Import/export HS code 720825: Thick hot-rolled steel sheets, 4.75mm or more
Hot-rolled steel sheets with a thickness of 4.75mm or more, used for heavy-duty construction and machinery
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 7,838,616 |
| Netherlands | 5,695,755 |
| Sweden | 5,415,821 |
| Finland | 4,358,256 |
| France | 3,062,274 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,217,136 | 3,621,480 | -595,656 |
| Netherlands | 3,519,349 | 2,176,406 | -1,342,943 |
| Sweden | 4,300,124 | 1,115,697 | -3,184,427 |
| Finland | 1,641,909 | 2,716,347 | +1,074,438 |
| France | 1,677,415 | 1,384,859 | -292,556 |
| Germany | 1,502,172 | 592,216 | -909,956 |
| Taiwan | 695,647 | 216,262 | -479,385 |
| Italy | 19,192 | 0 | -19,192 |
| South Korea | 0 | 18,919 | +18,919 |
| Spain | 0 | 16,558 | +16,558 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 7,075,952 |
| Sweden | 5,286,437 |
| Finland | 4,487,640 |
| Germany | 3,082,920 |
| France | 2,535,952 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,793,874 | 3,282,078 | -511,796 |
| Sweden | 4,170,740 | 1,115,697 | -3,055,043 |
| Finland | 1,771,293 | 2,716,347 | +945,054 |
| Germany | 2,331,303 | 751,617 | -1,579,686 |
| France | 1,427,828 | 1,108,124 | -319,704 |
| Austria | 1,421,940 | 1,019,122 | -402,818 |
| Netherlands | 1,030,183 | 933,793 | -96,390 |
| Taiwan | 695,647 | 216,262 | -479,385 |
| Italy | 19,192 | 0 | -19,192 |
| South Korea | 0 | 18,919 | +18,919 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,411,941 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,442,938 |
| Other | 1,597,464 |
| Air transport | 4,317 |
| Road transport | 4,027 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,782,134 | 10,629,807 | -3,152,327 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,894,228 | 548,710 | -2,345,518 |
| Other | 917,237 | 680,227 | -237,010 |
| Air transport | 4,317 | 0 | -4,317 |
| Road transport | 0 | 4,027 | +4,027 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Boston | 10,009,586 |
| Hull | 8,645,038 |
| London | 4,362,729 |
| Newport | 1,813,540 |
| 000 | 1,597,464 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 6,038,254 | 3,971,332 | -2,066,922 |
| Hull | 5,942,033 | 2,703,005 | -3,239,028 |
| London | 2,288,577 | 2,074,152 | -214,425 |
| Newport | 906,771 | 906,769 | -2 |
| 000 | 917,237 | 680,227 | -237,010 |
| Immingham Docks | 174,455 | 1,230,392 | +1,055,937 |
| Belfast Port | 695,647 | 149,674 | -545,973 |
| Goole | 308,559 | 0 | -308,559 |
| Harwich | 84,578 | 13,817 | -70,761 |
| Sunderland | 64,926 | 13,931 | -50,995 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
| Other personal service activities | 1 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
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+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 604,545 |
| Turkey | 402,464 |
| Belgium | 220,680 |
| France | 216,703 |
| Netherlands | 181,439 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 332,020 | 272,525 | -59,495 |
| Turkey | 202,492 | 199,972 | -2,520 |
| Belgium | 86,478 | 134,202 | +47,724 |
| France | 212,227 | 4,476 | -207,751 |
| Netherlands | 173,307 | 8,132 | -165,175 |
| United States | 122,144 | 7,138 | -115,006 |
| Sierra Leone | 70,464 | 35,801 | -34,663 |
| Portugal | 90,646 | 9,671 | -80,975 |
| Poland | 64,136 | 0 | -64,136 |
| Ireland | 34,787 | 17,088 | -17,699 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 12,597 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 4,731 | 7,866 | +3,135 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,703,732 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 236,202 |
| Air transport | 176,681 |
| Other | 12,597 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,171,162 | 532,570 | -638,592 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 112,125 | 124,077 | +11,952 |
| Air transport | 132,181 | 44,500 | -87,681 |
| Other | 4,731 | 7,866 | +3,135 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 1,548,342 |
| London Stansted Airport | 136,639 |
| Immingham Docks | 119,601 |
| London Gateway Port | 101,622 |
| Dover | 40,194 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 1,051,573 | 496,769 | -554,804 |
| London Stansted Airport | 120,279 | 16,360 | -103,919 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 119,601 | +119,601 |
| London Gateway Port | 70,464 | 31,158 | -39,306 |
| Dover | 40,194 | 0 | -40,194 |
| Middlesbrough | 31,003 | 0 | -31,003 |
| Portsmouth | 20,525 | 4,476 | -16,049 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,921 | 0 | -22,921 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,710 | 0 | -22,710 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,673 | 15,034 | +9,361 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720825
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel sheets with a thickness of 4.75mm or more, used for heavy-duty construction and machinery