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 | 13,315,692 |
| Finland | 2,719,077 |
| Austria | 1,011,976 |
| Netherlands | 925,608 |
| Germany | 764,531 |
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 | 5,638,203 | 7,677,489 | +2,039,286 |
| Finland | 1,213,241 | 1,505,836 | +292,595 |
| Austria | 804,442 | 207,534 | -596,908 |
| Netherlands | 473,938 | 451,670 | -22,268 |
| Germany | 372,779 | 391,752 | +18,973 |
| Italy | 48,064 | 226,454 | +178,390 |
| Belgium | 35,438 | 135,161 | +99,723 |
| United States | 60,375 | 105,745 | +45,370 |
| Poland | 121,182 | 0 | -121,182 |
| France | 38,350 | 0 | -38,350 |
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 | 13,121,052 |
| Finland | 2,790,593 |
| Austria | 1,490,275 |
| Italy | 615,782 |
| Germany | 508,871 |
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 | 5,620,966 | 7,500,086 | +1,879,120 |
| Finland | 1,218,684 | 1,571,909 | +353,225 |
| Austria | 990,650 | 499,625 | -491,025 |
| Italy | 256,847 | 358,935 | +102,088 |
| Germany | 258,915 | 249,956 | -8,959 |
| United States | 144,811 | 249,453 | +104,642 |
| Poland | 128,532 | 90,834 | -37,698 |
| Belgium | 7,952 | 82,062 | +74,110 |
| France | 78,045 | 1,226 | -76,819 |
| Japan | 35,780 | 28,948 | -6,832 |
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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 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 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 10,256,437 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,986,260 |
| Air transport | 218,390 |
| Other | 88,027 |
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) | 5,039,585 | 5,216,852 | +177,267 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,645,219 | 5,341,041 | +1,695,822 |
| Air transport | 95,332 | 123,058 | +27,726 |
| Other | 32,202 | 55,825 | +23,623 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 10,609,442 |
| Hull | 6,069,272 |
| Goole | 910,901 |
| Dover | 583,140 |
| 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 | 2,523,080 | 8,086,362 | +5,563,282 |
| Hull | 4,556,883 | 1,512,389 | -3,044,494 |
| Goole | 757,497 | 153,404 | -604,093 |
| Dover | 226,210 | 356,930 | +130,720 |
| Killingholme | 111,989 | 96,729 | -15,260 |
| Eurotunnel | 112,458 | 93,726 | -18,732 |
| Harwich | 158,402 | 43,169 | -115,233 |
| Felixstowe | 87,340 | 56,201 | -31,139 |
| Purfleet | 21,906 | 115,375 | +93,469 |
| London | 64,846 | 27,781 | -37,065 |
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 | 18 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 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+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 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 | 832,248 |
| India | 260,117 |
| Italy | 41,382 |
| 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 | 489,056 | 343,192 | -145,864 |
| India | 103,545 | 156,572 | +53,027 |
| Italy | 28,854 | 12,528 | -16,326 |
| 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 | 57,515 |
| Sweden | 22,885 |
| Germany | 9,300 |
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 | 37,987 | 19,528 | -18,459 |
| Sweden | 0 | 22,885 | +22,885 |
| Germany | 9,300 | 0 | -9,300 |
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) | 756,807 |
| Air transport | 285,725 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 206,559 |
| Other | 107,589 |
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) | 405,089 | 351,718 | -53,371 |
| Air transport | 112,524 | 173,201 | +60,677 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 141,294 | 65,265 | -76,029 |
| Other | 65,176 | 42,413 | -22,763 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 553,151 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 273,602 |
| 000 | 107,589 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 82,324 |
| 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 | 295,677 | 257,474 | -38,203 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 105,355 | 168,247 | +62,892 |
| 000 | 65,176 | 42,413 | -22,763 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 51,278 | 31,046 | -20,232 |
| Holyhead | 43,527 | 34,345 | -9,182 |
| Liverpool Docks | 57,612 | 0 | -57,612 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,181 | 32,688 | +8,507 |
| Felixstowe | 14,867 | 33,302 | +18,435 |
| Hull | 32,177 | 0 | -32,177 |
| Milford | 18,486 | 8,960 | -9,526 |
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