Import/export HS code 72112330: Flat-rolled steel, 0.35mm or thicker, less than 0.25% carbon
Flat-rolled steel with less than 0.25% carbon, 0.35mm or thicker
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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 | 4,242,024 |
| Italy | 1,662,184 |
| Czechia | 1,343,312 |
| Spain | 524,976 |
| Netherlands | 272,561 |
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 | 2,368,804 | 1,873,220 | -495,584 |
| Italy | 867,575 | 794,609 | -72,966 |
| Czechia | 364,465 | 978,847 | +614,382 |
| Spain | 380,753 | 144,223 | -236,530 |
| Netherlands | 71,036 | 201,525 | +130,489 |
| Sweden | 74,578 | 98,642 | +24,064 |
| France | 43,168 | 120,964 | +77,796 |
| Belgium | 73,846 | 31,665 | -42,181 |
| Turkey | 6,156 | 97,569 | +91,413 |
| Ireland | 65,995 | 2,326 | -63,669 |
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 | 5,622,846 |
| Italy | 1,704,051 |
| Spain | 533,810 |
| Sweden | 179,551 |
| Czechia | 165,828 |
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 | 2,573,888 | 3,048,958 | +475,070 |
| Italy | 895,641 | 808,410 | -87,231 |
| Spain | 389,587 | 144,223 | -245,364 |
| Sweden | 88,226 | 91,325 | +3,099 |
| Czechia | 154,521 | 11,307 | -143,214 |
| Netherlands | 48,340 | 89,121 | +40,781 |
| Turkey | 6,156 | 97,569 | +91,413 |
| China | 4,320 | 65,021 | +60,701 |
| Belgium | 54,397 | 14,087 | -40,310 |
| Austria | 46,537 | 19,156 | -27,381 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 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) | 8,064,631 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 678,373 |
| Air transport | 99,707 |
| Other | 60,989 |
| Road transport | 38,824 |
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) | 3,932,981 | 4,131,650 | +198,669 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 400,559 | 277,814 | -122,745 |
| Air transport | 39,694 | 60,013 | +20,319 |
| Other | 58,663 | 2,326 | -56,337 |
| Road transport | 0 | 38,824 | +38,824 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,857,987 |
| Purfleet | 1,313,604 |
| London | 1,105,297 |
| Harwich | 998,845 |
| Felixstowe | 592,196 |
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 | 1,316,551 | 1,541,436 | +224,885 |
| Purfleet | 719,954 | 593,650 | -126,304 |
| London | 644,667 | 460,630 | -184,037 |
| Harwich | 402,453 | 596,392 | +193,939 |
| Felixstowe | 291,491 | 300,705 | +9,214 |
| Immingham Docks | 186,465 | 328,069 | +141,604 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 185,394 | 116,663 | -68,731 |
| Eurotunnel | 141,718 | 147,559 | +5,841 |
| Portsmouth | 149,725 | 56,216 | -93,509 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 128,052 | 32,874 | -95,178 |
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 | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ASSA ABLOY LIMITED | 46 |
| SHEARLINE STEEL STRIP LIMITED | 46 |
| ERA HOME SECURITY LIMITED | 30 |
| MEDMIX UK LTD | 27 |
| ARDEN METALS LIMITED | 25 |
| SIGNODE UK LTD | 24 |
| COREWIRE LIMITED | 19 |
| HILL STEELS LIMITED | 18 |
| RITTAL-C S M LIMITED | 16 |
| GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovakia | 490,687 |
| Ireland | 472,871 |
| Canada | 383,302 |
| Poland | 231,493 |
| Estonia | 88,776 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 257,371 | 233,316 | -24,055 |
| Ireland | 282,271 | 190,600 | -91,671 |
| Canada | 363,291 | 20,011 | -343,280 |
| Poland | 102,597 | 128,896 | +26,299 |
| Estonia | 84,613 | 4,163 | -80,450 |
| France | 20,021 | 50,350 | +30,329 |
| Germany | 11,822 | 35,128 | +23,306 |
| China | 21,833 | 24,899 | +3,066 |
| Belgium | 23,355 | 6,101 | -17,254 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 21,453 | +21,453 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 12,773 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 0 | 12,773 | +12,773 |
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) | 1,376,568 |
| Air transport | 454,008 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 98,388 |
| Other | 12,773 |
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) | 705,723 | 670,845 | -34,878 |
| Air transport | 382,536 | 71,472 | -311,064 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 93,034 | 5,354 | -87,680 |
| Other | 0 | 12,773 | +12,773 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 825,726 |
| Holyhead | 282,340 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 241,992 |
| Liverpool Docks | 109,029 |
| London Stansted Airport | 108,271 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 397,132 | 428,594 | +31,462 |
| Holyhead | 143,360 | 138,980 | -4,380 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 234,906 | 7,086 | -227,820 |
| Liverpool Docks | 70,781 | 38,248 | -32,533 |
| London Stansted Airport | 80,599 | 27,672 | -52,927 |
| East Midlands Airport | 65,931 | 35,704 | -30,227 |
| London | 84,613 | 3,275 | -81,338 |
| Heysham | 68,130 | 13,372 | -54,758 |
| Felixstowe | 21,833 | 21,853 | +20 |
| Hull | 0 | 25,274 | +25,274 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72112330
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat-rolled steel with less than 0.25% carbon, 0.35mm or thicker