Import/export HS code 72072032: Rolled or cast high-carbon steel
High-carbon steel made by rolling or continuous casting
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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 | 5,497,338 |
| China | 2,122,582 |
| Netherlands | 1,510,092 |
| South Korea | 354,392 |
| Germany | 192,681 |
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 | 2,630,139 | 2,867,199 | +237,060 |
| China | 1,353,034 | 769,548 | -583,486 |
| Netherlands | 1,483,512 | 26,580 | -1,456,932 |
| South Korea | 354,392 | 0 | -354,392 |
| Germany | 125,755 | 66,926 | -58,829 |
| Ireland | 71,217 | 98,636 | +27,419 |
| Spain | 10,132 | 40,273 | +30,141 |
| United States | 0 | 31,615 | +31,615 |
| Italy | 12,675 | 0 | -12,675 |
| Israel | 2,046 | 0 | -2,046 |
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 | 6,251,329 |
| China | 2,748,126 |
| South Korea | 441,029 |
| Germany | 192,681 |
| Spain | 50,405 |
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 | 3,417,166 | 2,834,163 | -583,003 |
| China | 1,918,962 | 829,164 | -1,089,798 |
| South Korea | 441,029 | 0 | -441,029 |
| Germany | 125,755 | 66,926 | -58,829 |
| Spain | 10,132 | 40,273 | +30,141 |
| Netherlands | 43,920 | 0 | -43,920 |
| United States | 0 | 31,615 | +31,615 |
| Italy | 12,675 | 0 | -12,675 |
| Ireland | 10,462 | 0 | -10,462 |
| United Kingdom | 2,046 | 0 | -2,046 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 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) | 7,797,263 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,725,910 |
| Air transport | 261,115 |
| Other | 159,391 |
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) | 4,121,756 | 3,675,507 | -446,249 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,632,404 | 93,506 | -1,538,898 |
| Air transport | 227,987 | 33,128 | -194,859 |
| Other | 60,755 | 98,636 | +37,881 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 5,205,615 |
| Felixstowe | 3,796,245 |
| Manchester Airport | 223,080 |
| Southampton | 222,067 |
| Dover | 184,792 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,415,222 | 2,790,393 | +375,171 |
| Felixstowe | 2,940,864 | 855,381 | -2,085,483 |
| Manchester Airport | 207,505 | 15,575 | -191,930 |
| Southampton | 222,067 | 0 | -222,067 |
| Dover | 129,806 | 54,986 | -74,820 |
| 000 | 60,755 | 98,636 | +37,881 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,132 | 40,273 | +30,141 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,917 | 9,985 | -3,932 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,565 | 7,568 | +1,003 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,932 | 0 | -12,932 |
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 | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-02 | 3 |
| 2024-12 | 3 |
| 2024-11 | 2 |
| 2024-10 | 3 |
| 2024-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 301,814 |
| Sweden | 183,894 |
| Ireland | 128,836 |
| India | 126,225 |
| Italy | 77,059 |
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 | 133,287 | 168,527 | +35,240 |
| Sweden | 62,927 | 120,967 | +58,040 |
| Ireland | 53,093 | 75,743 | +22,650 |
| India | 106,455 | 19,770 | -86,685 |
| Italy | 61,228 | 15,831 | -45,397 |
| United States | 35,759 | 11,161 | -24,598 |
| South Korea | 23,171 | 20,384 | -2,787 |
| Turkey | 0 | 34,355 | +34,355 |
| Netherlands | 8,951 | 7,327 | -1,624 |
| Bulgaria | 1,339 | 12,789 | +11,450 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 128,836 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 53,093 | 75,743 | +22,650 |
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) | 592,819 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 248,911 |
| Other | 128,836 |
| Air transport | 35,909 |
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) | 244,782 | 348,037 | +103,255 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 179,580 | 69,331 | -110,249 |
| Other | 53,093 | 75,743 | +22,650 |
| Air transport | 17,755 | 18,154 | +399 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 364,703 |
| Immingham Docks | 232,906 |
| 000 | 128,836 |
| London Gateway Port | 119,031 |
| Liverpool Docks | 58,402 |
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 | 199,744 | 164,959 | -34,785 |
| Immingham Docks | 71,878 | 161,028 | +89,150 |
| 000 | 53,093 | 75,743 | +22,650 |
| London Gateway Port | 104,906 | 14,125 | -90,781 |
| Liverpool Docks | 24,663 | 33,739 | +9,076 |
| Southampton | 23,171 | 21,467 | -1,704 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,755 | 18,154 | +399 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 11,431 | +11,431 |
| Dover | 0 | 10,619 | +10,619 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72072032
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-carbon steel made by rolling or continuous casting