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 | 134,556,876 |
| France | 111,183,626 |
| Sweden | 15,487,867 |
| Belgium | 4,065,485 |
| Germany | 1,500,539 |
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 | 68,197,250 | 66,359,626 | -1,837,624 |
| France | 19,746,323 | 91,437,303 | +71,690,980 |
| Sweden | 7,373,899 | 8,113,968 | +740,069 |
| Belgium | 315,990 | 3,749,495 | +3,433,505 |
| Germany | 431,332 | 1,069,207 | +637,875 |
| Finland | 300,734 | 481,841 | +181,107 |
| India | 309,561 | 0 | -309,561 |
| Spain | 97,381 | 139,393 | +42,012 |
| Italy | 14,587 | 82,835 | +68,248 |
| Austria | 44,606 | 24,439 | -20,167 |
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 | 131,004,467 |
| France | 110,821,488 |
| Sweden | 15,501,651 |
| Germany | 4,740,421 |
| Belgium | 4,004,328 |
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 | 64,670,900 | 66,333,567 | +1,662,667 |
| France | 19,398,715 | 91,422,773 | +72,024,058 |
| Sweden | 7,403,543 | 8,098,108 | +694,565 |
| Germany | 3,805,536 | 934,885 | -2,870,651 |
| Belgium | 283,330 | 3,720,998 | +3,437,668 |
| Finland | 271,090 | 497,701 | +226,611 |
| India | 309,561 | 0 | -309,561 |
| Austria | 229,412 | 50,498 | -178,914 |
| Spain | 97,381 | 139,393 | +42,012 |
| Taiwan | 11,408 | 38,180 | +26,772 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Kent | 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 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +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) | 260,725,266 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,028,949 |
| Other | 535,555 |
| 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) | 92,216,015 | 168,509,251 | +76,293,236 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,268,040 | 2,760,909 | -1,507,131 |
| Other | 347,608 | 187,947 | -159,661 |
| 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 | 130,959,685 |
| Cardiff Docks | 106,989,720 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,007,760 |
| Hull | 6,935,123 |
| Boston | 6,498,185 |
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 | 47,073,549 | 83,886,136 | +36,812,587 |
| Cardiff Docks | 35,934,487 | 71,055,233 | +35,120,746 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,811,217 | 9,196,543 | +7,385,326 |
| Hull | 6,453,282 | 481,841 | -5,971,441 |
| Boston | 1,841,316 | 4,656,869 | +2,815,553 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,979,779 | 745,958 | -2,233,821 |
| Sunderland | 158,847 | 478,473 | +319,626 |
| 000 | 347,608 | 187,947 | -159,661 |
| Eurotunnel | 32,808 | 198,348 | +165,540 |
| 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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 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 |
| Spain | 4,553,709 |
| Turkey | 4,084,741 |
| Poland | 803,867 |
| Portugal | 795,808 |
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 | 7,814,853 | 1,542,926 | -6,271,927 |
| Spain | 2,339,040 | 2,214,669 | -124,371 |
| Turkey | 1,920,338 | 2,164,403 | +244,065 |
| Poland | 792,554 | 11,313 | -781,241 |
| Portugal | 440,363 | 355,445 | -84,918 |
| France | 659,937 | 8,898 | -651,039 |
| Belgium | 382,539 | 225,380 | -157,159 |
| Netherlands | 175,306 | 0 | -175,306 |
| Germany | 33,020 | 15,134 | -17,886 |
| South Africa | 39,632 | 0 | -39,632 |
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) | 18,458,013 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,743,017 |
| 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) | 11,952,462 | 6,505,551 | -5,446,911 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,701,260 | 41,757 | -2,659,503 |
| Air transport | 6,103 | 0 | -6,103 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 11,341,899 |
| 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 | 6,379,274 | 4,962,625 | -1,416,649 |
| Hull | 7,814,853 | 1,542,926 | -6,271,927 |
| 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 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 9,140 | +9,140 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,103 | 0 | -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