Import/export HS code 72085390: Various medium-thick hot-rolled steel sheets
Other hot-rolled steel sheets with a thickness between 3mm and 4.75mm, used in various industrial applications
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | 7,879,792 |
| Finland | 4,696,581 |
| Netherlands | 3,119,137 |
| Ireland | 506,425 |
| Turkey | 502,781 |
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 | 4,033,397 | 3,846,395 | -187,002 |
| Finland | 3,057,590 | 1,638,991 | -1,418,599 |
| Netherlands | 1,547,608 | 1,571,529 | +23,921 |
| Ireland | 390,668 | 115,757 | -274,911 |
| Turkey | 397,503 | 105,278 | -292,225 |
| Germany | 172,204 | 86,882 | -85,322 |
| Portugal | 61,171 | 2,667 | -58,504 |
| Italy | 55,649 | 0 | -55,649 |
| France | 40,838 | 13,766 | -27,072 |
| Denmark | 39,572 | 9,954 | -29,618 |
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 | 7,906,884 |
| Finland | 4,743,489 |
| Netherlands | 2,891,896 |
| Turkey | 503,820 |
| Germany | 291,605 |
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 | 4,042,024 | 3,864,860 | -177,164 |
| Finland | 3,070,759 | 1,672,730 | -1,398,029 |
| Netherlands | 1,378,924 | 1,512,972 | +134,048 |
| Turkey | 399,792 | 104,028 | -295,764 |
| Germany | 210,509 | 81,096 | -129,413 |
| Austria | 144,670 | 46,633 | -98,037 |
| Italy | 67,637 | 10,320 | -57,317 |
| Portugal | 61,171 | 0 | -61,171 |
| France | 14,264 | 1,661 | -12,603 |
| Slovakia | 7,440 | 6,733 | -707 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 9,649,276 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,038,868 |
| Other | 509,092 |
| Air transport | 19,243 |
| 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) | 6,231,456 | 3,417,820 | -2,813,636 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,167,623 | 3,871,245 | +703,622 |
| Other | 390,668 | 118,424 | -272,244 |
| Air transport | 6,453 | 12,790 | +6,337 |
| 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 | 8,668,786 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,324,224 |
| Felixstowe | 2,624,542 |
| 000 | 509,092 |
| Belfast Port | 459,843 |
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 | 6,960,822 | 1,707,964 | -5,252,858 |
| Immingham Docks | 328,307 | 3,995,917 | +3,667,610 |
| Felixstowe | 1,203,527 | 1,421,015 | +217,488 |
| 000 | 390,668 | 118,424 | -272,244 |
| Belfast Port | 386,681 | 73,162 | -313,519 |
| Harwich | 134,677 | 7,094 | -127,583 |
| Eurotunnel | 75,589 | 54,816 | -20,773 |
| Dover | 57,437 | 20,255 | -37,182 |
| Greenock | 61,171 | 0 | -61,171 |
| TRT | 57,022 | 0 | -57,022 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PERMASTORE LIMITED | 47 |
| DENT STEEL SERVICES (YORKSHIRE) LIMITED | 41 |
| MASTEEL (UK) LIMITED | 38 |
| USP STEELS LIMITED | 32 |
| RMIG LIMITED | 31 |
| 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+ | 21 |
| 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 | 13,571,303 |
| Australia | 2,904,481 |
| Egypt | 159,000 |
| United Arab Emirates | 151,722 |
| Poland | 150,168 |
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 | 7,712,949 | 5,858,354 | -1,854,595 |
| Australia | 1,606,033 | 1,298,448 | -307,585 |
| Egypt | 43,000 | 116,000 | +73,000 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 151,722 | +151,722 |
| Poland | 130,719 | 19,449 | -111,270 |
| Italy | 91,540 | 0 | -91,540 |
| Czechia | 47,348 | 12,939 | -34,409 |
| United States | 0 | 41,910 | +41,910 |
| Slovakia | 38,921 | 0 | -38,921 |
| France | 0 | 15,575 | +15,575 |
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 | 2,012,303 |
| XU | 1,666,458 |
| Belgium | 1,653,373 |
| France | 1,186,295 |
| Germany | 871,575 |
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 | 1,649,206 | 363,097 | -1,286,109 |
| XU | 859,060 | 807,398 | -51,662 |
| Belgium | 475,807 | 1,177,566 | +701,759 |
| France | 631,409 | 554,886 | -76,523 |
| Germany | 261,233 | 610,342 | +349,109 |
| South Korea | 191,730 | 204,501 | +12,771 |
| Turkey | 156,613 | 69,662 | -86,951 |
| India | 27,089 | 30,020 | +2,931 |
| XI | 20,925 | 15,142 | -5,783 |
| 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 | 8,107,357 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,323,450 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,757,789 |
| 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 | 4,274,084 | 3,833,273 | -440,811 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,508,051 | 1,815,399 | -1,692,652 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,896,150 | 1,861,639 | -34,511 |
| 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 | 8,107,357 |
| Southampton | 2,895,999 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,898,687 |
| Holyhead | 1,729,068 |
| Milford | 1,008,862 |
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 | 4,274,084 | 3,833,273 | -440,811 |
| Southampton | 1,584,025 | 1,311,974 | -272,051 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,319,552 | 579,135 | -740,417 |
| Holyhead | 1,107,622 | 621,446 | -486,176 |
| Milford | 612,314 | 396,548 | -215,766 |
| Heysham | 324,904 | 186,299 | -138,605 |
| Fishguard | 74,473 | 241,653 | +167,180 |
| Felixstowe | 44,533 | 267,722 | +223,189 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 154,428 | 29,432 | -124,996 |
| Immingham Docks | 77,554 | 900 | -76,654 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72085390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other hot-rolled steel sheets with a thickness between 3mm and 4.75mm, used in various industrial applications