Import/export HS code 72255080: Various cold-rolled steel
Cold-rolled steel sheets or strips, not specified elsewhere, used in various industrial 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 16,453,163 |
| Austria | 11,998,834 |
| Netherlands | 3,890,652 |
| France | 2,653,484 |
| Sweden | 1,951,302 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 9,071,235 | 7,381,928 | -1,689,307 |
| Austria | 6,644,036 | 5,354,798 | -1,289,238 |
| Netherlands | 2,210,884 | 1,679,768 | -531,116 |
| France | 1,397,396 | 1,256,088 | -141,308 |
| Sweden | 1,193,187 | 758,115 | -435,072 |
| Germany | 314,211 | 1,562,134 | +1,247,923 |
| South Korea | 23,572 | 1,721,819 | +1,698,247 |
| Finland | 552,741 | 294,118 | -258,623 |
| Japan | 0 | 587,003 | +587,003 |
| Italy | 29,067 | 97,756 | +68,689 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 16,439,733 |
| Austria | 12,835,018 |
| Netherlands | 3,492,221 |
| France | 2,424,568 |
| Sweden | 1,943,958 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 9,057,805 | 7,381,928 | -1,675,877 |
| Austria | 6,722,784 | 6,112,234 | -610,550 |
| Netherlands | 1,773,112 | 1,719,109 | -54,003 |
| France | 1,299,909 | 1,124,659 | -175,250 |
| Sweden | 1,185,843 | 758,115 | -427,728 |
| South Korea | 23,572 | 1,721,819 | +1,698,247 |
| Germany | 694,593 | 983,704 | +289,111 |
| Finland | 560,085 | 493,072 | -67,013 |
| Japan | 0 | 587,003 | +587,003 |
| Viet Nam | 61,503 | 52,632 | -8,871 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 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) | 35,929,592 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,496,097 |
| Air transport | 117,187 |
| Other | 85,256 |
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) | 17,109,069 | 18,820,523 | +1,711,454 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,355,088 | 2,141,009 | -2,214,079 |
| Air transport | 78,564 | 38,623 | -39,941 |
| Other | 85,256 | 0 | -85,256 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Sunderland | 17,215,048 |
| Boston | 11,794,414 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,169,000 |
| Newport | 1,845,418 |
| Dover | 1,243,061 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 8,822,982 | 8,392,066 | -430,916 |
| Boston | 5,962,896 | 5,831,518 | -131,378 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,949,084 | 2,219,916 | +270,832 |
| Newport | 0 | 1,845,418 | +1,845,418 |
| Dover | 743,411 | 499,650 | -243,761 |
| Middlesbrough | 905,282 | 316,162 | -589,120 |
| Hull | 1,040,459 | 93,802 | -946,657 |
| Eurotunnel | 514,487 | 238,253 | -276,234 |
| Purfleet | 539,306 | 191,493 | -347,813 |
| Harwich | 585,088 | 94,654 | -490,434 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
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 | 15 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 33,179,965 |
| France | 31,825,134 |
| Spain | 19,372,188 |
| Germany | 17,326,532 |
| Poland | 7,121,567 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 33,036,355 | 143,610 | -32,892,745 |
| France | 27,765,004 | 4,060,130 | -23,704,874 |
| Spain | 18,590,313 | 781,875 | -17,808,438 |
| Germany | 15,787,006 | 1,539,526 | -14,247,480 |
| Poland | 6,901,762 | 219,805 | -6,681,957 |
| Austria | 2,960,016 | 2,958,874 | -1,142 |
| Turkey | 4,619,914 | 416,689 | -4,203,225 |
| Belgium | 1,333,570 | 568,352 | -765,218 |
| Sweden | 1,568,363 | 26,912 | -1,541,451 |
| Portugal | 1,063,818 | 0 | -1,063,818 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 89,491,234 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,365,284 |
| Rail transport | 451,348 |
| Air transport | 54,897 |
| Other | 25,501 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 82,611,836 | 6,879,398 | -75,732,438 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,826,248 | 3,539,036 | -29,287,212 |
| Rail transport | 71,090 | 380,258 | +309,168 |
| Air transport | 30,269 | 24,628 | -5,641 |
| Other | 20,564 | 4,937 | -15,627 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 84,473,444 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,708,830 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,540,417 |
| Harwich | 2,314,024 |
| London | 2,211,080 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 77,654,565 | 6,818,879 | -70,835,686 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,174,135 | 3,534,695 | -24,639,440 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,540,417 | 0 | -2,540,417 |
| Harwich | 2,154,821 | 159,203 | -1,995,618 |
| London | 2,057,089 | 153,991 | -1,903,098 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,761,839 | 47,155 | -1,714,684 |
| Middlesbrough | 648,274 | 0 | -648,274 |
| Portsmouth | 262,650 | 0 | -262,650 |
| Felixstowe | 108,334 | 71,876 | -36,458 |
| London Gateway Port | 74,639 | 0 | -74,639 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72255080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-rolled steel sheets or strips, not specified elsewhere, used in various industrial applications