Import/export HS code 72249090: Forged alloy steel products
Forged semi-finished alloy steel products, suitable for heavy-duty applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,592,336 |
| France | 2,523,339 |
| Italy | 2,488,052 |
| India | 1,847,540 |
| Austria | 1,095,593 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,374,439 | 1,217,897 | -156,542 |
| France | 559,651 | 1,963,688 | +1,404,037 |
| Italy | 1,448,528 | 1,039,524 | -409,004 |
| India | 1,172,868 | 674,672 | -498,196 |
| Austria | 347,980 | 747,613 | +399,633 |
| China | 346,188 | 345,750 | -438 |
| Canada | 546,043 | 0 | -546,043 |
| Sweden | 443,191 | 0 | -443,191 |
| Czechia | 98,025 | 77,558 | -20,467 |
| Norway | 94,102 | 0 | -94,102 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,602,104 |
| Italy | 2,498,200 |
| Brazil | 1,939,515 |
| India | 1,848,499 |
| Austria | 1,095,593 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,385,318 | 1,216,786 | -168,532 |
| Italy | 1,410,148 | 1,088,052 | -322,096 |
| Brazil | 0 | 1,939,515 | +1,939,515 |
| India | 1,173,827 | 674,672 | -499,155 |
| Austria | 347,980 | 747,613 | +399,633 |
| China | 346,188 | 346,700 | +512 |
| France | 547,958 | 0 | -547,958 |
| Canada | 535,164 | 0 | -535,164 |
| Sweden | 475,091 | 0 | -475,091 |
| Czechia | 98,025 | 88,805 | -9,220 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
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 Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 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) | 6,109,638 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,324,908 |
| Air transport | 2,251,345 |
| 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) | 2,592,444 | 3,517,194 | +924,750 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,838,404 | 1,486,504 | -1,351,900 |
| Air transport | 1,145,629 | 1,105,716 | -39,913 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,918,666 |
| Newport | 1,905,024 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,544,191 |
| Dover | 916,731 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 891,518 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 744,306 | 1,174,360 | +430,054 |
| Newport | 0 | 1,905,024 | +1,905,024 |
| Immingham Docks | 763,709 | 780,482 | +16,773 |
| Dover | 663,238 | 253,493 | -409,745 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 327,512 | 564,006 | +236,494 |
| Liverpool Docks | 844,266 | 0 | -844,266 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 814,687 | 0 | -814,687 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 320,160 | 400,631 | +80,471 |
| Eurotunnel | 614,808 | 38,422 | -576,386 |
| Killingholme | 419,018 | 92,876 | -326,142 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 10,103,245 |
| Canada | 5,115,051 |
| United States | 4,587,196 |
| China | 3,876,826 |
| Brazil | 1,574,619 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 7,030,844 | 3,072,401 | -3,958,443 |
| Canada | 3,244,509 | 1,870,542 | -1,373,967 |
| United States | 1,854,326 | 2,732,870 | +878,544 |
| China | 2,107,493 | 1,769,333 | -338,160 |
| Brazil | 804,110 | 770,509 | -33,601 |
| Norway | 590,741 | 416,416 | -174,325 |
| India | 691,386 | 243,620 | -447,766 |
| South Korea | 340,928 | 479,095 | +138,167 |
| France | 149,726 | 90,727 | -58,999 |
| Romania | 101,175 | 94,880 | -6,295 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 11,999,857 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,458,678 |
| Air transport | 5,347,396 |
| Other | 1,667 |
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) | 7,219,049 | 4,780,808 | -2,438,241 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,814,209 | 3,644,469 | -4,169,740 |
| Air transport | 2,144,930 | 3,202,466 | +1,057,536 |
| Other | 1,667 | 0 | -1,667 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,325,301 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,816,215 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,923,635 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,044,882 |
| Greenock | 1,484,028 |
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 | 7,302,111 | 3,023,190 | -4,278,921 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,693,116 | 3,123,099 | +429,983 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,218,156 | 1,705,479 | +487,323 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,476,934 | 567,948 | -908,986 |
| Greenock | 1,484,028 | 0 | -1,484,028 |
| Southampton | 1,177,868 | 235,069 | -942,799 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 510,644 | 818,745 | +308,101 |
| Immingham Docks | 512,725 | 404,101 | -108,624 |
| East Midlands Airport | 331,910 | 469,637 | +137,727 |
| Felixstowe | 191,477 | 435,583 | +244,106 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72249090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Forged semi-finished alloy steel products, suitable for heavy-duty applications