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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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 88,636,354 |
| France | 29,895,015 |
| Finland | 29,539,782 |
| Belgium | 17,984,718 |
| Germany | 15,587,697 |
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 | 40,728,263 | 47,908,091 | +7,179,828 |
| France | 12,001,285 | 17,893,730 | +5,892,445 |
| Finland | 11,327,735 | 18,212,047 | +6,884,312 |
| Belgium | 6,860,726 | 11,123,992 | +4,263,266 |
| Germany | 7,490,175 | 8,097,522 | +607,347 |
| Denmark | 6,204,814 | 5,607,852 | -596,962 |
| Austria | 4,998,361 | 5,481,415 | +483,054 |
| United States | 3,409,950 | 2,927,546 | -482,404 |
| Netherlands | 3,224,715 | 3,014,534 | -210,181 |
| Italy | 121,218 | 501,442 | +380,224 |
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 | 85,467,578 |
| France | 31,167,327 |
| Finland | 18,077,371 |
| Austria | 16,023,476 |
| Belgium | 15,386,214 |
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 | 39,795,433 | 45,672,145 | +5,876,712 |
| France | 12,194,758 | 18,972,569 | +6,777,811 |
| Finland | 5,734,051 | 12,343,320 | +6,609,269 |
| Austria | 5,490,688 | 10,532,788 | +5,042,100 |
| Belgium | 7,092,641 | 8,293,573 | +1,200,932 |
| Germany | 7,813,587 | 6,098,551 | -1,715,036 |
| Denmark | 6,204,814 | 5,584,415 | -620,399 |
| United States | 3,494,386 | 3,071,254 | -423,132 |
| Netherlands | 1,128,008 | 467,953 | -660,055 |
| Italy | 321,093 | 580,725 | +259,632 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 19 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 17 | 16 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
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) | 101,052,652 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 100,107,550 |
| Other | 16,040,227 |
| Air transport | 879,584 |
| 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) | 46,938,620 | 54,114,032 | +7,175,412 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,349,042 | 57,758,508 | +15,409,466 |
| Other | 7,105,240 | 8,934,987 | +1,829,747 |
| Air transport | 525,402 | 354,182 | -171,220 |
| 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 | 86,776,737 |
| Hull | 34,667,025 |
| Dover | 28,481,505 |
| Goole | 18,851,015 |
| 000 | 16,040,227 |
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 | 29,334,313 | 57,442,424 | +28,108,111 |
| Hull | 23,762,946 | 10,904,079 | -12,858,867 |
| Dover | 10,735,113 | 17,746,392 | +7,011,279 |
| Goole | 11,141,801 | 7,709,214 | -3,432,587 |
| 000 | 7,105,240 | 8,934,987 | +1,829,747 |
| Sunderland | 3,511,785 | 8,222,849 | +4,711,064 |
| Southampton | 2,855,853 | 2,596,531 | -259,322 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,282,016 | 1,924,397 | +642,381 |
| London | 1,161,149 | 1,428,040 | +266,891 |
| Felixstowe | 915,595 | 1,592,289 | +676,694 |
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 | 37 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 36 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 16 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 10 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 33 |
| 2026-04 | 37 |
| 2026-03 | 40 |
| 2026-02 | 29 |
| 2026-01 | 22 |
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 | 50 |
| 54m+ | 41 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| Other | 12 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
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 | 6,599,707 |
| Turkey | 966,565 |
| Norway | 956,472 |
| Netherlands | 906,468 |
| Germany | 799,518 |
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 | 3,949,552 | 2,650,155 | -1,299,397 |
| Turkey | 955,356 | 11,209 | -944,147 |
| Norway | 719,700 | 236,772 | -482,928 |
| Netherlands | 470,459 | 436,009 | -34,450 |
| Germany | 609,052 | 190,466 | -418,586 |
| Canada | 9,333 | 434,054 | +424,721 |
| Sweden | 423,336 | 11,365 | -411,971 |
| India | 150,574 | 230,512 | +79,938 |
| Spain | 55,349 | 280,778 | +225,429 |
| Italy | 195,962 | 49,039 | -146,923 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 504,732 |
| XI | 500,446 |
| Sweden | 132,944 |
| Germany | 9,300 |
| Italy | 263 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 95,568 | 409,164 | +313,596 |
| XI | 295,454 | 204,992 | -90,462 |
| Sweden | 43,828 | 89,116 | +45,288 |
| Germany | 9,300 | 0 | -9,300 |
| Italy | 0 | 263 | +263 |
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) | 8,873,163 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,708,521 |
| Other | 1,470,913 |
| Air transport | 646,028 |
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) | 5,625,286 | 3,247,877 | -2,377,409 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,815,856 | 892,665 | -923,191 |
| Other | 751,046 | 719,867 | -31,179 |
| Air transport | 298,409 | 347,619 | +49,210 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 3,674,235 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,133,803 |
| 000 | 1,470,913 |
| Immingham Docks | 966,152 |
| Holyhead | 683,751 |
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 | 1,994,469 | 1,679,766 | -314,703 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,116,572 | 1,017,231 | -1,099,341 |
| 000 | 751,046 | 719,867 | -31,179 |
| Immingham Docks | 661,404 | 304,748 | -356,656 |
| Holyhead | 496,183 | 187,568 | -308,615 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 550,101 | 46,106 | -503,995 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 264,561 | 326,220 | +61,659 |
| Liverpool Docks | 461,052 | 26,240 | -434,812 |
| Southampton | 28,454 | 457,249 | +428,795 |
| Hull | 340,251 | 56,818 | -283,433 |
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