Import/export HS code 72251990: Cold-rolled flat steel
Flat steel products made by cold rolling, offering a smoother finish and tighter tolerances
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,973,033 |
| France | 1,700,297 |
| Sweden | 639,833 |
| Germany | 449,234 |
| Netherlands | 156,144 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,852,839 | 2,120,194 | -1,732,645 |
| France | 1,010,412 | 689,885 | -320,527 |
| Sweden | 256,139 | 383,694 | +127,555 |
| Germany | 119,732 | 329,502 | +209,770 |
| Netherlands | 104,908 | 51,236 | -53,672 |
| Romania | 155,110 | 0 | -155,110 |
| China | 29,946 | 83,631 | +53,685 |
| South Korea | 0 | 30,384 | +30,384 |
| Italy | 7,548 | 0 | -7,548 |
| United States | 0 | 6,388 | +6,388 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,578,869 |
| Romania | 1,021,043 |
| France | 744,480 |
| Sweden | 669,327 |
| Germany | 664,194 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,649,486 | 1,929,383 | -1,720,103 |
| Romania | 719,036 | 302,007 | -417,029 |
| France | 406,431 | 338,049 | -68,382 |
| Sweden | 285,633 | 383,694 | +98,061 |
| Germany | 242,749 | 421,445 | +178,696 |
| China | 29,946 | 83,631 | +53,685 |
| South Korea | 0 | 30,384 | +30,384 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 9,122 | +9,122 |
| United States | 0 | 6,388 | +6,388 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 7,781,654 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,049,342 |
| Other | 394,164 |
| Air transport | 6,388 |
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) | 4,760,076 | 3,021,578 | -1,738,498 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 573,205 | 476,137 | -97,068 |
| Other | 203,353 | 190,811 | -12,542 |
| Air transport | 0 | 6,388 | +6,388 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 4,573,525 |
| Dover | 1,933,240 |
| Liverpool Docks | 931,854 |
| Immingham Docks | 792,798 |
| 000 | 394,164 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 2,847,232 | 1,726,293 | -1,120,939 |
| Dover | 981,382 | 951,858 | -29,524 |
| Liverpool Docks | 686,528 | 245,326 | -441,202 |
| Immingham Docks | 368,595 | 424,203 | +55,608 |
| 000 | 203,353 | 190,811 | -12,542 |
| Eurotunnel | 163,248 | 67,529 | -95,719 |
| Milford | 119,132 | 64,456 | -54,676 |
| Harwich | 89,278 | 0 | -89,278 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 51,346 | 0 | -51,346 |
| Heysham | 26,540 | 0 | -26,540 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Specialised construction activities | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
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+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 35,693 |
| France | 19,821 |
| Sweden | 3,102 |
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 | 14,607 | 21,086 | +6,479 |
| France | 19,821 | 0 | -19,821 |
| Sweden | 3,102 | 0 | -3,102 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 28,493 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 14,607 | 13,886 | -721 |
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) | 30,123 |
| Other | 28,493 |
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) | 22,923 | 7,200 | -15,723 |
| Other | 14,607 | 13,886 | -721 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 28,493 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,821 |
| Holyhead | 7,200 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,102 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 14,607 | 13,886 | -721 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,821 | 0 | -19,821 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 7,200 | +7,200 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,102 | 0 | -3,102 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72251990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat steel products made by cold rolling, offering a smoother finish and tighter tolerances