Import/export HS code 722540: Hot-rolled steel, not in coils
Hot-rolled steel sheets or strips, not wound into coils, used in construction and manufacturing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 72,438,599 |
| France | 25,559,185 |
| Finland | 23,993,525 |
| Belgium | 14,575,172 |
| Germany | 13,077,899 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 37,983,850 | 34,454,749 | -3,529,101 |
| France | 12,144,080 | 13,415,105 | +1,271,025 |
| Finland | 10,543,836 | 13,449,689 | +2,905,853 |
| Belgium | 7,101,821 | 7,473,351 | +371,530 |
| Germany | 7,038,426 | 6,039,473 | -998,953 |
| Denmark | 3,920,095 | 4,894,563 | +974,468 |
| Austria | 5,219,774 | 3,430,812 | -1,788,962 |
| United States | 3,118,198 | 3,348,359 | +230,161 |
| Netherlands | 3,073,197 | 1,959,698 | -1,113,499 |
| Italy | 127,755 | 290,046 | +162,291 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 70,181,436 |
| France | 25,641,089 |
| Belgium | 15,002,688 |
| Finland | 13,995,653 |
| Germany | 12,690,871 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 37,222,819 | 32,958,617 | -4,264,202 |
| France | 12,303,491 | 13,337,598 | +1,034,107 |
| Belgium | 7,295,718 | 7,706,970 | +411,252 |
| Finland | 5,478,261 | 8,517,392 | +3,039,131 |
| Germany | 7,223,116 | 5,467,755 | -1,755,361 |
| Austria | 5,688,082 | 4,448,348 | -1,239,734 |
| Denmark | 3,920,095 | 4,871,126 | +951,031 |
| United States | 3,216,201 | 3,407,945 | +191,744 |
| Netherlands | 1,182,529 | 414,303 | -768,226 |
| Italy | 299,738 | 417,491 | +117,753 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 18 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| West Central Scotland | 5 |
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 | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Central Scotland | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +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) | 85,910,826 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 79,458,271 |
| Other | 13,454,009 |
| Air transport | 945,450 |
| Road transport | 20,450 |
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) | 47,845,398 | 38,065,428 | -9,779,970 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,798,508 | 43,659,763 | +7,861,255 |
| Other | 6,401,851 | 7,052,158 | +650,307 |
| Air transport | 699,410 | 246,040 | -453,370 |
| Road transport | 20,450 | 0 | -20,450 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 63,646,818 |
| Hull | 36,853,816 |
| Dover | 24,387,823 |
| Goole | 15,522,850 |
| 000 | 13,454,009 |
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 | 21,116,352 | 42,530,466 | +21,414,114 |
| Hull | 29,371,724 | 7,482,092 | -21,889,632 |
| Dover | 10,824,228 | 13,563,595 | +2,739,367 |
| Goole | 8,468,882 | 7,053,968 | -1,414,914 |
| 000 | 6,401,851 | 7,052,158 | +650,307 |
| Sunderland | 3,478,120 | 2,926,374 | -551,746 |
| Southampton | 2,357,668 | 3,068,241 | +710,573 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,365,358 | 1,434,740 | +69,382 |
| London | 1,207,520 | 883,832 | -323,688 |
| Killingholme | 1,120,203 | 652,400 | -467,803 |
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 | 36 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 35 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 16 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 10 |
| Specialised construction activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 35 |
| 2025-09 | 30 |
| 2025-08 | 31 |
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 | 47 |
| 54m+ | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| Other | 10 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
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 | 6,544,559 |
| Norway | 1,118,170 |
| Turkey | 966,565 |
| Netherlands | 958,968 |
| Germany | 827,235 |
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 | 4,212,379 | 2,332,180 | -1,880,199 |
| Norway | 724,265 | 393,905 | -330,360 |
| Turkey | 264,703 | 701,862 | +437,159 |
| Netherlands | 582,199 | 376,769 | -205,430 |
| Germany | 222,745 | 604,490 | +381,745 |
| Canada | 8,099 | 423,248 | +415,149 |
| Sweden | 299,720 | 123,616 | -176,104 |
| India | 150,033 | 133,403 | -16,630 |
| Austria | 248,392 | 21,713 | -226,679 |
| Italy | 113,855 | 152,550 | +38,695 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 469,353 |
| Finland | 406,488 |
| Sweden | 99,755 |
| Germany | 9,300 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 260,956 | 208,397 | -52,559 |
| Finland | 70,547 | 335,941 | +265,394 |
| Sweden | 11,750 | 88,005 | +76,255 |
| Germany | 9,300 | 0 | -9,300 |
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) | 8,723,941 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,940,468 |
| Other | 1,370,509 |
| Air transport | 501,001 |
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) | 4,923,065 | 3,800,876 | -1,122,189 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,807,772 | 1,132,696 | -675,076 |
| Other | 691,595 | 678,914 | -12,681 |
| Air transport | 328,632 | 172,369 | -156,263 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 3,651,611 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,897,177 |
| 000 | 1,370,509 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,078,122 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 779,296 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham | 2,252,930 | 1,398,681 | -854,249 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 973,717 | 1,923,460 | +949,743 |
| 000 | 691,595 | 678,914 | -12,681 |
| Immingham Docks | 704,683 | 373,439 | -331,244 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 556,346 | 222,950 | -333,396 |
| Holyhead | 478,805 | 194,943 | -283,862 |
| Liverpool Docks | 505,161 | 12,972 | -492,189 |
| Southampton | 17,579 | 437,634 | +420,055 |
| Hull | 387,422 | 57,738 | -329,684 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 277,469 | 156,172 | -121,297 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 722540
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel sheets or strips, not wound into coils, used in construction and manufacturing