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 | 5,872,902 |
| France | 1,817,654 |
| Sweden | 535,405 |
| Germany | 254,932 |
| Netherlands | 163,368 |
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 | 3,900,993 | 1,971,909 | -1,929,084 |
| France | 1,175,244 | 642,410 | -532,834 |
| Sweden | 189,143 | 346,262 | +157,119 |
| Germany | 89,278 | 165,654 | +76,376 |
| Netherlands | 152,641 | 10,727 | -141,914 |
| Romania | 155,110 | 0 | -155,110 |
| China | 29,946 | 79,115 | +49,169 |
| 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 | 5,531,777 |
| Romania | 1,213,812 |
| France | 666,186 |
| Sweden | 600,090 |
| Germany | 453,929 |
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 | 3,699,529 | 1,832,248 | -1,867,281 |
| Romania | 936,598 | 277,214 | -659,384 |
| France | 311,898 | 354,288 | +42,390 |
| Sweden | 253,828 | 346,262 | +92,434 |
| Germany | 266,640 | 187,289 | -79,351 |
| China | 29,946 | 79,115 | +49,169 |
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 | 3 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Kent | 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 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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) | 7,460,726 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,114,129 |
| Other | 341,125 |
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) | 4,746,974 | 2,713,752 | -2,033,222 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 751,465 | 362,664 | -388,801 |
| Other | 201,464 | 139,661 | -61,803 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 4,585,228 |
| Dover | 1,842,077 |
| Liverpool Docks | 832,995 |
| Immingham Docks | 683,052 |
| 000 | 341,125 |
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 | 2,931,497 | 1,653,731 | -1,277,766 |
| Dover | 1,112,918 | 729,159 | -383,759 |
| Liverpool Docks | 643,448 | 189,547 | -453,901 |
| Immingham Docks | 336,790 | 346,262 | +9,472 |
| 000 | 201,464 | 139,661 | -61,803 |
| Eurotunnel | 151,872 | 78,905 | -72,967 |
| Milford | 127,990 | 65,278 | -62,712 |
| Harwich | 89,278 | 0 | -89,278 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 78,106 | 0 | -78,106 |
| 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 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 32,639 |
| France | 19,821 |
| Canada | 5,582 |
| 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 | 13,755 | 18,884 | +5,129 |
| France | 19,821 | 0 | -19,821 |
| Canada | 5,582 | 0 | -5,582 |
| 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 | 25,398 |
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 | 13,714 | 11,684 | -2,030 |
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 | 25,439 |
| Air transport | 5,582 |
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 | 13,755 | 11,684 | -2,071 |
| Air transport | 5,582 | 0 | -5,582 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 25,439 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,821 |
| Holyhead | 7,200 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,582 |
| 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 | 13,755 | 11,684 | -2,071 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,821 | 0 | -19,821 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 7,200 | +7,200 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,582 | 0 | -5,582 |
| 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