Import/export HS code 72124080: Various painted or plastic-coated flat-rolled steel
Other flat-rolled steel products coated with paint, varnish, or plastic
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 4,089,363 |
| France | 1,635,266 |
| Turkey | 1,495,126 |
| Sweden | 1,455,303 |
| Italy | 1,332,130 |
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 | 1,920,664 | 2,168,699 | +248,035 |
| France | 1,143,859 | 491,407 | -652,452 |
| Turkey | 708,982 | 786,144 | +77,162 |
| Sweden | 862,158 | 593,145 | -269,013 |
| Italy | 816,195 | 515,935 | -300,260 |
| Spain | 454,491 | 392,763 | -61,728 |
| Australia | 460,144 | 375,425 | -84,719 |
| Netherlands | 399,697 | 247,995 | -151,702 |
| China | 224,089 | 137,055 | -87,034 |
| India | 178,096 | 18,167 | -159,929 |
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 | 4,394,015 |
| Sweden | 1,562,286 |
| Turkey | 1,509,986 |
| Italy | 1,360,627 |
| France | 1,248,056 |
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 | 2,250,700 | 2,143,315 | -107,385 |
| Sweden | 914,260 | 648,026 | -266,234 |
| Turkey | 726,543 | 783,443 | +56,900 |
| Italy | 844,692 | 515,935 | -328,757 |
| France | 760,518 | 487,538 | -272,980 |
| Spain | 448,709 | 392,763 | -55,946 |
| Australia | 460,144 | 375,425 | -84,719 |
| Netherlands | 362,837 | 189,120 | -173,717 |
| China | 242,639 | 143,019 | -99,620 |
| India | 178,096 | 18,167 | -159,929 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
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 | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 9,715,135 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,629,812 |
| Other | 415,395 |
| Air transport | 157,610 |
| 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) | 5,522,420 | 4,192,715 | -1,329,705 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,017,236 | 1,612,576 | -404,660 |
| Other | 217,908 | 197,487 | -20,421 |
| Air transport | 61,267 | 96,343 | +35,076 |
| 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 | 3,804,577 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,663,134 |
| Felixstowe | 2,144,694 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,060,298 |
| London | 806,398 |
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 | 2,602,239 | 1,202,338 | -1,399,901 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,260,457 | 1,402,677 | +142,220 |
| Felixstowe | 1,237,786 | 906,908 | -330,878 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 541,199 | 519,099 | -22,100 |
| London | 522,171 | 284,227 | -237,944 |
| London Gateway Port | 466,859 | 249,700 | -217,159 |
| 000 | 217,908 | 197,487 | -20,421 |
| Harwich | 117,625 | 261,584 | +143,959 |
| Eurotunnel | 111,665 | 258,652 | +146,987 |
| Belfast Port | 292,491 | 9,448 | -283,043 |
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 | 20 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Specialised construction activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 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 | 18,087,327 |
| France | 8,934,823 |
| Italy | 6,804,007 |
| United States | 3,890,400 |
| Poland | 2,599,475 |
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 | 8,147,103 | 9,940,224 | +1,793,121 |
| France | 5,325,000 | 3,609,823 | -1,715,177 |
| Italy | 4,184,986 | 2,619,021 | -1,565,965 |
| United States | 1,745,766 | 2,144,634 | +398,868 |
| Poland | 1,411,872 | 1,187,603 | -224,269 |
| Ireland | 974,299 | 1,055,053 | +80,754 |
| 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) | 40,137,330 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,135,621 |
| Air transport | 345,995 |
| 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) | 21,028,785 | 19,108,545 | -1,920,240 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,221,150 | 2,914,471 | -306,679 |
| Air transport | 153,202 | 192,793 | +39,591 |
| 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 | 36,218,262 |
| Southampton | 3,816,650 |
| Harwich | 1,733,525 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,364,851 |
| London Gateway Port | 780,248 |
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 | 19,274,141 | 16,944,121 | -2,330,020 |
| Southampton | 2,033,564 | 1,783,086 | -250,478 |
| Harwich | 980,405 | 753,120 | -227,285 |
| Liverpool Docks | 756,198 | 608,653 | -147,545 |
| London Gateway Port | 49,622 | 730,626 | +681,004 |
| Holyhead | 401,210 | 267,715 | -133,495 |
| Heysham | 215,462 | 378,560 | +163,098 |
| Felixstowe | 299,065 | 93,971 | -205,094 |
| Immingham Docks | 73,348 | 156,551 | +83,203 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 90,914 | 106,971 | +16,057 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72124080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other flat-rolled steel products coated with paint, varnish, or plastic