Import/export HS code 72071980: Various steel products
Semi-finished steel products not specified elsewhere
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,848,138 |
| Taiwan | 1,428,040 |
| Italy | 696,125 |
| Poland | 638,012 |
| Ireland | 450,842 |
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 | 885,732 | 962,406 | +76,674 |
| Taiwan | 1,227,769 | 200,271 | -1,027,498 |
| Italy | 315,643 | 380,482 | +64,839 |
| Poland | 100,946 | 537,066 | +436,120 |
| Ireland | 220,407 | 230,435 | +10,028 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 129,623 | 101,558 | -28,065 |
| France | 24,386 | 29,615 | +5,229 |
| Netherlands | 17,850 | 29,552 | +11,702 |
| United States | 30,533 | 14,674 | -15,859 |
| Spain | 12,439 | 26,781 | +14,342 |
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 | 1,848,138 |
| Taiwan | 1,428,040 |
| Italy | 704,511 |
| Poland | 539,582 |
| Ireland | 447,853 |
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 | 885,732 | 962,406 | +76,674 |
| Taiwan | 1,227,769 | 200,271 | -1,027,498 |
| Italy | 294,414 | 410,097 | +115,683 |
| Poland | 100,946 | 438,636 | +337,690 |
| Ireland | 218,980 | 228,873 | +9,893 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 129,623 | 101,558 | -28,065 |
| Estonia | 0 | 75,080 | +75,080 |
| Norway | 72,573 | 0 | -72,573 |
| United States | 38,550 | 14,674 | -23,876 |
| Netherlands | 17,850 | 29,552 | +11,702 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 1 | -3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 3,007,879 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,776,800 |
| Air transport | 538,428 |
| Road transport | 234,828 |
| Other | 967 |
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) | 1,968,536 | 1,039,343 | -929,193 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 662,643 | 1,114,157 | +451,514 |
| Air transport | 276,713 | 261,715 | -14,998 |
| Road transport | 133,270 | 101,558 | -31,712 |
| Other | 0 | 967 | +967 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,636,831 |
| Felixstowe | 999,122 |
| Dover | 983,967 |
| Holyhead | 401,422 |
| Belfast Port | 270,127 |
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 | 1,347,011 | 289,820 | -1,057,191 |
| Felixstowe | 456,668 | 542,454 | +85,786 |
| Dover | 315,404 | 668,563 | +353,159 |
| Holyhead | 170,987 | 230,435 | +59,448 |
| Belfast Port | 134,526 | 135,601 | +1,075 |
| ZLC | 133,270 | 101,558 | -31,712 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 138,386 | 38,368 | -100,018 |
| Manchester Airport | 55,458 | 115,024 | +59,566 |
| East Midlands Airport | 52,736 | 68,593 | +15,857 |
| London | 67,757 | 30,313 | -37,444 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
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 | 44 |
| BEL VALVES LIMITED | 28 |
| 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 | 16 |
| 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+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | 10,903,403 |
| Germany | 1,203,037 |
| Italy | 685,114 |
| Ireland | 650,875 |
| Turkey | 583,289 |
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 | 4,693,138 | 6,210,265 | +1,517,127 |
| Germany | 156,405 | 1,046,632 | +890,227 |
| Italy | 392,755 | 292,359 | -100,396 |
| Ireland | 55,429 | 595,446 | +540,017 |
| Turkey | 583,289 | 0 | -583,289 |
| Libya | 505,034 | 33,967 | -471,067 |
| Greece | 226,105 | 147,860 | -78,245 |
| Netherlands | 184,741 | 179,205 | -5,536 |
| Spain | 102,492 | 56,738 | -45,754 |
| 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 |
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 |
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) | 11,247,000 |
| Air transport | 2,799,052 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,030,657 |
| Road transport | 11,834 |
| 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) | 4,098,613 | 7,148,387 | +3,049,774 |
| Air transport | 2,239,982 | 559,070 | -1,680,912 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 873,694 | 1,156,963 | +283,269 |
| Road transport | 11,834 | 0 | -11,834 |
| Other | 2,594 | 0 | -2,594 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 8,708,465 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,061,834 |
| Middlesbrough | 999,541 |
| TRT | 945,333 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 763,766 |
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 | 2,692,999 | 6,015,466 | +3,322,467 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,967,197 | 94,637 | -1,872,560 |
| Middlesbrough | 854,852 | 144,689 | -710,163 |
| TRT | 0 | 945,333 | +945,333 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 510,719 | 253,047 | -257,672 |
| Felixstowe | 536,925 | 29,808 | -507,117 |
| Immingham Docks | 154,421 | 307,251 | +152,830 |
| Holyhead | 13,355 | 376,015 | +362,660 |
| ZLC | 116,847 | 212,651 | +95,804 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 171,933 | +171,933 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72071980
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Semi-finished steel products not specified elsewhere