Import/export HS code 720853: 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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* 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 | 7,557,702 |
| Finland | 4,382,209 |
| Netherlands | 3,083,548 |
| Turkey | 612,522 |
| Ireland | 401,599 |
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 | 3,558,638 | 3,999,064 | +440,426 |
| Finland | 2,743,218 | 1,638,991 | -1,104,227 |
| Netherlands | 1,479,119 | 1,604,429 | +125,310 |
| Turkey | 507,244 | 105,278 | -401,966 |
| Ireland | 288,884 | 112,715 | -176,169 |
| Germany | 171,112 | 77,593 | -93,519 |
| Portugal | 61,171 | 2,667 | -58,504 |
| Italy | 55,649 | 1,924 | -53,725 |
| France | 43,457 | 6,577 | -36,880 |
| Denmark | 38,304 | 11,085 | -27,219 |
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 | 7,588,566 |
| Finland | 4,435,030 |
| Netherlands | 2,826,247 |
| Turkey | 613,561 |
| Germany | 275,362 |
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 | 3,572,170 | 4,016,396 | +444,226 |
| Finland | 2,756,387 | 1,678,643 | -1,077,744 |
| Netherlands | 1,300,616 | 1,525,631 | +225,015 |
| Turkey | 509,533 | 104,028 | -405,505 |
| Germany | 206,296 | 69,066 | -137,230 |
| Austria | 144,670 | 47,634 | -97,036 |
| Italy | 73,894 | 5,987 | -67,907 |
| Portugal | 61,171 | 0 | -61,171 |
| Poland | 8,533 | 9,956 | +1,423 |
| France | 14,264 | 1,661 | -12,603 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,978,825 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,154,157 |
| Other | 405,099 |
| Air transport | 15,978 |
| Road transport | 1,151 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,460,964 | 3,517,861 | -1,943,103 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,200,851 | 3,953,306 | +752,455 |
| Other | 289,314 | 115,785 | -173,529 |
| Air transport | 3,188 | 12,790 | +9,602 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,151 | +1,151 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 7,911,802 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,442,763 |
| Felixstowe | 2,587,515 |
| 000 | 405,099 |
| Belfast Port | 399,440 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 6,171,691 | 1,740,111 | -4,431,580 |
| Immingham Docks | 342,039 | 4,100,724 | +3,758,685 |
| Felixstowe | 1,141,198 | 1,446,317 | +305,119 |
| 000 | 289,314 | 115,785 | -173,529 |
| Belfast Port | 326,278 | 73,162 | -253,116 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 170,144 | 0 | -170,144 |
| Harwich | 137,806 | 12,955 | -124,851 |
| Eurotunnel | 94,162 | 37,944 | -56,218 |
| Dover | 55,741 | 32,992 | -22,749 |
| Greenock | 61,171 | 0 | -61,171 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PERMASTORE LIMITED | 48 |
| DENT STEEL SERVICES (YORKSHIRE) LIMITED | 42 |
| MASTEEL (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| USP STEELS LIMITED | 33 |
| RMIG LIMITED | 32 |
| ARRAQUIP LIMITED | 23 |
| BAILEY CARAVANS LIMITED | 15 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 14 |
| ERWIN HYMER GROUP UK LTD | 13 |
| AL-KO KOBER LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 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 | 13,282,870 |
| Australia | 3,180,865 |
| Egypt | 369,700 |
| United Arab Emirates | 151,722 |
| Poland | 144,785 |
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 | 7,429,418 | 5,853,452 | -1,575,966 |
| Australia | 1,606,033 | 1,574,832 | -31,201 |
| Egypt | 165,700 | 204,000 | +38,300 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 151,722 | +151,722 |
| Poland | 129,757 | 15,028 | -114,729 |
| Italy | 91,540 | 0 | -91,540 |
| Turkey | 66,000 | 11,160 | -54,840 |
| Czechia | 47,348 | 12,939 | -34,409 |
| United States | 0 | 41,910 | +41,910 |
| Slovakia | 25,747 | 0 | -25,747 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 1,868,549 |
| Belgium | 1,649,600 |
| France | 1,202,288 |
| Germany | 892,754 |
| South Korea | 407,953 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 1,441,535 | 427,014 | -1,014,521 |
| Belgium | 525,901 | 1,123,699 | +597,798 |
| France | 650,652 | 551,636 | -99,016 |
| Germany | 351,953 | 540,801 | +188,848 |
| South Korea | 161,015 | 246,938 | +85,923 |
| Turkey | 167,160 | 60,529 | -106,631 |
| India | 27,089 | 30,020 | +2,931 |
| XI | 21,119 | 14,948 | -6,171 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 2,569 | +2,569 |
| Viet Nam | 1,012 | 0 | -1,012 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 7,938,700 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,133,617 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,371,206 |
| Air transport | 25,489 |
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 | 4,182,507 | 3,756,193 | -426,314 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,313,428 | 1,820,189 | -1,493,239 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,084,850 | 2,286,356 | +201,506 |
| Air transport | 3,155 | 22,334 | +19,179 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 7,938,700 |
| Southampton | 3,172,383 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,849,396 |
| Holyhead | 1,752,718 |
| Milford | 887,952 |
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 | 4,182,507 | 3,756,193 | -426,314 |
| Southampton | 1,584,025 | 1,588,358 | +4,333 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,259,869 | 589,527 | -670,342 |
| Holyhead | 1,051,407 | 701,311 | -350,096 |
| Milford | 493,012 | 394,940 | -98,072 |
| Felixstowe | 233,233 | 366,882 | +133,649 |
| Heysham | 352,087 | 185,891 | -166,196 |
| Fishguard | 90,536 | 225,590 | +135,054 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 147,338 | 13,857 | -133,481 |
| Immingham Docks | 77,554 | 2,681 | -74,873 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 720853
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