Import/export HS code 722599: Various coated steel
Steel sheets or strips with various coatings, excluding zinc, used in specialized 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 58,001,314 |
| Netherlands | 11,375,058 |
| Germany | 2,689,274 |
| Finland | 359,502 |
| Ireland | 328,323 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 31,822,073 | 26,179,241 | -5,642,832 |
| Netherlands | 6,660,783 | 4,714,275 | -1,946,508 |
| Germany | 349,782 | 2,339,492 | +1,989,710 |
| Finland | 145,551 | 213,951 | +68,400 |
| Ireland | 197,331 | 130,992 | -66,339 |
| Belgium | 121,090 | 97,915 | -23,175 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 204,622 | +204,622 |
| Slovenia | 124,394 | 73,799 | -50,595 |
| China | 27,778 | 64,705 | +36,927 |
| Italy | 38,416 | 0 | -38,416 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 57,014,465 |
| Germany | 7,706,272 |
| Netherlands | 4,148,331 |
| Finland | 3,474,962 |
| Viet Nam | 228,092 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 31,809,896 | 25,204,569 | -6,605,327 |
| Germany | 3,264,428 | 4,441,844 | +1,177,416 |
| Netherlands | 2,715,116 | 1,433,215 | -1,281,901 |
| Finland | 1,159,687 | 2,315,275 | +1,155,588 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 228,092 | +228,092 |
| United Kingdom | 85,263 | 133,397 | +48,134 |
| Belgium | 121,090 | 96,063 | -25,027 |
| Ireland | 147,058 | 42,663 | -104,395 |
| China | 28,803 | 64,705 | +35,902 |
| Slovenia | 60,845 | 14,005 | -46,840 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
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 | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West of England | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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) | 61,753,953 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,774,766 |
| Air transport | 79,864 |
| Other | 78,325 |
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) | 33,507,450 | 28,246,503 | -5,260,947 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,961,218 | 5,813,548 | -147,670 |
| Air transport | 51,558 | 28,306 | -23,252 |
| Other | 45,444 | 32,881 | -12,563 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Boston | 41,834,516 |
| Sunderland | 12,630,315 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,241,152 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,541,800 |
| Dover | 2,681,815 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 23,266,374 | 18,568,142 | -4,698,232 |
| Sunderland | 6,529,345 | 6,100,970 | -428,375 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,001,747 | 3,239,405 | -762,342 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,374,620 | 3,167,180 | -207,440 |
| Dover | 1,208,535 | 1,473,280 | +264,745 |
| London | 295,051 | 299,141 | +4,090 |
| Felixstowe | 122,899 | 232,536 | +109,637 |
| Harwich | 203,667 | 72,219 | -131,448 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 60,990 | 205,195 | +144,205 |
| Newport | 185,480 | 67,826 | -117,654 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Mining support service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SSAB SWEDISH STEEL LIMITED | 47 |
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 30 |
| KINGSPAN LIMITED | 28 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 24 |
| ASD LIMITED | 15 |
| MICROBLADE (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 11 |
| TW METALS LIMITED | 10 |
| CAPITAL COATED STEEL LIMITED | 10 |
| GLOBAL MACHINERY SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 10 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 126,181,314 |
| Netherlands | 109,696,159 |
| Ireland | 42,543,362 |
| United States | 22,554,522 |
| Spain | 20,427,592 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 59,832,271 | 66,349,043 | +6,516,772 |
| Netherlands | 46,613,146 | 63,083,013 | +16,469,867 |
| Ireland | 20,081,719 | 22,461,643 | +2,379,924 |
| United States | 9,876,451 | 12,678,071 | +2,801,620 |
| Spain | 13,624,210 | 6,803,382 | -6,820,828 |
| Slovenia | 4,040,425 | 6,699,158 | +2,658,733 |
| Norway | 3,350,971 | 5,648,676 | +2,297,705 |
| Italy | 2,271,896 | 4,056,963 | +1,785,067 |
| Germany | 2,314,484 | 2,743,261 | +428,777 |
| Sweden | 2,171,013 | 1,267,481 | -903,532 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 3,572,302 |
| XI | 31,636 |
| Ireland | 14,584 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 85,798 | 3,486,504 | +3,400,706 |
| XI | 16,150 | 15,486 | -664 |
| Ireland | 14,584 | 0 | -14,584 |
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) | 274,473,790 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 86,267,992 |
| Other | 3,618,522 |
| Air transport | 364,017 |
| Rail transport | 43,411 |
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) | 117,018,677 | 157,455,113 | +40,436,436 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,052,378 | 34,215,614 | -17,836,764 |
| Other | 116,532 | 3,501,990 | +3,385,458 |
| Air transport | 103,134 | 260,883 | +157,749 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 43,411 | +43,411 |
| Road transport | 1,133 | 0 | -1,133 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 121,799,634 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 74,677,173 |
| London | 43,930,045 |
| Newport | 39,439,246 |
| Holyhead | 20,639,509 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 46,919,387 | 74,880,247 | +27,960,860 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,951,225 | 38,725,948 | +2,774,723 |
| London | 18,350,624 | 25,579,421 | +7,228,797 |
| Newport | 21,251,092 | 18,188,154 | -3,062,938 |
| Holyhead | 11,935,418 | 8,704,091 | -3,231,327 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,219,842 | 6,714,080 | +494,238 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,741,369 | 4,615,318 | -2,126,051 |
| Heysham | 2,213,138 | 5,948,343 | +3,735,205 |
| Hull | 3,731,774 | 3,023,113 | -708,661 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,382,516 | 1,216,253 | -2,166,263 |
Quick facts
HS code: 722599
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel sheets or strips with various coatings, excluding zinc, used in specialized applications