Import/export HS code 72269191: Thick hot-rolled steel, under 600mm
Hot-rolled steel sheets or coils, less than 600mm wide, with a thickness of 4.75mm or more
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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 | 3,520,674 |
| Germany | 1,905,624 |
| Austria | 1,327,697 |
| Sweden | 872,327 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,421,293 | 2,099,381 | +678,088 |
| Germany | 699,054 | 1,206,570 | +507,516 |
| Austria | 1,214,274 | 113,423 | -1,100,851 |
| Sweden | 714,748 | 157,579 | -557,169 |
| Turkey | 741,020 | 22,118 | -718,902 |
| Netherlands | 215,759 | 3,068 | -212,691 |
| France | 85,136 | 125,346 | +40,210 |
| United States | 77,591 | 113,123 | +35,532 |
| India | 58,542 | 65,873 | +7,331 |
| Italy | 57,157 | 21,408 | -35,749 |
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 | 3,565,663 |
| Germany | 1,566,743 |
| Austria | 1,359,195 |
| Sweden | 1,171,378 |
| Turkey | 909,019 |
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 | 1,448,425 | 2,117,238 | +668,813 |
| Germany | 423,191 | 1,143,552 | +720,361 |
| Austria | 1,215,222 | 143,973 | -1,071,249 |
| Sweden | 987,635 | 183,743 | -803,892 |
| Turkey | 886,901 | 22,118 | -864,783 |
| France | 121,579 | 75,997 | -45,582 |
| United States | 77,591 | 110,433 | +32,842 |
| India | 58,542 | 65,873 | +7,331 |
| Slovenia | 42,314 | 42,748 | +434 |
| Italy | 76,065 | 5,986 | -70,079 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 4,743,968 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,396,077 |
| Air transport | 205,688 |
| Other | 108 |
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) | 3,179,557 | 1,564,411 | -1,615,146 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,112,927 | 2,283,150 | +170,223 |
| Air transport | 77,573 | 128,115 | +50,542 |
| Other | 0 | 108 | +108 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,152,178 |
| Dover | 1,478,457 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,128,714 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,091,343 |
| Southampton | 1,067,142 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonmouth Docks | 922,501 | 1,229,677 | +307,176 |
| Dover | 547,578 | 930,879 | +383,301 |
| Eurotunnel | 881,483 | 247,231 | -634,252 |
| Immingham Docks | 844,028 | 247,315 | -596,713 |
| Southampton | 501,419 | 565,723 | +64,304 |
| Hull | 790,839 | 0 | -790,839 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 225,155 | 240,899 | +15,744 |
| TRT | 145,881 | 287,136 | +141,255 |
| London | 213,072 | 23,359 | -189,713 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 74,290 | 103,854 | +29,564 |
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 | 25 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 34 |
| CASCADE (U.K.) LIMITED | 34 |
| DENT STEEL SERVICES (YORKSHIRE) LIMITED | 32 |
| ALL STEELS TRADING LIMITED | 30 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 27 |
| MASTEEL (UK) LIMITED | 24 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 24 |
| AIRCRAFTMATERIALSUK.COM LIMITED | 24 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 19 |
| PARKERSTEEL LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | 12,636,205 |
| Canada | 1,554,091 |
| Italy | 1,110,384 |
| United States | 999,867 |
| Netherlands | 654,490 |
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 | 6,190,830 | 6,445,375 | +254,545 |
| Canada | 0 | 1,554,091 | +1,554,091 |
| Italy | 927,171 | 183,213 | -743,958 |
| United States | 776,850 | 223,017 | -553,833 |
| Netherlands | 326,626 | 327,864 | +1,238 |
| Australia | 281,945 | 212,807 | -69,138 |
| Spain | 7,158 | 278,319 | +271,161 |
| France | 10,988 | 209,247 | +198,259 |
| Israel | 61,179 | 84,400 | +23,221 |
| India | 52,503 | 69,146 | +16,643 |
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 |
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 |
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) | 16,359,966 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,759,082 |
| Air transport | 514,659 |
| Other | 1,563 |
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) | 7,519,111 | 8,840,855 | +1,321,744 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,074,924 | 684,158 | -390,766 |
| Air transport | 224,205 | 290,454 | +66,249 |
| Other | 506 | 1,057 | +551 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,761,377 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,776,269 |
| Southampton | 636,648 |
| London Gateway Port | 509,922 |
| Felixstowe | 448,480 |
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 | 5,506,988 | 5,254,389 | -252,599 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,839,648 | 2,936,621 | +1,096,973 |
| Southampton | 597,494 | 39,154 | -558,340 |
| London Gateway Port | 298,074 | 211,848 | -86,226 |
| Felixstowe | 179,356 | 269,124 | +89,768 |
| Hull | 115,749 | 304,002 | +188,253 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 117,129 | 179,184 | +62,055 |
| East Midlands Airport | 103,475 | 87,462 | -16,013 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 176,181 | +176,181 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 117,628 | +117,628 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72269191
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel sheets or coils, less than 600mm wide, with a thickness of 4.75mm or more