Import/export HS code 72254060: Medium-thick hot-rolled steel
Hot-rolled steel sheets or strips with a thickness between 4.75mm and 10mm, used in general construction
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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 | 39,071,645 |
| Finland | 13,046,631 |
| Belgium | 2,804,153 |
| Germany | 2,393,544 |
| Netherlands | 2,042,871 |
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 | 16,966,203 | 22,105,442 | +5,139,239 |
| Finland | 4,027,731 | 9,018,900 | +4,991,169 |
| Belgium | 1,556,489 | 1,247,664 | -308,825 |
| Germany | 832,880 | 1,560,664 | +727,784 |
| Netherlands | 1,272,484 | 770,387 | -502,097 |
| Austria | 739,064 | 641,418 | -97,646 |
| Denmark | 161,977 | 452,600 | +290,623 |
| France | 173,514 | 322,211 | +148,697 |
| United States | 147,600 | 80,038 | -67,562 |
| Ireland | 41,711 | 127,635 | +85,924 |
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 | 37,275,365 |
| Finland | 9,360,782 |
| Belgium | 2,919,245 |
| Germany | 2,444,059 |
| Austria | 1,738,505 |
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 | 16,231,648 | 21,043,717 | +4,812,069 |
| Finland | 2,645,471 | 6,715,311 | +4,069,840 |
| Belgium | 1,614,103 | 1,305,142 | -308,961 |
| Germany | 1,152,185 | 1,291,874 | +139,689 |
| Austria | 815,713 | 922,792 | +107,079 |
| Netherlands | 635,577 | 275,870 | -359,707 |
| Denmark | 161,977 | 466,931 | +304,954 |
| France | 227,535 | 380,211 | +152,676 |
| United States | 147,600 | 80,038 | -67,562 |
| Poland | 56,512 | 49,860 | -6,652 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
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 | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 30,624,336 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,668,329 |
| Other | 6,016,402 |
| Air transport | 165,297 |
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) | 10,163,374 | 20,460,962 | +10,297,588 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,496,115 | 12,172,214 | -1,323,901 |
| Other | 2,258,162 | 3,758,240 | +1,500,078 |
| Air transport | 73,898 | 91,399 | +17,501 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 32,329,404 |
| Hull | 17,739,712 |
| 000 | 6,016,402 |
| Goole | 1,437,373 |
| Dover | 1,266,052 |
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 | 9,101,082 | 23,228,322 | +14,127,240 |
| Hull | 11,493,909 | 6,245,803 | -5,248,106 |
| 000 | 2,258,162 | 3,758,240 | +1,500,078 |
| Goole | 702,908 | 734,465 | +31,557 |
| Dover | 322,902 | 943,150 | +620,248 |
| London | 477,336 | 298,151 | -179,185 |
| Killingholme | 456,763 | 226,597 | -230,166 |
| Sunderland | 139,353 | 376,553 | +237,200 |
| TRT | 394,493 | 28,087 | -366,406 |
| Eurotunnel | 183,157 | 217,321 | +34,164 |
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 | 22 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Specialised construction activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-12 | 17 |
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 | 29 |
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 1,913,994 |
| Germany | 343,645 |
| Spain | 125,330 |
| Sweden | 120,386 |
| India | 107,319 |
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 | 938,633 | 975,361 | +36,728 |
| Germany | 299,166 | 44,479 | -254,687 |
| Spain | 53,972 | 71,358 | +17,386 |
| Sweden | 120,386 | 0 | -120,386 |
| India | 33,379 | 73,940 | +40,561 |
| France | 33,941 | 20,925 | -13,016 |
| United Arab Emirates | 33,372 | 11,418 | -21,954 |
| Austria | 31,884 | 11,868 | -20,016 |
| Italy | 22,801 | 17,022 | -5,779 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 29,149 | +29,149 |
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 | 213,868 |
| Finland | 132,791 |
| Sweden | 16,959 |
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 | 129,718 | 84,150 | -45,568 |
| Finland | 26,512 | 106,279 | +79,767 |
| Sweden | 3,204 | 13,755 | +10,551 |
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) | 2,201,747 |
| Other | 410,173 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 197,544 |
| Air transport | 181,657 |
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) | 1,196,821 | 1,004,926 | -191,895 |
| Other | 205,989 | 204,184 | -1,805 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 175,646 | 21,898 | -153,748 |
| Air transport | 80,832 | 100,825 | +19,993 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 1,195,525 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 619,016 |
| 000 | 410,173 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 175,366 |
| Liverpool Docks | 151,583 |
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 | 500,876 | 694,649 | +193,773 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 410,854 | 208,162 | -202,692 |
| 000 | 205,989 | 204,184 | -1,805 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 78,925 | 96,441 | +17,516 |
| Liverpool Docks | 140,747 | 10,836 | -129,911 |
| Holyhead | 69,389 | 61,195 | -8,194 |
| Hull | 111,760 | 0 | -111,760 |
| Immingham Docks | 68,076 | 7,572 | -60,504 |
| London | 18,000 | 16,759 | -1,241 |
| Portsmouth | 15,864 | 0 | -15,864 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72254060
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel sheets or strips with a thickness between 4.75mm and 10mm, used in general construction