Import/export HS code 720838: 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 and manufacturing purposes
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- 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 | 46,077,726 |
| India | 30,227,939 |
| Germany | 14,028,711 |
| Belgium | 12,852,997 |
| France | 6,506,542 |
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 | 20,609,742 | 25,467,984 | +4,858,242 |
| India | 21,275,356 | 8,952,583 | -12,322,773 |
| Germany | 7,130,996 | 6,897,715 | -233,281 |
| Belgium | 7,311,670 | 5,541,327 | -1,770,343 |
| France | 2,680,158 | 3,826,384 | +1,146,226 |
| Viet Nam | 4,277,342 | 147,730 | -4,129,612 |
| Taiwan | 2,246,613 | 2,116,737 | -129,876 |
| Turkey | 3,555,901 | 675,085 | -2,880,816 |
| Egypt | 532,584 | 3,189,345 | +2,656,761 |
| South Korea | 1,052,753 | 2,307,458 | +1,254,705 |
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 | 41,609,182 |
| India | 30,198,726 |
| Belgium | 12,733,392 |
| Germany | 11,384,917 |
| Viet Nam | 5,118,534 |
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 | 17,701,835 | 23,907,347 | +6,205,512 |
| India | 21,246,143 | 8,952,583 | -12,293,560 |
| Belgium | 7,236,351 | 5,497,041 | -1,739,310 |
| Germany | 6,704,358 | 4,680,559 | -2,023,799 |
| Viet Nam | 4,449,555 | 668,979 | -3,780,576 |
| Taiwan | 2,246,613 | 2,116,737 | -129,876 |
| Turkey | 3,555,901 | 675,085 | -2,880,816 |
| Egypt | 774,674 | 3,189,345 | +2,414,671 |
| South Korea | 999,849 | 2,433,751 | +1,433,902 |
| Sweden | 1,670,409 | 961,383 | -709,026 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 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) | 119,725,054 |
| Other | 11,355,919 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,368,163 |
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) | 65,487,582 | 54,237,472 | -11,250,110 |
| Other | 5,053,237 | 6,302,682 | +1,249,445 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,193,079 | 3,175,084 | -1,017,995 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 60,774,287 |
| Middlesbrough | 15,256,714 |
| London | 13,030,022 |
| 000 | 11,355,919 |
| Boston | 8,118,224 |
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 | 26,776,886 | 33,997,401 | +7,220,515 |
| Middlesbrough | 13,808,051 | 1,448,663 | -12,359,388 |
| London | 7,134,165 | 5,895,857 | -1,238,308 |
| 000 | 5,053,237 | 6,302,682 | +1,249,445 |
| Boston | 5,151,832 | 2,966,392 | -2,185,440 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,495,884 | 2,455,708 | -2,040,176 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,405,279 | 3,429,311 | +24,032 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,066,774 | 3,628,386 | +561,612 |
| Hull | 2,397,668 | 768,265 | -1,629,403 |
| Belfast Port | 2,433,048 | 427,140 | -2,005,908 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 48 |
| USP STEELS LIMITED | 34 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 33 |
| DUFERCO UK LIMITED | 33 |
| MERIDIAN STEEL LIMITED | 25 |
| STEMCOR HOLDINGS 2 LIMITED | 23 |
| MARCEGAGLIA (UK) LIMITED | 19 |
| DAVRO STEEL LIMITED | 16 |
| PHOENIX STEEL LIMITED | 12 |
| STEEL & ALLOY PROCESSING LIMITED | 12 |
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 | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 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 | 16,255,662 |
| Turkey | 5,185,746 |
| Netherlands | 1,140,993 |
| Portugal | 673,002 |
| Poland | 668,041 |
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 | 11,864,258 | 4,391,404 | -7,472,854 |
| Turkey | 1,091,489 | 4,094,257 | +3,002,768 |
| Netherlands | 52,043 | 1,088,950 | +1,036,907 |
| Portugal | 673,002 | 0 | -673,002 |
| Poland | 668,041 | 0 | -668,041 |
| Belgium | 467,007 | 165,658 | -301,349 |
| Ireland | 203,003 | 121,351 | -81,652 |
| Germany | 44,779 | 11,361 | -33,418 |
| United States | 26,870 | 0 | -26,870 |
| France | 0 | 18,824 | +18,824 |
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 | 15,508 |
| XI | 11,837 |
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 | 15,508 | 0 | -15,508 |
| XI | 1,633 | 10,204 | +8,571 |
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) | 24,237,918 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 763,208 |
| Other | 27,345 |
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) | 14,657,645 | 9,580,273 | -5,077,372 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 438,695 | 324,513 | -114,182 |
| Other | 17,141 | 10,204 | -6,937 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 23,958,609 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 227,846 |
| Dover | 183,102 |
| London | 174,291 |
| Holyhead | 152,275 |
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 | 14,396,913 | 9,561,696 | -4,835,217 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 132,834 | 95,012 | -37,822 |
| Dover | 80,071 | 103,031 | +22,960 |
| London | 143,462 | 30,829 | -112,633 |
| Holyhead | 103,402 | 48,873 | -54,529 |
| Liverpool Docks | 57,648 | 33,298 | -24,350 |
| Middlesbrough | 82,048 | 0 | -82,048 |
| Heysham | 40,320 | 0 | -40,320 |
| 000 | 17,141 | 10,204 | -6,937 |
| Portsmouth | 24,420 | 0 | -24,420 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720838
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 and manufacturing purposes