Import/export HS code 72072052: Rolled or cast medium-carbon steel
Medium-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 1,468,013 |
| Spain | 1,385,597 |
| Italy | 248,864 |
| China | 174,900 |
| Netherlands | 174,488 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 1,008,461 | 459,552 | -548,909 |
| Spain | 811,014 | 574,583 | -236,431 |
| Italy | 161,596 | 87,268 | -74,328 |
| China | 104,681 | 70,219 | -34,462 |
| Netherlands | 87,237 | 87,251 | +14 |
| Germany | 87,027 | 22,856 | -64,171 |
| France | 68,222 | 41,120 | -27,102 |
| Japan | 48,881 | 55,138 | +6,257 |
| South Korea | 28,856 | 24,060 | -4,796 |
| Belgium | 26,452 | 4,955 | -21,497 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 1,540,634 |
| Spain | 1,385,597 |
| China | 281,257 |
| Netherlands | 172,370 |
| Italy | 168,252 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 1,055,644 | 484,990 | -570,654 |
| Spain | 811,014 | 574,583 | -236,431 |
| China | 139,462 | 141,795 | +2,333 |
| Netherlands | 85,119 | 87,251 | +2,132 |
| Italy | 152,560 | 15,692 | -136,868 |
| Germany | 101,161 | 36,445 | -64,716 |
| Japan | 55,258 | 60,093 | +4,835 |
| South Korea | 28,856 | 24,060 | -4,796 |
| France | 26,980 | 0 | -26,980 |
| United Kingdom | 2,118 | 1,762 | -356 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,861,860 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,829,670 |
| Air transport | 197,986 |
| Other | 13,908 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,393,480 | 468,380 | -925,100 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 955,693 | 873,977 | -81,716 |
| Air transport | 108,999 | 88,987 | -20,012 |
| Other | 5,418 | 8,490 | +3,072 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,619,382 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,172,303 |
| Dover | 416,546 |
| Felixstowe | 195,530 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 150,925 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,085,769 | 533,613 | -552,156 |
| Liverpool Docks | 597,720 | 574,583 | -23,137 |
| Dover | 356,534 | 60,012 | -296,522 |
| Felixstowe | 67,062 | 128,468 | +61,406 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 76,879 | 74,046 | -2,833 |
| Hull | 112,105 | 0 | -112,105 |
| Killingholme | 14,202 | 24,895 | +10,693 |
| Thamesport | 23,828 | 13,327 | -10,501 |
| London | 35,938 | 0 | -35,938 |
| Southampton | 27,982 | 5,152 | -22,830 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-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 | 2,974,681 |
| United States | 2,715,940 |
| Czechia | 2,219,447 |
| Netherlands | 1,694,372 |
| Italy | 1,603,182 |
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 | 988,084 | 1,986,597 | +998,513 |
| United States | 1,235,010 | 1,480,930 | +245,920 |
| Czechia | 935,878 | 1,283,569 | +347,691 |
| Netherlands | 838,138 | 856,234 | +18,096 |
| Italy | 700,800 | 902,382 | +201,582 |
| Spain | 883,299 | 616,250 | -267,049 |
| France | 275,260 | 308,837 | +33,577 |
| Sweden | 209,849 | 347,717 | +137,868 |
| Denmark | 314,903 | 210,435 | -104,468 |
| Canada | 228,453 | 246,535 | +18,082 |
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) | 12,289,696 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,415,588 |
| Air transport | 470,916 |
| Road transport | 2,521 |
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) | 5,268,952 | 7,020,744 | +1,751,792 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,625,346 | 2,790,242 | +164,896 |
| Air transport | 379,233 | 91,683 | -287,550 |
| Road transport | 2,521 | 0 | -2,521 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,790,348 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,189,524 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,565,762 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,085,963 |
| Portsmouth | 909,587 |
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 | 3,554,781 | 4,235,567 | +680,786 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,595,429 | 1,594,095 | -1,334 |
| Liverpool Docks | 760,500 | 1,805,262 | +1,044,762 |
| London Gateway Port | 788,328 | 297,635 | -490,693 |
| Portsmouth | 337,268 | 572,319 | +235,051 |
| Southampton | 280,434 | 511,931 | +231,497 |
| Felixstowe | 308,400 | 227,014 | -81,386 |
| Dover | 54,353 | 354,305 | +299,952 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 243,555 | 82,937 | -160,618 |
| Heysham | 27,245 | 128,951 | +101,706 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72072052
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medium-carbon steel made by rolling or continuous casting