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 | 579,888 |
| France | 438,737 |
| Hungary | 411,069 |
| Netherlands | 152,703 |
| Ireland | 70,055 |
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 | 253,683 | 326,205 | +72,522 |
| France | 254,395 | 184,342 | -70,053 |
| Hungary | 202,364 | 208,705 | +6,341 |
| Netherlands | 58,476 | 94,227 | +35,751 |
| Ireland | 45,978 | 24,077 | -21,901 |
| Denmark | 0 | 60,070 | +60,070 |
| Thailand | 30,120 | 21,546 | -8,574 |
| Italy | 7,956 | 26,876 | +18,920 |
| Finland | 31,418 | 0 | -31,418 |
| United States | 19,318 | 1,498 | -17,820 |
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 | 561,289 |
| France | 424,648 |
| Slovakia | 240,870 |
| Hungary | 174,754 |
| Netherlands | 138,625 |
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 | 245,993 | 315,296 | +69,303 |
| France | 243,510 | 181,138 | -62,372 |
| Slovakia | 126,872 | 113,998 | -12,874 |
| Hungary | 80,047 | 94,707 | +14,660 |
| Netherlands | 46,390 | 92,235 | +45,845 |
| Denmark | 0 | 59,880 | +59,880 |
| Thailand | 30,120 | 21,546 | -8,574 |
| Finland | 31,418 | 17,332 | -14,086 |
| United States | 20,214 | 3,875 | -16,339 |
| Italy | 7,956 | 9,671 | +1,715 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 1,543,219 |
| Air transport | 191,866 |
| Other | 95,168 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 81,923 |
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) | 714,396 | 828,823 | +114,427 |
| Air transport | 114,685 | 77,181 | -37,504 |
| Other | 58,599 | 36,569 | -22,030 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 53,326 | 28,597 | -24,729 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 520,801 |
| Eurotunnel | 486,386 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 264,438 |
| 000 | 95,168 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 291,943 | 228,858 | -63,085 |
| Eurotunnel | 199,429 | 286,957 | +87,528 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 94,017 | 170,421 | +76,404 |
| 000 | 58,599 | 36,569 | -22,030 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 47,600 | 40,576 | -7,024 |
| Immingham Docks | 45,750 | 28,441 | -17,309 |
| Felixstowe | 16,711 | 53,628 | +36,917 |
| Southampton | 30,381 | 21,546 | -8,835 |
| Purfleet | 25,299 | 26,099 | +800 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,481 | 12,646 | -16,835 |
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 | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
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 | 15 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | 706,230 |
| France | 136,126 |
| 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 | 390,107 | 316,123 | -73,984 |
| France | 69,598 | 66,528 | -3,070 |
| 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 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,645 | +4,645 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,254 | +2,254 |
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 | 72,659 |
| Germany | 4,517 |
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 | 46,850 | 25,809 | -21,041 |
| Germany | 1,206 | 3,311 | +2,105 |
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) | 804,337 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 176,171 |
| Other | 83,217 |
| Air transport | 19,467 |
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) | 470,649 | 333,688 | -136,961 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 125,161 | 51,010 | -74,151 |
| Other | 54,097 | 29,120 | -24,977 |
| Air transport | 6,219 | 13,248 | +7,029 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 286,778 |
| Liverpool Docks | 279,646 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 231,942 |
| London | 123,972 |
| 000 | 83,217 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 171,740 | 115,038 | -56,702 |
| Liverpool Docks | 131,543 | 148,103 | +16,560 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 135,828 | 96,114 | -39,714 |
| London | 123,972 | 0 | -123,972 |
| 000 | 54,097 | 29,120 | -24,977 |
| Heysham | 31,325 | 21,733 | -9,592 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,219 | 4,645 | -1,574 |
| 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