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 | 5,458,778 |
| France | 1,698,148 |
| Sweden | 616,193 |
| Germany | 414,138 |
| China | 113,577 |
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 | 3,766,662 | 1,692,116 | -2,074,546 |
| France | 1,067,000 | 631,148 | -435,852 |
| Sweden | 290,137 | 326,056 | +35,919 |
| Germany | 106,980 | 307,158 | +200,178 |
| China | 29,946 | 83,631 | +53,685 |
| Romania | 99,295 | 0 | -99,295 |
| Netherlands | 53,453 | 40,509 | -12,944 |
| South Korea | 0 | 30,384 | +30,384 |
| United States | 0 | 29,522 | +29,522 |
| Italy | 7,548 | 0 | -7,548 |
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 | 5,090,456 |
| Romania | 853,800 |
| France | 853,759 |
| Sweden | 645,687 |
| Germany | 566,916 |
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 | 3,574,981 | 1,515,475 | -2,059,506 |
| Romania | 584,817 | 268,983 | -315,834 |
| France | 541,423 | 312,336 | -229,087 |
| Sweden | 319,631 | 326,056 | +6,425 |
| Germany | 178,542 | 388,374 | +209,832 |
| China | 29,946 | 83,631 | +53,685 |
| South Korea | 0 | 30,384 | +30,384 |
| United States | 0 | 29,522 | +29,522 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 9,122 | +9,122 |
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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -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) | 7,200,224 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 963,477 |
| Other | 368,322 |
| Air transport | 29,522 |
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) | 4,708,976 | 2,491,248 | -2,217,728 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 520,364 | 443,113 | -77,251 |
| Other | 191,681 | 176,641 | -15,040 |
| Air transport | 0 | 29,522 | +29,522 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 4,208,118 |
| Dover | 1,855,129 |
| Liverpool Docks | 796,962 |
| Immingham Docks | 706,976 |
| 000 | 368,322 |
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 | 2,906,959 | 1,301,159 | -1,605,800 |
| Dover | 984,631 | 870,498 | -114,133 |
| Liverpool Docks | 552,296 | 244,666 | -307,630 |
| Immingham Docks | 340,411 | 366,565 | +26,154 |
| 000 | 191,681 | 176,641 | -15,040 |
| Eurotunnel | 208,679 | 44,953 | -163,726 |
| Milford | 119,132 | 76,342 | -42,790 |
| Harwich | 54,182 | 0 | -54,182 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,783 | 22,855 | -2,928 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 27,479 | +27,479 |
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
|
5 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | 35,845 |
| 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 | 14,453 | 21,392 | +6,939 |
| 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 | 28,645 |
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 | 14,453 | 14,192 | -261 |
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 | 28,645 |
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 | 14,453 | 14,192 | -261 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 28,645 |
| 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 | 14,453 | 14,192 | -261 |
| 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