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 | 1,166,010 |
| Netherlands | 455,975 |
| Sweden | 185,411 |
| Germany | 108,959 |
| Spain | 93,442 |
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 | 380,911 | 785,099 | +404,188 |
| Netherlands | 106,652 | 349,323 | +242,671 |
| Sweden | 54,080 | 131,331 | +77,251 |
| Germany | 30,060 | 78,899 | +48,839 |
| Spain | 70,854 | 22,588 | -48,266 |
| Austria | 67,560 | 5,990 | -61,570 |
| China | 16,228 | 9,953 | -6,275 |
| France | 25,060 | 0 | -25,060 |
| Poland | 0 | 5,048 | +5,048 |
| Greece | 2,261 | 1,974 | -287 |
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 | 1,132,772 |
| Netherlands | 452,207 |
| China | 148,054 |
| Germany | 110,851 |
| Spain | 93,442 |
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 | 369,676 | 763,096 | +393,420 |
| Netherlands | 106,652 | 345,555 | +238,903 |
| China | 16,228 | 131,826 | +115,598 |
| Germany | 31,952 | 78,899 | +46,947 |
| Spain | 70,854 | 22,588 | -48,266 |
| Austria | 76,903 | 5,990 | -70,913 |
| Sweden | 54,080 | 9,458 | -44,622 |
| France | 25,060 | 22,003 | -3,057 |
| Poland | 0 | 5,048 | +5,048 |
| Greece | 2,261 | 1,974 | -287 |
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) | 1,791,821 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 337,757 |
| Air transport | 14,293 |
| 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) | 605,791 | 1,186,030 | +580,239 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 143,795 | 193,962 | +50,167 |
| Air transport | 4,080 | 10,213 | +6,133 |
| Other | 859 | 75 | -784 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,299,142 |
| Immingham Docks | 230,392 |
| Hull | 161,914 |
| Eurotunnel | 113,058 |
| Portsmouth | 63,565 |
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 | 348,389 | 950,753 | +602,364 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,906 | 228,486 | +226,580 |
| Hull | 152,301 | 9,613 | -142,688 |
| Eurotunnel | 54,454 | 58,604 | +4,150 |
| Portsmouth | 43,682 | 19,883 | -23,799 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,976 | 47,251 | +32,275 |
| Goole | 47,923 | 0 | -47,923 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 29,819 | 14,743 | -15,076 |
| Thamesport | 16,333 | 27,751 | +11,418 |
| Felixstowe | 23,839 | 11,075 | -12,764 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 4 |
| 2025-05 | 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 | 628,175 |
| Singapore | 303,748 |
| China | 229,224 |
| 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 | 610,554 | 17,621 | -592,933 |
| Singapore | 0 | 303,748 | +303,748 |
| China | 129,644 | 99,580 | -30,064 |
| Canada | 14,005 | 96,308 | +82,303 |
| Poland | 0 | 39,388 | +39,388 |
| United States | 28,679 | 0 | -28,679 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 28,064 | +28,064 |
| Italy | 0 | 19,835 | +19,835 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 144,130 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 144,130 | 0 | -144,130 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 558,480 |
| Air transport | 497,206 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 276,487 |
| Other | 144,317 |
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) | 446,518 | 111,962 | -334,556 |
| Air transport | 94,308 | 402,898 | +308,590 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 129,185 | 147,302 | +18,117 |
| Other | 144,317 | 0 | -144,317 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 316,210 |
| Birmingham Airport | 200,227 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 188,207 |
| Holyhead | 177,216 |
| 000 | 144,317 |
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 | 240,061 | 76,149 | -163,912 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 200,227 | +200,227 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 68,468 | 119,739 | +51,271 |
| Holyhead | 159,595 | 17,621 | -141,974 |
| 000 | 144,317 | 0 | -144,317 |
| London Gateway Port | 76,144 | 19,919 | -56,225 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 82,932 | +82,932 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 78,638 | +78,638 |
| Southampton | 27,716 | 42,404 | +14,688 |
| Heysham | 53,181 | 0 | -53,181 |
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