Import/export HS code 72085191: Wide hot-rolled steel sheets, 2,050mm or more
Hot-rolled steel sheets with a width of 2,050mm or more, suitable for large-scale construction projects
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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 | 5,554,163 |
| Sweden | 5,094,755 |
| South Korea | 3,666,793 |
| Germany | 3,255,514 |
| Spain | 3,171,603 |
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 | 3,323,045 | 2,231,118 | -1,091,927 |
| Sweden | 1,405,485 | 3,689,270 | +2,283,785 |
| South Korea | 2,376,370 | 1,290,423 | -1,085,947 |
| Germany | 1,858,606 | 1,396,908 | -461,698 |
| Spain | 1,959,022 | 1,212,581 | -746,441 |
| Denmark | 1,144,772 | 1,599,028 | +454,256 |
| Belgium | 347,443 | 2,264,801 | +1,917,358 |
| Italy | 1,017,601 | 236,773 | -780,828 |
| France | 230,332 | 412,885 | +182,553 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 634,324 | +634,324 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,671,171 |
| Sweden | 5,039,019 |
| South Korea | 4,266,818 |
| Denmark | 2,749,282 |
| Spain | 2,715,036 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,532,820 | 2,138,351 | -2,394,469 |
| Sweden | 1,405,485 | 3,633,534 | +2,228,049 |
| South Korea | 2,684,634 | 1,582,184 | -1,102,450 |
| Denmark | 1,155,228 | 1,594,054 | +438,826 |
| Spain | 1,688,062 | 1,026,974 | -661,088 |
| Belgium | 118,363 | 2,002,522 | +1,884,159 |
| France | 235,699 | 1,089,823 | +854,124 |
| Italy | 1,043,847 | 242,867 | -800,980 |
| Netherlands | 143,549 | 663,833 | +520,284 |
| Indonesia | 104,942 | 679,941 | +574,999 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 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) | 19,333,580 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,791,457 |
| Other | 431,586 |
| Air transport | 100,063 |
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) | 9,937,785 | 9,395,795 | -541,990 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,140,588 | 5,650,869 | +1,510,281 |
| Other | 272,494 | 159,092 | -113,402 |
| Air transport | 30,014 | 70,049 | +40,035 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,108,478 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,280,403 |
| Goole | 5,082,660 |
| Hartlepool | 3,186,797 |
| TRT | 1,897,383 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,026,606 | 7,081,872 | +6,055,266 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,279,942 | 2,000,461 | -2,279,481 |
| Goole | 2,042,140 | 3,040,520 | +998,380 |
| Hartlepool | 2,537,699 | 649,098 | -1,888,601 |
| TRT | 676,844 | 1,220,539 | +543,695 |
| Hull | 1,641,457 | 125,147 | -1,516,310 |
| Sunderland | 785,503 | 23,785 | -761,718 |
| London | 289,277 | 422,155 | +132,878 |
| 000 | 272,494 | 159,092 | -113,402 |
| Middlesbrough | 288,377 | 38,623 | -249,754 |
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 fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 12 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
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+ | 26 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 1,202,136 |
| France | 1,113,876 |
| Ireland | 644,201 |
| Germany | 110,565 |
| Spain | 99,927 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 361,285 | 840,851 | +479,566 |
| France | 1,090,530 | 23,346 | -1,067,184 |
| Ireland | 387,055 | 257,146 | -129,909 |
| Germany | 0 | 110,565 | +110,565 |
| Spain | 12,005 | 87,922 | +75,917 |
| Angola | 13,152 | 9,041 | -4,111 |
| Belgium | 15,260 | 3,354 | -11,906 |
| Norway | 9,779 | 990 | -8,789 |
| Ivory Coast | 10,462 | 0 | -10,462 |
| Kazakhstan | 9,669 | 0 | -9,669 |
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 | 239,520 |
| Belgium | 6,284 |
| Indonesia | 4,824 |
| South Korea | 2,523 |
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 | 171,282 | 68,238 | -103,044 |
| Belgium | 507 | 5,777 | +5,270 |
| Indonesia | 4,824 | 0 | -4,824 |
| South Korea | 2,523 | 0 | -2,523 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,543,379 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,464,605 |
| Other | 253,151 |
| Air transport | 15,808 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,134,071 | 409,308 | -724,763 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 611,168 | 853,437 | +242,269 |
| Other | 179,136 | 74,015 | -105,121 |
| Air transport | 1,090 | 14,718 | +13,628 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,198,124 |
| Southampton | 1,178,157 |
| 000 | 253,151 |
| Heysham | 186,945 |
| Liverpool Docks | 97,898 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,116,061 | 82,063 | -1,033,998 |
| Southampton | 346,603 | 831,554 | +484,951 |
| 000 | 179,136 | 74,015 | -105,121 |
| Heysham | 73,019 | 113,926 | +40,907 |
| Liverpool Docks | 73,124 | 24,774 | -48,350 |
| Portsmouth | 12,005 | 78,268 | +66,263 |
| Holyhead | 56,520 | 30,736 | -25,784 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,286 | 19,129 | -11,157 |
| Tyne | 0 | 38,081 | +38,081 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,669 | 18,184 | +8,515 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72085191
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel sheets with a width of 2,050mm or more, suitable for large-scale construction projects