Import/export HS code 72072011: Free-cutting high-carbon steel
High-carbon steel designed for easy cutting and machining
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 1,946,488 |
| China | 141,242 |
| India | 132,743 |
| Spain | 46,510 |
| Taiwan | 9,583 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 1,610,058 | 336,430 | -1,273,628 |
| China | 141,242 | 0 | -141,242 |
| India | 126,287 | 6,456 | -119,831 |
| Spain | 43,270 | 3,240 | -40,030 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 9,583 | +9,583 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,980 | 0 | -6,980 |
| Australia | 493 | 0 | -493 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 1,946,488 |
| China | 141,242 |
| India | 132,743 |
| Spain | 46,510 |
| Taiwan | 9,583 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 1,610,058 | 336,430 | -1,273,628 |
| China | 141,242 | 0 | -141,242 |
| India | 126,287 | 6,456 | -119,831 |
| Spain | 43,270 | 3,240 | -40,030 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 9,583 | +9,583 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,980 | 0 | -6,980 |
| Australia | 493 | 0 | -493 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Central Scotland | 1 |
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 Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -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) | 2,147,681 |
| Air transport | 116,978 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,380 |
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) | 1,811,251 | 336,430 | -1,474,821 |
| Air transport | 97,699 | 19,279 | -78,420 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,380 | 0 | -19,380 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,087,730 |
| Glasgow Airport | 80,265 |
| Middlesbrough | 52,478 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,130 |
| London | 19,873 |
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 | 1,751,300 | 336,430 | -1,414,870 |
| Glasgow Airport | 73,809 | 6,456 | -67,353 |
| Middlesbrough | 52,478 | 0 | -52,478 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,890 | 3,240 | -20,650 |
| London | 19,873 | 0 | -19,873 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 9,583 | +9,583 |
| Felixstowe | 6,980 | 0 | -6,980 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2024-03 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| C4 CARBIDES LIMITED | 11 |
| CHINA ENTERPRISE UK LIMITED | 5 |
| BLYTH METALS LIMITED | 4 |
| VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT HAULERS LIMITED | 1 |
| NORTH STAR SOUTH LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 28,352 |
| Austria | 27,724 |
| Spain | 3,021 |
| Czechia | 1,598 |
| Netherlands | 1,275 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 0 | 28,352 | +28,352 |
| Austria | 27,724 | 0 | -27,724 |
| Spain | 3,021 | 0 | -3,021 |
| Czechia | 1,598 | 0 | -1,598 |
| Netherlands | 1,275 | 0 | -1,275 |
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) | 57,351 |
| Air transport | 3,021 |
| Road transport | 1,598 |
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) | 28,999 | 28,352 | -647 |
| Air transport | 3,021 | 0 | -3,021 |
| Road transport | 1,598 | 0 | -1,598 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 57,351 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,021 |
| ZLC | 1,598 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,999 | 28,352 | -647 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,021 | 0 | -3,021 |
| ZLC | 1,598 | 0 | -1,598 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72072011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-carbon steel designed for easy cutting and machining