Import/export HS code 72249038: Various alloy steel products
Semi-finished alloy steel products with unique compositions not specified elsewhere
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 | 85,120,398 |
| South Korea | 5,283,248 |
| Italy | 3,193,536 |
| Japan | 2,185,469 |
| Turkey | 551,932 |
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 | 67,714,391 | 17,406,007 | -50,308,384 |
| South Korea | 0 | 5,283,248 | +5,283,248 |
| Italy | 1,694,383 | 1,499,153 | -195,230 |
| Japan | 0 | 2,185,469 | +2,185,469 |
| Turkey | 250,397 | 301,535 | +51,138 |
| Spain | 63,887 | 222,843 | +158,956 |
| Sweden | 1,369 | 985 | -384 |
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 | 85,120,398 |
| South Korea | 5,319,198 |
| Italy | 3,193,536 |
| Japan | 2,185,469 |
| Turkey | 551,932 |
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 | 67,714,391 | 17,406,007 | -50,308,384 |
| South Korea | 35,950 | 5,283,248 | +5,247,298 |
| Italy | 1,694,383 | 1,499,153 | -195,230 |
| Japan | 0 | 2,185,469 | +2,185,469 |
| Turkey | 250,397 | 301,535 | +51,138 |
| Spain | 27,937 | 222,843 | +194,906 |
| Sweden | 1,369 | 985 | -384 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 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) | 93,062,975 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,560,692 |
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) | 68,089,095 | 24,973,880 | -43,115,215 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,635,332 | 1,925,360 | +290,028 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 86,856,699 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 5,742,986 |
| Hull | 1,736,335 |
| Killingholme | 859,457 |
| Felixstowe | 551,932 |
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 | 67,714,391 | 19,142,308 | -48,572,083 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 10,570 | 5,732,416 | +5,721,846 |
| Hull | 1,403,883 | 332,452 | -1,071,431 |
| Killingholme | 6,458 | 852,999 | +846,541 |
| Felixstowe | 250,397 | 301,535 | +51,138 |
| Immingham Docks | 285,411 | 167,188 | -118,223 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 222,843 | +222,843 |
| Goole | 0 | 76,123 | +76,123 |
| Poole | 51,604 | 0 | -51,604 |
| Dover | 0 | 43,001 | +43,001 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Mining support service activities | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2024-10 | 2 |
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+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | 2,133,649 |
| Australia | 222,544 |
| France | 201,977 |
| Germany | 106,115 |
| Italy | 102,483 |
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 | 2,133,649 | 0 | -2,133,649 |
| Australia | 0 | 222,544 | +222,544 |
| France | 53,015 | 148,962 | +95,947 |
| Germany | 106,115 | 0 | -106,115 |
| Italy | 0 | 102,483 | +102,483 |
| Indonesia | 68,401 | 0 | -68,401 |
| Thailand | 59,314 | 0 | -59,314 |
| Mexico | 24,299 | 0 | -24,299 |
| United States | 20,700 | 0 | -20,700 |
| Singapore | 6,700 | 0 | -6,700 |
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) | 2,192,963 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 411,552 |
| Air transport | 342,644 |
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) | 2,192,963 | 0 | -2,192,963 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 159,130 | 252,422 | +93,292 |
| Air transport | 120,100 | 222,544 | +102,444 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 961,879 |
| Southampton | 594,957 |
| London Gateway Port | 558,105 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 346,934 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 295,581 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 961,879 | 0 | -961,879 |
| Southampton | 594,957 | 0 | -594,957 |
| London Gateway Port | 558,105 | 0 | -558,105 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 159,130 | 187,804 | +28,674 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 73,037 | 222,544 | +149,507 |
| Middlesbrough | 78,022 | 0 | -78,022 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 63,641 | +63,641 |
| East Midlands Airport | 47,063 | 0 | -47,063 |
| Dover | 0 | 977 | +977 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72249038
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Semi-finished alloy steel products with unique compositions not specified elsewhere