Import/export HS code 720927: Flat-rolled steel sheets, 0.5-1 mm thick, cold-rolled, coated
Thin cold-rolled steel sheets, 0.5-1 mm thick, coated for protection
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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 | 978,910 |
| Netherlands | 961,823 |
| Belgium | 846,071 |
| Germany | 624,015 |
| Denmark | 138,837 |
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 | 699,555 | 279,355 | -420,200 |
| Netherlands | 254,917 | 706,906 | +451,989 |
| Belgium | 346,416 | 499,655 | +153,239 |
| Germany | 306,532 | 317,483 | +10,951 |
| Denmark | 81,202 | 57,635 | -23,567 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 90,462 | +90,462 |
| France | 25,677 | 19,010 | -6,667 |
| Turkey | 6,439 | 32,279 | +25,840 |
| China | 16,967 | 2,055 | -14,912 |
| Canada | 3,254 | 0 | -3,254 |
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 | 981,709 |
| Netherlands | 847,321 |
| Belgium | 846,071 |
| Germany | 661,099 |
| Denmark | 114,223 |
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 | 700,987 | 280,722 | -420,265 |
| Netherlands | 167,186 | 680,135 | +512,949 |
| Belgium | 346,416 | 499,655 | +153,239 |
| Germany | 324,132 | 336,967 | +12,835 |
| Denmark | 71,908 | 42,315 | -29,593 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 90,462 | +90,462 |
| Italy | 65,189 | 22,218 | -42,971 |
| France | 37,967 | 18,032 | -19,935 |
| Turkey | 6,439 | 32,279 | +25,840 |
| China | 16,967 | 2,055 | -14,912 |
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 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
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 | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 3,037,383 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 602,833 |
| Air transport | 75,866 |
| Road transport | 32,279 |
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) | 1,393,643 | 1,643,740 | +250,097 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 310,505 | 292,328 | -18,177 |
| Air transport | 38,201 | 37,665 | -536 |
| Road transport | 0 | 32,279 | +32,279 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,609,847 |
| Middlesbrough | 749,870 |
| Hull | 699,555 |
| Dover | 347,948 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 90,462 |
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 | 513,513 | 1,096,334 | +582,821 |
| Middlesbrough | 295,998 | 453,872 | +157,874 |
| Hull | 699,555 | 0 | -699,555 |
| Dover | 88,536 | 259,412 | +170,876 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 90,462 | +90,462 |
| Manchester Airport | 35,720 | 27,282 | -8,438 |
| ZLC | 1,852 | 32,279 | +30,427 |
| Killingholme | 32,209 | 0 | -32,209 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,788 | 19,314 | +6,526 |
| Felixstowe | 27,368 | 2,942 | -24,426 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Civil engineering | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RMIG LIMITED | 41 |
| THORN LIGHTING LIMITED | 38 |
| CQFD (UK) LIMITED | 27 |
| GREIF UK LTD | 26 |
| BLACK & DECKER LIMITED BV | 14 |
| QUALITY INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 10 |
| CHASESTEAD LIMITED | 7 |
| AK STEEL INTERNATIONAL B.V. | 4 |
| STARK AND GREENSMITH LIMITED | 4 |
| SHEARLINE STEEL STRIP LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 486,867 |
| United States | 199,820 |
| Germany | 15,589 |
| Italy | 2,745 |
| Hungary | 2,450 |
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 | 294,414 | 192,453 | -101,961 |
| United States | 118,364 | 81,456 | -36,908 |
| Germany | 9,163 | 6,426 | -2,737 |
| Italy | 2,745 | 0 | -2,745 |
| Hungary | 2,450 | 0 | -2,450 |
| Norway | 1,590 | 0 | -1,590 |
| Angola | 0 | 1,520 | +1,520 |
| Kazakhstan | 0 | 1,496 | +1,496 |
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 | 313,837 |
| XU | 44,211 |
| South Korea | 6,919 |
| India | 42 |
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 | 174,313 | 139,524 | -34,789 |
| XU | 34,595 | 9,616 | -24,979 |
| South Korea | 6,919 | 0 | -6,919 |
| India | 0 | 42 | +42 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 365,009 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 202,284 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 143,264 |
| Air transport | 1,520 |
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 | 215,827 | 149,182 | -66,645 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 120,828 | 81,456 | -39,372 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 92,071 | 51,193 | -40,878 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,520 | +1,520 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 365,009 |
| Liverpool Docks | 181,441 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,346 |
| Holyhead | 48,420 |
| Heysham | 31,061 |
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 | 215,827 | 149,182 | -66,645 |
| Liverpool Docks | 86,510 | 94,931 | +8,421 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,346 | 0 | -54,346 |
| Holyhead | 33,337 | 15,083 | -18,254 |
| Heysham | 22,758 | 8,303 | -14,455 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,358 | 7,922 | -6,436 |
| Milford | 0 | 3,843 | +3,843 |
| Fishguard | 0 | 2,567 | +2,567 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,590 | 0 | -1,590 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,520 | +1,520 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 720927
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thin cold-rolled steel sheets, 0.5-1 mm thick, coated for protection