Import/export HS code 72071980: Various steel products
Semi-finished steel products 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,818,958 |
| Taiwan | 1,429,950 |
| Italy | 701,853 |
| Poland | 638,012 |
| Ireland | 434,314 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 662,928 | 1,156,030 | +493,102 |
| Taiwan | 1,227,211 | 202,739 | -1,024,472 |
| Italy | 309,708 | 392,145 | +82,437 |
| Poland | 74,074 | 563,938 | +489,864 |
| Ireland | 206,125 | 228,189 | +22,064 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 129,623 | 101,558 | -28,065 |
| France | 20,739 | 33,262 | +12,523 |
| Netherlands | 17,850 | 28,431 | +10,581 |
| Spain | 12,439 | 26,781 | +14,342 |
| United States | 26,447 | 12,276 | -14,171 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,818,958 |
| Taiwan | 1,429,950 |
| Italy | 710,239 |
| Poland | 539,582 |
| Ireland | 431,325 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 662,928 | 1,156,030 | +493,102 |
| Taiwan | 1,227,211 | 202,739 | -1,024,472 |
| Italy | 307,340 | 402,899 | +95,559 |
| Poland | 74,074 | 465,508 | +391,434 |
| Ireland | 204,698 | 226,627 | +21,929 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 129,623 | 101,558 | -28,065 |
| Estonia | 0 | 75,080 | +75,080 |
| Norway | 53,712 | 18,861 | -34,851 |
| United States | 30,817 | 15,923 | -14,894 |
| Netherlands | 17,850 | 28,431 | +10,581 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,982,349 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,773,083 |
| Air transport | 523,667 |
| Road transport | 234,828 |
| Other | 2,167 |
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) | 1,874,777 | 1,107,572 | -767,205 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 615,554 | 1,157,529 | +541,975 |
| Air transport | 144,613 | 379,054 | +234,441 |
| Road transport | 129,623 | 105,205 | -24,418 |
| Other | 1,200 | 967 | -233 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,664,492 |
| Felixstowe | 999,412 |
| Dover | 989,695 |
| Holyhead | 384,894 |
| ZLC | 234,828 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,308,728 | 355,764 | -952,964 |
| Felixstowe | 412,934 | 586,478 | +173,544 |
| Dover | 328,330 | 661,365 | +333,035 |
| Holyhead | 156,705 | 228,189 | +71,484 |
| ZLC | 129,623 | 105,205 | -24,418 |
| Belfast Port | 128,070 | 99,433 | -28,637 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,920 | 158,562 | +146,642 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,824 | 119,853 | +70,029 |
| East Midlands Airport | 52,736 | 68,593 | +15,857 |
| London | 35,599 | 59,818 | +24,219 |
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 | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EATON LIMITED | 93 |
| TRELLEBORG INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS UK LTD | 43 |
| BEL VALVES LIMITED | 27 |
| HOWCO GROUP PLC | 27 |
| YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED | 23 |
| SELECT ENGINEERING (ASIA) LIMITED | 21 |
| NORBAR TORQUE TOOLS LIMITED | 20 |
| EDBRO HYDRAULICS LIMITED | 20 |
| ACUSHNET EUROPE LTD | 15 |
| B/E AEROSPACE (UK) LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 10,904,963 |
| Germany | 1,205,537 |
| Turkey | 666,109 |
| Italy | 665,078 |
| Ireland | 657,790 |
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 | 4,677,518 | 6,227,445 | +1,549,927 |
| Germany | 144,405 | 1,061,132 | +916,727 |
| Turkey | 666,109 | 0 | -666,109 |
| Italy | 201,640 | 463,438 | +261,798 |
| Ireland | 47,281 | 610,509 | +563,228 |
| Libya | 505,034 | 33,967 | -471,067 |
| Greece | 226,105 | 147,860 | -78,245 |
| Netherlands | 184,741 | 177,620 | -7,121 |
| Spain | 99,234 | 59,996 | -39,238 |
| Denmark | 46,285 | 59,838 | +13,553 |
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 | 2,123 |
| XU | 471 |
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 | 2,123 | 0 | -2,123 |
| XU | 324 | 147 | -177 |
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) | 11,341,335 |
| Air transport | 2,796,756 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,040,072 |
| Road transport | 24,409 |
| Other | 2,594 |
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) | 4,168,898 | 7,172,437 | +3,003,539 |
| Air transport | 2,274,767 | 521,989 | -1,752,778 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 649,265 | 1,390,807 | +741,542 |
| Road transport | 24,409 | 0 | -24,409 |
| Other | 2,447 | 147 | -2,300 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 8,696,647 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,089,438 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,082,361 |
| TRT | 945,333 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 766,266 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,657,131 | 6,039,516 | +3,382,385 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,001,671 | 87,767 | -1,913,904 |
| Middlesbrough | 776,317 | 306,044 | -470,273 |
| TRT | 0 | 945,333 | +945,333 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 460,643 | 305,623 | -155,020 |
| Felixstowe | 536,925 | 29,808 | -507,117 |
| Immingham Docks | 149,571 | 312,101 | +162,530 |
| Holyhead | 21,104 | 376,681 | +355,577 |
| ZLC | 129,422 | 183,772 | +54,350 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 170,433 | +170,433 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72071980
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Semi-finished steel products not specified elsewhere