Import/export HS code 722490: Various alloy steel products
Semi-finished alloy steel products, excluding ingots and primary forms
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 243,262,854 |
| Netherlands | 56,107,274 |
| Spain | 28,613,055 |
| Brazil | 28,413,602 |
| Germany | 17,670,366 |
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 | 8,680,019 | 8,990,347 | +310,328 |
| Italy | 5,771,651 | 4,533,601 | -1,238,050 |
| Viet Nam | 9,957,147 | 0 | -9,957,147 |
| Turkey | 3,921,635 | 3,468,084 | -453,551 |
| South Korea | 0 | 6,059,507 | +6,059,507 |
| Austria | 2,617,074 | 2,737,731 | +120,657 |
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 | 20,195,115 |
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 | 8,460,408 | 11,734,707 | +3,274,299 |
| Italy | 5,735,471 | 4,577,122 | -1,158,349 |
| Viet Nam | 9,957,147 | 0 | -9,957,147 |
| Turkey | 3,921,635 | 3,468,084 | -453,551 |
| South Korea | 35,950 | 6,059,507 | +6,023,557 |
| Austria | 2,683,412 | 2,791,093 | +107,681 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +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) | 382,033,746 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 42,173,638 |
| Air transport | 3,597,967 |
| Other | 342,837 |
| 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) | 185,358,747 | 196,674,999 | +11,316,252 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,353,479 | 19,820,159 | -2,533,320 |
| Air transport | 1,833,772 | 1,764,195 | -69,577 |
| Other | 308,900 | 33,937 | -274,963 |
| 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 |
| Hull | 9,096,538 |
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 |
| Hull | 6,208,347 | 2,888,191 | -3,320,156 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,510,498 | 3,480,727 | -1,029,771 |
| Felixstowe | 3,440,265 | 3,762,282 | +322,017 |
| Dover | 3,746,335 | 3,394,852 | -351,483 |
| Killingholme | 3,284,960 | 3,088,270 | -196,690 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,252,130 | 2,257,422 | +5,292 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 16 |
| 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 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 55 |
| BIFRANGI UK LIMITED | 49 |
| VAC MAGNETICS UK LIMITED | 45 |
| FREUDENBERG FLOW TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 33 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 32 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 31 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 28 |
| SPECIALITY STEEL UK LIMITED | 27 |
| MCBRAIDA PLC | 25 |
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | 10,493,214 |
| Netherlands | 7,641,958 |
| India | 6,341,444 |
| 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 | 7,198,634 | 3,294,580 | -3,904,054 |
| Netherlands | 6,247,119 | 1,394,839 | -4,852,280 |
| India | 5,993,599 | 347,845 | -5,645,754 |
| 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 | 1,532,744 | 784,027 | -748,717 |
| Spain | 1,004,382 | 893,602 | -110,780 |
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) | 28,751,064 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,316,590 |
| Air transport | 10,087,838 |
| Other | 44,152 |
| Road transport | 13,690 |
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) | 16,945,077 | 11,805,987 | -5,139,090 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,055,558 | 9,261,032 | -5,794,526 |
| Air transport | 4,591,039 | 5,496,799 | +905,760 |
| Other | 22,565 | 21,587 | -978 |
| Road transport | 13,690 | 0 | -13,690 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,235,665 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,190,295 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,854,699 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,701,148 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,163,004 |
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 | 7,774,311 | 5,461,354 | -2,312,957 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,107,940 | 3,082,355 | -5,025,585 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,316,459 | 7,538,240 | +4,221,781 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,320,738 | 3,380,410 | +59,672 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,182,201 | 980,803 | -3,201,398 |
| Felixstowe | 2,899,940 | 987,313 | -1,912,627 |
| Southampton | 1,981,242 | 1,843,932 | -137,310 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 639,788 | 1,061,588 | +421,800 |
| 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.
- 72249002 – Tool steel products
- 72249003 – High-speed steel products
- 72249005 – Low-carbon boron alloy steel
- 72249007 – Various alloy steel products
- 72249014 – Various alloy steel products
- 72249018 – Forged alloy steel products
- 72249031 – Carbon-chromium alloy steel
- 72249038 – Various alloy steel products
- 72249090 – Forged alloy steel products
Quick facts
HS code: 722490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Semi-finished alloy steel products, excluding ingots and primary forms