Import/export HS code 720837: Thick hot-rolled steel sheets, 4.75mm to 10mm
Hot-rolled steel sheets with a thickness between 4.75mm and 10mm, commonly used in construction and engineering
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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 | 63,912,031 |
| France | 50,247,026 |
| Germany | 38,094,700 |
| India | 25,137,182 |
| Turkey | 20,000,779 |
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 | 44,426,477 | 19,485,554 | -24,940,923 |
| France | 26,115,964 | 24,131,062 | -1,984,902 |
| Germany | 19,299,321 | 18,795,379 | -503,942 |
| India | 17,438,432 | 7,698,750 | -9,739,682 |
| Turkey | 16,955,945 | 3,044,834 | -13,911,111 |
| Belgium | 12,673,183 | 5,864,740 | -6,808,443 |
| South Korea | 2,244,211 | 11,183,348 | +8,939,137 |
| Egypt | 1,916,090 | 10,911,860 | +8,995,770 |
| Taiwan | 4,616,370 | 4,853,516 | +237,146 |
| Viet Nam | 7,141,678 | 1,469,388 | -5,672,290 |
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 | 50,004,181 |
| France | 44,735,210 |
| Germany | 34,804,065 |
| India | 25,137,182 |
| Turkey | 20,000,779 |
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 | 32,243,413 | 17,760,768 | -14,482,645 |
| France | 23,630,129 | 21,105,081 | -2,525,048 |
| Germany | 22,167,274 | 12,636,791 | -9,530,483 |
| India | 17,438,432 | 7,698,750 | -9,739,682 |
| Turkey | 16,955,945 | 3,044,834 | -13,911,111 |
| Belgium | 11,149,422 | 5,841,073 | -5,308,349 |
| Egypt | 3,390,331 | 10,911,860 | +7,521,529 |
| Viet Nam | 8,893,146 | 4,537,522 | -4,355,624 |
| South Korea | 706,997 | 11,718,854 | +11,011,857 |
| Taiwan | 4,616,370 | 4,853,516 | +237,146 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 14 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
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 | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 239,276,253 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,506,991 |
| Other | 22,246,224 |
| Air transport | 8,090 |
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) | 136,572,146 | 102,704,107 | -33,868,039 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,064,974 | 10,442,017 | -3,622,957 |
| Other | 11,902,606 | 10,343,618 | -1,558,988 |
| Air transport | 8,090 | 0 | -8,090 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 66,821,663 |
| Middlesbrough | 59,455,916 |
| Boston | 26,347,485 |
| 000 | 22,246,224 |
| Liverpool Docks | 21,995,991 |
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 | 38,928,214 | 27,893,449 | -11,034,765 |
| Middlesbrough | 35,996,375 | 23,459,541 | -12,536,834 |
| Boston | 22,207,479 | 4,140,006 | -18,067,473 |
| 000 | 11,902,606 | 10,343,618 | -1,558,988 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,759,397 | 9,236,594 | -3,522,803 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,122,215 | 12,014,366 | +4,892,151 |
| London | 10,567,450 | 6,693,613 | -3,873,837 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 5,920,166 | 11,241,504 | +5,321,338 |
| Belfast Port | 5,960,404 | 8,307,065 | +2,346,661 |
| Hull | 5,815,908 | 4,962,119 | -853,789 |
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 | 20 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
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+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 26,689,404 |
| Turkey | 5,591,274 |
| Spain | 1,014,932 |
| Poland | 602,188 |
| Netherlands | 376,275 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 14,112,030 | 12,577,374 | -1,534,656 |
| Turkey | 618,538 | 4,972,736 | +4,354,198 |
| Spain | 559,503 | 455,429 | -104,074 |
| Poland | 602,188 | 0 | -602,188 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 376,275 | +376,275 |
| Belgium | 289,058 | 54,321 | -234,737 |
| Egypt | 203,772 | 0 | -203,772 |
| Portugal | 54,794 | 39,117 | -15,677 |
| United States | 24,829 | 0 | -24,829 |
| France | 0 | 17,793 | +17,793 |
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 | 375,686 |
| XI | 37,191 |
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 | 375,686 | 0 | -375,686 |
| XI | 24,781 | 12,410 | -12,371 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 27,016,917 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,835,380 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 147,497 |
| Air transport | 2,219 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 14,460,611 | 12,556,306 | -1,904,305 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,931,311 | 5,904,069 | +3,972,758 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 99,632 | 47,865 | -51,767 |
| Air transport | 2,219 | 0 | -2,219 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 27,016,917 |
| Newport | 7,522,246 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 203,772 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 99,324 |
| Middlesbrough | 76,175 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 14,460,611 | 12,556,306 | -1,904,305 |
| Newport | 1,624,368 | 5,897,878 | +4,273,510 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 203,772 | 0 | -203,772 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 72,527 | 26,797 | -45,730 |
| Middlesbrough | 76,175 | 0 | -76,175 |
| Heysham | 21,674 | 0 | -21,674 |
| London | 16,996 | 0 | -16,996 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,000 | 1,850 | -8,150 |
| Holyhead | 2,408 | 8,219 | +5,811 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,023 | 7,453 | +4,430 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720837
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel sheets with a thickness between 4.75mm and 10mm, commonly used in construction and engineering