Import/export HS code 72125030: Flat-rolled steel coated with chromium or nickel
Flat-rolled steel products coated with chromium or nickel
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 197,416 |
| France | 32,516 |
| Germany | 18,464 |
| China | 15,461 |
| Italy | 1,715 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 41,924 | 155,492 | +113,568 |
| France | 15,658 | 16,858 | +1,200 |
| Germany | 9,773 | 8,691 | -1,082 |
| China | 4,594 | 10,867 | +6,273 |
| Italy | 1,715 | 0 | -1,715 |
| Ireland | 1,636 | 0 | -1,636 |
| Czechia | 1,219 | 0 | -1,219 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,035 | 0 | -1,035 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 217,970 |
| Germany | 29,426 |
| China | 8,950 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,546 |
| Italy | 1,715 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 46,677 | 171,293 | +124,616 |
| Germany | 19,678 | 9,748 | -9,930 |
| China | 4,594 | 4,356 | -238 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,035 | 6,511 | +5,476 |
| Italy | 1,715 | 0 | -1,715 |
| Ireland | 1,636 | 0 | -1,636 |
| Czechia | 1,219 | 0 | -1,219 |
| United Kingdom | 1,000 | 0 | -1,000 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 214,931 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,580 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,951 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 46,245 | 168,686 | +122,441 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,067 | 18,513 | -7,554 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,242 | 4,709 | -533 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 193,737 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,460 |
| Dover | 14,793 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,665 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,691 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 38,245 | 155,492 | +117,247 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,526 | 4,934 | -9,592 |
| Dover | 9,905 | 4,888 | -5,017 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,629 | 9,036 | +6,407 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 8,691 | +8,691 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,715 | 4,709 | +2,994 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,117 | 2,327 | -790 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,035 | 1,831 | +796 |
| Felixstowe | 1,965 | 0 | -1,965 |
| Holyhead | 1,636 | 0 | -1,636 |
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 | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
| 2024-12 | 3 |
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 | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 28,440 |
| Mauritania | 20,261 |
| France | 19,232 |
| Germany | 12,531 |
| Ireland | 11,760 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 28,440 | 0 | -28,440 |
| Mauritania | 20,261 | 0 | -20,261 |
| France | 9,845 | 9,387 | -458 |
| Germany | 12,531 | 0 | -12,531 |
| Ireland | 11,760 | 0 | -11,760 |
| Norway | 0 | 10,000 | +10,000 |
| Poland | 1,438 | 7,401 | +5,963 |
| Portugal | 1,764 | 895 | -869 |
| United States | 0 | 2,094 | +2,094 |
| Algeria | 1,314 | 0 | -1,314 |
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) | 100,520 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,408 |
| Air transport | 1,764 |
| Road transport | 1,438 |
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) | 82,837 | 17,683 | -65,154 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,314 | 12,094 | +10,780 |
| Air transport | 1,764 | 0 | -1,764 |
| Road transport | 1,438 | 0 | -1,438 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 88,760 |
| Holyhead | 11,760 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,000 |
| Southampton | 2,094 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,764 |
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 | 71,077 | 17,683 | -53,394 |
| Holyhead | 11,760 | 0 | -11,760 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 10,000 | +10,000 |
| Southampton | 0 | 2,094 | +2,094 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,764 | 0 | -1,764 |
| ZLC | 1,438 | 0 | -1,438 |
| Thamesport | 1,314 | 0 | -1,314 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72125030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat-rolled steel products coated with chromium or nickel