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 | 2,107,880 |
| Portugal | 700,505 |
| Italy | 452,693 |
| Finland | 431,704 |
| Sweden | 277,975 |
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 | 1,144,395 | 963,485 | -180,910 |
| Portugal | 343,644 | 356,861 | +13,217 |
| Italy | 300,993 | 151,700 | -149,293 |
| Finland | 336,968 | 94,736 | -242,232 |
| Sweden | 250,033 | 27,942 | -222,091 |
| Germany | 203,987 | 50,662 | -153,325 |
| Turkey | 110,389 | 25,959 | -84,430 |
| Ireland | 82,675 | 3,778 | -78,897 |
| France | 18,915 | 28,071 | +9,156 |
| Denmark | 14,253 | 3,255 | -10,998 |
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 | 2,099,088 |
| Finland | 432,771 |
| Sweden | 282,719 |
| Germany | 248,691 |
| Turkey | 136,348 |
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 | 1,146,341 | 952,747 | -193,594 |
| Finland | 336,968 | 95,803 | -241,165 |
| Sweden | 254,777 | 27,942 | -226,835 |
| Germany | 193,209 | 55,482 | -137,727 |
| Turkey | 110,389 | 25,959 | -84,430 |
| Portugal | 92,862 | 0 | -92,862 |
| Italy | 2,233 | 37,546 | +35,313 |
| France | 33,982 | 3,040 | -30,942 |
| 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 Yorkshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | 3 | +1 |
| 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 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 2,608,739 |
| Other | 1,131,754 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 774,876 |
| Air transport | 12,055 |
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) | 1,482,681 | 1,126,058 | -356,623 |
| Other | 624,836 | 506,918 | -117,918 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 708,066 | 66,810 | -641,256 |
| Air transport | 2,807 | 9,248 | +6,441 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,124,631 |
| 000 | 1,131,754 |
| Hull | 679,560 |
| Eurotunnel | 172,346 |
| Belfast Port | 107,525 |
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 | 1,165,993 | 958,638 | -207,355 |
| 000 | 624,836 | 506,918 | -117,918 |
| Hull | 584,824 | 94,736 | -490,088 |
| Eurotunnel | 139,436 | 32,910 | -106,526 |
| Belfast Port | 81,566 | 25,959 | -55,607 |
| Greenock | 92,862 | 0 | -92,862 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,755 | 54,787 | +37,032 |
| Dover | 38,060 | 9,444 | -28,616 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,110 | 0 | -26,110 |
| 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 |
| Information service activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
| 2025-06 | 4 |
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+ | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 8,558,501 |
| Poland | 308,249 |
| 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 | 4,694,190 | 3,864,311 | -829,879 |
| Poland | 192,040 | 116,209 | -75,831 |
| France | 103,864 | 0 | -103,864 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 29,472 | +29,472 |
| Azerbaijan | 1,300 | 17,787 | +16,487 |
| Angola | 18,053 | 0 | -18,053 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 1,941,746 |
| Belgium | 1,472,473 |
| Taiwan | 1,290,056 |
| France | 526,372 |
| Germany | 240,826 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 1,105,754 | 835,992 | -269,762 |
| Belgium | 533,466 | 939,007 | +405,541 |
| Taiwan | 1,146,552 | 143,504 | -1,003,048 |
| France | 347,604 | 178,768 | -168,836 |
| Germany | 13,123 | 227,703 | +214,580 |
| Turkey | 73,327 | 36,842 | -36,485 |
| South Korea | 0 | 23,621 | +23,621 |
| 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 | 5,606,289 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,231,226 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 202,141 |
| Air transport | 44,995 |
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 | 3,220,852 | 2,385,437 | -835,415 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,660,786 | 1,570,440 | -90,346 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 141,299 | 60,842 | -80,457 |
| Air transport | 16,471 | 28,524 | +12,053 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 5,606,289 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,400,434 |
| Holyhead | 762,016 |
| Milford | 395,541 |
| Heysham | 286,738 |
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 | 3,220,852 | 2,385,437 | -835,415 |
| Liverpool Docks | 601,909 | 798,525 | +196,616 |
| Holyhead | 522,771 | 239,245 | -283,526 |
| Milford | 226,314 | 169,227 | -57,087 |
| Heysham | 100,245 | 186,493 | +86,248 |
| Fishguard | 22,099 | 85,384 | +63,285 |
| Portsmouth | 101,497 | 0 | -101,497 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,167 | 59,357 | +22,190 |
| London | 55,932 | 39,206 | -16,726 |
| Hull | 35,370 | 52,265 | +16,895 |
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