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 | 4,055,386 |
| Italy | 1,685,220 |
| Czechia | 1,416,775 |
| Spain | 538,400 |
| 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 | 2,096,843 | 1,958,543 | -138,300 |
| Italy | 891,317 | 793,903 | -97,414 |
| Czechia | 401,455 | 1,015,320 | +613,865 |
| Spain | 366,625 | 171,775 | -194,850 |
| Netherlands | 71,036 | 201,525 | +130,489 |
| France | 41,962 | 174,708 | +132,746 |
| Sweden | 87,037 | 99,939 | +12,902 |
| Turkey | 6,156 | 97,569 | +91,413 |
| Belgium | 67,818 | 34,315 | -33,503 |
| China | 978 | 65,021 | +64,043 |
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 | 5,562,234 |
| Italy | 1,727,087 |
| Spain | 547,234 |
| Sweden | 190,292 |
| Czechia | 154,117 |
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 | 2,337,565 | 3,224,669 | +887,104 |
| Italy | 928,664 | 798,423 | -130,241 |
| Spain | 375,459 | 171,775 | -203,684 |
| Sweden | 97,670 | 92,622 | -5,048 |
| Czechia | 144,062 | 10,055 | -134,007 |
| Netherlands | 48,340 | 89,121 | +40,781 |
| Turkey | 6,156 | 97,569 | +91,413 |
| Belgium | 48,369 | 29,629 | -18,740 |
| China | 4,320 | 65,021 | +60,701 |
| 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) | 8,033,773 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 683,560 |
| Air transport | 104,279 |
| Other | 59,881 |
| 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) | 3,703,146 | 4,330,627 | +627,481 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 415,098 | 268,462 | -146,636 |
| Air transport | 46,129 | 58,150 | +12,021 |
| Other | 56,751 | 3,130 | -53,621 |
| 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 | 2,960,747 |
| Purfleet | 1,346,566 |
| Harwich | 1,005,648 |
| London | 942,175 |
| Felixstowe | 594,625 |
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 | 1,288,648 | 1,672,099 | +383,451 |
| Purfleet | 702,994 | 643,572 | -59,422 |
| Harwich | 397,214 | 608,434 | +211,220 |
| London | 479,978 | 462,197 | -17,781 |
| Felixstowe | 294,091 | 300,534 | +6,443 |
| Immingham Docks | 198,890 | 323,249 | +124,359 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 199,690 | 109,860 | -89,830 |
| Eurotunnel | 99,391 | 148,410 | +49,019 |
| 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 | 15 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ASSA ABLOY LIMITED | 47 |
| SHEARLINE STEEL STRIP LIMITED | 47 |
| ERA HOME SECURITY LIMITED | 31 |
| MEDMIX UK LTD | 27 |
| ARDEN METALS LIMITED | 26 |
| SIGNODE UK LTD | 25 |
| COREWIRE LIMITED | 20 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 501,795 |
| Ireland | 498,969 |
| Canada | 383,302 |
| Poland | 272,168 |
| 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 | 295,443 | 206,352 | -89,091 |
| Ireland | 306,696 | 192,273 | -114,423 |
| Canada | 363,291 | 20,011 | -343,280 |
| Poland | 117,390 | 154,778 | +37,388 |
| Estonia | 85,501 | 3,275 | -82,226 |
| Germany | 10,544 | 66,501 | +55,957 |
| France | 20,021 | 50,350 | +30,329 |
| China | 21,833 | 24,899 | +3,066 |
| Belgium | 18,868 | 6,101 | -12,767 |
| 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) | 1,465,553 |
| Air transport | 473,166 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 89,967 |
| 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) | 779,414 | 686,139 | -93,275 |
| Air transport | 386,437 | 86,729 | -299,708 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 84,613 | 5,354 | -79,259 |
| 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 | 834,884 |
| Holyhead | 296,026 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 241,992 |
| Liverpool Docks | 121,441 |
| East Midlands Airport | 119,539 |
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 | 446,398 | 388,486 | -57,912 |
| Holyhead | 142,096 | 153,930 | +11,834 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 234,906 | 7,086 | -227,820 |
| Liverpool Docks | 83,098 | 38,343 | -44,755 |
| East Midlands Airport | 66,841 | 52,698 | -14,143 |
| London Stansted Airport | 83,590 | 25,935 | -57,655 |
| London | 84,613 | 3,275 | -81,338 |
| Heysham | 81,502 | 0 | -81,502 |
| Felixstowe | 21,833 | 21,853 | +20 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 42,662 | +42,662 |
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