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 | 3,085,420 |
| Germany | 1,459,712 |
| Austria | 1,214,274 |
| Sweden | 1,104,524 |
| 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 | 1,464,524 | 1,620,896 | +156,372 |
| Germany | 415,435 | 1,044,277 | +628,842 |
| Austria | 672,390 | 541,884 | -130,506 |
| Sweden | 912,796 | 191,728 | -721,068 |
| Turkey | 0 | 763,138 | +763,138 |
| United States | 360,952 | 145,143 | -215,809 |
| Netherlands | 389,752 | 1,812 | -387,940 |
| France | 35,746 | 97,304 | +61,558 |
| India | 61,423 | 38,055 | -23,368 |
| Italy | 54,324 | 39,296 | -15,028 |
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 | 3,135,987 |
| Sweden | 1,377,411 |
| Austria | 1,215,222 |
| Germany | 1,185,725 |
| 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 | 1,470,102 | 1,665,885 | +195,783 |
| Sweden | 953,213 | 424,198 | -529,015 |
| Austria | 672,390 | 542,832 | -129,558 |
| Germany | 411,524 | 774,201 | +362,677 |
| Turkey | 319,874 | 763,138 | +443,264 |
| United States | 309,746 | 142,453 | -167,293 |
| France | 145,693 | 76,372 | -69,321 |
| Italy | 56,252 | 50,634 | -5,618 |
| India | 61,423 | 38,055 | -23,368 |
| Slovenia | 11,072 | 43,187 | +32,115 |
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 | 1 | -1 |
| 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) | 4,310,382 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,159,603 |
| Air transport | 505,621 |
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) | 1,693,552 | 2,616,830 | +923,278 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,374,083 | 1,785,520 | -588,563 |
| Air transport | 367,194 | 138,427 | -228,767 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,989,606 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,268,102 |
| Dover | 1,146,621 |
| Southampton | 1,048,861 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,005,070 |
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 | 960,240 | 1,029,366 | +69,126 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,021,800 | 246,302 | -775,498 |
| Dover | 149,597 | 997,024 | +847,427 |
| Southampton | 504,284 | 544,577 | +40,293 |
| Eurotunnel | 507,410 | 497,660 | -9,750 |
| Hull | 35,057 | 773,172 | +738,115 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 355,497 | 135,494 | -220,003 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 304,354 | 49,158 | -255,196 |
| TRT | 319,874 | 22,118 | -297,756 |
| London | 199,782 | 32,065 | -167,717 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
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 | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | 12,544,572 |
| Italy | 1,793,581 |
| Canada | 1,443,776 |
| United States | 1,144,020 |
| 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 | 6,725,107 | 5,819,465 | -905,642 |
| Italy | 1,596,380 | 197,201 | -1,399,179 |
| Canada | 3,400 | 1,440,376 | +1,436,976 |
| United States | 543,759 | 600,261 | +56,502 |
| Netherlands | 386,804 | 324,470 | -62,334 |
| Australia | 248,826 | 158,245 | -90,581 |
| France | 71,462 | 159,795 | +88,333 |
| 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) | 16,358,502 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,329,310 |
| Air transport | 464,965 |
| 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) | 8,329,639 | 8,028,863 | -300,776 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,437,246 | 892,064 | -545,182 |
| Air transport | 261,938 | 203,027 | -58,911 |
| 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 | 11,223,512 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,108,431 |
| 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 | 6,605,847 | 4,617,665 | -1,988,182 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,390,160 | 2,718,271 | +328,111 |
| Southampton | 399,606 | 218,658 | -180,948 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 441,854 | +441,854 |
| Hull | 0 | 400,134 | +400,134 |
| London Gateway Port | 279,100 | 115,576 | -163,524 |
| East Midlands Airport | 142,654 | 92,532 | -50,122 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 103,854 | 99,791 | -4,063 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,400 | 115,976 | +112,576 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 109,820 | +109,820 |
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