Import/export HS code 72254060: Medium-thick hot-rolled steel
Hot-rolled steel sheets or strips with a thickness between 4.75mm and 10mm, used in general 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 | 35,557,180 |
| Finland | 10,735,021 |
| Belgium | 2,961,254 |
| Germany | 2,359,401 |
| Netherlands | 2,007,931 |
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 | 15,636,844 | 19,920,336 | +4,283,492 |
| Finland | 3,823,062 | 6,911,959 | +3,088,897 |
| Belgium | 1,483,734 | 1,477,520 | -6,214 |
| Germany | 1,014,068 | 1,345,333 | +331,265 |
| Netherlands | 1,413,465 | 594,466 | -818,999 |
| Austria | 665,252 | 644,003 | -21,249 |
| Denmark | 160,191 | 315,989 | +155,798 |
| France | 125,034 | 347,632 | +222,598 |
| United States | 176,913 | 64,451 | -112,462 |
| Ireland | 64,838 | 71,883 | +7,045 |
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 | 34,193,706 |
| Finland | 6,988,075 |
| Belgium | 3,072,536 |
| Germany | 2,423,135 |
| Austria | 1,498,621 |
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 | 15,043,680 | 19,150,026 | +4,106,346 |
| Finland | 2,200,283 | 4,787,792 | +2,587,509 |
| Belgium | 1,502,482 | 1,570,054 | +67,572 |
| Germany | 1,293,556 | 1,129,579 | -163,977 |
| Austria | 741,156 | 757,465 | +16,309 |
| Netherlands | 683,779 | 273,618 | -410,161 |
| France | 220,399 | 388,814 | +168,415 |
| Denmark | 160,191 | 330,320 | +170,129 |
| United States | 176,913 | 64,451 | -112,462 |
| Poland | 60,658 | 29,448 | -31,210 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| West Central Scotland | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
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 | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 25,402,749 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,182,892 |
| Other | 5,650,348 |
| Air transport | 202,307 |
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) | 14,507,053 | 10,895,696 | -3,611,357 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,514,600 | 17,668,292 | +10,153,692 |
| Other | 2,486,085 | 3,164,263 | +678,178 |
| Air transport | 130,051 | 72,256 | -57,795 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 24,580,629 |
| Hull | 19,963,207 |
| 000 | 5,650,348 |
| Goole | 1,255,211 |
| Dover | 1,225,882 |
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 | 3,276,827 | 21,303,802 | +18,026,975 |
| Hull | 15,439,995 | 4,523,212 | -10,916,783 |
| 000 | 2,486,085 | 3,164,263 | +678,178 |
| Goole | 666,273 | 588,938 | -77,335 |
| Dover | 375,543 | 850,339 | +474,796 |
| London | 605,068 | 212,319 | -392,749 |
| Killingholme | 441,103 | 215,890 | -225,213 |
| TRT | 514,318 | 28,087 | -486,231 |
| Sunderland | 79,259 | 332,119 | +252,860 |
| Eurotunnel | 121,998 | 273,629 | +151,631 |
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 | 26 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 8 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Specialised construction activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
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 | 32 |
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | 1,949,056 |
| Germany | 318,221 |
| Sweden | 120,386 |
| India | 76,479 |
| Spain | 66,826 |
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 | 1,049,635 | 899,421 | -150,214 |
| Germany | 79,972 | 238,249 | +158,277 |
| Sweden | 120,386 | 0 | -120,386 |
| India | 33,379 | 43,100 | +9,721 |
| Spain | 59,368 | 7,458 | -51,910 |
| Ukraine | 30,848 | 29,149 | -1,699 |
| Austria | 44,159 | 11,868 | -32,291 |
| Italy | 35,084 | 17,022 | -18,062 |
| France | 33,941 | 13,755 | -20,186 |
| United Arab Emirates | 34,672 | 11,418 | -23,254 |
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 | 215,801 |
| Finland | 113,142 |
| Sweden | 9,589 |
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 | 117,944 | 97,857 | -20,087 |
| Finland | 4,504 | 108,638 | +104,134 |
| Sweden | 0 | 9,589 | +9,589 |
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) | 2,200,313 |
| Other | 400,210 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 215,387 |
| Air transport | 150,215 |
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) | 1,160,543 | 1,039,770 | -120,773 |
| Other | 184,126 | 216,084 | +31,958 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 191,826 | 23,561 | -168,265 |
| Air transport | 80,926 | 69,289 | -11,637 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 1,161,333 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 567,958 |
| 000 | 400,210 |
| Liverpool Docks | 178,120 |
| Holyhead | 167,410 |
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 | 596,597 | 564,736 | -31,861 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 251,429 | 316,529 | +65,100 |
| 000 | 184,126 | 216,084 | +31,958 |
| Liverpool Docks | 137,531 | 40,589 | -96,942 |
| Holyhead | 97,011 | 70,399 | -26,612 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 75,330 | 62,998 | -12,332 |
| Hull | 104,939 | 6,821 | -98,118 |
| Immingham Docks | 56,725 | 17,009 | -39,716 |
| London | 18,000 | 16,759 | -1,241 |
| Milford | 27,658 | 3,116 | -24,542 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72254060
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel sheets or strips with a thickness between 4.75mm and 10mm, used in general construction