Import/export HS code 722540: Hot-rolled steel, not in coils
Hot-rolled steel sheets or strips, not wound into coils, used in construction and manufacturing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 79,546,665 |
| France | 28,308,090 |
| Finland | 25,682,607 |
| Belgium | 16,155,342 |
| Germany | 13,919,766 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 36,040,578 | 43,506,087 | +7,465,509 |
| France | 13,872,613 | 14,435,477 | +562,864 |
| Finland | 11,231,159 | 14,451,448 | +3,220,289 |
| Belgium | 7,589,974 | 8,565,368 | +975,394 |
| Germany | 6,714,333 | 7,205,433 | +491,100 |
| Denmark | 2,618,317 | 6,542,078 | +3,923,761 |
| Austria | 4,093,886 | 4,804,744 | +710,858 |
| United States | 3,216,028 | 3,450,782 | +234,754 |
| Netherlands | 3,222,471 | 2,250,739 | -971,732 |
| Italy | 137,885 | 297,590 | +159,705 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 77,178,267 |
| France | 28,453,186 |
| Belgium | 16,542,108 |
| Finland | 14,290,133 |
| Germany | 13,566,044 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 35,386,644 | 41,791,623 | +6,404,979 |
| France | 14,081,399 | 14,371,787 | +290,388 |
| Belgium | 7,719,136 | 8,822,972 | +1,103,836 |
| Finland | 5,238,426 | 9,051,707 | +3,813,281 |
| Germany | 6,927,133 | 6,638,911 | -288,222 |
| Austria | 4,540,994 | 5,899,027 | +1,358,033 |
| Denmark | 2,618,317 | 6,518,641 | +3,900,324 |
| United States | 3,232,901 | 3,584,186 | +351,285 |
| Netherlands | 1,250,372 | 486,604 | -763,768 |
| Italy | 301,019 | 437,510 | +136,491 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 17 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
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 | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Central Scotland | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 4 | +3 |
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) | 97,767,050 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 81,125,497 |
| Other | 15,145,815 |
| Air transport | 1,054,897 |
| Road transport | 20,450 |
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) | 53,600,966 | 44,166,084 | -9,434,882 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,588,990 | 53,536,507 | +25,947,517 |
| Other | 7,391,199 | 7,754,616 | +363,417 |
| Air transport | 706,663 | 348,234 | -358,429 |
| Road transport | 20,450 | 0 | -20,450 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 65,334,918 |
| Hull | 43,821,902 |
| Dover | 27,035,859 |
| Goole | 16,015,069 |
| 000 | 15,145,815 |
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 | 12,783,180 | 52,551,738 | +39,768,558 |
| Hull | 35,862,442 | 7,959,460 | -27,902,982 |
| Dover | 12,682,327 | 14,353,532 | +1,671,205 |
| Goole | 6,659,666 | 9,355,403 | +2,695,737 |
| 000 | 7,391,199 | 7,754,616 | +363,417 |
| Sunderland | 2,246,723 | 4,164,768 | +1,918,045 |
| Southampton | 2,444,791 | 3,081,201 | +636,410 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,191,101 | 1,862,128 | +671,027 |
| London | 1,418,835 | 974,677 | -444,158 |
| Killingholme | 1,301,596 | 728,371 | -573,225 |
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 | 40 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 38 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 17 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 12 |
| Specialised construction activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 35 |
| 2025-09 | 30 |
| 2025-08 | 31 |
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 | 54 |
| 54m+ | 41 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| Other | 10 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
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 | 7,206,508 |
| Netherlands | 1,142,490 |
| Norway | 1,118,170 |
| Turkey | 966,565 |
| Germany | 959,449 |
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 | 4,262,699 | 2,943,809 | -1,318,890 |
| Netherlands | 731,593 | 410,897 | -320,696 |
| Norway | 541,865 | 576,305 | +34,440 |
| Turkey | 263,364 | 703,201 | +439,837 |
| Germany | 299,069 | 660,380 | +361,311 |
| Canada | 0 | 431,347 | +431,347 |
| Sweden | 300,677 | 123,616 | -177,061 |
| India | 147,284 | 172,747 | +25,463 |
| Spain | 205,362 | 107,304 | -98,058 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 310,580 | 0 | -310,580 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 499,143 |
| Finland | 406,488 |
| Sweden | 99,755 |
| Germany | 9,300 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 224,856 | 274,287 | +49,431 |
| Finland | 15,713 | 390,775 | +375,062 |
| Sweden | 2,712 | 97,043 | +94,331 |
| Germany | 9,300 | 0 | -9,300 |
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) | 9,683,690 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,466,540 |
| Other | 1,475,147 |
| Air transport | 568,616 |
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) | 5,197,645 | 4,486,045 | -711,600 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,019,384 | 1,447,156 | -572,228 |
| Other | 666,471 | 808,676 | +142,205 |
| Air transport | 336,330 | 232,286 | -104,044 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 3,978,784 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,312,766 |
| 000 | 1,475,147 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,091,639 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 801,124 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham | 2,346,767 | 1,632,017 | -714,750 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,267,993 | 2,044,773 | +776,780 |
| 000 | 666,471 | 808,676 | +142,205 |
| Immingham Docks | 534,345 | 557,294 | +22,949 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 395,774 | 405,350 | +9,576 |
| Holyhead | 441,393 | 305,103 | -136,290 |
| Liverpool Docks | 501,172 | 112,718 | -388,454 |
| ROS | 573,944 | 0 | -573,944 |
| Hull | 496,295 | 63,535 | -432,760 |
| Southampton | 39,894 | 437,634 | +397,740 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 722540
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel sheets or strips, not wound into coils, used in construction and manufacturing