Import/export HS code 72109030: Clad steel sheets
Steel sheets with a layer of another metal, used in specialized manufacturing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,190,670 |
| Netherlands | 500,620 |
| Sweden | 185,411 |
| Germany | 110,837 |
| Spain | 87,909 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 401,414 | 789,256 | +387,842 |
| Netherlands | 108,623 | 391,997 | +283,374 |
| Sweden | 63,538 | 121,873 | +58,335 |
| Germany | 30,060 | 80,777 | +50,717 |
| Spain | 73,253 | 14,656 | -58,597 |
| France | 25,060 | 6,021 | -19,039 |
| China | 16,228 | 9,953 | -6,275 |
| Austria | 18,364 | 5,990 | -12,374 |
| Poland | 0 | 5,048 | +5,048 |
| Greece | 3,227 | 1,008 | -2,219 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,164,245 |
| Netherlands | 498,730 |
| China | 148,054 |
| Germany | 107,947 |
| Spain | 87,909 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 396,992 | 767,253 | +370,261 |
| Netherlands | 108,623 | 390,107 | +281,484 |
| China | 16,228 | 131,826 | +115,598 |
| Germany | 29,048 | 78,899 | +49,851 |
| Spain | 73,253 | 14,656 | -58,597 |
| Sweden | 63,538 | 0 | -63,538 |
| France | 25,060 | 22,003 | -3,057 |
| Austria | 23,798 | 5,990 | -17,808 |
| Greece | 3,227 | 7,029 | +3,802 |
| Poland | 0 | 5,048 | +5,048 |
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 | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 1,863,492 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 289,834 |
| Air transport | 13,020 |
| Other | 934 |
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) | 628,693 | 1,234,799 | +606,106 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 106,296 | 183,538 | +77,242 |
| Air transport | 4,778 | 8,242 | +3,464 |
| Other | 859 | 75 | -784 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,323,802 |
| Immingham Docks | 275,037 |
| Hull | 161,914 |
| Eurotunnel | 119,079 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 62,227 |
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 | 368,892 | 954,910 | +586,018 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,364 | 263,673 | +252,309 |
| Hull | 152,301 | 9,613 | -142,688 |
| Eurotunnel | 54,454 | 64,625 | +10,171 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,976 | 47,251 | +32,275 |
| Portsmouth | 46,081 | 11,951 | -34,130 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 29,819 | 14,743 | -15,076 |
| Thamesport | 17,299 | 26,785 | +9,486 |
| Felixstowe | 23,839 | 12,953 | -10,886 |
| Harwich | 10,232 | 8,595 | -1,637 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 4 |
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 | 8 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 522,696 |
| Singapore | 303,748 |
| China | 221,344 |
| Canada | 110,313 |
| Poland | 39,388 |
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 | 505,075 | 17,621 | -487,454 |
| Singapore | 0 | 303,748 | +303,748 |
| China | 121,764 | 99,580 | -22,184 |
| Canada | 14,005 | 96,308 | +82,303 |
| Poland | 1,166 | 38,222 | +37,056 |
| United States | 28,679 | 0 | -28,679 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 28,064 | +28,064 |
| Italy | 2,582 | 17,253 | +14,671 |
| India | 19,779 | 0 | -19,779 |
| Denmark | 0 | 15,921 | +15,921 |
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 | 187 |
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 | 187 | 0 | -187 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 497,206 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 470,572 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 268,607 |
| Other | 126,746 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 94,308 | 402,898 | +308,590 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 366,040 | 104,532 | -261,508 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 134,975 | 133,632 | -1,343 |
| Other | 126,746 | 0 | -126,746 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 262,725 |
| Birmingham Airport | 200,227 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 188,207 |
| Holyhead | 177,216 |
| 000 | 126,746 |
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 | 186,576 | 76,149 | -110,427 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 200,227 | +200,227 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 68,468 | 119,739 | +51,271 |
| Holyhead | 159,595 | 17,621 | -141,974 |
| 000 | 126,746 | 0 | -126,746 |
| London Gateway Port | 89,814 | 6,249 | -83,565 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 82,932 | +82,932 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,430 | 71,208 | +63,778 |
| Southampton | 19,836 | 42,404 | +22,568 |
| East Midlands Airport | 25,840 | 0 | -25,840 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72109030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel sheets with a layer of another metal, used in specialized manufacturing