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 | 38,885,688 |
| Finland | 12,662,375 |
| Belgium | 2,608,771 |
| Germany | 2,350,596 |
| Netherlands | 1,944,645 |
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 | 18,008,754 | 20,876,934 | +2,868,180 |
| Finland | 3,708,555 | 8,953,820 | +5,245,265 |
| Belgium | 1,580,958 | 1,027,813 | -553,145 |
| Germany | 1,042,789 | 1,307,807 | +265,018 |
| Netherlands | 1,233,666 | 710,979 | -522,687 |
| Austria | 791,792 | 501,860 | -289,932 |
| Denmark | 180,404 | 426,176 | +245,772 |
| France | 222,083 | 304,015 | +81,932 |
| United States | 203,427 | 24,211 | -179,216 |
| Ireland | 56,546 | 109,676 | +53,130 |
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 | 37,283,661 |
| Finland | 9,113,515 |
| Belgium | 2,834,985 |
| Germany | 2,245,902 |
| Austria | 1,675,653 |
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 | 17,318,054 | 19,965,607 | +2,647,553 |
| Finland | 2,243,891 | 6,869,624 | +4,625,733 |
| Belgium | 1,706,719 | 1,128,266 | -578,453 |
| Germany | 1,215,599 | 1,030,303 | -185,296 |
| Austria | 924,519 | 751,134 | -173,385 |
| Netherlands | 588,958 | 169,529 | -419,429 |
| Denmark | 180,404 | 440,507 | +260,103 |
| France | 261,438 | 358,615 | +97,177 |
| United States | 203,427 | 24,211 | -179,216 |
| Italy | 17,671 | 77,549 | +59,878 |
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 | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Eastern Scotland | 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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 30,847,331 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,730,215 |
| Other | 5,816,149 |
| Air transport | 163,292 |
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) | 11,414,614 | 19,432,717 | +8,018,103 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,198,715 | 11,531,500 | -1,667,215 |
| Other | 2,351,555 | 3,464,594 | +1,113,039 |
| Air transport | 127,510 | 35,782 | -91,728 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 34,546,585 |
| Hull | 15,011,053 |
| 000 | 5,816,149 |
| Goole | 1,365,826 |
| Dover | 1,327,542 |
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 | 12,788,755 | 21,757,830 | +8,969,075 |
| Hull | 8,684,733 | 6,326,320 | -2,358,413 |
| 000 | 2,351,555 | 3,464,594 | +1,113,039 |
| Goole | 812,611 | 553,215 | -259,396 |
| Dover | 413,545 | 913,997 | +500,452 |
| Killingholme | 480,374 | 169,454 | -310,920 |
| London | 327,834 | 294,600 | -33,234 |
| Sunderland | 197,979 | 317,927 | +119,948 |
| Eurotunnel | 166,785 | 314,269 | +147,484 |
| TRT | 368,469 | 28,087 | -340,382 |
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
|
21 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 19 |
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
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+ | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 1,782,114 |
| Germany | 272,847 |
| Sweden | 120,386 |
| India | 95,800 |
| Spain | 88,621 |
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 | 913,279 | 868,835 | -44,444 |
| Germany | 228,368 | 44,479 | -183,889 |
| Sweden | 120,386 | 0 | -120,386 |
| India | 21,860 | 73,940 | +52,080 |
| Spain | 17,263 | 71,358 | +54,095 |
| France | 28,289 | 36,253 | +7,964 |
| United Arab Emirates | 33,372 | 17,891 | -15,481 |
| Italy | 20,905 | 17,022 | -3,883 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 0 | 32,648 | +32,648 |
| 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 | 200,316 |
| Finland | 144,303 |
| 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 | 126,821 | 73,495 | -53,326 |
| Finland | 38,422 | 105,881 | +67,459 |
| 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) | 1,973,298 |
| Other | 392,776 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 203,418 |
| Air transport | 173,288 |
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) | 1,052,760 | 920,538 | -132,222 |
| Other | 199,645 | 193,131 | -6,514 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 146,576 | 56,842 | -89,734 |
| Air transport | 70,303 | 102,985 | +32,682 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 1,108,999 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 505,032 |
| 000 | 392,776 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 166,997 |
| Liverpool Docks | 132,422 |
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 | 498,946 | 610,053 | +111,107 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 281,542 | 223,490 | -58,052 |
| 000 | 199,645 | 193,131 | -6,514 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 68,396 | 98,601 | +30,205 |
| Liverpool Docks | 116,068 | 16,354 | -99,714 |
| Holyhead | 76,988 | 44,800 | -32,188 |
| Hull | 111,760 | 0 | -111,760 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,240 | 39,121 | +27,881 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,570 | 5,194 | -33,376 |
| London | 18,000 | 16,759 | -1,241 |
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