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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 991,064 |
| Sweden | 983,482 |
| Belgium | 861,604 |
| Germany | 646,901 |
| Denmark | 135,490 |
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 | 364,864 | 626,200 | +261,336 |
| Sweden | 685,012 | 298,470 | -386,542 |
| Belgium | 344,016 | 517,588 | +173,572 |
| Germany | 319,695 | 327,206 | +7,511 |
| Denmark | 73,696 | 61,794 | -11,902 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 90,462 | +90,462 |
| France | 29,702 | 15,706 | -13,996 |
| Turkey | 6,439 | 32,279 | +25,840 |
| China | 16,967 | 2,055 | -14,912 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,066 | +2,066 |
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 | 986,281 |
| Netherlands | 876,562 |
| Belgium | 861,604 |
| Germany | 687,336 |
| Denmark | 106,348 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 686,444 | 299,837 | -386,607 |
| Netherlands | 277,133 | 599,429 | +322,296 |
| Belgium | 344,016 | 517,588 | +173,572 |
| Germany | 336,118 | 351,218 | +15,100 |
| Denmark | 64,402 | 41,946 | -22,456 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 90,462 | +90,462 |
| Italy | 65,189 | 22,218 | -42,971 |
| France | 41,992 | 14,728 | -27,264 |
| 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 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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) | 3,097,123 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 618,694 |
| Air transport | 66,617 |
| Road transport | 32,279 |
| Other | 2,066 |
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) | 1,503,835 | 1,593,288 | +89,453 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 307,251 | 311,443 | +4,192 |
| Air transport | 30,695 | 35,922 | +5,227 |
| Road transport | 0 | 32,279 | +32,279 |
| Other | 0 | 2,066 | +2,066 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,654,208 |
| Middlesbrough | 755,817 |
| Hull | 685,012 |
| Dover | 389,614 |
| 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 | 636,623 | 1,017,585 | +380,962 |
| Middlesbrough | 293,598 | 462,219 | +168,621 |
| Hull | 685,012 | 0 | -685,012 |
| Dover | 92,561 | 297,053 | +204,492 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 90,462 | +90,462 |
| Manchester Airport | 28,214 | 25,539 | -2,675 |
| ZLC | 1,852 | 32,279 | +30,427 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,788 | 20,738 | +7,950 |
| Killingholme | 32,209 | 0 | -32,209 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RMIG LIMITED | 42 |
| THORN LIGHTING LIMITED | 39 |
| CQFD (UK) LIMITED | 28 |
| GREIF UK LTD | 27 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 490,795 |
| 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 | 304,813 | 185,982 | -118,831 |
| United States | 199,820 | 0 | -199,820 |
| 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 | 1,496 | 0 | -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 | 318,549 |
| South Korea | 6,552 |
| 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 | 187,059 | 131,490 | -55,569 |
| South Korea | 6,552 | 0 | -6,552 |
| 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 | 357,217 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 202,284 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 154,984 |
| 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 | 216,069 | 141,148 | -74,921 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 202,284 | 0 | -202,284 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 103,724 | 51,260 | -52,464 |
| 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 | 357,217 |
| Liverpool Docks | 184,976 |
| Holyhead | 54,633 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,346 |
| Heysham | 33,033 |
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 | 216,069 | 141,148 | -74,921 |
| Liverpool Docks | 174,763 | 10,213 | -164,550 |
| Holyhead | 33,337 | 21,296 | -12,041 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,346 | 0 | -54,346 |
| Heysham | 26,118 | 6,915 | -19,203 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,854 | 6,426 | -9,428 |
| 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