 |
| Other | 36,667 |
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) | 69,335 | 313,529 | +244,194 |
| Air transport | 33,855 | 49,747 | +15,892 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 39,495 | +39,495 |
| Other | 7,310 | 29,357 | +22,047 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 152,301 |
| Liverpool Docks | 144,452 |
| Heysham | 104,139 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,730 |
| 000 | 36,667 |
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 | 46,627 | 105,674 | +59,047 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,241 | 143,211 | +141,970 |
| Heysham | 0 | 104,139 | +104,139 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,791 | 31,939 | +9,148 |
| 000 | 7,310 | 29,357 | +22,047 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,484 | 16,730 | +14,246 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,740 | 0 | -16,740 |
| Glasgow Airport | 8,580 | 0 | -8,580 |
| Dover | 4,727 | 0 | -4,727 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 1,078 | +1,078 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72125040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat-rolled steel products coated with copper