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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 3,620,302 |
| Sweden | 2,924,693 |
| Germany | 2,499,921 |
| Austria | 1,347,034 |
| Turkey | 765,630 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,442,622 | 2,177,680 | +735,058 |
| Sweden | 1,572,382 | 1,352,311 | -220,071 |
| Germany | 677,555 | 1,822,366 | +1,144,811 |
| Austria | 1,217,010 | 130,024 | -1,086,986 |
| Turkey | 741,020 | 24,610 | -716,410 |
| France | 135,164 | 135,950 | +786 |
| United States | 194,601 | 70,785 | -123,816 |
| Netherlands | 225,572 | 35,665 | -189,907 |
| India | 58,542 | 65,873 | +7,331 |
| Italy | 60,011 | 21,408 | -38,603 |
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 | 3,666,082 |
| Sweden | 2,510,912 |
| Germany | 2,047,879 |
| Austria | 1,378,532 |
| Turkey | 911,511 |
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 | 1,487,611 | 2,178,471 | +690,860 |
| Sweden | 1,359,040 | 1,151,872 | -207,168 |
| Germany | 372,389 | 1,675,490 | +1,303,101 |
| Austria | 1,217,958 | 160,574 | -1,057,384 |
| Turkey | 886,901 | 24,610 | -862,291 |
| France | 170,382 | 80,145 | -90,237 |
| United States | 169,523 | 51,911 | -117,612 |
| India | 58,542 | 65,873 | +7,331 |
| Slovenia | 60,191 | 42,748 | -17,443 |
| Italy | 78,919 | 5,986 | -72,933 |
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 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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) | 5,750,785 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,460,332 |
| Other | 845,459 |
| Air transport | 300,967 |
| Road transport | 2,492 |
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) | 3,295,508 | 2,455,277 | -840,231 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,453,467 | 3,006,865 | +553,398 |
| Other | 496,382 | 349,077 | -147,305 |
| Air transport | 214,089 | 86,878 | -127,211 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,492 | +2,492 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,382,275 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,237,086 |
| Dover | 1,656,482 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,476,567 |
| Southampton | 1,033,500 |
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 | 1,203,333 | 1,178,942 | -24,391 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 957,145 | 1,279,941 | +322,796 |
| Dover | 627,680 | 1,028,802 | +401,122 |
| Eurotunnel | 925,036 | 551,531 | -373,505 |
| Southampton | 467,777 | 565,723 | +97,946 |
| 000 | 496,382 | 349,077 | -147,305 |
| Hull | 816,646 | 10,906 | -805,740 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 279,835 | 454,263 | +174,428 |
| TRT | 145,881 | 287,136 | +141,255 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 170,286 | 39,693 | -130,593 |
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
|
27 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
6 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
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+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 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 | 16,789,060 |
| Italy | 1,587,843 |
| Canada | 1,554,091 |
| United States | 1,144,712 |
| France | 702,980 |
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 | 8,899,307 | 7,889,753 | -1,009,554 |
| Italy | 1,134,802 | 453,041 | -681,761 |
| Canada | 0 | 1,554,091 | +1,554,091 |
| United States | 856,461 | 288,251 | -568,210 |
| France | 141,459 | 561,521 | +420,062 |
| Ireland | 358,468 | 338,431 | -20,037 |
| Netherlands | 336,793 | 324,033 | -12,760 |
| Australia | 292,096 | 205,390 | -86,706 |
| Spain | 7,158 | 295,108 | +287,950 |
| Sweden | 122,474 | 173,068 | +50,594 |
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 | 1,057 |
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 | 0 | 1,057 | +1,057 |
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) | 21,978,574 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,105,957 |
| Air transport | 597,569 |
| Other | 596,049 |
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) | 10,792,196 | 11,186,378 | +394,182 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,276,420 | 829,537 | -446,883 |
| Air transport | 312,374 | 285,195 | -27,179 |
| Other | 304,187 | 291,862 | -12,325 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,786,523 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,336,021 |
| Southampton | 801,047 |
| 000 | 596,049 |
| Felixstowe | 548,984 |
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 | 8,557,128 | 7,229,395 | -1,327,733 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,874,892 | 3,461,129 | +1,586,237 |
| Southampton | 682,792 | 118,255 | -564,537 |
| 000 | 304,187 | 291,862 | -12,325 |
| Felixstowe | 279,860 | 269,124 | -10,736 |
| London Gateway Port | 287,935 | 233,360 | -54,575 |
| Hull | 256,068 | 170,860 | -85,208 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 169,163 | 146,064 | -23,099 |
| East Midlands Airport | 124,918 | 106,897 | -18,021 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 176,181 | +176,181 |
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