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 | 916,031 |
| Spain | 284,864 |
| United States | 276,761 |
| Belgium | 173,327 |
| 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 | 448,650 | 467,381 | +18,731 |
| Spain | 252,323 | 32,541 | -219,782 |
| United States | 107,297 | 169,464 | +62,167 |
| Belgium | 173,327 | 0 | -173,327 |
| Canada | 27,745 | 0 | -27,745 |
| Ireland | 0 | 16,007 | +16,007 |
| China | 7,350 | 2,367 | -4,983 |
| 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 | 769,855 |
| Belgium | 309,954 |
| United States | 304,506 |
| Spain | 284,864 |
| United Kingdom | 12,000 |
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 | 339,721 | 430,134 | +90,413 |
| Belgium | 272,707 | 37,247 | -235,460 |
| United States | 135,042 | 169,464 | +34,422 |
| Spain | 252,323 | 32,541 | -219,782 |
| United Kingdom | 12,000 | 0 | -12,000 |
| China | 7,350 | 2,367 | -4,983 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 1,287,969 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 370,981 |
| Air transport | 55,153 |
| 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) | 841,061 | 446,908 | -394,153 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 141,929 | 229,052 | +87,123 |
| Air transport | 50,700 | 4,453 | -46,247 |
| 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 | 487,838 |
| Dover | 382,145 |
| Killingholme | 207,320 |
| Southampton | 201,262 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 132,272 |
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 | 181,027 | -125,784 |
| Dover | 288,599 | 93,546 | -195,053 |
| Killingholme | 26,381 | 180,939 | +154,558 |
| Southampton | 64,888 | 136,374 | +71,486 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 111,852 | 20,420 | -91,432 |
| Eurotunnel | 102,725 | 22,951 | -79,774 |
| London | 44,935 | 29,494 | -15,441 |
| Manchester Airport | 27,745 | 0 | -27,745 |
| Harwich | 17,904 | 0 | -17,904 |
| Felixstowe | 17,831 | 0 | -17,831 |
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 | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-01 | 4 |
| 2024-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LAWTONS LIMITED | 19 |
| VERTI-PACK LIMITED | 15 |
| SAMUEL TAYLOR,LIMITED | 14 |
| MAHLE INDUSTRIES UK LIMITED | 10 |
| NNZ LTD | 10 |
| WHITE ROSE COMPONENTS LTD | 8 |
| STURGE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 8 |
| PRESSPART MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 7 |
| GESTAMP TALLENT LIMITED | 3 |
| LC PACKAGING UK LTD | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 239,837 |
| 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 | 11,879 | 227,958 | +216,079 |
| 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 |
| South Korea | 0 | 14,653 | +14,653 |
| Japan | 8,580 | 0 | -8,580 |
| Mexico | 8,109 | 0 | -8,109 |
| Saudi Arabia | 7,216 | 0 | -7,216 |
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 | 30,589 |
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 | 10,638 | 19,951 | +9,313 |
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) | 379,974 |
| Air transport | 64,205 |
| Other | 30,741 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,216 |
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 | 310,639 | +241,304 |
| Air transport | 33,855 | 30,350 | -3,505 |
| Other | 10,638 | 20,103 | +9,465 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,216 | 0 | -7,216 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 149,411 |
| Liverpool Docks | 104,957 |
| Heysham | 104,139 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,094 |
| 000 | 30,741 |
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 | 102,784 | +56,157 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,241 | 103,716 | +102,475 |
| Heysham | 0 | 104,139 | +104,139 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,791 | 16,303 | -6,488 |
| 000 | 10,638 | 20,103 | +9,465 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,740 | 0 | -16,740 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,484 | 12,969 | +10,485 |
| Glasgow Airport | 8,580 | 0 | -8,580 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 7,216 | 0 | -7,216 |
| Dover | 4,727 | 0 | -4,727 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72125040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat-rolled steel products coated with copper