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 | 7,533,247 |
| Netherlands | 5,471,129 |
| Sweden | 5,385,042 |
| Finland | 4,433,781 |
| France | 3,043,516 |
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 | 4,768,591 | 2,764,656 | -2,003,935 |
| Netherlands | 3,494,078 | 1,977,051 | -1,517,027 |
| Sweden | 4,007,860 | 1,377,182 | -2,630,678 |
| Finland | 1,551,316 | 2,882,465 | +1,331,149 |
| France | 1,715,655 | 1,327,861 | -387,794 |
| Germany | 716,232 | 601,529 | -114,703 |
| Taiwan | 467,937 | 307,017 | -160,920 |
| 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 | 6,984,162 |
| Sweden | 5,255,658 |
| Finland | 4,563,165 |
| France | 2,517,194 |
| Austria | 2,337,716 |
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 | 4,558,908 | 2,425,254 | -2,133,654 |
| Sweden | 3,878,476 | 1,377,182 | -2,501,294 |
| Finland | 1,680,700 | 2,882,465 | +1,201,765 |
| France | 1,447,824 | 1,069,370 | -378,454 |
| Austria | 1,215,962 | 1,121,754 | -94,208 |
| Germany | 1,610,084 | 710,681 | -899,403 |
| Netherlands | 1,146,169 | 682,055 | -464,114 |
| Taiwan | 467,937 | 307,017 | -160,920 |
| 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) | 23,583,145 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,067,724 |
| Other | 1,383,885 |
| 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) | 13,520,600 | 10,062,545 | -3,458,055 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,519,014 | 548,710 | -1,970,304 |
| Other | 721,902 | 661,983 | -59,919 |
| 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 | 9,117,023 |
| Hull | 8,428,299 |
| London | 4,279,243 |
| Newport | 1,707,279 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,666,332 |
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 | 5,165,585 | 3,951,438 | -1,214,147 |
| Hull | 5,559,176 | 2,869,123 | -2,690,053 |
| London | 3,019,079 | 1,260,164 | -1,758,915 |
| Newport | 1,052,248 | 655,031 | -397,217 |
| Immingham Docks | 174,455 | 1,491,877 | +1,317,422 |
| 000 | 721,902 | 661,983 | -59,919 |
| Belfast Port | 467,937 | 240,429 | -227,508 |
| Goole | 308,559 | 0 | -308,559 |
| Sunderland | 64,926 | 13,931 | -50,995 |
| Eurotunnel | 67,131 | 8,930 | -58,201 |
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 | 390,236 |
| Belgium | 223,578 |
| 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 | 395,126 | 209,419 | -185,707 |
| Turkey | 288,115 | 102,121 | -185,994 |
| Belgium | 91,727 | 131,851 | +40,124 |
| France | 212,227 | 4,476 | -207,751 |
| Netherlands | 173,307 | 8,132 | -165,175 |
| United States | 127,649 | 1,633 | -126,016 |
| Portugal | 90,646 | 35,338 | -55,308 |
| Sierra Leone | 70,464 | 35,801 | -34,663 |
| 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) | 1,720,069 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 236,202 |
| Air transport | 215,552 |
| 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) | 1,325,140 | 394,929 | -930,211 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 112,125 | 124,077 | +11,952 |
| Air transport | 139,312 | 76,240 | -63,072 |
| 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 | 1,564,679 |
| London Stansted Airport | 174,147 |
| 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 | 1,205,551 | 359,128 | -846,423 |
| London Stansted Airport | 125,784 | 48,363 | -77,421 |
| 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 | 16,397 | +10,724 |
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