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 | 78,995,510 |
| France | 27,661,526 |
| Finland | 25,767,113 |
| Belgium | 17,090,338 |
| Germany | 14,018,854 |
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 | 35,556,666 | 43,438,844 | +7,882,178 |
| France | 13,397,615 | 14,263,911 | +866,296 |
| Finland | 11,646,060 | 14,121,053 | +2,474,993 |
| Belgium | 8,321,492 | 8,768,846 | +447,354 |
| Germany | 6,344,520 | 7,674,334 | +1,329,814 |
| Denmark | 2,670,486 | 6,400,202 | +3,729,716 |
| Austria | 2,941,059 | 5,259,190 | +2,318,131 |
| United States | 2,892,527 | 3,870,582 | +978,055 |
| Netherlands | 3,886,330 | 2,238,630 | -1,647,700 |
| Italy | 144,729 | 280,983 | +136,254 |
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 | 76,664,647 |
| France | 27,843,215 |
| Belgium | 17,478,527 |
| Finland | 13,836,124 |
| Germany | 13,738,903 |
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 | 34,877,518 | 41,787,129 | +6,909,611 |
| France | 13,631,855 | 14,211,360 | +579,505 |
| Belgium | 8,412,997 | 9,065,530 | +652,533 |
| Finland | 5,421,079 | 8,415,045 | +2,993,966 |
| Germany | 6,580,077 | 7,158,826 | +578,749 |
| Austria | 3,316,366 | 6,294,188 | +2,977,822 |
| Denmark | 2,670,486 | 6,376,765 | +3,706,279 |
| United States | 2,899,752 | 3,984,538 | +1,084,786 |
| Netherlands | 1,865,442 | 482,564 | -1,382,878 |
| Italy | 285,144 | 441,016 | +155,872 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 16 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 12 | 15 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +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 |
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) | 100,435,566 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,646,662 |
| Other | 15,694,357 |
| Air transport | 1,210,211 |
| 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) | 56,702,646 | 43,732,920 | -12,969,726 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,005,016 | 54,641,646 | +31,636,630 |
| Other | 7,686,649 | 8,007,708 | +321,059 |
| Air transport | 880,870 | 329,341 | -551,529 |
| 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 | 62,176,834 |
| Hull | 46,160,125 |
| Dover | 26,693,199 |
| Goole | 16,587,095 |
| 000 | 15,694,357 |
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 | 9,837,695 | 52,339,139 | +42,501,444 |
| Hull | 38,780,906 | 7,379,219 | -31,401,687 |
| Dover | 12,247,162 | 14,446,037 | +2,198,875 |
| Goole | 6,833,625 | 9,753,470 | +2,919,845 |
| 000 | 7,686,649 | 8,007,708 | +321,059 |
| Sunderland | 1,210,514 | 4,535,787 | +3,325,273 |
| Southampton | 2,006,098 | 3,519,894 | +1,513,796 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,382,358 | 1,636,405 | +254,047 |
| London | 1,346,136 | 1,155,034 | -191,102 |
| Killingholme | 1,511,054 | 899,053 | -612,001 |
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. | 18 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 35 |
| 2025-09 | 30 |
| 2025-08 | 31 |
| 2025-07 | 33 |
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+ | 45 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 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 | 7,228,474 |
| Netherlands | 1,200,131 |
| Norway | 1,191,129 |
| Germany | 1,130,281 |
| Turkey | 962,693 |
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 | 4,351,617 | 2,876,857 | -1,474,760 |
| Netherlands | 767,339 | 432,792 | -334,547 |
| Norway | 614,824 | 576,305 | -38,519 |
| Germany | 416,926 | 713,355 | +296,429 |
| Turkey | 0 | 962,693 | +962,693 |
| Canada | 0 | 431,347 | +431,347 |
| Sweden | 300,677 | 123,616 | -177,061 |
| Spain | 316,839 | 99,359 | -217,480 |
| India | 147,284 | 172,747 | +25,463 |
| 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 | 482,288 |
| XU | 460,461 |
| Finland | 319,474 |
| Sweden | 97,427 |
| 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 | 218,108 | 264,180 | +46,072 |
| XU | 391,392 | 69,069 | -322,323 |
| Finland | 0 | 319,474 | +319,474 |
| Sweden | 97 | 97,330 | +97,233 |
| 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) | 10,049,970 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,600,972 |
| Other | 1,368,950 |
| Air transport | 569,099 |
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) | 5,663,306 | 4,386,664 | -1,276,642 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,750,969 | 1,850,003 | +99,034 |
| Other | 618,897 | 750,053 | +131,156 |
| Air transport | 336,540 | 232,559 | -103,981 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 3,982,110 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,569,266 |
| 000 | 1,368,950 |
| 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 | 2,411,052 | 1,571,058 | -839,994 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,475,757 | 2,093,509 | +617,752 |
| 000 | 618,897 | 750,053 | +131,156 |
| Immingham Docks | 521,798 | 569,841 | +48,043 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 395,774 | 405,350 | +9,576 |
| Holyhead | 428,598 | 316,830 | -111,768 |
| Liverpool Docks | 601,426 | 112,718 | -488,708 |
| ROS | 310,580 | 263,364 | -47,216 |
| Hull | 496,295 | 46,346 | -449,949 |
| Southampton | 41,194 | 437,634 | +396,440 |
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