Import/export HS code 72253090: Various hot-rolled steel in coils
Hot-rolled steel coils, not specified elsewhere, used in various industrial applications
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 134,431,236 |
| France | 109,623,318 |
| Sweden | 14,532,475 |
| Belgium | 4,000,777 |
| Germany | 1,464,021 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 83,227,393 | 51,203,843 | -32,023,550 |
| France | 26,059,324 | 83,563,994 | +57,504,670 |
| Sweden | 7,988,876 | 6,543,599 | -1,445,277 |
| Belgium | 413,934 | 3,586,843 | +3,172,909 |
| Germany | 549,703 | 914,318 | +364,615 |
| Finland | 217,597 | 481,841 | +264,244 |
| India | 309,561 | 0 | -309,561 |
| Spain | 81,014 | 139,393 | +58,379 |
| Italy | 23,948 | 73,474 | +49,526 |
| Austria | 56,169 | 12,876 | -43,293 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 130,846,167 |
| France | 109,261,180 |
| Sweden | 14,546,259 |
| Germany | 4,703,903 |
| Belgium | 3,972,280 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 79,668,383 | 51,177,784 | -28,490,599 |
| France | 25,711,716 | 83,549,464 | +57,837,748 |
| Sweden | 8,018,520 | 6,527,739 | -1,490,781 |
| Germany | 3,873,506 | 830,397 | -3,043,109 |
| Belgium | 413,934 | 3,558,346 | +3,144,412 |
| Finland | 187,953 | 497,701 | +309,748 |
| India | 309,561 | 0 | -309,561 |
| Austria | 240,975 | 38,935 | -202,040 |
| Spain | 81,014 | 139,393 | +58,379 |
| Taiwan | 20,769 | 28,819 | +8,050 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 258,747,685 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,164,460 |
| Other | 535,555 |
| Air transport | 11,230 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 114,242,957 | 144,504,728 | +30,261,771 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,286,553 | 1,877,907 | -2,408,646 |
| Other | 398,009 | 137,546 | -260,463 |
| Air transport | 7,005 | 4,225 | -2,780 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 129,581,301 |
| Cardiff Docks | 106,989,720 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,971,242 |
| Boston | 6,171,176 |
| Hull | 5,876,424 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 57,152,453 | 72,428,848 | +15,276,395 |
| Cardiff Docks | 47,228,101 | 59,761,619 | +12,533,518 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,446,426 | 7,524,816 | +4,078,390 |
| Boston | 1,776,293 | 4,394,883 | +2,618,590 |
| Hull | 5,394,583 | 481,841 | -4,912,742 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,979,779 | 745,958 | -2,233,821 |
| Sunderland | 202,132 | 435,188 | +233,056 |
| 000 | 398,009 | 137,546 | -260,463 |
| Eurotunnel | 96,409 | 134,747 | +38,338 |
| Dover | 52,528 | 159,827 | +107,299 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 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+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 7,264,241 |
| Spain | 3,801,794 |
| Turkey | 3,544,561 |
| Belgium | 607,919 |
| Portugal | 521,602 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 5,721,315 | 1,542,926 | -4,178,389 |
| Spain | 2,052,685 | 1,749,109 | -303,576 |
| Turkey | 1,481,574 | 2,062,987 | +581,413 |
| Belgium | 439,298 | 168,621 | -270,677 |
| Portugal | 205,812 | 315,790 | +109,978 |
| France | 398,641 | 8,898 | -389,743 |
| Poland | 371,839 | 11,313 | -360,526 |
| Netherlands | 67,121 | 0 | -67,121 |
| Germany | 33,020 | 15,134 | -17,886 |
| United States | 38,284 | 0 | -38,284 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,024,444 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,705,173 |
| Air transport | 6,103 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,182,283 | 5,842,161 | -2,340,122 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,663,416 | 41,757 | -2,621,659 |
| Air transport | 6,103 | 0 | -6,103 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 9,323,732 |
| Hull | 7,264,241 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 114,648 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,856 |
| Holyhead | 9,140 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 5,024,497 | 4,299,235 | -725,262 |
| Hull | 5,721,315 | 1,542,926 | -4,178,389 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 82,031 | 32,617 | -49,414 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,856 | 0 | -17,856 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 9,140 | +9,140 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,103 | 0 | -6,103 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72253090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel coils, not specified elsewhere, used in various industrial applications