Import/export HS code 72085291: 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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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 9,044,246 |
| Netherlands | 5,462,413 |
| South Korea | 4,249,471 |
| Denmark | 3,236,945 |
| Germany | 2,747,006 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 3,152,599 | 5,891,647 | +2,739,048 |
| Netherlands | 2,490,714 | 2,971,699 | +480,985 |
| South Korea | 2,257,412 | 1,992,059 | -265,353 |
| Denmark | 1,183,141 | 2,053,804 | +870,663 |
| Germany | 1,309,194 | 1,437,812 | +128,618 |
| Spain | 1,857,288 | 849,959 | -1,007,329 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 2,048,806 | +2,048,806 |
| Belgium | 1,191,147 | 849,832 | -341,315 |
| Italy | 1,331,242 | 79,009 | -1,252,233 |
| Finland | 629,462 | 512,100 | -117,362 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 9,342,699 |
| South Korea | 4,958,537 |
| Denmark | 3,237,073 |
| Finland | 3,026,329 |
| Germany | 2,815,962 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 3,449,953 | 5,892,746 | +2,442,793 |
| South Korea | 2,509,770 | 2,448,767 | -61,003 |
| Denmark | 1,184,368 | 2,052,705 | +868,337 |
| Finland | 1,435,440 | 1,590,889 | +155,449 |
| Germany | 1,643,221 | 1,172,741 | -470,480 |
| Spain | 1,598,868 | 830,870 | -767,998 |
| Indonesia | 147,854 | 2,126,562 | +1,978,708 |
| Belgium | 814,488 | 950,186 | +135,698 |
| Italy | 1,385,823 | 174,261 | -1,211,562 |
| Japan | 398,643 | 312,349 | -86,294 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +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) | 19,243,668 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,371,138 |
| Other | 1,110,507 |
| Air transport | 3,820 |
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) | 8,786,523 | 10,457,145 | +1,670,622 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,281,398 | 8,089,740 | +808,342 |
| Other | 598,407 | 512,100 | -86,307 |
| Air transport | 2,721 | 1,099 | -1,622 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 12,653,984 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,025,892 |
| Goole | 4,639,778 |
| Hull | 3,151,628 |
| TRT | 1,619,881 |
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 | 3,005,237 | 9,648,747 | +6,643,510 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,911,384 | 4,114,508 | +203,124 |
| Goole | 1,671,735 | 2,968,043 | +1,296,308 |
| Hull | 3,098,058 | 53,570 | -3,044,488 |
| TRT | 628,187 | 991,694 | +363,507 |
| Sunderland | 1,312,372 | 35,181 | -1,277,191 |
| 000 | 598,407 | 512,100 | -86,307 |
| Middlesbrough | 885,125 | 217,412 | -667,713 |
| Belfast Port | 557,361 | 0 | -557,361 |
| London | 248,252 | 235,746 | -12,506 |
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 | 17 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
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+ | 24 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | 1,457,288 |
| Ireland | 1,095,054 |
| Netherlands | 444,822 |
| Belgium | 246,022 |
| Germany | 74,913 |
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 | 718,717 | 738,571 | +19,854 |
| Ireland | 734,825 | 360,229 | -374,596 |
| Netherlands | 18,455 | 426,367 | +407,912 |
| Belgium | 246,022 | 0 | -246,022 |
| Germany | 10,480 | 64,433 | +53,953 |
| Poland | 20,149 | 0 | -20,149 |
| Spain | 0 | 17,709 | +17,709 |
| Azerbaijan | 12,090 | 1,712 | -10,378 |
| Kazakhstan | 13,029 | 0 | -13,029 |
| Qatar | 0 | 8,690 | +8,690 |
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 | 309,621 |
| South Korea | 38,017 |
| Italy | 20,705 |
| Finland | 11,818 |
| Indonesia | 9,249 |
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 | 251,069 | 58,552 | -192,517 |
| South Korea | 18,644 | 19,373 | +729 |
| Italy | 20,705 | 0 | -20,705 |
| Finland | 0 | 11,818 | +11,818 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 9,249 | +9,249 |
| Belgium | 1,771 | 6,950 | +5,179 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,664 | +1,664 |
| France | 547 | 0 | -547 |
| Viet Nam | 511 | 0 | -511 |
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) | 1,744,439 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,241,746 |
| Other | 435,405 |
| Air transport | 2,900 |
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) | 985,372 | 759,067 | -226,305 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 476,192 | 765,554 | +289,362 |
| Other | 322,428 | 112,977 | -209,451 |
| Air transport | 0 | 2,900 | +2,900 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,469,718 |
| Immingham Docks | 765,630 |
| 000 | 435,405 |
| Heysham | 332,217 |
| Liverpool Docks | 170,603 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 718,717 | 751,001 | +32,284 |
| Immingham Docks | 273,118 | 492,512 | +219,394 |
| 000 | 322,428 | 112,977 | -209,451 |
| Heysham | 215,127 | 117,090 | -98,037 |
| Liverpool Docks | 115,705 | 54,898 | -60,807 |
| Holyhead | 81,565 | 75,264 | -6,301 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,860 | 8,081 | -26,779 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 17,709 | +17,709 |
| Harwich | 15,821 | 0 | -15,821 |
| Tyne | 6,651 | 0 | -6,651 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72085291
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