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 | 5,504,885 |
| Sweden | 5,389,828 |
| South Korea | 3,684,587 |
| Germany | 3,386,773 |
| Spain | 3,328,380 |
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 | 803,706 | 4,701,179 | +3,897,473 |
| Sweden | 1,609,447 | 3,780,381 | +2,170,934 |
| South Korea | 2,295,811 | 1,388,776 | -907,035 |
| Germany | 2,030,593 | 1,356,180 | -674,413 |
| Spain | 2,022,606 | 1,305,774 | -716,832 |
| Denmark | 1,125,999 | 1,629,676 | +503,677 |
| Belgium | 507,486 | 2,087,308 | +1,579,822 |
| Italy | 1,276,371 | 240,942 | -1,035,429 |
| France | 155,902 | 487,315 | +331,413 |
| 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 | 6,793,404 |
| Sweden | 5,318,027 |
| South Korea | 4,389,503 |
| Spain | 2,765,155 |
| Denmark | 2,761,157 |
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 | 2,104,591 | 4,688,813 | +2,584,222 |
| Sweden | 1,593,382 | 3,724,645 | +2,131,263 |
| South Korea | 2,695,913 | 1,693,590 | -1,002,323 |
| Spain | 1,705,787 | 1,059,368 | -646,419 |
| Denmark | 1,136,455 | 1,624,702 | +488,247 |
| Belgium | 152,501 | 1,834,878 | +1,682,377 |
| Italy | 1,302,617 | 247,036 | -1,055,581 |
| France | 235,699 | 1,060,592 | +824,893 |
| Netherlands | 138,746 | 655,661 | +516,915 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| 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 |
| Outer London - East and North 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) | 19,761,548 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,046,573 |
| Other | 558,127 |
| 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) | 7,613,205 | 12,148,343 | +4,535,138 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,505,197 | 5,541,376 | +1,036,179 |
| Other | 376,443 | 181,684 | -194,759 |
| Air transport | 20,905 | 79,158 | +58,253 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,884,190 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,501,473 |
| Goole | 5,125,948 |
| Hartlepool | 3,186,797 |
| Hull | 2,096,957 |
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 | 870,269 | 7,013,921 | +6,143,652 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,338,030 | 2,163,443 | -2,174,587 |
| Goole | 2,025,509 | 3,100,439 | +1,074,930 |
| Hartlepool | 0 | 3,186,797 | +3,186,797 |
| Hull | 1,971,810 | 125,147 | -1,846,663 |
| TRT | 786,812 | 1,220,539 | +433,727 |
| Sunderland | 1,044,055 | 23,785 | -1,020,270 |
| London | 317,022 | 394,004 | +76,982 |
| 000 | 376,443 | 181,684 | -194,759 |
| Middlesbrough | 311,605 | 38,623 | -272,982 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
| 2025-07 | 17 |
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+ | 27 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | 670,759 |
| Germany | 110,565 |
| Spain | 72,500 |
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 | 346,603 | 855,533 | +508,930 |
| France | 1,090,530 | 23,346 | -1,067,184 |
| Ireland | 427,800 | 242,959 | -184,841 |
| Germany | 0 | 110,565 | +110,565 |
| Spain | 12,005 | 60,495 | +48,490 |
| Belgium | 54,899 | 3,354 | -51,545 |
| Netherlands | 26,564 | 0 | -26,564 |
| Angola | 13,152 | 9,041 | -4,111 |
| Poland | 15,931 | 0 | -15,931 |
| Norway | 9,779 | 990 | -8,789 |
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 | 264,880 |
| Indonesia | 4,824 |
| Belgium | 4,268 |
| 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 | 209,928 | 54,952 | -154,976 |
| Indonesia | 4,824 | 0 | -4,824 |
| Belgium | 507 | 3,761 | +3,254 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,530,316 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,525,553 |
| Other | 276,495 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 662,197 | 868,119 | +205,922 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,142,557 | 382,996 | -759,561 |
| Other | 217,782 | 58,713 | -159,069 |
| 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 | 1,203,628 |
| Southampton | 1,178,157 |
| 000 | 276,495 |
| Heysham | 190,159 |
| 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 | 1,121,565 | 82,063 | -1,039,502 |
| Southampton | 346,603 | 831,554 | +484,951 |
| 000 | 217,782 | 58,713 | -159,069 |
| Heysham | 76,233 | 113,926 | +37,693 |
| Liverpool Docks | 73,124 | 24,774 | -48,350 |
| Holyhead | 56,520 | 30,736 | -25,784 |
| Portsmouth | 12,005 | 50,841 | +38,836 |
| Killingholme | 60,207 | 0 | -60,207 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,604 | 33,811 | +18,207 |
| Tyne | 0 | 38,081 | +38,081 |
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