Import/export HS code 720990: Various flat-rolled steel products, cold-rolled
Miscellaneous cold-rolled flat steel products for 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 547,122 |
| Hungary | 478,510 |
| France | 446,451 |
| Netherlands | 136,020 |
| Ireland | 70,034 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 244,416 | 302,706 | +58,290 |
| Hungary | 214,189 | 264,321 | +50,132 |
| France | 272,362 | 174,089 | -98,273 |
| Netherlands | 44,851 | 91,169 | +46,318 |
| Ireland | 45,957 | 24,077 | -21,880 |
| Denmark | 0 | 60,070 | +60,070 |
| Thailand | 30,120 | 21,546 | -8,574 |
| Italy | 6,852 | 36,886 | +30,034 |
| Finland | 31,418 | 0 | -31,418 |
| United States | 14,053 | 1,498 | -12,555 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 533,104 |
| France | 432,362 |
| Slovakia | 303,171 |
| Hungary | 174,754 |
| Netherlands | 123,583 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 243,741 | 289,363 | +45,622 |
| France | 258,273 | 174,089 | -84,184 |
| Slovakia | 138,697 | 164,474 | +25,777 |
| Hungary | 80,047 | 94,707 | +14,660 |
| Netherlands | 33,106 | 90,477 | +57,371 |
| Denmark | 0 | 59,880 | +59,880 |
| Finland | 31,418 | 22,472 | -8,946 |
| Thailand | 30,120 | 21,546 | -8,574 |
| United States | 20,599 | 2,575 | -18,024 |
| Italy | 6,852 | 14,136 | +7,284 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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) | 1,605,556 |
| Air transport | 162,018 |
| Other | 89,840 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 80,452 |
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) | 738,981 | 866,575 | +127,594 |
| Air transport | 93,003 | 69,015 | -23,988 |
| Other | 54,041 | 35,799 | -18,242 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,855 | 28,597 | -23,258 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 565,742 |
| Dover | 525,794 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 257,208 |
| 000 | 89,840 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 88,176 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 210,810 | 354,932 | +144,122 |
| Dover | 312,665 | 213,129 | -99,536 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 95,426 | 161,782 | +66,356 |
| 000 | 54,041 | 35,799 | -18,242 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 47,600 | 40,576 | -7,024 |
| Felixstowe | 14,932 | 50,920 | +35,988 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,455 | 28,441 | -7,014 |
| Southampton | 30,120 | 21,546 | -8,574 |
| Purfleet | 25,299 | 26,099 | +800 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,720 | 10,681 | -18,039 |
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 | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 706,670 |
| France | 128,528 |
| Senegal | 123,972 |
| Czechia | 43,272 |
| Kazakhstan | 24,077 |
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 | 343,590 | 363,080 | +19,490 |
| France | 64,824 | 63,704 | -1,120 |
| Senegal | 123,972 | 0 | -123,972 |
| Czechia | 43,272 | 0 | -43,272 |
| Kazakhstan | 0 | 24,077 | +24,077 |
| Portugal | 17,876 | 3,255 | -14,621 |
| Germany | 9,072 | 0 | -9,072 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 8,603 | +8,603 |
| China | 0 | 5,305 | +5,305 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,645 | +4,645 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,456 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,264 | 3,192 | +1,928 |
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) | 809,487 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 183,711 |
| Other | 63,369 |
| Air transport | 24,772 |
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) | 445,307 | 364,180 | -81,127 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 125,161 | 58,550 | -66,611 |
| Other | 28,148 | 35,221 | +7,073 |
| Air transport | 6,219 | 18,553 | +12,334 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 298,389 |
| Holyhead | 288,323 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 224,344 |
| London | 123,972 |
| 000 | 63,369 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 120,891 | 177,498 | +56,607 |
| Holyhead | 161,824 | 126,499 | -35,325 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 131,054 | 93,290 | -37,764 |
| London | 123,972 | 0 | -123,972 |
| 000 | 28,148 | 35,221 | +7,073 |
| Heysham | 31,325 | 21,733 | -9,592 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,219 | 9,950 | +3,731 |
| ZLC | 0 | 8,603 | +8,603 |
| Fishguard | 1,402 | 2,129 | +727 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,581 | +1,581 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 720990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous cold-rolled flat steel products for various industrial applications