Import/export HS code 7224: Various alloy steel products
Alloy steel in ingots, primary forms, or semi-finished products for industrial use
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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 | 243,262,854 |
| Netherlands | 56,107,274 |
| Spain | 28,613,055 |
| Brazil | 28,413,602 |
| Germany | 17,674,766 |
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 | 113,814,395 | 129,448,459 | +15,634,064 |
| Netherlands | 32,205,660 | 23,901,614 | -8,304,046 |
| Spain | 16,695,228 | 11,917,827 | -4,777,401 |
| Brazil | 8,992,992 | 19,420,610 | +10,427,618 |
| Germany | 8,683,476 | 8,991,290 | +307,814 |
| Italy | 6,088,155 | 4,719,839 | -1,368,316 |
| Viet Nam | 9,957,147 | 0 | -9,957,147 |
| Turkey | 3,923,983 | 3,486,838 | -437,145 |
| Austria | 2,864,125 | 3,409,293 | +545,168 |
| South Korea | 0 | 6,059,507 | +6,059,507 |
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 | 243,330,274 |
| Netherlands | 53,153,583 |
| Brazil | 30,322,449 |
| Spain | 29,076,736 |
| Germany | 20,199,515 |
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 | 113,881,815 | 129,448,459 | +15,566,644 |
| Netherlands | 32,170,354 | 20,983,229 | -11,187,125 |
| Brazil | 8,992,992 | 21,329,457 | +12,336,465 |
| Spain | 16,710,486 | 12,366,250 | -4,344,236 |
| Germany | 8,463,865 | 11,735,650 | +3,271,785 |
| Italy | 6,051,975 | 4,769,845 | -1,282,130 |
| Viet Nam | 9,957,147 | 0 | -9,957,147 |
| Turkey | 3,923,983 | 3,486,838 | -437,145 |
| Austria | 2,930,463 | 3,462,655 | +532,192 |
| South Korea | 35,950 | 6,059,507 | +6,023,557 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
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 Midlands | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 383,219,958 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 45,997,589 |
| Air transport | 4,342,136 |
| Other | 345,927 |
| Road transport | 14,412 |
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) | 185,578,075 | 197,641,883 | +12,063,808 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,619,163 | 21,378,426 | -3,240,737 |
| Air transport | 2,211,227 | 2,130,909 | -80,318 |
| Other | 308,975 | 36,952 | -272,023 |
| Road transport | 14,412 | 0 | -14,412 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 260,557,062 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 74,373,146 |
| Cardiff Docks | 25,639,223 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,687,306 |
| Dover | 10,222,179 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 126,492,012 | 134,065,050 | +7,573,038 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 17,577,087 | 56,796,059 | +39,218,972 |
| Cardiff Docks | 25,639,223 | 0 | -25,639,223 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,238,491 | 2,448,815 | -5,789,676 |
| Dover | 5,517,807 | 4,704,372 | -813,435 |
| Hull | 6,208,347 | 2,888,191 | -3,320,156 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,610,389 | 4,190,396 | -419,993 |
| Felixstowe | 3,456,073 | 3,764,739 | +308,666 |
| Killingholme | 3,284,960 | 3,140,361 | -144,599 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,447,617 | 2,323,947 | -123,670 |
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 | 18 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
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+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
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 | 12,351,258 |
| Italy | 11,916,628 |
| India | 10,154,654 |
| Netherlands | 7,647,309 |
| Canada | 6,203,283 |
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 | 4,201,802 | 8,149,456 | +3,947,654 |
| Italy | 8,622,048 | 3,294,580 | -5,327,468 |
| India | 8,418,630 | 1,736,024 | -6,682,606 |
| Netherlands | 6,251,158 | 1,396,151 | -4,855,007 |
| Canada | 3,249,465 | 2,953,818 | -295,647 |
| China | 2,107,493 | 1,769,333 | -338,160 |
| Brazil | 1,568,436 | 1,335,425 | -233,011 |
| South Korea | 857,475 | 1,967,742 | +1,110,267 |
| Germany | 1,541,417 | 791,227 | -750,190 |
| Spain | 1,006,777 | 895,856 | -110,921 |
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 | 42,485 |
| Pakistan | 1,427 |
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 | 20,898 | 21,587 | +689 |
| Pakistan | 1,427 | 0 | -1,427 |
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) | 32,545,172 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,794,510 |
| Air transport | 10,204,424 |
| Other | 44,152 |
| Road transport | 33,034 |
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) | 19,414,969 | 13,130,203 | -6,284,766 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,492,335 | 9,302,175 | -7,190,160 |
| Air transport | 4,596,078 | 5,608,346 | +1,012,268 |
| Other | 22,565 | 21,587 | -978 |
| Road transport | 33,034 | 0 | -33,034 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,691,011 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,205,990 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,854,699 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,431,009 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,701,148 |
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 | 9,201,218 | 5,489,793 | -3,711,425 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,110,931 | 3,095,059 | -5,015,872 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,316,459 | 7,538,240 | +4,221,781 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,125,990 | 2,305,019 | -3,820,971 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,320,738 | 3,380,410 | +59,672 |
| Felixstowe | 3,408,990 | 987,313 | -2,421,677 |
| Southampton | 1,992,845 | 1,843,932 | -148,913 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 640,788 | 1,146,576 | +505,788 |
| Greenock | 1,484,028 | 0 | -1,484,028 |
| East Midlands Airport | 441,538 | 810,148 | +368,610 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 7224
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Alloy steel in ingots, primary forms, or semi-finished products for industrial use