Import/export HS code 72254090: Thin hot-rolled steel
Hot-rolled steel sheets or strips with a thickness under 4.75mm, used in lightweight applications
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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 | 13,621,581 |
| Finland | 2,523,667 |
| Austria | 1,008,909 |
| Netherlands | 923,417 |
| Germany | 719,256 |
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 | 6,273,673 | 7,347,908 | +1,074,235 |
| Finland | 1,087,414 | 1,436,253 | +348,839 |
| Austria | 797,655 | 211,254 | -586,401 |
| Netherlands | 507,253 | 416,164 | -91,089 |
| Germany | 329,761 | 389,495 | +59,734 |
| Italy | 55,365 | 219,153 | +163,788 |
| Belgium | 35,438 | 135,161 | +99,723 |
| United States | 86,924 | 79,196 | -7,728 |
| Poland | 121,182 | 0 | -121,182 |
| France | 31,962 | 0 | -31,962 |
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 | 13,399,334 |
| Finland | 2,595,183 |
| Austria | 1,492,827 |
| Italy | 662,438 |
| Germany | 475,879 |
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 | 6,228,337 | 7,170,997 | +942,660 |
| Finland | 1,092,857 | 1,502,326 | +409,469 |
| Austria | 994,636 | 498,191 | -496,445 |
| Italy | 303,364 | 359,074 | +55,710 |
| Germany | 231,829 | 244,050 | +12,221 |
| United States | 186,476 | 207,788 | +21,312 |
| Poland | 142,842 | 79,946 | -62,896 |
| Belgium | 7,952 | 82,062 | +74,110 |
| Japan | 34,595 | 27,749 | -6,846 |
| France | 38,893 | 1,226 | -37,667 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 10,229,738 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,042,782 |
| Air transport | 237,899 |
| Other | 94,244 |
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) | 5,253,938 | 4,975,800 | -278,138 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,937,862 | 5,104,920 | +1,167,058 |
| Air transport | 107,626 | 130,273 | +22,647 |
| Other | 32,202 | 62,042 | +29,840 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 11,428,046 |
| Hull | 5,325,321 |
| Goole | 885,085 |
| Dover | 581,894 |
| Killingholme | 208,718 |
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 | 3,663,726 | 7,764,320 | +4,100,594 |
| Hull | 3,899,550 | 1,425,771 | -2,473,779 |
| Goole | 748,539 | 136,546 | -611,993 |
| Dover | 260,890 | 321,004 | +60,114 |
| Killingholme | 111,989 | 96,729 | -15,260 |
| Harwich | 181,711 | 25,575 | -156,136 |
| Eurotunnel | 94,176 | 108,467 | +14,291 |
| Purfleet | 45,793 | 117,959 | +72,166 |
| Felixstowe | 81,084 | 56,201 | -24,883 |
| 000 | 32,202 | 62,042 | +29,840 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
19 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
5 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
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 | 19 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 744,250 |
| India | 260,117 |
| Italy | 39,346 |
| New Zealand | 39,228 |
| Sierra Leone | 32,688 |
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 | 480,540 | 263,710 | -216,830 |
| India | 103,545 | 156,572 | +53,027 |
| Italy | 26,818 | 12,528 | -14,290 |
| New Zealand | 11,265 | 27,963 | +16,698 |
| Sierra Leone | 0 | 32,688 | +32,688 |
| Sweden | 32,177 | 0 | -32,177 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 24,181 | 0 | -24,181 |
| France | 3,602 | 16,871 | +13,269 |
| Poland | 18,459 | 0 | -18,459 |
| Canada | 0 | 9,963 | +9,963 |
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 | 52,383 |
| Sweden | 22,885 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 38,367 | 14,016 | -24,351 |
| Sweden | 0 | 22,885 | +22,885 |
| 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) | 671,642 |
| Air transport | 285,725 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 206,559 |
| Other | 102,720 |
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) | 394,157 | 277,485 | -116,672 |
| Air transport | 112,524 | 173,201 | +60,677 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 141,294 | 65,265 | -76,029 |
| Other | 65,556 | 37,164 | -28,392 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 498,111 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 273,602 |
| 000 | 102,720 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 80,288 |
| Holyhead | 77,872 |
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 | 285,326 | 212,785 | -72,541 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 105,355 | 168,247 | +62,892 |
| 000 | 65,556 | 37,164 | -28,392 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 49,242 | 31,046 | -18,196 |
| Holyhead | 65,192 | 12,680 | -52,512 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,181 | 32,688 | +8,507 |
| Felixstowe | 14,867 | 33,302 | +18,435 |
| Liverpool Docks | 35,929 | 0 | -35,929 |
| Hull | 32,177 | 0 | -32,177 |
| Milford | 19,959 | 1,081 | -18,878 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72254090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel sheets or strips with a thickness under 4.75mm, used in lightweight applications