Import/export HS code 722691: Hot-rolled steel, under 600mm
Hot-rolled steel sheets or coils, less than 600mm wide, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 3,349,993 |
| Spain | 3,087,918 |
| Germany | 1,854,555 |
| Austria | 1,233,611 |
| Turkey | 763,138 |
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 | 2,306,691 | 1,043,302 | -1,263,389 |
| Spain | 1,617,360 | 1,470,558 | -146,802 |
| Germany | 588,600 | 1,265,955 | +677,355 |
| Austria | 1,047,216 | 186,395 | -860,821 |
| Turkey | 0 | 763,138 | +763,138 |
| United States | 275,136 | 164,945 | -110,191 |
| Netherlands | 384,056 | 9,813 | -374,243 |
| France | 119,403 | 102,360 | -17,043 |
| India | 61,423 | 38,055 | -23,368 |
| Italy | 65,560 | 7,144 | -58,416 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 3,132,907 |
| Sweden | 2,349,575 |
| Germany | 1,495,814 |
| Austria | 1,234,559 |
| Turkey | 1,077,316 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,617,360 | 1,515,547 | -101,813 |
| Sweden | 1,430,796 | 918,779 | -512,017 |
| Germany | 450,599 | 1,045,215 | +594,616 |
| Austria | 1,048,164 | 186,395 | -861,769 |
| Turkey | 314,178 | 763,138 | +448,960 |
| United States | 258,392 | 148,516 | -109,876 |
| France | 170,129 | 72,430 | -97,699 |
| India | 61,423 | 38,055 | -23,368 |
| China | 64,451 | 29,459 | -34,992 |
| Slovenia | 40,293 | 46,638 | +6,345 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
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 | 5 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,103,210 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,821,437 |
| Other | 1,286,931 |
| Air transport | 471,967 |
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) | 2,463,798 | 2,639,412 | +175,614 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,809,763 | 2,011,674 | -798,089 |
| Other | 1,001,796 | 285,135 | -716,661 |
| Air transport | 305,913 | 166,054 | -139,859 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,155,822 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,967,565 |
| Dover | 1,322,475 |
| 000 | 1,286,931 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,205,654 |
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 | 1,340,953 | 814,869 | -526,084 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,050,822 | 916,743 | -134,079 |
| Dover | 401,625 | 920,850 | +519,225 |
| 000 | 1,001,796 | 285,135 | -716,661 |
| Eurotunnel | 939,337 | 266,317 | -673,020 |
| Southampton | 537,406 | 488,533 | -48,873 |
| Hull | 123,477 | 777,733 | +654,256 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 303,405 | 192,688 | -110,717 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 246,873 | 140,140 | -106,733 |
| TRT | 314,178 | 22,118 | -292,060 |
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 | 26 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | 16,700,924 |
| Italy | 1,991,743 |
| Canada | 1,493,893 |
| United States | 1,306,683 |
| Netherlands | 720,067 |
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 | 9,855,323 | 6,845,601 | -3,009,722 |
| Italy | 1,781,535 | 210,208 | -1,571,327 |
| Canada | 3,400 | 1,490,493 | +1,487,093 |
| United States | 824,721 | 481,962 | -342,759 |
| Netherlands | 398,843 | 321,224 | -77,619 |
| Ireland | 336,339 | 330,810 | -5,529 |
| Australia | 254,025 | 158,165 | -95,860 |
| China | 220,519 | 73,381 | -147,138 |
| France | 114,561 | 157,573 | +43,012 |
| Sweden | 128,105 | 136,435 | +8,330 |
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 | 506 |
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 | 0 | -506 |
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) | 21,879,586 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,088,219 |
| Other | 572,986 |
| Air transport | 543,112 |
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) | 12,616,683 | 9,262,903 | -3,353,780 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,180,195 | 908,024 | -272,171 |
| Other | 300,305 | 272,681 | -27,624 |
| Air transport | 297,920 | 245,192 | -52,728 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,271,452 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,853,402 |
| Southampton | 759,977 |
| Felixstowe | 688,665 |
| 000 | 572,986 |
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 | 10,476,385 | 5,795,067 | -4,681,318 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,076,453 | 2,776,949 | +700,496 |
| Southampton | 643,490 | 116,487 | -527,003 |
| Felixstowe | 246,811 | 441,854 | +195,043 |
| 000 | 300,305 | 272,681 | -27,624 |
| Hull | 27,634 | 379,677 | +352,043 |
| London Gateway Port | 282,406 | 112,270 | -170,136 |
| East Midlands Airport | 157,676 | 100,151 | -57,525 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 106,391 | 133,722 | +27,331 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 156,224 | +156,224 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 722691
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel sheets or coils, less than 600mm wide, used in various industrial applications