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 | 15,226,317 |
| Sweden | 3,474,906 |
| Netherlands | 3,217,200 |
| Finland | 1,396,023 |
| France | 1,284,920 |
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 | 8,658,729 | 6,567,588 | -2,091,141 |
| Sweden | 2,057,860 | 1,417,046 | -640,814 |
| Netherlands | 1,955,432 | 1,261,768 | -693,664 |
| Finland | 551,316 | 844,707 | +293,391 |
| France | 588,471 | 696,449 | +107,978 |
| Germany | 523,947 | 482,129 | -41,818 |
| Austria | 428,547 | 258,546 | -170,001 |
| Taiwan | 225,550 | 407,566 | +182,016 |
| Ukraine | 105,506 | 0 | -105,506 |
| Ireland | 50,685 | 37,487 | -13,198 |
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 | 14,765,125 |
| Sweden | 3,458,513 |
| Germany | 2,039,751 |
| Netherlands | 1,549,280 |
| Finland | 1,412,416 |
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 | 8,574,436 | 6,190,689 | -2,383,747 |
| Sweden | 2,041,467 | 1,417,046 | -624,421 |
| Germany | 1,378,917 | 660,834 | -718,083 |
| Netherlands | 582,800 | 966,480 | +383,680 |
| Finland | 567,709 | 844,707 | +276,998 |
| France | 437,674 | 643,914 | +206,240 |
| Austria | 544,807 | 381,482 | -163,325 |
| Taiwan | 225,550 | 407,566 | +182,016 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 23,665,401 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,425,034 |
| Other | 1,163,126 |
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) | 12,588,687 | 11,076,714 | -1,511,973 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,942,273 | 482,761 | -1,459,512 |
| Other | 687,177 | 475,949 | -211,228 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Boston | 9,528,274 |
| London | 6,307,557 |
| Hull | 3,392,427 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,991,028 |
| Sunderland | 2,617,772 |
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 | 5,774,508 | 3,753,766 | -2,020,742 |
| London | 3,369,829 | 2,937,728 | -432,101 |
| Hull | 2,547,720 | 844,707 | -1,703,013 |
| Immingham Docks | 700,561 | 2,290,467 | +1,589,906 |
| Sunderland | 1,461,127 | 1,156,645 | -304,482 |
| 000 | 687,177 | 475,949 | -211,228 |
| Belfast Port | 225,550 | 270,952 | +45,402 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 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+ | 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 | 6,702,587 |
| South Africa | 2,944,216 |
| Germany | 2,276,369 |
| Netherlands | 1,765,214 |
| Portugal | 1,751,293 |
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 | 5,727,424 | 975,163 | -4,752,261 |
| South Africa | 2,055,539 | 888,677 | -1,166,862 |
| Germany | 2,257,066 | 19,303 | -2,237,763 |
| Netherlands | 1,765,214 | 0 | -1,765,214 |
| Portugal | 788,323 | 962,970 | +174,647 |
| France | 1,407,650 | 0 | -1,407,650 |
| Turkey | 383,445 | 639,826 | +256,381 |
| Ireland | 350,651 | 146,682 | -203,969 |
| Poland | 250,922 | 87,312 | -163,610 |
| Belgium | 211,056 | 30,937 | -180,119 |
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 | 474,069 |
| France | 10,405 |
| Taiwan | 8,633 |
| Belgium | 1,546 |
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 | 333,856 | 140,213 | -193,643 |
| France | 10,405 | 0 | -10,405 |
| Taiwan | 3,710 | 4,923 | +1,213 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,546 | +1,546 |
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) | 17,831,640 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 625,665 |
| Other | 497,333 |
| 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) | 14,277,896 | 3,553,744 | -10,724,152 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 572,079 | 53,586 | -518,493 |
| Other | 350,651 | 146,682 | -203,969 |
| Air transport | 0 | 930 | +930 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 17,586,186 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 531,021 |
| 000 | 497,333 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 203,444 |
| London | 66,312 |
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 | 14,143,616 | 3,442,570 | -10,701,046 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 488,406 | 42,615 | -445,791 |
| 000 | 350,651 | 146,682 | -203,969 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 93,969 | 109,475 | +15,506 |
| London | 55,341 | 10,971 | -44,370 |
| Middlesbrough | 38,970 | 0 | -38,970 |
| Portsmouth | 19,597 | 0 | -19,597 |
| Dover | 8,735 | 0 | -8,735 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 1,699 | +1,699 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,341 | 0 | -1,341 |
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