Import/export HS code 721240: Flat-rolled steel coated with paint, varnish, or plastic
Flat-rolled steel products coated with paint, varnish, or plastic
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 4,787,603 |
| Germany | 4,113,550 |
| Greece | 3,233,047 |
| Turkey | 1,495,126 |
| Sweden | 1,456,828 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,983,559 | 1,804,044 | -1,179,515 |
| Germany | 1,929,646 | 2,183,904 | +254,258 |
| Greece | 1,503,461 | 1,729,586 | +226,125 |
| Turkey | 708,982 | 786,144 | +77,162 |
| Sweden | 862,158 | 594,670 | -267,488 |
| Italy | 816,195 | 515,935 | -300,260 |
| Spain | 454,491 | 394,433 | -60,058 |
| Australia | 460,144 | 375,425 | -84,719 |
| Netherlands | 400,761 | 250,048 | -150,713 |
| China | 245,433 | 262,735 | +17,302 |
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 | 4,418,202 |
| France | 4,402,446 |
| Greece | 3,233,047 |
| Sweden | 1,616,869 |
| Turkey | 1,509,986 |
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 | 2,259,682 | 2,158,520 | -101,162 |
| France | 2,600,218 | 1,802,228 | -797,990 |
| Greece | 1,503,461 | 1,729,586 | +226,125 |
| Sweden | 945,431 | 671,438 | -273,993 |
| Turkey | 726,543 | 783,443 | +56,900 |
| Italy | 844,692 | 515,935 | -328,757 |
| Spain | 468,723 | 394,433 | -74,290 |
| Australia | 460,144 | 375,425 | -84,719 |
| China | 275,163 | 350,754 | +75,591 |
| Netherlands | 362,837 | 189,120 | -173,717 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 3 | +3 |
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) | 13,156,317 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,063,289 |
| Other | 417,288 |
| Air transport | 215,645 |
| Road transport | 25,526 |
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) | 7,434,531 | 5,721,786 | -1,712,745 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,548,097 | 3,515,192 | -32,905 |
| Other | 219,698 | 197,590 | -22,108 |
| Air transport | 82,611 | 133,034 | +50,423 |
| Road transport | 12,292 | 13,234 | +942 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,395,488 |
| Felixstowe | 3,851,147 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,897,795 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,549,378 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,397,997 |
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 | 4,345,319 | 2,050,169 | -2,295,150 |
| Felixstowe | 2,124,844 | 1,726,303 | -398,541 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,322,822 | 1,574,973 | +252,151 |
| London Gateway Port | 912,725 | 636,653 | -276,072 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 740,200 | 657,797 | -82,403 |
| London | 522,171 | 284,227 | -237,944 |
| Eurotunnel | 111,665 | 678,517 | +566,852 |
| Southampton | 80,862 | 602,264 | +521,402 |
| 000 | 219,698 | 197,590 | -22,108 |
| Harwich | 117,625 | 265,184 | +147,559 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
| Specialised construction activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
| 2025-07 | 18 |
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 | 31 |
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 24,312,537 |
| France | 9,257,905 |
| Italy | 6,804,007 |
| Ireland | 6,480,940 |
| United States | 4,457,340 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 11,983,536 | 12,329,001 | +345,465 |
| France | 5,473,567 | 3,784,338 | -1,689,229 |
| Italy | 4,184,986 | 2,619,021 | -1,565,965 |
| Ireland | 3,630,181 | 2,850,759 | -779,422 |
| United States | 2,182,198 | 2,275,142 | +92,944 |
| Poland | 1,411,872 | 1,187,603 | -224,269 |
| Japan | 502,189 | 471,786 | -30,403 |
| Belgium | 420,430 | 468,990 | +48,560 |
| China | 500,008 | 104,038 | -395,970 |
| Czechia | 404,229 | 46,780 | -357,449 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 40,009 |
| France | 27,690 |
| Austria | 3,625 |
| Sweden | 1,586 |
| Ireland | 761 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 20,769 | 19,240 | -1,529 |
| France | 27,690 | 0 | -27,690 |
| Austria | 1,732 | 1,893 | +161 |
| Sweden | 678 | 908 | +230 |
| Ireland | 0 | 761 | +761 |
| XU | 0 | 537 | +537 |
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) | 51,179,763 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,785,105 |
| Air transport | 363,307 |
| Other | 74,208 |
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) | 27,706,656 | 23,473,107 | -4,233,549 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,657,582 | 3,127,523 | -530,059 |
| Air transport | 164,760 | 198,547 | +33,787 |
| Other | 50,869 | 23,339 | -27,530 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,793,798 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,552,956 |
| Southampton | 4,392,028 |
| Harwich | 1,733,525 |
| Heysham | 865,879 |
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 | 23,286,239 | 19,507,559 | -3,778,680 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,300,102 | 2,252,854 | -1,047,248 |
| Southampton | 2,469,996 | 1,922,032 | -547,964 |
| Harwich | 980,405 | 753,120 | -227,285 |
| Heysham | 327,440 | 538,439 | +210,999 |
| London Gateway Port | 49,622 | 793,170 | +743,548 |
| Holyhead | 401,210 | 270,903 | -130,307 |
| Felixstowe | 299,065 | 93,971 | -205,094 |
| Immingham Docks | 83,239 | 158,469 | +75,230 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 94,653 | 106,971 | +12,318 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721240
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat-rolled steel products coated with paint, varnish, or plastic