Import/export HS code 72125040: Flat-rolled steel coated with copper
Flat-rolled steel products coated with copper
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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 | 979,933 |
| Spain | 304,534 |
| United States | 276,761 |
| Belgium | 201,851 |
| Canada | 27,745 |
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 | 481,146 | 498,787 | +17,641 |
| Spain | 251,583 | 52,951 | -198,632 |
| United States | 107,297 | 169,464 | +62,167 |
| Belgium | 201,851 | 0 | -201,851 |
| Canada | 27,745 | 0 | -27,745 |
| Ireland | 9,277 | 16,007 | +6,730 |
| Slovakia | 16,626 | 0 | -16,626 |
| China | 7,249 | 3,431 | -3,818 |
| Denmark | 9,154 | 0 | -9,154 |
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 | 772,126 |
| Belgium | 400,109 |
| Spain | 304,534 |
| United States | 304,506 |
| United Kingdom | 20,782 |
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 | 312,239 | 459,887 | +147,648 |
| Belgium | 362,862 | 37,247 | -325,615 |
| Spain | 251,583 | 52,951 | -198,632 |
| United States | 135,042 | 169,464 | +34,422 |
| United Kingdom | 20,782 | 0 | -20,782 |
| Ireland | 9,277 | 8,660 | -617 |
| China | 7,249 | 3,431 | -3,818 |
| Denmark | 9,154 | 0 | -9,154 |
| Netherlands | 3,740 | 0 | -3,740 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,653 | +1,653 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,408,847 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 371,944 |
| Air transport | 64,430 |
| Other | 7,347 |
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) | 925,605 | 483,242 | -442,363 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 126,346 | 245,598 | +119,252 |
| Air transport | 59,977 | 4,453 | -55,524 |
| Other | 0 | 7,347 | +7,347 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 549,469 |
| Dover | 441,392 |
| Killingholme | 207,320 |
| Southampton | 201,262 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 132,272 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 356,593 | 192,876 | -163,717 |
| Dover | 330,711 | 110,681 | -220,030 |
| Killingholme | 26,381 | 180,939 | +154,558 |
| Southampton | 64,888 | 136,374 | +71,486 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 111,852 | 20,420 | -91,432 |
| Eurotunnel | 97,797 | 27,879 | -69,918 |
| London | 44,935 | 29,494 | -15,441 |
| Manchester Airport | 27,745 | 0 | -27,745 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,057 | 0 | -22,057 |
| Felixstowe | 18,794 | 0 | -18,794 |
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 | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-01 | 4 |
| 2024-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LAWTONS LIMITED | 19 |
| VERTI-PACK LIMITED | 15 |
| SAMUEL TAYLOR,LIMITED | 14 |
| MAHLE INDUSTRIES UK LIMITED | 10 |
| NNZ LTD | 10 |
| WHITE ROSE COMPONENTS LTD | 8 |
| STURGE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 8 |
| PRESSPART MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 7 |
| GESTAMP TALLENT LIMITED | 3 |
| LC PACKAGING UK LTD | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 261,871 |
| Ukraine | 99,003 |
| Spain | 23,365 |
| United Arab Emirates | 21,589 |
| Netherlands | 21,467 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 38,821 | 223,050 | +184,229 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 99,003 | +99,003 |
| Spain | 21,665 | 1,700 | -19,965 |
| United Arab Emirates | 14,682 | 6,907 | -7,775 |
| Netherlands | 21,467 | 0 | -21,467 |
| Poland | 16,740 | 2,750 | -13,990 |
| South Korea | 0 | 14,653 | +14,653 |
| Japan | 8,580 | 0 | -8,580 |
| Mexico | 8,109 | 0 | -8,109 |
| Saudi Arabia | 7,216 | 0 | -7,216 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 30,255 |
| Netherlands | 13,026 |
| Turkey | 7,971 |
| Italy | 1,523 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 15,060 | 15,195 | +135 |
| Netherlands | 13,026 | 0 | -13,026 |
| Turkey | 7,971 | 0 | -7,971 |
| Italy | 1,523 | 0 | -1,523 |
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) | 379,974 |
| Air transport | 64,205 |
| Other | 52,775 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,396 |
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) | 66,109 | 313,865 | +247,756 |
| Air transport | 31,371 | 32,834 | +1,463 |
| Other | 37,580 | 15,195 | -22,385 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,396 | 0 | -8,396 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 149,411 |
| Liverpool Docks | 104,957 |
| Heysham | 104,139 |
| 000 | 52,775 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,094 |
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 | 43,401 | 106,010 | +62,609 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,241 | 103,716 | +102,475 |
| Heysham | 0 | 104,139 | +104,139 |
| 000 | 37,580 | 15,195 | -22,385 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,791 | 16,303 | -6,488 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,920 | 0 | -17,920 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 15,453 | +15,453 |
| Glasgow Airport | 8,580 | 0 | -8,580 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 7,216 | 0 | -7,216 |
| Dover | 4,727 | 0 | -4,727 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72125040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat-rolled steel products coated with copper