Import/export HS code 722691: Hot-rolled steel, under 600mm
Hot-rolled steel sheets or coils, less than 600mm wide, used in various industrial 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 | 3,411,335 |
| Spain | 3,182,603 |
| Germany | 1,818,396 |
| Austria | 1,233,611 |
| Turkey | 763,138 |
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 | 2,412,883 | 998,452 | -1,414,431 |
| Spain | 1,517,793 | 1,664,810 | +147,017 |
| Germany | 525,785 | 1,292,611 | +766,826 |
| Austria | 673,305 | 560,306 | -112,999 |
| Turkey | 0 | 763,138 | +763,138 |
| United States | 429,835 | 164,704 | -265,131 |
| Netherlands | 389,752 | 9,813 | -379,939 |
| France | 103,622 | 103,293 | -329 |
| India | 61,423 | 38,055 | -23,368 |
| Italy | 58,482 | 40,892 | -17,590 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 3,233,170 |
| Sweden | 2,379,281 |
| Germany | 1,452,155 |
| Austria | 1,236,189 |
| Turkey | 1,083,012 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,523,371 | 1,709,799 | +186,428 |
| Sweden | 1,420,107 | 959,174 | -460,933 |
| Germany | 463,243 | 988,912 | +525,669 |
| Austria | 674,935 | 561,254 | -113,681 |
| Turkey | 319,874 | 763,138 | +443,264 |
| United States | 363,317 | 149,727 | -213,590 |
| France | 212,541 | 76,372 | -136,169 |
| Italy | 60,410 | 52,230 | -8,180 |
| China | 73,631 | 29,459 | -44,172 |
| India | 61,423 | 38,055 | -23,368 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 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) | 5,071,733 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,939,613 |
| Other | 1,316,937 |
| Air transport | 649,565 |
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) | 1,985,315 | 3,086,418 | +1,101,103 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,784,578 | 2,155,035 | -629,543 |
| Other | 1,035,036 | 281,901 | -753,135 |
| Air transport | 476,124 | 173,441 | -302,683 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,176,813 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,038,366 |
| 000 | 1,316,937 |
| Dover | 1,284,292 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,107,962 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,394,151 | 782,662 | -611,489 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,009,000 | 1,029,366 | +20,366 |
| 000 | 1,035,036 | 281,901 | -753,135 |
| Dover | 240,144 | 1,044,148 | +804,004 |
| Eurotunnel | 530,627 | 577,335 | +46,708 |
| Southampton | 505,246 | 544,577 | +39,331 |
| Hull | 129,212 | 804,566 | +675,354 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 401,572 | 148,815 | -252,757 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 359,034 | 186,690 | -172,344 |
| TRT | 319,874 | 22,118 | -297,756 |
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 | 26 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 17,938,601 |
| Italy | 2,428,456 |
| Canada | 1,443,776 |
| United States | 1,311,470 |
| Netherlands | 711,274 |
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 | 10,718,421 | 7,220,180 | -3,498,241 |
| Italy | 2,197,827 | 230,629 | -1,967,198 |
| Canada | 3,400 | 1,440,376 | +1,436,976 |
| United States | 609,559 | 701,911 | +92,352 |
| Netherlands | 386,804 | 324,470 | -62,334 |
| Ireland | 340,140 | 347,403 | +7,263 |
| China | 364,301 | 79,041 | -285,260 |
| Australia | 258,920 | 158,245 | -100,675 |
| Sweden | 271,650 | 136,435 | -135,215 |
| France | 123,132 | 165,862 | +42,730 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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) | 22,917,855 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,049,484 |
| Other | 593,380 |
| Air transport | 571,533 |
| Road transport | 2,493 |
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) | 13,216,552 | 9,701,303 | -3,515,249 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,963,383 | 1,086,101 | -877,282 |
| Other | 305,900 | 287,480 | -18,420 |
| Air transport | 340,585 | 230,948 | -109,637 |
| Road transport | 2,493 | 0 | -2,493 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,448,618 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,557,251 |
| Felixstowe | 807,627 |
| Southampton | 759,977 |
| 000 | 593,380 |
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 | 11,313,170 | 6,135,448 | -5,177,722 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,689,178 | 2,868,073 | +178,895 |
| Felixstowe | 360,113 | 447,514 | +87,401 |
| Southampton | 423,541 | 336,436 | -87,105 |
| 000 | 305,900 | 287,480 | -18,420 |
| Hull | 7,177 | 400,134 | +392,957 |
| London Gateway Port | 284,115 | 115,576 | -168,539 |
| East Midlands Airport | 164,779 | 106,418 | -58,361 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 132,631 | 111,950 | -20,681 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,400 | 115,976 | +112,576 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 722691
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel sheets or coils, less than 600mm wide, used in various industrial applications