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 | 32,701,281 |
| Finland | 10,077,624 |
| Belgium | 2,673,679 |
| Germany | 2,181,256 |
| Netherlands | 1,879,408 |
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 | 16,751,703 | 15,949,578 | -802,125 |
| Finland | 3,586,583 | 6,491,041 | +2,904,458 |
| Belgium | 1,335,171 | 1,338,508 | +3,337 |
| Germany | 911,320 | 1,269,936 | +358,616 |
| Netherlands | 1,350,345 | 529,063 | -821,282 |
| Austria | 742,054 | 516,942 | -225,112 |
| Denmark | 135,503 | 309,410 | +173,907 |
| France | 174,590 | 265,563 | +90,973 |
| United States | 150,086 | 62,861 | -87,225 |
| Ireland | 54,067 | 66,195 | +12,128 |
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 | 31,386,204 |
| Finland | 6,909,778 |
| Belgium | 2,815,786 |
| Germany | 2,256,904 |
| Austria | 1,445,208 |
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 | 16,133,944 | 15,252,260 | -881,684 |
| Finland | 2,335,274 | 4,574,504 | +2,239,230 |
| Belgium | 1,392,785 | 1,423,001 | +30,216 |
| Germany | 1,224,944 | 1,031,960 | -192,984 |
| Austria | 821,722 | 623,486 | -198,236 |
| Netherlands | 654,435 | 251,595 | -402,840 |
| France | 258,500 | 306,745 | +48,245 |
| Denmark | 135,503 | 323,741 | +188,238 |
| United States | 150,086 | 62,861 | -87,225 |
| Poland | 58,752 | 29,448 | -29,304 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| West Central Scotland | 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 | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Central Scotland | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 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) | 24,705,586 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,396,517 |
| Other | 4,907,652 |
| Air transport | 152,752 |
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) | 9,739,716 | 14,965,870 | +5,226,154 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,398,775 | 8,997,742 | -4,401,033 |
| Other | 2,035,898 | 2,871,754 | +835,856 |
| Air transport | 82,086 | 70,666 | -11,420 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 24,270,187 |
| Hull | 17,215,287 |
| 000 | 4,907,652 |
| Goole | 1,223,944 |
| Dover | 1,111,399 |
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 | 7,024,440 | 17,245,747 | +10,221,307 |
| Hull | 12,917,094 | 4,298,193 | -8,618,901 |
| 000 | 2,035,898 | 2,871,754 | +835,856 |
| Goole | 665,676 | 558,268 | -107,408 |
| Dover | 339,300 | 772,099 | +432,799 |
| London | 507,133 | 190,742 | -316,391 |
| Killingholme | 458,072 | 197,401 | -260,671 |
| TRT | 439,641 | 28,087 | -411,554 |
| Sunderland | 139,353 | 272,025 | +132,672 |
| Eurotunnel | 194,947 | 180,200 | -14,747 |
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 | 23 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
| Specialised construction activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
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 | 28 |
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | 1,755,027 |
| Germany | 318,221 |
| Sweden | 120,386 |
| India | 76,479 |
| Spain | 54,946 |
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 | 1,010,382 | 744,645 | -265,737 |
| Germany | 79,972 | 238,249 | +158,277 |
| Sweden | 120,386 | 0 | -120,386 |
| India | 33,379 | 43,100 | +9,721 |
| Spain | 54,946 | 0 | -54,946 |
| Ukraine | 19,421 | 29,149 | +9,728 |
| France | 33,941 | 13,755 | -20,186 |
| Italy | 30,434 | 17,022 | -13,412 |
| United Arab Emirates | 33,372 | 11,418 | -21,954 |
| Austria | 31,884 | 11,868 | -20,016 |
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 | 197,815 |
| Finland | 113,142 |
| Sweden | 9,589 |
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 | 123,185 | 74,630 | -48,555 |
| Finland | 26,512 | 86,630 | +60,118 |
| Sweden | 0 | 9,589 | +9,589 |
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) | 1,999,161 |
| Other | 367,101 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 198,252 |
| Air transport | 146,030 |
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) | 1,089,096 | 910,065 | -179,031 |
| Other | 196,252 | 170,849 | -25,403 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 176,275 | 21,977 | -154,298 |
| Air transport | 85,128 | 60,902 | -24,226 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 1,075,618 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 532,582 |
| 000 | 367,101 |
| Liverpool Docks | 157,316 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 135,443 |
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 | 560,631 | 514,987 | -45,644 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 217,392 | 315,190 | +97,798 |
| 000 | 196,252 | 170,849 | -25,403 |
| Liverpool Docks | 151,214 | 6,102 | -145,112 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 78,925 | 56,518 | -22,407 |
| Holyhead | 80,653 | 48,210 | -32,443 |
| Hull | 104,939 | 6,821 | -98,118 |
| Immingham Docks | 66,396 | 4,058 | -62,338 |
| 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