Import/export HS code 72269191: Thick hot-rolled steel, under 600mm
Hot-rolled steel sheets or coils, less than 600mm wide, with a thickness of 4.75mm or more
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 3,077,428 |
| Germany | 1,446,218 |
| Austria | 1,214,274 |
| Sweden | 1,058,231 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,487,836 | 1,589,592 | +101,756 |
| Germany | 500,751 | 945,467 | +444,716 |
| Austria | 1,044,480 | 169,794 | -874,686 |
| Sweden | 866,503 | 191,728 | -674,775 |
| Turkey | 0 | 763,138 | +763,138 |
| Netherlands | 384,056 | 1,812 | -382,244 |
| United States | 201,096 | 141,625 | -59,471 |
| France | 37,089 | 111,837 | +74,748 |
| India | 61,423 | 38,055 | -23,368 |
| Italy | 32,863 | 39,296 | +6,433 |
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 | 3,122,417 |
| Sweden | 1,331,118 |
| Austria | 1,215,222 |
| Germany | 1,177,809 |
| Turkey | 1,077,316 |
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 | 1,487,836 | 1,634,581 | +146,745 |
| Sweden | 988,931 | 342,187 | -646,744 |
| Austria | 1,045,428 | 169,794 | -875,634 |
| Germany | 419,459 | 758,350 | +338,891 |
| Turkey | 314,178 | 763,138 | +448,960 |
| United States | 201,096 | 138,935 | -62,161 |
| France | 97,296 | 80,642 | -16,654 |
| India | 61,423 | 38,055 | -23,368 |
| Italy | 34,791 | 50,634 | +15,843 |
| Slovenia | 11,072 | 57,982 | +46,910 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 | 5 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 4,283,079 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,119,422 |
| Air transport | 336,669 |
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) | 2,118,084 | 2,164,995 | +46,911 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,365,206 | 1,754,216 | -610,990 |
| Air transport | 201,760 | 134,909 | -66,851 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,981,614 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,214,093 |
| Dover | 1,185,832 |
| Southampton | 1,048,861 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,029,448 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonmouth Docks | 983,552 | 998,062 | +14,510 |
| Immingham Docks | 967,791 | 246,302 | -721,489 |
| Dover | 295,480 | 890,352 | +594,872 |
| Southampton | 504,284 | 544,577 | +40,293 |
| Eurotunnel | 881,483 | 147,965 | -733,518 |
| Hull | 21,312 | 773,172 | +751,860 |
| TRT | 314,178 | 22,118 | -292,060 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 195,641 | 131,976 | -63,665 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 248,725 | 55,156 | -193,569 |
| London | 201,248 | 30,599 | -170,649 |
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 | 24 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 12,553,480 |
| Italy | 1,667,676 |
| Canada | 1,493,893 |
| United States | 1,144,020 |
| Netherlands | 727,327 |
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 | 6,501,874 | 6,051,606 | -450,268 |
| Italy | 1,443,580 | 224,096 | -1,219,484 |
| Canada | 3,400 | 1,490,493 | +1,487,093 |
| United States | 543,759 | 600,261 | +56,502 |
| Netherlands | 381,996 | 345,331 | -36,665 |
| Australia | 248,826 | 159,445 | -89,381 |
| France | 75,063 | 156,194 | +81,131 |
| Spain | 31,367 | 143,687 | +112,320 |
| Austria | 114,607 | 0 | -114,607 |
| Israel | 61,179 | 36,800 | -24,379 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 16,472,034 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,141,113 |
| Air transport | 469,417 |
| Road transport | 2,493 |
| Other | 506 |
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) | 8,184,027 | 8,288,007 | +103,980 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,204,299 | 936,814 | -267,485 |
| Air transport | 246,133 | 223,284 | -22,849 |
| Road transport | 2,493 | 0 | -2,493 |
| Other | 506 | 0 | -506 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,138,955 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,079,140 |
| Southampton | 618,264 |
| Felixstowe | 441,854 |
| Hull | 400,134 |
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 | 6,288,857 | 4,850,098 | -1,438,759 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,331,839 | 2,747,301 | +415,462 |
| Southampton | 399,606 | 218,658 | -180,948 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 441,854 | +441,854 |
| Hull | 20,457 | 379,677 | +359,220 |
| London Gateway Port | 282,406 | 112,270 | -170,136 |
| East Midlands Airport | 135,265 | 87,774 | -47,491 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 91,837 | 126,067 | +34,230 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 156,224 | +156,224 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,400 | 117,628 | +114,228 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72269191
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel sheets or coils, less than 600mm wide, with a thickness of 4.75mm or more