Import/export HS code 72253090: Various hot-rolled steel in coils
Hot-rolled steel coils, not specified elsewhere, used in various industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 127,462,079 |
| France | 108,046,262 |
| Sweden | 16,021,516 |
| Belgium | 3,611,718 |
| India | 3,380,740 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 58,985,253 | 68,476,826 | +9,491,573 |
| France | 15,740,409 | 92,305,853 | +76,565,444 |
| Sweden | 7,513,169 | 8,508,347 | +995,178 |
| Belgium | 302,249 | 3,309,469 | +3,007,220 |
| India | 3,380,740 | 0 | -3,380,740 |
| Germany | 431,332 | 994,069 | +562,737 |
| Finland | 348,670 | 291,629 | -57,041 |
| Spain | 97,381 | 139,393 | +42,012 |
| Italy | 15,170 | 83,645 | +68,475 |
| Austria | 20,882 | 35,287 | +14,405 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 123,898,512 |
| France | 107,673,526 |
| Sweden | 16,051,160 |
| Germany | 4,716,270 |
| Belgium | 3,572,329 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 55,487,556 | 68,410,956 | +12,923,400 |
| France | 15,392,801 | 92,280,725 | +76,887,924 |
| Sweden | 7,542,813 | 8,508,347 | +965,534 |
| Germany | 3,781,388 | 934,882 | -2,846,506 |
| Belgium | 269,589 | 3,302,740 | +3,033,151 |
| India | 3,380,740 | 0 | -3,380,740 |
| Finland | 319,026 | 291,629 | -27,397 |
| Austria | 201,183 | 77,009 | -124,174 |
| Spain | 97,381 | 139,393 | +42,012 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 49,588 | +49,588 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
| North Wales | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 252,523,401 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,993,572 |
| Other | 462,800 |
| Air transport | 11,230 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 81,320,384 | 171,203,017 | +89,882,633 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,167,263 | 2,826,309 | -2,340,954 |
| Other | 347,608 | 115,192 | -232,416 |
| Air transport | 7,005 | 4,225 | -2,780 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 128,983,230 |
| Cardiff Docks | 101,778,016 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,242,726 |
| Hull | 7,978,108 |
| Boston | 6,262,134 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 42,943,272 | 86,039,958 | +43,096,686 |
| Cardiff Docks | 29,678,180 | 72,099,836 | +42,421,656 |
| Immingham Docks | 914,966 | 9,327,760 | +8,412,794 |
| Hull | 7,686,479 | 291,629 | -7,394,850 |
| Boston | 1,978,069 | 4,284,065 | +2,305,996 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,979,779 | 733,093 | -2,246,686 |
| Sunderland | 88,220 | 496,506 | +408,286 |
| 000 | 347,608 | 115,192 | -232,416 |
| Eurotunnel | 32,808 | 183,422 | +150,614 |
| Dover | 30,860 | 181,495 | +150,635 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
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+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 9,357,779 |
| Turkey | 5,195,073 |
| Spain | 4,895,728 |
| Poland | 803,867 |
| France | 692,357 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 7,761,502 | 1,596,277 | -6,165,225 |
| Turkey | 3,025,874 | 2,169,199 | -856,675 |
| Spain | 2,430,947 | 2,464,781 | +33,834 |
| Poland | 792,554 | 11,313 | -781,241 |
| France | 683,459 | 8,898 | -674,561 |
| Portugal | 440,363 | 231,884 | -208,479 |
| Belgium | 384,319 | 237,235 | -147,084 |
| Netherlands | 232,851 | 0 | -232,851 |
| South Africa | 60,275 | 0 | -60,275 |
| Germany | 33,020 | 15,134 | -17,886 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,902,148 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,733,877 |
| Air transport | 6,103 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,200,044 | 6,702,104 | -6,497,940 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,701,260 | 32,617 | -2,668,643 |
| Air transport | 0 | 6,103 | +6,103 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 12,786,034 |
| Hull | 9,357,779 |
| Middlesbrough | 300,692 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 152,492 |
| Harwich | 21,172 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 7,680,207 | 5,105,827 | -2,574,380 |
| Hull | 7,761,502 | 1,596,277 | -6,165,225 |
| Middlesbrough | 300,692 | 0 | -300,692 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 119,875 | 32,617 | -87,258 |
| Harwich | 21,172 | 0 | -21,172 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,856 | 0 | -17,856 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 6,103 | +6,103 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72253090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel coils, not specified elsewhere, used in various industrial applications