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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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 32,351,981 |
| France | 27,172,453 |
| Belgium | 13,817,495 |
| Finland | 13,334,515 |
| Germany | 10,255,094 |
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 | 14,204,323 | 18,147,658 | +3,943,335 |
| France | 13,228,942 | 13,943,511 | +714,569 |
| Belgium | 6,617,226 | 7,200,269 | +583,043 |
| Finland | 6,670,012 | 6,664,503 | -5,509 |
| Germany | 4,579,307 | 5,675,787 | +1,096,480 |
| Denmark | 2,528,637 | 6,033,095 | +3,504,458 |
| United States | 2,627,769 | 3,714,455 | +1,086,686 |
| Austria | 1,047,114 | 4,110,987 | +3,063,873 |
| Netherlands | 1,626,117 | 975,661 | -650,456 |
| Spain | 58,965 | 158,958 | +99,993 |
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 | 30,810,922 |
| France | 27,228,489 |
| Belgium | 14,163,095 |
| Germany | 10,353,131 |
| Denmark | 8,548,579 |
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 | 13,763,308 | 17,047,614 | +3,284,306 |
| France | 13,331,333 | 13,897,156 | +565,823 |
| Belgium | 6,703,722 | 7,459,373 | +755,651 |
| Germany | 4,786,393 | 5,566,738 | +780,345 |
| Denmark | 2,528,637 | 6,019,942 | +3,491,305 |
| United States | 2,627,769 | 3,714,455 | +1,086,686 |
| Austria | 1,253,009 | 4,825,284 | +3,572,275 |
| Finland | 2,271,874 | 2,938,293 | +666,419 |
| Netherlands | 1,005,452 | 188,783 | -816,669 |
| 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 | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| 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) | 62,054,166 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,308,995 |
| Other | 9,820,951 |
| Air transport | 711,047 |
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) | 33,982,897 | 28,071,269 | -5,911,628 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,801,012 | 33,507,983 | +19,706,971 |
| Other | 4,902,909 | 4,918,042 | +15,133 |
| Air transport | 559,252 | 151,795 | -407,457 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 32,394,220 |
| Dover | 24,512,702 |
| Hull | 17,846,339 |
| Goole | 14,458,424 |
| 000 | 9,820,951 |
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 | 7,135,200 | 25,259,020 | +18,123,820 |
| Dover | 11,341,456 | 13,171,246 | +1,829,790 |
| Hull | 15,650,692 | 2,195,647 | -13,455,045 |
| Goole | 5,447,991 | 9,010,433 | +3,562,442 |
| 000 | 4,902,909 | 4,918,042 | +15,133 |
| Southampton | 2,006,098 | 3,506,934 | +1,500,836 |
| Sunderland | 1,131,255 | 4,240,943 | +3,109,688 |
| Eurotunnel | 989,808 | 1,118,999 | +129,191 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,167,440 | 450,702 | -716,738 |
| London | 733,450 | 805,251 | +71,801 |
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 | 24 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
| 2025-07 | 16 |
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+ | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 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 | 3,633,412 |
| Netherlands | 863,786 |
| Germany | 810,695 |
| Canada | 430,340 |
| Spain | 300,694 |
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 | 2,167,474 | 1,465,938 | -701,536 |
| Netherlands | 490,250 | 373,536 | -116,714 |
| Germany | 336,954 | 473,741 | +136,787 |
| Canada | 0 | 430,340 | +430,340 |
| Spain | 208,793 | 91,901 | -116,892 |
| Sweden | 147,157 | 123,616 | -23,541 |
| Austria | 104,434 | 127,495 | +23,061 |
| Italy | 15,987 | 157,027 | +141,040 |
| 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 | 219,915 |
| XI | 209,910 |
| Sweden | 87,741 |
| XU | 77,826 |
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 | 0 | 219,915 | +219,915 |
| XI | 63,142 | 146,768 | +83,626 |
| Sweden | 0 | 87,741 | +87,741 |
| XU | 65,056 | 12,770 | -52,286 |
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) | 5,506,191 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,237,500 |
| Other | 595,392 |
| Air transport | 180,543 |
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) | 3,286,663 | 2,219,528 | -1,067,135 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 462,358 | 775,142 | +312,784 |
| Other | 128,198 | 467,194 | +338,996 |
| Air transport | 153,790 | 26,753 | -127,037 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 2,291,185 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,190,319 |
| Immingham Docks | 600,590 |
| 000 | 595,392 |
| Southampton | 476,378 |
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 | 1,471,629 | 819,556 | -652,073 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,092,169 | 1,098,150 | +5,981 |
| Immingham Docks | 225,398 | 375,192 | +149,794 |
| 000 | 128,198 | 467,194 | +338,996 |
| Southampton | 38,744 | 437,634 | +398,890 |
| Liverpool Docks | 349,162 | 48,203 | -300,959 |
| 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 | 72,467 | 27,093 | -45,374 |
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