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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* 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 | 4,221,352 |
| France | 1,641,604 |
| Sweden | 1,519,485 |
| Turkey | 1,487,348 |
| Italy | 1,229,132 |
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 | 2,081,943 | 2,139,409 | +57,466 |
| France | 1,111,861 | 529,743 | -582,118 |
| Sweden | 862,473 | 657,012 | -205,461 |
| Turkey | 696,886 | 790,462 | +93,576 |
| Italy | 713,197 | 515,935 | -197,262 |
| Australia | 443,664 | 431,925 | -11,739 |
| Netherlands | 385,217 | 485,815 | +100,598 |
| Spain | 435,177 | 373,526 | -61,651 |
| China | 218,720 | 163,058 | -55,662 |
| Viet Nam | 158,356 | 6,909 | -151,447 |
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 | 4,506,969 |
| Sweden | 1,630,625 |
| Turkey | 1,502,208 |
| France | 1,262,851 |
| Italy | 1,257,629 |
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 | 2,396,948 | 2,110,021 | -286,927 |
| Sweden | 923,025 | 707,600 | -215,425 |
| Turkey | 714,447 | 787,761 | +73,314 |
| France | 721,840 | 541,011 | -180,829 |
| Italy | 741,694 | 515,935 | -225,759 |
| Australia | 443,664 | 431,925 | -11,739 |
| Spain | 429,395 | 373,526 | -55,869 |
| Netherlands | 362,837 | 426,940 | +64,103 |
| China | 245,237 | 168,684 | -76,553 |
| Viet Nam | 158,356 | 6,909 | -151,447 |
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 | 3 | -4 |
| 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 | 1 | -1 |
| 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) | 9,981,646 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,652,712 |
| Other | 407,029 |
| Air transport | 165,239 |
| 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) | 5,471,704 | 4,509,942 | -961,762 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,925,985 | 1,726,727 | -199,258 |
| Other | 251,276 | 155,753 | -95,523 |
| Air transport | 75,723 | 89,516 | +13,793 |
| 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 | 3,679,589 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,789,164 |
| Felixstowe | 2,298,584 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,035,497 |
| London | 793,343 |
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 | 2,575,944 | 1,103,645 | -1,472,299 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,274,726 | 1,514,438 | +239,712 |
| Felixstowe | 1,271,341 | 1,027,243 | -244,098 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 540,701 | 494,796 | -45,905 |
| London | 519,324 | 274,019 | -245,305 |
| London Gateway Port | 410,400 | 346,179 | -64,221 |
| Harwich | 102,424 | 391,709 | +289,285 |
| 000 | 251,276 | 155,753 | -95,523 |
| Eurotunnel | 100,393 | 267,599 | +167,206 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,140 | 328,544 | +293,404 |
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 | 19 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
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 | 12 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 18,087,795 |
| France | 8,599,889 |
| Italy | 6,724,854 |
| United States | 3,833,897 |
| Poland | 2,509,189 |
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 | 8,810,386 | 9,277,409 | +467,023 |
| France | 5,134,259 | 3,465,630 | -1,668,629 |
| Italy | 4,177,402 | 2,547,452 | -1,629,950 |
| United States | 1,822,715 | 2,011,182 | +188,467 |
| Poland | 1,260,308 | 1,248,881 | -11,427 |
| Ireland | 936,071 | 1,129,010 | +192,939 |
| Japan | 552,134 | 494,004 | -58,130 |
| Belgium | 365,045 | 468,990 | +103,945 |
| China | 500,008 | 104,038 | -395,970 |
| Czechia | 353,955 | 174,609 | -179,346 |
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 | 39,598 |
| 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 | 20,348 | 19,250 | -1,098 |
| Austria | 1,732 | 1,893 | +161 |
| Sweden | 678 | 908 | +230 |
| Ireland | 0 | 761 | +761 |
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) | 39,851,623 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,019,574 |
| Air transport | 348,153 |
| Other | 46,107 |
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) | 21,405,460 | 18,446,163 | -2,959,297 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,233,513 | 2,786,061 | -447,452 |
| Air transport | 147,501 | 200,652 | +53,151 |
| Other | 22,758 | 23,349 | +591 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,872,273 |
| Southampton | 3,895,321 |
| Harwich | 1,654,786 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,363,992 |
| London Gateway Port | 785,591 |
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 | 19,628,726 | 16,243,547 | -3,385,179 |
| Southampton | 2,203,731 | 1,691,590 | -512,141 |
| Harwich | 937,421 | 717,365 | -220,056 |
| Liverpool Docks | 738,070 | 625,922 | -112,148 |
| London Gateway Port | 49,622 | 735,969 | +686,347 |
| Holyhead | 363,184 | 314,407 | -48,777 |
| Heysham | 223,295 | 360,813 | +137,518 |
| Felixstowe | 310,196 | 82,840 | -227,356 |
| Immingham Docks | 73,348 | 156,551 | +83,203 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 87,948 | 117,518 | +29,570 |
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