Import/export HS code 72269199: Thin hot-rolled steel, under 600mm
Hot-rolled steel sheets or coils, less than 600mm wide, with a thickness under 4.75mm
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 1,022,015 |
| United States | 84,727 |
| France | 66,848 |
| Germany | 40,751 |
| Spain | 34,296 |
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 | 733,285 | 288,730 | -444,555 |
| United States | 62,783 | 21,944 | -40,839 |
| France | 66,848 | 0 | -66,848 |
| Germany | 2,887 | 37,864 | +34,977 |
| Spain | 25,019 | 9,277 | -15,742 |
| Austria | 0 | 16,601 | +16,601 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 8,001 | +8,001 |
| Australia | 2,762 | 1,976 | -786 |
| Italy | 4,190 | 0 | -4,190 |
| China | 1,572 | 0 | -1,572 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 66,848 |
| United States | 62,700 |
| Spain | 34,296 |
| Germany | 29,663 |
| Sweden | 22,631 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 66,848 | 0 | -66,848 |
| United States | 53,571 | 9,129 | -44,442 |
| Spain | 25,019 | 9,277 | -15,742 |
| Germany | 1,952 | 27,711 | +25,759 |
| Sweden | 8,883 | 13,748 | +4,865 |
| Japan | 9,212 | 9,931 | +719 |
| Austria | 0 | 16,601 | +16,601 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 8,001 | +8,001 |
| Australia | 2,762 | 1,976 | -786 |
| Italy | 4,190 | 0 | -4,190 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 |
| Norfolk | 1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 1,009,537 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 130,249 |
| Air transport | 111,889 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,270 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 724,402 | 285,135 | -439,267 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 67,783 | 62,466 | -5,317 |
| Air transport | 83,105 | 28,784 | -54,321 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,262 | 8,008 | -18,254 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,009,537 |
| Dover | 83,345 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,940 |
| Eurotunnel | 46,904 |
| Birmingham Airport | 23,261 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 724,402 | 285,135 | -439,267 |
| Dover | 45,481 | 37,864 | -7,617 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,975 | 10,965 | -29,010 |
| Eurotunnel | 22,302 | 24,602 | +2,300 |
| Birmingham Airport | 13,984 | 9,277 | -4,707 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 20,510 | 0 | -20,510 |
| Manchester Airport | 18,385 | 0 | -18,385 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,591 | 2,884 | -2,707 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 3,598 | 3,595 | -3 |
| London | 0 | 6,032 | +6,032 |
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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 1 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 1 |
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2024-11 | 3 |
| 2024-10 | 1 |
| 2024-07 | 1 |
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 | 4 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
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 | 4,471,624 |
| Ireland | 542,047 |
| Italy | 397,084 |
| China | 278,741 |
| Sweden | 221,877 |
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 | 3,432,643 | 1,038,981 | -2,393,662 |
| Ireland | 287,637 | 254,410 | -33,227 |
| Italy | 397,084 | 0 | -397,084 |
| China | 205,360 | 73,381 | -131,979 |
| Sweden | 85,856 | 136,021 | +50,165 |
| United States | 73,972 | 66,273 | -7,699 |
| Slovakia | 54,226 | 69,800 | +15,574 |
| Austria | 35,032 | 0 | -35,032 |
| France | 25,267 | 1,379 | -23,888 |
| Mexico | 0 | 23,087 | +23,087 |
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) | 5,303,217 |
| Other | 539,974 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 407,259 |
| Air transport | 42,675 |
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) | 4,052,959 | 1,250,258 | -2,802,701 |
| Other | 287,637 | 252,337 | -35,300 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 249,644 | 157,615 | -92,029 |
| Air transport | 29,984 | 12,691 | -17,293 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,035,898 |
| 000 | 539,974 |
| Felixstowe | 233,336 |
| Immingham Docks | 228,381 |
| Southampton | 130,230 |
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 | 3,930,238 | 1,105,660 | -2,824,578 |
| 000 | 287,637 | 252,337 | -35,300 |
| Felixstowe | 233,336 | 0 | -233,336 |
| Immingham Docks | 85,856 | 142,525 | +56,669 |
| Southampton | 45,996 | 84,234 | +38,238 |
| Greenock | 0 | 52,765 | +52,765 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,118 | 7,565 | -6,553 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 20,616 | +20,616 |
| ZLC | 9,117 | 0 | -9,117 |
| Hull | 7,177 | 0 | -7,177 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72269199
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel sheets or coils, less than 600mm wide, with a thickness under 4.75mm