Import/export HS code 7226: Flat steel products, under 600mm wide
Flat steel sheets or coils made from alloy steel, less than 600mm wide, used in smaller-scale manufacturing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 24,792,068 |
| France | 9,967,535 |
| Netherlands | 6,948,638 |
| Germany | 6,608,663 |
| Sweden | 4,548,765 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 14,261,142 | 10,530,926 | -3,730,216 |
| France | 3,049,236 | 6,918,299 | +3,869,063 |
| Netherlands | 3,347,392 | 3,601,246 | +253,854 |
| Germany | 2,674,095 | 3,934,568 | +1,260,473 |
| Sweden | 2,876,192 | 1,672,573 | -1,203,619 |
| Japan | 1,014,800 | 2,454,035 | +1,439,235 |
| Spain | 1,560,823 | 1,664,810 | +103,987 |
| Switzerland | 768,149 | 1,534,511 | +766,362 |
| China | 1,088,584 | 1,020,620 | -67,964 |
| United States | 973,064 | 796,801 | -176,263 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 27,097,121 |
| Japan | 7,500,028 |
| Germany | 6,984,998 |
| France | 6,420,687 |
| Sweden | 3,650,109 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 14,303,711 | 12,793,410 | -1,510,301 |
| Japan | 2,734,915 | 4,765,113 | +2,030,198 |
| Germany | 3,127,579 | 3,857,419 | +729,840 |
| France | 2,459,616 | 3,961,071 | +1,501,455 |
| Sweden | 1,998,845 | 1,651,264 | -347,581 |
| Spain | 1,583,183 | 1,716,584 | +133,401 |
| Switzerland | 772,667 | 1,533,411 | +760,744 |
| Italy | 1,232,564 | 905,073 | -327,491 |
| China | 1,155,039 | 935,721 | -219,318 |
| Turkey | 1,074,670 | 792,919 | -281,751 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 23 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
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 | 18 | 16 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 7 | +5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +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) | 51,612,369 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,894,502 |
| Air transport | 2,873,974 |
| Other | 1,325,074 |
| Road transport | 213,644 |
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) | 24,499,029 | 27,113,340 | +2,614,311 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,473,099 | 7,421,403 | -51,696 |
| Air transport | 1,369,276 | 1,504,698 | +135,422 |
| Other | 1,035,036 | 290,038 | -744,998 |
| Road transport | 37,351 | 176,293 | +138,942 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 33,161,300 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,948,123 |
| Felixstowe | 6,917,149 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,904,639 |
| Southampton | 4,401,073 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 16,268,055 | 16,893,245 | +625,190 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,304,564 | 3,643,559 | +338,995 |
| Felixstowe | 3,680,976 | 3,236,173 | -444,803 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,151,871 | 2,752,768 | +600,897 |
| Southampton | 1,464,095 | 2,936,978 | +1,472,883 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,009,000 | 1,029,366 | +20,366 |
| Hull | 642,651 | 804,566 | +161,915 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 693,601 | 728,613 | +35,012 |
| London Gateway Port | 744,120 | 591,592 | -152,528 |
| 000 | 1,035,036 | 290,038 | -744,998 |
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 | 43 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 42 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 35 |
| 2025-10 | 40 |
| 2025-09 | 35 |
| 2025-08 | 23 |
| 2025-07 | 40 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SNAP-ON U.K. HOLDINGS LIMITED | 86 |
| KYOCERA AVX COMPONENTS LIMITED | 55 |
| STRIX LTD | 45 |
| HILL STEELS LIMITED | 42 |
| LINDAB LIMITED | 41 |
| SHEARLINE STEEL STRIP LIMITED | 38 |
| CARRS TOOL STEELS LIMITED | 37 |
| DAKIN-FLATHERS LIMITED | 34 |
| UK GRID SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 34 |
| ICHOR SYSTEMS LTD | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 59 |
| 54m+ | 54 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| Other | 10 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 19,068,679 |
| Ireland | 4,229,753 |
| Italy | 2,729,543 |
| United States | 1,588,181 |
| Canada | 1,443,776 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 11,240,933 | 7,827,746 | -3,413,187 |
| Ireland | 535,490 | 3,694,263 | +3,158,773 |
| Italy | 2,333,172 | 396,371 | -1,936,801 |
| United States | 792,763 | 795,418 | +2,655 |
| Canada | 3,400 | 1,440,376 | +1,436,976 |
| Netherlands | 435,696 | 360,962 | -74,734 |
| Sweden | 428,249 | 174,521 | -253,728 |
| France | 324,232 | 245,163 | -79,069 |
| Turkey | 13,924 | 535,241 | +521,317 |
| Poland | 41,889 | 418,519 | +376,630 |
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 | 592,874 |
| Ireland | 643 |
| United States | 506 |
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 | 305,394 | 287,480 | -17,914 |
| Ireland | 0 | 643 | +643 |
| United States | 506 | 0 | -506 |
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) | 29,239,975 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,542,106 |
| Air transport | 1,451,416 |
| Other | 594,023 |
| Road transport | 16,209 |
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) | 14,398,056 | 14,841,919 | +443,863 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,276,754 | 1,265,352 | -1,011,402 |
| Air transport | 820,308 | 631,108 | -189,200 |
| Other | 305,900 | 288,123 | -17,777 |
| Road transport | 16,209 | 0 | -16,209 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,641,941 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,845,357 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,879,997 |
| Heysham | 972,657 |
| Holyhead | 908,108 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,236,876 | 7,405,065 | -4,831,811 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,831,599 | 3,013,758 | +182,159 |
| Liverpool Docks | 102,766 | 1,777,231 | +1,674,465 |
| Heysham | 6,499 | 966,158 | +959,659 |
| Holyhead | 135,959 | 772,149 | +636,190 |
| Felixstowe | 364,310 | 468,275 | +103,965 |
| Southampton | 461,144 | 339,456 | -121,688 |
| 000 | 305,900 | 288,123 | -17,777 |
| Hull | 118,214 | 415,343 | +297,129 |
| East Midlands Airport | 296,958 | 223,478 | -73,480 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 7226
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat steel sheets or coils made from alloy steel, less than 600mm wide, used in smaller-scale manufacturing