Import/export HS code 722699: Various flat steel, under 600mm
Flat steel sheets or coils, less than 600mm wide, not specified elsewhere
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 21,626,221 |
| France | 3,104,671 |
| Netherlands | 1,652,638 |
| Germany | 920,374 |
| United States | 437,594 |
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 | 12,774,691 | 8,851,530 | -3,923,161 |
| France | 437,776 | 2,666,895 | +2,229,119 |
| Netherlands | 726,994 | 925,644 | +198,650 |
| Germany | 137,611 | 782,763 | +645,152 |
| United States | 90,985 | 346,609 | +255,624 |
| China | 168,673 | 202,196 | +33,523 |
| Sweden | 57,479 | 133,862 | +76,383 |
| India | 4,924 | 95,517 | +90,593 |
| Japan | 76,859 | 20,324 | -56,535 |
| Turkey | 46,408 | 29,781 | -16,627 |
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 | 24,169,784 |
| Netherlands | 1,577,240 |
| Germany | 920,987 |
| China | 526,461 |
| United States | 459,036 |
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 | 12,785,618 | 11,384,166 | -1,401,452 |
| Netherlands | 713,361 | 863,879 | +150,518 |
| Germany | 248,438 | 672,549 | +424,111 |
| China | 260,295 | 266,166 | +5,871 |
| United States | 109,921 | 349,115 | +239,194 |
| France | 147,452 | 206,793 | +59,341 |
| Sweden | 116,304 | 133,862 | +17,558 |
| Japan | 76,859 | 26,792 | -50,067 |
| India | 4,924 | 95,517 | +90,593 |
| Turkey | 46,408 | 29,781 | -16,627 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 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) | 26,937,312 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,064,844 |
| Air transport | 735,154 |
| Road transport | 23,730 |
| Other | 8,137 |
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) | 14,010,597 | 12,926,715 | -1,083,882 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 428,752 | 636,092 | +207,340 |
| Air transport | 176,498 | 558,656 | +382,158 |
| Road transport | 23,730 | 0 | -23,730 |
| Other | 0 | 8,137 | +8,137 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 24,581,459 |
| Felixstowe | 1,426,037 |
| Immingham Docks | 612,147 |
| Birmingham Airport | 314,756 |
| Eurotunnel | 291,560 |
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 | 12,952,341 | 11,629,118 | -1,323,223 |
| Felixstowe | 600,939 | 825,098 | +224,159 |
| Immingham Docks | 258,916 | 353,231 | +94,315 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 314,756 | +314,756 |
| Eurotunnel | 146,131 | 145,429 | -702 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 48,311 | 228,182 | +179,871 |
| Boston | 95,340 | 87,210 | -8,130 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,885 | 142,826 | +126,941 |
| Harwich | 62,709 | 61,025 | -1,684 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 95,892 | 21,957 | -73,935 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 17 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LINDAB LIMITED | 42 |
| ICHOR SYSTEMS LTD | 34 |
| NIGLON LIMITED | 22 |
| PURFLUX FILTRATION LIMITED | 18 |
| HAS-VENT LIMITED | 17 |
| CARRS TOOL STEELS LIMITED | 16 |
| DS SMITH LIMITED | 15 |
| GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 12 |
| MICROBLADE (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 10 |
| STRIX LTD | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,792,300 |
| Germany | 203,686 |
| India | 132,213 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 108,412 |
| United States | 95,533 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 182,921 | 3,609,379 | +3,426,458 |
| Germany | 198,946 | 4,740 | -194,206 |
| India | 9,045 | 123,168 | +114,123 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 108,412 | 0 | -108,412 |
| United States | 13,441 | 82,092 | +68,651 |
| Italy | 26,822 | 30,817 | +3,995 |
| Japan | 40,060 | 3,020 | -37,040 |
| Austria | 39,745 | 0 | -39,745 |
| Poland | 1,028 | 35,799 | +34,771 |
| Romania | 0 | 30,667 | +30,667 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 643 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 0 | 643 | +643 |
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) | 4,151,093 |
| Air transport | 394,184 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 173,035 |
| Road transport | 4,848 |
| Other | 643 |
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) | 455,395 | 3,695,698 | +3,240,303 |
| Air transport | 132,686 | 261,498 | +128,812 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 132,991 | 40,044 | -92,947 |
| Road transport | 4,848 | 0 | -4,848 |
| Other | 0 | 643 | +643 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,937,502 |
| Heysham | 1,021,713 |
| Holyhead | 824,704 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 334,870 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 228,321 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 77,878 | 1,859,624 | +1,781,746 |
| Heysham | 6,499 | 1,015,214 | +1,008,715 |
| Holyhead | 99,450 | 725,254 | +625,804 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 267,570 | 67,300 | -200,270 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 51,936 | 176,385 | +124,449 |
| Hull | 108,412 | 888 | -107,524 |
| East Midlands Airport | 54,956 | 21,649 | -33,307 |
| ZLC | 30,642 | 34,122 | +3,480 |
| Harwich | 0 | 24,791 | +24,791 |
| Portsmouth | 23,673 | 0 | -23,673 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 722699
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat steel sheets or coils, less than 600mm wide, not specified elsewhere