Import/export HS code 72249018: Forged alloy steel products
Forged semi-finished alloy steel products, known for their strength and durability
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,312,939 |
| United States | 888,785 |
| France | 611,482 |
| China | 401,131 |
| Sweden | 172,325 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,893,543 | 1,419,396 | -474,147 |
| United States | 728,218 | 160,567 | -567,651 |
| France | 609,311 | 2,171 | -607,140 |
| China | 177,915 | 223,216 | +45,301 |
| Sweden | 107,306 | 65,019 | -42,287 |
| Poland | 0 | 65,540 | +65,540 |
| Austria | 60,912 | 0 | -60,912 |
| Italy | 16,959 | 0 | -16,959 |
| Slovenia | 1,983 | 0 | -1,983 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,241,286 |
| United States | 888,785 |
| France | 607,600 |
| China | 401,131 |
| Sweden | 172,325 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,821,890 | 1,419,396 | -402,494 |
| United States | 728,218 | 160,567 | -567,651 |
| France | 607,600 | 0 | -607,600 |
| China | 177,915 | 223,216 | +45,301 |
| Sweden | 107,306 | 65,019 | -42,287 |
| India | 70,248 | 0 | -70,248 |
| Poland | 0 | 65,540 | +65,540 |
| Austria | 60,912 | 0 | -60,912 |
| Italy | 16,959 | 0 | -16,959 |
| Slovenia | 3,694 | 2,171 | -1,523 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Merseyside | 1 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,099,655 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 869,213 |
| Other | 355,351 |
| Air transport | 207,837 |
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) | 2,582,708 | 1,516,947 | -1,065,761 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 592,619 | 276,594 | -316,025 |
| Other | 265,733 | 89,618 | -176,115 |
| Air transport | 155,087 | 52,750 | -102,337 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,424,778 |
| Killingholme | 1,149,298 |
| Hull | 855,704 |
| Dover | 757,652 |
| Southampton | 397,410 |
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 | 943,161 | 481,617 | -461,544 |
| Killingholme | 554,468 | 594,830 | +40,362 |
| Hull | 507,715 | 347,989 | -159,726 |
| Dover | 669,670 | 87,982 | -581,688 |
| Southampton | 356,301 | 41,109 | -315,192 |
| 000 | 265,733 | 89,618 | -176,115 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 55,622 | 108,071 | +52,449 |
| Birmingham Airport | 29,111 | 41,865 | +12,754 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 68,656 | 0 | -68,656 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 62,395 | +62,395 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 1 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 1 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VAC MAGNETICS UK LIMITED | 36 |
| SPECIALITY STEEL UK LIMITED | 13 |
| CASCADE (U.K.) LIMITED | 10 |
| FORGED SOLUTIONS GROUP LIMITED | 10 |
| OILMET LTD | 6 |
| SOMERS FORGE LIMITED | 5 |
| CARRS TOOL STEELS LIMITED | 5 |
| BREITENFELD UK LIMITED | 4 |
| BEL VALVES LIMITED | 2 |
| APPH LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
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 | 7,523,021 |
| India | 56,735 |
| South Africa | 30,789 |
| Poland | 894 |
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 | 2,005,905 | 5,517,116 | +3,511,211 |
| India | 56,735 | 0 | -56,735 |
| South Africa | 0 | 30,789 | +30,789 |
| Poland | 0 | 894 | +894 |
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) | 3,811,389 |
| Air transport | 3,799,156 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 894 |
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) | 213,188 | 3,598,201 | +3,385,013 |
| Air transport | 1,849,452 | 1,949,704 | +100,252 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 894 | +894 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 3,768,367 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,754,654 |
| Middlesbrough | 56,735 |
| East Midlands Airport | 30,789 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 894 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 1,849,452 | 1,918,915 | +69,463 |
| Liverpool Docks | 156,453 | 3,598,201 | +3,441,748 |
| Middlesbrough | 56,735 | 0 | -56,735 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 30,789 | +30,789 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 894 | +894 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72249018
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Forged semi-finished alloy steel products, known for their strength and durability