Import/export HS code 72249014: Various alloy steel products
Additional semi-finished alloy steel products for industrial use
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 150,607,670 |
| Netherlands | 55,579,629 |
| Brazil | 28,379,111 |
| Germany | 10,818,124 |
| Viet Nam | 9,957,147 |
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 | 44,927,136 | 105,680,534 | +60,753,398 |
| Netherlands | 30,168,540 | 25,411,089 | -4,757,451 |
| Brazil | 8,992,992 | 19,386,119 | +10,393,127 |
| Germany | 4,605,358 | 6,212,766 | +1,607,408 |
| Viet Nam | 9,957,147 | 0 | -9,957,147 |
| Spain | 1,779,796 | 1,517,051 | -262,745 |
| France | 576,707 | 574,504 | -2,203 |
| Turkey | 853,564 | 0 | -853,564 |
| South Korea | 0 | 776,259 | +776,259 |
| Sweden | 64,393 | 35,229 | -29,164 |
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 | 150,607,670 |
| Netherlands | 53,052,733 |
| Brazil | 28,379,111 |
| Germany | 13,345,020 |
| Viet Nam | 9,957,147 |
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 | 44,927,136 | 105,680,534 | +60,753,398 |
| Netherlands | 30,168,540 | 22,884,193 | -7,284,347 |
| Brazil | 8,992,992 | 19,386,119 | +10,393,127 |
| Germany | 4,605,358 | 8,739,662 | +4,134,304 |
| Viet Nam | 9,957,147 | 0 | -9,957,147 |
| Spain | 1,779,796 | 1,671,157 | -108,639 |
| France | 576,707 | 420,398 | -156,309 |
| Turkey | 853,564 | 0 | -853,564 |
| South Korea | 0 | 776,259 | +776,259 |
| Sweden | 64,393 | 35,229 | -29,164 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 251,881,164 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,759,195 |
| Other | 42,737 |
| Air transport | 29,498 |
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) | 96,726,138 | 155,155,026 | +58,428,888 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,258,357 | 4,500,838 | -757,519 |
| Other | 42,737 | 0 | -42,737 |
| Air transport | 20,857 | 8,641 | -12,216 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 165,716,604 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 57,746,071 |
| Cardiff Docks | 25,639,223 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,953,177 |
| Killingholme | 2,677,360 |
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 | 58,777,621 | 106,938,983 | +48,161,362 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 12,944,952 | 44,801,119 | +31,856,167 |
| Cardiff Docks | 23,637,409 | 2,001,814 | -21,635,595 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,691,862 | 1,261,315 | -430,547 |
| Killingholme | 1,150,989 | 1,526,371 | +375,382 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,099,937 | 1,367,755 | +267,818 |
| Hull | 1,251,983 | 704,397 | -547,586 |
| Dover | 759,947 | 674,583 | -85,364 |
| Eurotunnel | 85,157 | 295,757 | +210,600 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 353,102 | 0 | -353,102 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VAC MAGNETICS UK LIMITED | 33 |
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 21 |
| MS INTERNATIONAL PLC | 19 |
| SPECIALITY STEEL UK LIMITED | 18 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 16 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 13 |
| BIFRANGI UK LIMITED | 10 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 5 |
| PADLEY & VENABLES LIMITED | 4 |
| THE CROSBY GROUP UK LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 3,131,728 |
| Germany | 1,799,106 |
| Brazil | 1,275,861 |
| Sweden | 849,983 |
| Singapore | 200,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 3,028,487 | 103,241 | -2,925,246 |
| Germany | 1,234,892 | 564,214 | -670,678 |
| Brazil | 743,901 | 531,960 | -211,941 |
| Sweden | 0 | 849,983 | +849,983 |
| Singapore | 0 | 200,000 | +200,000 |
| Italy | 87,049 | 0 | -87,049 |
| Thailand | 33,518 | 0 | -33,518 |
| United States | 21,938 | 1,338 | -20,600 |
| Ireland | 0 | 990 | +990 |
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) | 5,725,859 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,674,314 |
| Air transport | 1,338 |
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) | 4,890,658 | 835,201 | -4,055,457 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 259,127 | 1,415,187 | +1,156,060 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,338 | +1,338 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,649,089 |
| Felixstowe | 2,002,982 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,916,342 |
| Middlesbrough | 322,240 |
| Liverpool Docks | 218,448 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,234,892 | 1,414,197 | +179,305 |
| Felixstowe | 1,627,402 | 375,580 | -1,251,822 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,562,841 | 353,501 | -1,209,340 |
| Middlesbrough | 322,240 | 0 | -322,240 |
| Liverpool Docks | 192,208 | 26,240 | -165,968 |
| Southampton | 113,153 | 79,880 | -33,273 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 87,049 | 0 | -87,049 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 10,000 | 0 | -10,000 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,338 | +1,338 |
| Heysham | 0 | 990 | +990 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72249014
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Additional semi-finished alloy steel products for industrial use