Import/export HS code 7207: Semi-finished iron and steel products
Partially processed iron or steel, ready for further shaping
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 232,391,053 |
| Netherlands | 136,391,766 |
| Brazil | 128,160,198 |
| South Korea | 92,360,784 |
| Germany | 86,193,661 |
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 | 69,200,028 | 163,191,025 | +93,990,997 |
| Netherlands | 65,351,864 | 71,039,902 | +5,688,038 |
| Brazil | 75,185,447 | 52,974,751 | -22,210,696 |
| South Korea | 410,471 | 91,950,313 | +91,539,842 |
| Germany | 59,124,631 | 27,069,030 | -32,055,601 |
| China | 41,612,622 | 11,522,989 | -30,089,633 |
| Turkey | 22,728,607 | 897,015 | -21,831,592 |
| Viet Nam | 15,859,704 | 0 | -15,859,704 |
| France | 1,575,735 | 11,031,048 | +9,455,313 |
| Poland | 4,029,661 | 6,689,225 | +2,659,564 |
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 | 233,252,831 |
| Germany | 123,411,819 |
| Brazil | 122,407,184 |
| Netherlands | 111,344,471 |
| South Korea | 91,511,858 |
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 | 70,094,842 | 163,157,989 | +93,063,147 |
| Germany | 76,090,497 | 47,321,322 | -28,769,175 |
| Brazil | 59,400,829 | 63,006,355 | +3,605,526 |
| Netherlands | 60,849,989 | 50,494,482 | -10,355,507 |
| South Korea | 498,131 | 91,013,727 | +90,515,596 |
| China | 42,537,629 | 11,894,897 | -30,642,732 |
| Turkey | 22,755,599 | 906,264 | -21,849,335 |
| Indonesia | 11,201,187 | 3,545 | -11,197,642 |
| Poland | 3,918,127 | 6,559,228 | +2,641,101 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
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) | 793,085,736 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,820,042 |
| Air transport | 5,153,086 |
| Other | 928,724 |
| 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) | 364,148,235 | 428,937,501 | +64,789,266 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,785,001 | 20,035,041 | +250,040 |
| Air transport | 2,362,789 | 2,790,297 | +427,508 |
| Other | 408,267 | 520,457 | +112,190 |
| Road transport | 129,623 | 105,205 | -24,418 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 378,985,312 |
| Sunderland | 121,965,481 |
| Cardiff Docks | 104,423,376 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 100,116,880 |
| Middlesbrough | 42,170,076 |
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 | 104,094,129 | 274,891,183 | +170,797,054 |
| Sunderland | 67,986,903 | 53,978,578 | -14,008,325 |
| Cardiff Docks | 90,786,950 | 13,636,426 | -77,150,524 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 51,472,646 | 48,644,234 | -2,828,412 |
| Middlesbrough | 26,404,585 | 15,765,491 | -10,639,094 |
| Dover | 9,665,372 | 9,703,108 | +37,736 |
| Felixstowe | 8,796,758 | 9,094,245 | +297,487 |
| Southampton | 6,406,286 | 5,347,945 | -1,058,341 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,902,666 | 5,109,553 | +206,887 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,926,002 | 3,177,027 | +251,025 |
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 | 34 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 30 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 27 |
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
| 2025-07 | 26 |
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 | 95 |
| EATON LIMITED | 93 |
| SPARTA LIMITED | 79 |
| HELICAL TECHNOLOGY LTD. | 62 |
| HOWCO GROUP PLC | 54 |
| JTEKT AUTOMOTIVE ENGLAND LTD | 52 |
| UNITED CAST BAR (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
| YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED | 45 |
| AMMERAAL BELTECH LIMITED | 44 |
| 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+ | 62 |
| 1m-15m | 43 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| Other | 12 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
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 | 19,851,795 |
| Netherlands | 18,611,470 |
| Germany | 16,694,885 |
| Turkey | 15,515,749 |
| Italy | 5,806,863 |
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 | 8,366,522 | 11,485,273 | +3,118,751 |
| Netherlands | 14,387,534 | 4,223,936 | -10,163,598 |
| Germany | 5,236,278 | 11,458,607 | +6,222,329 |
| Turkey | 1,503,173 | 14,012,576 | +12,509,403 |
| Italy | 1,745,289 | 4,061,574 | +2,316,285 |
| France | 1,935,138 | 3,398,606 | +1,463,468 |
| Czechia | 2,668,841 | 1,456,410 | -1,212,431 |
| Spain | 1,730,164 | 1,535,021 | -195,143 |
| Poland | 280,116 | 2,353,013 | +2,072,897 |
| Ireland | 854,148 | 1,390,451 | +536,303 |
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 | 595,239 |
| Ireland | 134,776 |
| XU | 12,753 |
| Austria | 12,186 |
| Lithuania | 11,202 |
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 | 297,773 | 297,466 | -307 |
| Ireland | 55,068 | 79,708 | +24,640 |
| XU | 11,401 | 1,352 | -10,049 |
| Austria | 6,346 | 5,840 | -506 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 11,202 | +11,202 |
| Czechia | 0 | 877 | +877 |
| France | 0 | 700 | +700 |
| Germany | 363 | 206 | -157 |
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) | 56,763,021 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 50,240,455 |
| Air transport | 5,732,136 |
| Other | 768,302 |
| Road transport | 28,528 |
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) | 19,376,882 | 37,386,139 | +18,009,257 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,294,572 | 22,945,883 | -4,348,689 |
| Air transport | 3,582,475 | 2,149,661 | -1,432,814 |
| Other | 370,951 | 397,351 | +26,400 |
| Road transport | 28,528 | 0 | -28,528 |
| 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 | 30,350,420 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,667,899 |
| Middlesbrough | 14,209,694 |
| Southampton | 11,063,990 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,328,205 |
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 | 16,670,713 | 13,679,707 | -2,991,006 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,009,606 | 10,658,293 | -2,351,313 |
| Middlesbrough | 776,317 | 13,433,377 | +12,657,060 |
| Southampton | 3,878,056 | 7,185,934 | +3,307,878 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,615,119 | 4,713,086 | +2,097,967 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,045,835 | 1,115,561 | -2,930,274 |
| TRT | 0 | 4,863,681 | +4,863,681 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,737,923 | 1,480,543 | -1,257,380 |
| Felixstowe | 3,300,786 | 791,689 | -2,509,097 |
| Portsmouth | 886,418 | 1,388,060 | +501,642 |
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