Import/export HS code 720854: Thin hot-rolled steel sheets, less than 3mm
Hot-rolled steel sheets with a thickness of less than 3mm, used in lightweight construction and manufacturing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,120,796 |
| Portugal | 689,504 |
| Italy | 428,714 |
| Finland | 399,461 |
| Sweden | 229,178 |
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 | 1,062,126 | 1,058,670 | -3,456 |
| Portugal | 434,145 | 255,359 | -178,786 |
| Italy | 297,156 | 131,558 | -165,598 |
| Finland | 304,725 | 94,736 | -209,989 |
| Sweden | 201,236 | 27,942 | -173,294 |
| Germany | 192,688 | 33,848 | -158,840 |
| Turkey | 90,376 | 25,959 | -64,417 |
| Ireland | 71,887 | 11,947 | -59,940 |
| France | 22,714 | 24,272 | +1,558 |
| Denmark | 13,174 | 3,255 | -9,919 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,107,832 |
| Finland | 400,528 |
| Sweden | 233,922 |
| Germany | 220,543 |
| Turkey | 116,335 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,059,868 | 1,047,964 | -11,904 |
| Finland | 304,725 | 95,803 | -208,922 |
| Sweden | 205,980 | 27,942 | -178,038 |
| Germany | 184,411 | 36,132 | -148,279 |
| Turkey | 90,376 | 25,959 | -64,417 |
| Portugal | 92,862 | 0 | -92,862 |
| France | 33,982 | 6,168 | -27,814 |
| Italy | 6,656 | 33,123 | +26,467 |
| Czechia | 10,580 | 0 | -10,580 |
| United Kingdom | 6,801 | 0 | -6,801 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| East Central Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 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) | 2,576,461 |
| Other | 1,094,155 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 691,074 |
| Air transport | 10,806 |
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) | 1,355,263 | 1,221,198 | -134,065 |
| Other | 700,712 | 393,443 | -307,269 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 644,832 | 46,242 | -598,590 |
| Air transport | 1,558 | 9,248 | +7,690 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,136,507 |
| 000 | 1,094,155 |
| Hull | 602,897 |
| Eurotunnel | 168,342 |
| Greenock | 92,862 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,084,743 | 1,051,764 | -32,979 |
| 000 | 700,712 | 393,443 | -307,269 |
| Hull | 505,033 | 97,864 | -407,169 |
| Eurotunnel | 156,179 | 12,163 | -144,016 |
| Greenock | 92,862 | 0 | -92,862 |
| Belfast Port | 61,553 | 25,959 | -35,594 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,667 | 54,787 | +39,120 |
| Dover | 17,083 | 9,444 | -7,639 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,511 | 0 | -21,511 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 17,257 | 0 | -17,257 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Information service activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PERMASTORE LIMITED | 46 |
| USP STEELS LIMITED | 25 |
| MASTEEL (UK) LIMITED | 18 |
| RMIG LIMITED | 13 |
| ARRAQUIP LIMITED | 10 |
| CHASESTEAD LIMITED | 6 |
| STEEL PROCESSING (MIDLANDS) LIMITED | 6 |
| DANIELS STEEL (DEVON) LIMITED | 5 |
| SALOP DESIGN & ENGINEERING LIMITED | 4 |
| CCB SHEET STEEL LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 8,471,053 |
| Poland | 295,831 |
| France | 103,864 |
| Switzerland | 29,472 |
| Azerbaijan | 19,087 |
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 | 4,562,441 | 3,908,612 | -653,829 |
| Poland | 171,209 | 124,622 | -46,587 |
| France | 103,864 | 0 | -103,864 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 29,472 | +29,472 |
| Azerbaijan | 1,300 | 17,787 | +16,487 |
| Angola | 16,578 | 0 | -16,578 |
| Japan | 9,813 | 0 | -9,813 |
| Israel | 7,590 | 0 | -7,590 |
| Czechia | 0 | 5,498 | +5,498 |
| India | 4,140 | 0 | -4,140 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,555,382 |
| Taiwan | 1,096,869 |
| France | 539,122 |
| Germany | 248,275 |
| Turkey | 110,169 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 628,759 | 926,623 | +297,864 |
| Taiwan | 936,374 | 160,495 | -775,879 |
| France | 347,604 | 191,518 | -156,086 |
| Germany | 39,886 | 208,389 | +168,503 |
| Turkey | 88,853 | 21,316 | -67,537 |
| South Korea | 0 | 25,130 | +25,130 |
| XI | 1,026 | 0 | -1,026 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 5,491,679 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,237,006 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 209,630 |
| Air transport | 46,049 |
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 | 3,109,869 | 2,381,810 | -728,059 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,619,189 | 1,617,817 | -1,372 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 139,824 | 69,806 | -70,018 |
| Air transport | 16,471 | 29,578 | +13,107 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 5,491,679 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,429,564 |
| Holyhead | 734,189 |
| Milford | 404,170 |
| Heysham | 303,968 |
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 | 3,109,869 | 2,381,810 | -728,059 |
| Liverpool Docks | 576,145 | 853,419 | +277,274 |
| Holyhead | 483,012 | 251,177 | -231,835 |
| Milford | 267,982 | 136,188 | -131,794 |
| Heysham | 102,034 | 201,934 | +99,900 |
| Fishguard | 23,399 | 84,084 | +60,685 |
| Portsmouth | 101,497 | 0 | -101,497 |
| London | 55,932 | 39,206 | -16,726 |
| Hull | 35,370 | 52,265 | +16,895 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,336 | 67,770 | +51,434 |
Quick facts
HS code: 720854
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel sheets with a thickness of less than 3mm, used in lightweight construction and manufacturing