Import/export HS code 72254090: Thin hot-rolled steel
Hot-rolled steel sheets or strips with a thickness under 4.75mm, used in lightweight applications
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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 | 11,802,873 |
| Finland | 2,183,798 |
| Austria | 972,775 |
| Netherlands | 874,664 |
| Germany | 657,710 |
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 | 5,704,164 | 6,098,709 | +394,545 |
| Finland | 926,622 | 1,257,176 | +330,554 |
| Austria | 843,914 | 128,861 | -715,053 |
| Netherlands | 483,114 | 391,550 | -91,564 |
| Germany | 360,208 | 297,502 | -62,706 |
| United States | 75,635 | 113,759 | +38,124 |
| Poland | 179,929 | 0 | -179,929 |
| Italy | 48,064 | 129,204 | +81,140 |
| Belgium | 32,351 | 89,348 | +56,997 |
| France | 21,996 | 20,244 | -1,752 |
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 | 11,744,308 |
| Finland | 2,228,564 |
| Austria | 1,388,725 |
| Italy | 503,783 |
| Germany | 373,009 |
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 | 5,730,212 | 6,014,096 | +283,884 |
| Finland | 940,653 | 1,287,911 | +347,258 |
| Austria | 1,011,608 | 377,117 | -634,491 |
| Italy | 241,010 | 262,773 | +21,763 |
| Germany | 231,445 | 141,564 | -89,881 |
| United States | 99,820 | 247,163 | +147,343 |
| Poland | 184,788 | 78,743 | -106,045 |
| Netherlands | 85,686 | 24,203 | -61,483 |
| France | 59,773 | 20,244 | -39,529 |
| Japan | 30,803 | 33,925 | +3,122 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 0 | 1 | +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) | 9,750,844 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,223,807 |
| Air transport | 233,148 |
| Other | 59,537 |
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) | 5,320,920 | 4,429,924 | -890,996 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,240,819 | 3,982,988 | +742,169 |
| Air transport | 112,257 | 120,891 | +8,634 |
| Other | 28,928 | 30,609 | +1,681 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 7,328,022 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,154,780 |
| Goole | 835,487 |
| Dover | 594,572 |
| Harwich | 308,035 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 6,055,886 | 1,272,136 | -4,783,750 |
| Immingham Docks | 755,806 | 6,398,974 | +5,643,168 |
| Goole | 757,497 | 77,990 | -679,507 |
| Dover | 277,921 | 316,651 | +38,730 |
| Harwich | 265,593 | 42,442 | -223,151 |
| Killingholme | 124,473 | 95,043 | -29,430 |
| Eurotunnel | 116,290 | 57,461 | -58,829 |
| Felixstowe | 72,952 | 33,303 | -39,649 |
| Purfleet | 20,016 | 78,752 | +58,736 |
| Manchester Airport | 27,476 | 54,326 | +26,850 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 13 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
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 | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 847,473 |
| India | 193,307 |
| Italy | 63,167 |
| New Zealand | 39,228 |
| Sweden | 33,134 |
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 | 554,915 | 292,558 | -262,357 |
| India | 77,310 | 115,997 | +38,687 |
| Italy | 50,639 | 12,528 | -38,111 |
| New Zealand | 11,265 | 27,963 | +16,698 |
| Sweden | 33,134 | 0 | -33,134 |
| Sierra Leone | 0 | 32,688 | +32,688 |
| Poland | 29,711 | 0 | -29,711 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 24,181 | 0 | -24,181 |
| France | 3,602 | 14,844 | +11,242 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 9,392 | +9,392 |
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 | 61,220 |
| Germany | 9,300 |
| Sweden | 2,425 |
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 | 40,467 | 20,753 | -19,714 |
| Germany | 9,300 | 0 | -9,300 |
| Sweden | 0 | 2,425 | +2,425 |
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) | 801,851 |
| Air transport | 217,222 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 204,538 |
| Other | 97,197 |
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) | 506,279 | 295,572 | -210,707 |
| Air transport | 89,454 | 127,768 | +38,314 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 127,681 | 76,857 | -50,824 |
| Other | 74,019 | 23,178 | -50,841 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 564,722 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 198,740 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 107,445 |
| 000 | 97,197 |
| Holyhead | 85,861 |
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 | 358,092 | 206,630 | -151,462 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,933 | 117,807 | +36,874 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 81,839 | 25,606 | -56,233 |
| 000 | 74,019 | 23,178 | -50,841 |
| Holyhead | 43,822 | 42,039 | -1,783 |
| Liverpool Docks | 57,861 | 5,808 | -52,053 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,181 | 32,688 | +8,507 |
| Felixstowe | 14,867 | 33,302 | +18,435 |
| Hull | 32,177 | 0 | -32,177 |
| Milford | 12,543 | 14,903 | +2,360 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72254090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel sheets or strips with a thickness under 4.75mm, used in lightweight applications