Import/export HS code 72254040: Thick hot-rolled steel
Hot-rolled steel sheets or strips with a thickness over 10mm, used in heavy construction
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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 | 32,093,960 |
| France | 27,725,152 |
| Belgium | 13,072,389 |
| Finland | 12,763,788 |
| Germany | 10,238,534 |
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 | 14,654,986 | 17,438,974 | +2,783,988 |
| France | 13,707,665 | 14,017,487 | +309,822 |
| Belgium | 6,073,889 | 6,998,500 | +924,611 |
| Finland | 6,481,475 | 6,282,313 | -199,162 |
| Germany | 4,974,576 | 5,263,958 | +289,382 |
| Denmark | 2,458,126 | 6,201,474 | +3,743,348 |
| United States | 2,947,062 | 3,272,572 | +325,510 |
| Austria | 2,074,776 | 3,699,811 | +1,625,035 |
| Netherlands | 948,888 | 955,059 | +6,171 |
| Spain | 123,078 | 94,845 | -28,233 |
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 | 30,499,580 |
| France | 27,763,956 |
| Belgium | 13,404,565 |
| Germany | 10,194,905 |
| Denmark | 8,646,447 |
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 | 14,224,629 | 16,274,951 | +2,050,322 |
| France | 13,801,227 | 13,962,729 | +161,502 |
| Belgium | 6,177,926 | 7,226,639 | +1,048,713 |
| Germany | 5,098,377 | 5,096,528 | -1,849 |
| Denmark | 2,458,126 | 6,188,321 | +3,730,195 |
| Austria | 2,294,904 | 4,432,376 | +2,137,472 |
| United States | 2,947,062 | 3,272,572 | +325,510 |
| Finland | 2,097,490 | 2,976,004 | +878,514 |
| Netherlands | 447,442 | 188,783 | -258,659 |
| Italy | 41,051 | 46,514 | +5,463 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 |
| North Yorkshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
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 | 7 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 60,340,242 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,377,740 |
| Other | 9,435,930 |
| Air transport | 588,457 |
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) | 32,541,198 | 27,799,044 | -4,742,154 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,635,935 | 31,741,805 | +15,105,870 |
| Other | 4,876,186 | 4,559,744 | -316,442 |
| Air transport | 439,852 | 148,605 | -291,247 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 33,095,466 |
| Dover | 24,822,713 |
| Hull | 16,478,602 |
| Goole | 13,924,371 |
| 000 | 9,435,930 |
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 | 8,546,852 | 24,548,614 | +16,001,762 |
| Dover | 11,800,958 | 13,021,755 | +1,220,797 |
| Hull | 14,321,977 | 2,156,625 | -12,165,352 |
| Goole | 5,235,896 | 8,688,475 | +3,452,579 |
| 000 | 4,876,186 | 4,559,744 | -316,442 |
| Sunderland | 2,167,464 | 3,832,649 | +1,665,185 |
| Southampton | 2,444,791 | 3,068,241 | +623,450 |
| Eurotunnel | 816,319 | 1,256,948 | +440,629 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,167,440 | 450,702 | -716,738 |
| London | 765,014 | 732,010 | -33,004 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 17 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 8 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
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+ | 24 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | 3,570,928 |
| Netherlands | 788,956 |
| Germany | 638,686 |
| Canada | 430,340 |
| Sweden | 270,773 |
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 | 2,008,246 | 1,562,682 | -445,564 |
| Netherlands | 454,504 | 334,452 | -120,052 |
| Germany | 219,097 | 419,589 | +200,492 |
| Canada | 0 | 430,340 | +430,340 |
| Sweden | 147,157 | 123,616 | -23,541 |
| Spain | 145,994 | 99,846 | -46,148 |
| Austria | 104,434 | 127,495 | +23,061 |
| Italy | 25,873 | 147,141 | +121,268 |
| France | 146,759 | 19,314 | -127,445 |
| Czechia | 67,224 | 51,526 | -15,698 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 293,346 |
| XI | 222,122 |
| Sweden | 87,741 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 11,209 | 282,137 | +270,928 |
| XI | 66,445 | 155,677 | +89,232 |
| Sweden | 2,712 | 85,029 | +82,317 |
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) | 5,112,903 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,177,136 |
| Other | 681,035 |
| Air transport | 178,883 |
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) | 2,901,271 | 2,211,632 | -689,639 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 455,196 | 721,940 | +266,744 |
| Other | 158,192 | 522,843 | +364,651 |
| Air transport | 152,130 | 26,753 | -125,377 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 2,252,729 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,946,710 |
| 000 | 681,035 |
| Immingham Docks | 600,590 |
| Southampton | 475,078 |
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 | 1,392,078 | 860,651 | -531,427 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 934,725 | 1,011,985 | +77,260 |
| 000 | 158,192 | 522,843 | +364,651 |
| Immingham Docks | 237,945 | 362,645 | +124,700 |
| Southampton | 37,444 | 437,634 | +400,190 |
| Liverpool Docks | 263,897 | 48,203 | -215,694 |
| Holyhead | 131,578 | 138,077 | +6,499 |
| Hull | 151,645 | 10,898 | -140,747 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 105,828 | 23,729 | -82,099 |
| London Gateway Port | 75,948 | 23,612 | -52,336 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72254040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel sheets or strips with a thickness over 10mm, used in heavy construction