Import/export HS code 72255080: Various cold-rolled steel
Cold-rolled steel sheets or strips, not specified elsewhere, used in various industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 17,259,474 |
| Austria | 12,497,432 |
| Netherlands | 4,003,520 |
| France | 2,750,496 |
| Sweden | 2,054,943 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 9,230,768 | 8,028,706 | -1,202,062 |
| Austria | 6,502,924 | 5,994,508 | -508,416 |
| Netherlands | 1,925,287 | 2,078,233 | +152,946 |
| France | 1,333,219 | 1,417,277 | +84,058 |
| Sweden | 1,145,855 | 909,088 | -236,767 |
| Germany | 300,685 | 1,589,909 | +1,289,224 |
| South Korea | 23,572 | 1,721,819 | +1,698,247 |
| Finland | 557,930 | 324,619 | -233,311 |
| Japan | 0 | 587,003 | +587,003 |
| Italy | 21,692 | 105,131 | +83,439 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 17,246,044 |
| Austria | 13,333,616 |
| Netherlands | 3,556,323 |
| France | 2,521,580 |
| Sweden | 2,047,599 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 9,230,768 | 8,015,276 | -1,215,492 |
| Austria | 6,581,672 | 6,751,944 | +170,272 |
| Netherlands | 1,508,709 | 2,047,614 | +538,905 |
| France | 1,235,732 | 1,285,848 | +50,116 |
| Sweden | 1,138,511 | 909,088 | -229,423 |
| South Korea | 23,572 | 1,721,819 | +1,698,247 |
| Germany | 662,784 | 1,081,439 | +418,655 |
| Finland | 565,274 | 523,573 | -41,701 |
| Japan | 0 | 587,003 | +587,003 |
| Viet Nam | 61,503 | 52,632 | -8,871 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
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 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,956,491 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,137,567 |
| Air transport | 120,098 |
| Other | 85,256 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,399,279 | 20,557,212 | +4,157,933 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,686,183 | 2,451,384 | -2,234,799 |
| Air transport | 78,127 | 41,971 | -36,156 |
| Other | 71,826 | 13,430 | -58,396 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Sunderland | 17,552,958 |
| Boston | 12,320,534 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,206,547 |
| Newport | 1,845,418 |
| Dover | 1,459,412 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 8,390,773 | 9,162,185 | +771,412 |
| Boston | 5,886,311 | 6,434,223 | +547,912 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,506,177 | 2,700,370 | +1,194,193 |
| Newport | 0 | 1,845,418 | +1,845,418 |
| Dover | 873,423 | 585,989 | -287,434 |
| Middlesbrough | 948,138 | 347,832 | -600,306 |
| Hull | 1,201,946 | 93,802 | -1,108,144 |
| Purfleet | 726,147 | 203,358 | -522,789 |
| Eurotunnel | 557,851 | 255,131 | -302,720 |
| Harwich | 583,771 | 133,277 | -450,494 |
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 basic metals | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 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 | 15 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 38,976,243 |
| France | 34,243,568 |
| Spain | 21,703,771 |
| Germany | 17,858,290 |
| Poland | 7,786,160 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 37,215,656 | 1,760,587 | -35,455,069 |
| France | 27,685,236 | 6,558,332 | -21,126,904 |
| Spain | 19,867,821 | 1,835,950 | -18,031,871 |
| Germany | 15,060,771 | 2,797,519 | -12,263,252 |
| Poland | 6,458,932 | 1,327,228 | -5,131,704 |
| Austria | 2,644,542 | 3,292,741 | +648,199 |
| Turkey | 4,619,914 | 416,689 | -4,203,225 |
| Sweden | 1,984,422 | 26,912 | -1,957,510 |
| Belgium | 1,346,312 | 568,352 | -777,960 |
| Mexico | 1,171,948 | 0 | -1,171,948 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 100,376,532 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,411,148 |
| Rail transport | 451,348 |
| Air transport | 58,473 |
| Other | 25,501 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 88,074,407 | 12,302,125 | -75,772,282 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,491,754 | 5,919,394 | -26,572,360 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 451,348 | +451,348 |
| Air transport | 33,845 | 24,628 | -9,217 |
| Other | 14,962 | 10,539 | -4,423 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 94,125,643 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,705,605 |
| Harwich | 2,817,500 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,764,178 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,279,606 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 81,884,037 | 12,241,606 | -69,642,431 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,937,112 | 5,768,493 | -22,168,619 |
| Harwich | 2,524,716 | 292,784 | -2,231,932 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,764,178 | 0 | -2,764,178 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,232,451 | 47,155 | -2,185,296 |
| London | 1,977,453 | 235,432 | -1,742,021 |
| Middlesbrough | 648,274 | 0 | -648,274 |
| Portsmouth | 326,350 | 0 | -326,350 |
| Felixstowe | 127,168 | 71,876 | -55,292 |
| London Gateway Port | 74,639 | 0 | -74,639 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72255080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-rolled steel sheets or strips, not specified elsewhere, used in various industrial applications