Import/export HS code 720826: Medium-thick hot-rolled steel sheets, 3mm to 4.75mm
Hot-rolled steel sheets with a thickness between 3mm and 4.75mm, suitable for structural 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 15,310,371 |
| Sweden | 3,485,912 |
| Netherlands | 3,217,659 |
| Finland | 1,317,884 |
| France | 1,301,144 |
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 | 8,630,030 | 6,680,341 | -1,949,689 |
| Sweden | 2,243,346 | 1,242,566 | -1,000,780 |
| Netherlands | 1,828,990 | 1,388,669 | -440,321 |
| Finland | 570,561 | 747,323 | +176,762 |
| France | 529,164 | 771,980 | +242,816 |
| Germany | 621,892 | 418,807 | -203,085 |
| Austria | 34,032 | 653,061 | +619,029 |
| Taiwan | 328,507 | 294,825 | -33,682 |
| Ukraine | 105,506 | 0 | -105,506 |
| Ireland | 41,162 | 45,457 | +4,295 |
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 | 14,677,038 |
| Sweden | 3,469,519 |
| Germany | 2,016,220 |
| Netherlands | 1,550,885 |
| Finland | 1,334,277 |
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 | 8,311,397 | 6,365,641 | -1,945,756 |
| Sweden | 2,226,953 | 1,242,566 | -984,387 |
| Germany | 1,360,302 | 655,918 | -704,384 |
| Netherlands | 526,767 | 1,024,118 | +497,351 |
| Finland | 586,954 | 747,323 | +160,369 |
| France | 378,367 | 719,445 | +341,078 |
| Austria | 196,443 | 786,854 | +590,411 |
| Taiwan | 328,507 | 294,825 | -33,682 |
| Ukraine | 105,506 | 0 | -105,506 |
| Spain | 46,102 | 0 | -46,102 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| 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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 23,353,046 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,623,691 |
| Other | 1,333,714 |
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) | 11,910,697 | 11,442,349 | -468,348 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,182,593 | 441,098 | -1,741,495 |
| Other | 911,994 | 421,720 | -490,274 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Boston | 9,654,829 |
| London | 6,160,999 |
| Hull | 3,528,253 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,789,674 |
| Sunderland | 2,623,537 |
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 | 5,908,599 | 3,746,230 | -2,162,369 |
| London | 3,013,926 | 3,147,073 | +133,147 |
| Hull | 2,780,930 | 747,323 | -2,033,607 |
| Immingham Docks | 616,049 | 2,173,625 | +1,557,576 |
| Sunderland | 983,770 | 1,639,767 | +655,997 |
| 000 | 911,994 | 421,720 | -490,274 |
| Belfast Port | 328,507 | 158,211 | -170,296 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 72,094 | 136,614 | +64,520 |
| Goole | 164,982 | 9,369 | -155,613 |
| Newport | 126,215 | 31,709 | -94,506 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
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+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 7,313,525 |
| South Africa | 3,169,538 |
| Germany | 2,547,127 |
| Netherlands | 2,205,875 |
| Portugal | 1,739,592 |
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 | 6,101,900 | 1,211,625 | -4,890,275 |
| South Africa | 2,095,791 | 1,073,747 | -1,022,044 |
| Germany | 2,527,824 | 19,303 | -2,508,521 |
| Netherlands | 2,205,875 | 0 | -2,205,875 |
| Portugal | 777,578 | 962,014 | +184,436 |
| France | 1,627,108 | 0 | -1,627,108 |
| Turkey | 404,368 | 652,913 | +248,545 |
| Ireland | 341,567 | 153,793 | -187,774 |
| Poland | 250,922 | 87,312 | -163,610 |
| Belgium | 232,349 | 34,744 | -197,605 |
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 | 471,965 |
| France | 10,405 |
| Taiwan | 10,310 |
| XU | 2,680 |
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 | 324,833 | 147,132 | -177,701 |
| France | 10,405 | 0 | -10,405 |
| Taiwan | 3,649 | 6,661 | +3,012 |
| XU | 2,680 | 0 | -2,680 |
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) | 19,552,474 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 717,934 |
| Other | 495,360 |
| Air transport | 930 |
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) | 15,542,910 | 4,009,564 | -11,533,346 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 682,800 | 35,134 | -647,666 |
| Other | 341,567 | 153,793 | -187,774 |
| Air transport | 0 | 930 | +930 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 19,297,692 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 623,290 |
| 000 | 495,360 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 189,810 |
| London | 81,555 |
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 | 15,387,009 | 3,910,683 | -11,476,326 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 599,127 | 24,163 | -574,964 |
| 000 | 341,567 | 153,793 | -187,774 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 93,969 | 95,841 | +1,872 |
| London | 70,584 | 10,971 | -59,613 |
| Middlesbrough | 38,970 | 0 | -38,970 |
| Portsmouth | 19,597 | 0 | -19,597 |
| Dover | 8,735 | 0 | -8,735 |
| Harwich | 7,719 | 0 | -7,719 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 1,699 | +1,699 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720826
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel sheets with a thickness between 3mm and 4.75mm, suitable for structural applications