Import/export HS code 720836: Extra-thick hot-rolled steel sheets, over 10mm
Hot-rolled steel sheets with a thickness exceeding 10mm, ideal for heavy industrial use
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 47,221,281 |
| Turkey | 17,965,750 |
| Germany | 17,918,120 |
| France | 12,687,532 |
| India | 10,508,562 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 28,440,879 | 18,780,402 | -9,660,477 |
| Turkey | 9,476,475 | 8,489,275 | -987,200 |
| Germany | 6,986,753 | 10,931,367 | +3,944,614 |
| France | 4,593,006 | 8,094,526 | +3,501,520 |
| India | 6,950,339 | 3,558,223 | -3,392,116 |
| Finland | 2,287,477 | 2,995,802 | +708,325 |
| South Korea | 882,215 | 2,906,058 | +2,023,843 |
| Egypt | 569,618 | 3,180,020 | +2,610,402 |
| Taiwan | 1,871,563 | 1,357,008 | -514,555 |
| Sweden | 2,238,457 | 392,968 | -1,845,489 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 40,562,599 |
| Germany | 22,044,514 |
| Turkey | 17,965,750 |
| France | 12,633,851 |
| India | 10,508,562 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 22,026,634 | 18,535,965 | -3,490,669 |
| Germany | 12,200,962 | 9,843,552 | -2,357,410 |
| Turkey | 9,476,475 | 8,489,275 | -987,200 |
| France | 4,593,006 | 8,040,845 | +3,447,839 |
| India | 6,950,339 | 3,558,223 | -3,392,116 |
| Finland | 2,531,711 | 2,995,802 | +464,091 |
| Egypt | 820,991 | 3,180,020 | +2,359,029 |
| South Korea | 624,036 | 2,972,128 | +2,348,092 |
| Taiwan | 1,951,424 | 1,357,008 | -594,416 |
| Sweden | 1,994,223 | 392,968 | -1,601,255 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,933,447 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,130,378 |
| Other | 3,925,237 |
| Air transport | 4,511 |
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) | 59,920,571 | 56,012,876 | -3,907,695 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,229,006 | 6,901,372 | +672,366 |
| Other | 2,093,995 | 1,831,242 | -262,753 |
| Air transport | 0 | 4,511 | +4,511 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 44,513,094 |
| Middlesbrough | 30,956,904 |
| Cardiff Docks | 11,065,969 |
| Boston | 8,306,581 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,835,338 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 23,655,526 | 20,857,568 | -2,797,958 |
| Middlesbrough | 13,123,265 | 17,833,639 | +4,710,374 |
| Cardiff Docks | 5,990,932 | 5,075,037 | -915,895 |
| Boston | 6,771,053 | 1,535,528 | -5,235,525 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,578,243 | 5,257,095 | +2,678,852 |
| Hull | 4,537,946 | 2,995,802 | -1,542,144 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,616,787 | 2,951,540 | -665,247 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 927,632 | 4,231,026 | +3,303,394 |
| 000 | 2,093,995 | 1,831,242 | -262,753 |
| Belfast Port | 1,962,255 | 1,263,613 | -698,642 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
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+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 624,019 |
| Ireland | 354,592 |
| Belgium | 239,901 |
| Poland | 203,587 |
| Spain | 82,076 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 238,922 | 385,097 | +146,175 |
| Ireland | 291,608 | 62,984 | -228,624 |
| Belgium | 197,034 | 42,867 | -154,167 |
| Poland | 203,587 | 0 | -203,587 |
| Spain | 0 | 82,076 | +82,076 |
| Portugal | 11,428 | 0 | -11,428 |
| Switzerland | 8,488 | 0 | -8,488 |
| United States | 4,947 | 0 | -4,947 |
| South Africa | 2,273 | 0 | -2,273 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 160,121 |
| XI | 69,422 |
| XU | 46,151 |
| Nicaragua | 1,122 |
| Ireland | 334 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 160,121 | 0 | -160,121 |
| XI | 49,933 | 19,489 | -30,444 |
| XU | 25,122 | 21,029 | -4,093 |
| Nicaragua | 1,122 | 0 | -1,122 |
| Ireland | 334 | 0 | -334 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 45 | +45 |
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) | 992,642 |
| Other | 277,195 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 259,201 |
| Air transport | 2,273 |
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) | 482,602 | 510,040 | +27,438 |
| Other | 236,632 | 40,563 | -196,069 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 236,780 | 22,421 | -214,359 |
| Air transport | 2,273 | 0 | -2,273 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 970,927 |
| 000 | 277,195 |
| Holyhead | 85,567 |
| Heysham | 77,588 |
| Liverpool Docks | 74,363 |
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 | 460,887 | 510,040 | +49,153 |
| 000 | 236,632 | 40,563 | -196,069 |
| Holyhead | 73,509 | 12,058 | -61,451 |
| Heysham | 77,588 | 0 | -77,588 |
| Liverpool Docks | 64,000 | 10,363 | -53,637 |
| Middlesbrough | 21,715 | 0 | -21,715 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,683 | 0 | -21,683 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,273 | 0 | -2,273 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720836
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel sheets with a thickness exceeding 10mm, ideal for heavy industrial use