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 | 12,053,117 |
| Finland | 2,224,697 |
| Austria | 953,091 |
| Netherlands | 772,951 |
| Germany | 655,804 |
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 | 5,797,946 | 6,255,171 | +457,225 |
| Finland | 916,883 | 1,307,814 | +390,931 |
| Austria | 823,724 | 129,367 | -694,357 |
| Netherlands | 419,682 | 353,269 | -66,413 |
| Germany | 357,850 | 297,954 | -59,896 |
| Poland | 179,929 | 0 | -179,929 |
| Italy | 58,837 | 113,620 | +54,783 |
| United States | 74,375 | 88,728 | +14,353 |
| Belgium | 37,866 | 89,348 | +51,482 |
| France | 20,615 | 21,625 | +1,010 |
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 | 12,008,683 |
| Finland | 2,255,489 |
| Austria | 1,285,193 |
| Italy | 494,428 |
| Germany | 374,169 |
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 | 5,822,535 | 6,186,148 | +363,613 |
| Finland | 930,914 | 1,324,575 | +393,661 |
| Austria | 937,174 | 348,019 | -589,155 |
| Italy | 229,064 | 265,364 | +36,300 |
| Germany | 235,752 | 138,417 | -97,335 |
| United States | 88,912 | 202,684 | +113,772 |
| Poland | 186,758 | 78,743 | -108,015 |
| Netherlands | 84,305 | 20,163 | -64,142 |
| 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 | 6 |
| 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 | 4 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 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) | 10,227,014 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,905,074 |
| Air transport | 206,857 |
| Other | 70,644 |
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) | 5,855,922 | 4,371,092 | -1,484,830 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,707,680 | 4,197,394 | +1,489,714 |
| Air transport | 110,997 | 95,860 | -15,137 |
| Other | 40,035 | 30,609 | -9,426 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 7,843,831 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,832,052 |
| Goole | 815,803 |
| Dover | 589,300 |
| 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 | 6,521,057 | 1,322,774 | -5,198,283 |
| Immingham Docks | 364,227 | 6,467,825 | +6,103,598 |
| Goole | 737,307 | 78,496 | -658,811 |
| Dover | 286,253 | 303,047 | +16,794 |
| Harwich | 265,593 | 42,442 | -223,151 |
| Killingholme | 78,864 | 140,652 | +61,788 |
| Eurotunnel | 114,909 | 58,842 | -56,067 |
| Felixstowe | 63,810 | 42,445 | -21,365 |
| Purfleet | 20,016 | 63,168 | +43,152 |
| London | 48,753 | 30,348 | -18,405 |
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 | 14 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
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 | 17 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 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 | 855,236 |
| India | 193,307 |
| Italy | 50,639 |
| 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 | 519,992 | 335,244 | -184,748 |
| India | 77,310 | 115,997 | +38,687 |
| Italy | 50,639 | 0 | -50,639 |
| 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 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 9,392 | +9,392 |
| France | 0 | 6,690 | +6,690 |
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 | 60,686 |
| XU | 24,252 |
| 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 | 40,752 | 19,934 | -20,818 |
| XU | 24,252 | 0 | -24,252 |
| 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) | 788,289 |
| Air transport | 217,222 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 204,538 |
| Other | 94,238 |
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) | 515,600 | 272,689 | -242,911 |
| Air transport | 89,454 | 127,768 | +38,314 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 79,550 | 124,988 | +45,438 |
| Other | 74,304 | 19,934 | -54,370 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 572,266 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 198,740 |
| 000 | 94,238 |
| Holyhead | 86,981 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 85,907 |
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 | 332,602 | 239,664 | -92,938 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,933 | 117,807 | +36,874 |
| 000 | 74,304 | 19,934 | -54,370 |
| Holyhead | 32,046 | 54,935 | +22,889 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 81,839 | 4,068 | -77,771 |
| Liverpool Docks | 59,919 | 5,808 | -54,111 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,181 | 32,688 | +8,507 |
| Felixstowe | 11,265 | 34,158 | +22,893 |
| 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