Import/export HS code 7226: Flat steel products, under 600mm wide
Flat steel sheets or coils made from alloy steel, less than 600mm wide, used in smaller-scale manufacturing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 23,776,879 |
| France | 11,422,130 |
| Germany | 7,590,593 |
| Netherlands | 7,428,450 |
| Sweden | 4,711,225 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 14,231,236 | 9,545,643 | -4,685,593 |
| France | 3,457,612 | 7,964,518 | +4,506,906 |
| Germany | 2,830,581 | 4,760,012 | +1,929,431 |
| Netherlands | 4,547,888 | 2,880,562 | -1,667,326 |
| Sweden | 2,509,134 | 2,202,091 | -307,043 |
| Japan | 2,036,902 | 2,230,632 | +193,730 |
| Spain | 1,187,026 | 2,473,457 | +1,286,431 |
| Switzerland | 1,062,049 | 2,161,218 | +1,099,169 |
| China | 1,004,461 | 1,173,276 | +168,815 |
| Turkey | 331,591 | 1,524,018 | +1,192,427 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 27,319,420 |
| Japan | 8,845,305 |
| Germany | 7,820,514 |
| France | 6,679,608 |
| Sweden | 4,101,070 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 14,244,524 | 13,074,896 | -1,169,628 |
| Japan | 5,257,901 | 3,587,404 | -1,670,497 |
| Germany | 3,080,871 | 4,739,643 | +1,658,772 |
| France | 2,816,418 | 3,863,190 | +1,046,772 |
| Sweden | 2,027,458 | 2,073,612 | +46,154 |
| Spain | 1,264,681 | 2,498,969 | +1,234,288 |
| Switzerland | 1,056,081 | 2,103,655 | +1,047,574 |
| China | 1,128,267 | 1,040,923 | -87,344 |
| Turkey | 477,472 | 1,524,018 | +1,046,546 |
| Netherlands | 754,087 | 1,216,270 | +462,183 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 21 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
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 | 19 | 16 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 54,169,211 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,846,905 |
| Air transport | 2,752,318 |
| Other | 1,124,074 |
| Road transport | 464,571 |
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) | 26,519,031 | 27,650,180 | +1,131,149 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,001,167 | 9,845,738 | +2,844,571 |
| Air transport | 1,600,127 | 1,152,191 | -447,936 |
| Other | 728,808 | 395,266 | -333,542 |
| Road transport | 14,721 | 449,850 | +435,129 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 33,832,445 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,422,946 |
| Felixstowe | 7,552,264 |
| Southampton | 5,280,057 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,202,877 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 16,780,451 | 17,051,994 | +271,543 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,378,788 | 5,044,158 | +1,665,370 |
| Felixstowe | 4,845,869 | 2,706,395 | -2,139,474 |
| Southampton | 2,195,601 | 3,084,456 | +888,855 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,282,717 | 2,920,160 | +637,443 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 873,053 | 1,342,979 | +469,926 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 633,148 | 1,293,199 | +660,051 |
| London Gateway Port | 520,169 | 724,682 | +204,513 |
| Thamesport | 21,729 | 1,123,955 | +1,102,226 |
| Hull | 352,899 | 777,733 | +424,834 |
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 | 45 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 45 |
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 10 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 30 |
| 2026-03 | 34 |
| 2026-02 | 40 |
| 2026-01 | 34 |
| 2025-12 | 31 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SNAP-ON U.K. HOLDINGS LIMITED | 91 |
| KYOCERA AVX COMPONENTS LIMITED | 55 |
| STRIX LTD | 49 |
| HILL STEELS LIMITED | 46 |
| LINDAB LIMITED | 45 |
| CARRS TOOL STEELS LIMITED | 41 |
| SHEARLINE STEEL STRIP LIMITED | 41 |
| DAKIN-FLATHERS LIMITED | 39 |
| UK GRID SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 38 |
| ERNEST BENNETT (SHEFFIELD) LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 57 |
| 54m+ | 55 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| Other | 12 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 18,912,877 |
| Ireland | 6,812,374 |
| Italy | 1,810,669 |
| United States | 1,579,735 |
| Canada | 1,554,091 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 9,689,652 | 9,223,225 | -466,427 |
| Ireland | 541,811 | 6,270,563 | +5,728,752 |
| Italy | 1,394,166 | 416,503 | -977,663 |
| United States | 1,199,069 | 380,666 | -818,403 |
| Canada | 0 | 1,554,091 | +1,554,091 |
| France | 185,302 | 787,877 | +602,575 |
| Netherlands | 502,128 | 364,183 | -137,945 |
| Turkey | 13,924 | 561,275 | +547,351 |
| Australia | 288,432 | 220,145 | -68,287 |
| Sweden | 301,915 | 188,997 | -112,918 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,563 |
| Lithuania | 936 |
| Ireland | 643 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 506 | 1,057 | +551 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 936 | +936 |
| Ireland | 0 | 643 | +643 |
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) | 31,981,245 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,595,799 |
| Air transport | 1,645,404 |
| Other | 622,373 |
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) | 12,811,148 | 19,170,097 | +6,358,949 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,621,729 | 974,070 | -647,659 |
| Air transport | 727,701 | 917,703 | +190,002 |
| Other | 297,625 | 324,748 | +27,123 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,066,660 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,667,194 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,206,072 |
| Heysham | 1,818,057 |
| Holyhead | 1,262,955 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,061,309 | 9,005,351 | -1,055,958 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,196,815 | 3,470,379 | +1,273,564 |
| Liverpool Docks | 102,688 | 3,103,384 | +3,000,696 |
| Heysham | 7,878 | 1,810,179 | +1,802,301 |
| Holyhead | 145,500 | 1,117,455 | +971,955 |
| Southampton | 672,312 | 137,891 | -534,421 |
| Felixstowe | 376,625 | 269,124 | -107,501 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 163,746 | 473,330 | +309,584 |
| London Gateway Port | 317,566 | 311,676 | -5,890 |
| 000 | 297,625 | 324,748 | +27,123 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 7226
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat steel sheets or coils made from alloy steel, less than 600mm wide, used in smaller-scale manufacturing