Import/export HS code 720890: Various hot-rolled steel products
Other types of hot-rolled steel products, not elsewhere specified, used in various industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 6,892,634 |
| Netherlands | 1,669,891 |
| China | 839,294 |
| Germany | 731,049 |
| India | 300,326 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,932,136 | 2,960,498 | -971,638 |
| Netherlands | 1,118,420 | 551,471 | -566,949 |
| China | 402,338 | 436,956 | +34,618 |
| Germany | 412,918 | 318,131 | -94,787 |
| India | 300,326 | 0 | -300,326 |
| Denmark | 2,377 | 263,270 | +260,893 |
| Spain | 111,397 | 105,410 | -5,987 |
| France | 125,371 | 67,217 | -58,154 |
| Austria | 178,735 | 11,064 | -167,671 |
| United States | 25,017 | 50,609 | +25,592 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 7,039,835 |
| Germany | 1,125,418 |
| China | 868,703 |
| Netherlands | 803,211 |
| Austria | 364,083 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,031,959 | 3,007,876 | -1,024,083 |
| Germany | 635,836 | 489,582 | -146,254 |
| China | 430,956 | 437,747 | +6,791 |
| Netherlands | 556,310 | 246,901 | -309,409 |
| Austria | 334,245 | 29,838 | -304,407 |
| India | 300,326 | 0 | -300,326 |
| Denmark | 2,377 | 263,270 | +260,893 |
| Spain | 121,588 | 108,133 | -13,455 |
| France | 79,445 | 78,370 | -1,075 |
| United States | 53,697 | 58,995 | +5,298 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 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) | 9,308,207 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,057,125 |
| Air transport | 205,566 |
| Other | 25,761 |
| Road transport | 2,853 |
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) | 5,571,383 | 3,736,824 | -1,834,559 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,081,832 | 975,293 | -106,539 |
| Air transport | 100,137 | 105,429 | +5,292 |
| Other | 308 | 25,453 | +25,145 |
| Road transport | 2,853 | 0 | -2,853 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,800,765 |
| Dover | 866,126 |
| Felixstowe | 732,040 |
| Goole | 440,351 |
| London | 315,484 |
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 | 4,485,299 | 3,315,466 | -1,169,833 |
| Dover | 525,841 | 340,285 | -185,556 |
| Felixstowe | 443,162 | 288,878 | -154,284 |
| Goole | 178,735 | 261,616 | +82,881 |
| London | 312,708 | 2,776 | -309,932 |
| Southampton | 50,516 | 161,689 | +111,173 |
| Liverpool Docks | 188,129 | 0 | -188,129 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 85,365 | 89,082 | +3,717 |
| Eurotunnel | 80,489 | 89,048 | +8,559 |
| London Gateway Port | 120,431 | 19,395 | -101,036 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 5 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 4 |
| Specialised construction activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ANCHOR MAGNETS LIMITED | 49 |
| LEYLAND TRUCKS LIMITED | 48 |
| F H BRUNDLE | 47 |
| RMIG LIMITED | 46 |
| JOHN STANIAR & CO. LTD. | 35 |
| CADISCH PRECISION MESHES LIMITED | 26 |
| MASTEEL (UK) LIMITED | 22 |
| P.& D.NORTHERN STEELS LIMITED | 19 |
| CATERPILLAR (U.K.) LIMITED | 17 |
| ACCESS BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 16 |
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 | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 2,434,286 |
| Italy | 266,861 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 177,912 |
| Austria | 153,352 |
| Germany | 117,024 |
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 | 1,393,117 | 1,041,169 | -351,948 |
| Italy | 157,405 | 109,456 | -47,949 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 145,242 | 32,670 | -112,572 |
| Austria | 93,827 | 59,525 | -34,302 |
| Germany | 54,473 | 62,551 | +8,078 |
| United States | 57,454 | 19,209 | -38,245 |
| Ghana | 65,569 | 10,377 | -55,192 |
| Canada | 3,258 | 62,675 | +59,417 |
| Netherlands | 48,829 | 11,320 | -37,509 |
| Australia | 46,011 | 0 | -46,011 |
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 | 455,324 |
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 | 211,455 | 243,869 | +32,414 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,684,181 |
| Other | 455,791 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 450,075 |
| Air transport | 230,965 |
| Road transport | 2,837 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,594,227 | 1,089,954 | -504,273 |
| Other | 211,455 | 244,336 | +32,881 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 312,457 | 137,618 | -174,839 |
| Air transport | 125,293 | 105,672 | -19,621 |
| Road transport | 2,837 | 0 | -2,837 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 1,043,792 |
| Holyhead | 482,824 |
| 000 | 455,791 |
| Liverpool Docks | 455,573 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 451,764 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham | 471,088 | 572,704 | +101,616 |
| Holyhead | 312,358 | 170,466 | -141,892 |
| 000 | 211,455 | 244,336 | +32,881 |
| Liverpool Docks | 347,549 | 108,024 | -239,525 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 246,415 | 205,349 | -41,066 |
| London Gateway Port | 269,330 | 61,610 | -207,720 |
| London | 108,269 | 44,361 | -63,908 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 99,082 | 28,248 | -70,834 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,218 | 58,055 | +52,837 |
| Dover | 51,259 | 0 | -51,259 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 720890
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of hot-rolled steel products, not elsewhere specified, used in various industrial applications