Import/export HS code 7207: Semi-finished iron and steel products
Partially processed iron or steel, ready for further shaping
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 248,938,943 |
| Netherlands | 144,726,231 |
| Brazil | 118,776,532 |
| South Korea | 98,133,627 |
| Germany | 86,015,967 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 82,929,227 | 166,009,716 | +83,080,489 |
| Netherlands | 71,253,820 | 73,472,411 | +2,218,591 |
| Brazil | 65,801,781 | 52,974,751 | -12,827,030 |
| South Korea | 10,955,381 | 87,178,246 | +76,222,865 |
| Germany | 62,034,636 | 23,981,331 | -38,053,305 |
| China | 32,065,639 | 10,753,689 | -21,311,950 |
| Turkey | 22,920,472 | 677,767 | -22,242,705 |
| Viet Nam | 15,859,704 | 0 | -15,859,704 |
| France | 1,570,129 | 11,035,529 | +9,465,400 |
| Poland | 4,242,446 | 6,424,607 | +2,182,161 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 249,667,016 |
| Germany | 127,888,702 |
| Netherlands | 115,115,743 |
| Brazil | 113,023,518 |
| South Korea | 97,283,678 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 83,690,336 | 165,976,680 | +82,286,344 |
| Germany | 79,837,641 | 48,051,061 | -31,786,580 |
| Netherlands | 66,942,202 | 48,173,541 | -18,768,661 |
| Brazil | 50,017,163 | 63,006,355 | +12,989,192 |
| South Korea | 10,105,432 | 87,178,246 | +77,072,814 |
| China | 32,955,063 | 11,221,966 | -21,733,097 |
| Turkey | 22,946,394 | 683,710 | -22,262,684 |
| Indonesia | 11,201,187 | 3,545 | -11,197,642 |
| Poland | 4,078,073 | 6,336,660 | +2,258,587 |
| Ukraine | 9,151,592 | 0 | -9,151,592 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 8 |
| West Central Scotland | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Central Scotland | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 803,994,803 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,833,209 |
| Air transport | 5,100,074 |
| Other | 916,502 |
| Road transport | 234,828 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 378,515,504 | 425,479,299 | +46,963,795 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,846,155 | 19,987,054 | +1,140,899 |
| Air transport | 2,431,886 | 2,668,188 | +236,302 |
| Other | 407,961 | 508,541 | +100,580 |
| Road transport | 133,270 | 101,558 | -31,712 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 404,162,066 |
| Sunderland | 117,534,107 |
| Cardiff Docks | 104,423,376 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 100,116,880 |
| Middlesbrough | 32,873,498 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 118,725,175 | 285,436,891 | +166,711,716 |
| Sunderland | 67,394,987 | 50,139,120 | -17,255,867 |
| Cardiff Docks | 99,885,213 | 4,538,163 | -95,347,050 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 51,472,646 | 48,644,234 | -2,828,412 |
| Middlesbrough | 17,005,004 | 15,868,494 | -1,136,510 |
| Dover | 9,244,126 | 9,450,194 | +206,068 |
| Felixstowe | 9,355,747 | 8,163,421 | -1,192,326 |
| Southampton | 6,056,759 | 5,279,979 | -776,780 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,879,227 | 5,239,122 | +359,895 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,045,344 | 3,043,458 | -1,886 |
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 | 32 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 25 |
| Other manufacturing | 13 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TRELLEBORG INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS UK LTD | 96 |
| EATON LIMITED | 93 |
| SPARTA LIMITED | 80 |
| HELICAL TECHNOLOGY LTD. | 62 |
| HOWCO GROUP PLC | 55 |
| JTEKT AUTOMOTIVE ENGLAND LTD | 52 |
| UNITED CAST BAR (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED | 46 |
| AMMERAAL BELTECH LIMITED | 45 |
| ABBEY SPUNCAST LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 60 |
| 1m-15m | 45 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| Other | 13 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 20,026,267 |
| Turkey | 17,475,579 |
| Germany | 16,903,004 |
| Netherlands | 16,428,918 |
| Italy | 5,957,281 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 9,681,459 | 10,344,808 | +663,349 |
| Turkey | 1,430,602 | 16,044,977 | +14,614,375 |
| Germany | 5,272,267 | 11,630,737 | +6,358,470 |
| Netherlands | 12,441,264 | 3,987,654 | -8,453,610 |
| Italy | 2,143,196 | 3,814,085 | +1,670,889 |
| France | 1,802,202 | 3,411,565 | +1,609,363 |
| Czechia | 2,265,842 | 1,346,692 | -919,150 |
| Spain | 1,760,440 | 1,580,614 | -179,826 |
| Poland | 298,676 | 2,342,743 | +2,044,067 |
| Ireland | 911,255 | 1,300,546 | +389,291 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 609,357 |
| Ireland | 132,595 |
| Austria | 12,186 |
| Lithuania | 11,202 |
| Czechia | 877 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 284,698 | 324,659 | +39,961 |
| Ireland | 56,322 | 76,273 | +19,951 |
| Austria | 6,346 | 5,840 | -506 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 11,202 | +11,202 |
| Czechia | 0 | 877 | +877 |
| France | 0 | 700 | +700 |
| Germany | 279 | 206 | -73 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 56,572,313 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 50,162,192 |
| Air transport | 5,698,849 |
| Other | 778,649 |
| Road transport | 15,953 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,384,847 | 39,187,466 | +21,802,619 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,653,546 | 22,508,646 | -5,144,900 |
| Air transport | 4,529,430 | 1,169,419 | -3,360,011 |
| Other | 357,706 | 420,943 | +63,237 |
| Road transport | 15,953 | 0 | -15,953 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 6,885 | 0 | -6,885 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 28,906,817 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,877,491 |
| Middlesbrough | 14,126,874 |
| Southampton | 11,044,944 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,597,405 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 14,977,530 | 13,929,287 | -1,048,243 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,644,876 | 10,232,615 | -2,412,261 |
| Middlesbrough | 854,852 | 13,272,022 | +12,417,170 |
| Southampton | 3,824,281 | 7,220,663 | +3,396,382 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,753,546 | 4,843,859 | +2,090,313 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,341,882 | 814,330 | -3,527,552 |
| TRT | 0 | 4,863,681 | +4,863,681 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,719,469 | 470,844 | -3,248,625 |
| Felixstowe | 3,443,571 | 599,098 | -2,844,473 |
| Hull | 172,511 | 2,361,489 | +2,188,978 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 7207
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Partially processed iron or steel, ready for further shaping