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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,771,005 |
| Italy | 2,530,861 |
| United States | 2,306,756 |
| India | 1,754,549 |
| Austria | 1,097,280 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 807,317 | 1,963,688 | +1,156,371 |
| Italy | 1,501,548 | 1,029,313 | -472,235 |
| United States | 1,197,128 | 1,109,628 | -87,500 |
| India | 1,124,826 | 629,723 | -495,103 |
| Austria | 349,667 | 747,613 | +397,946 |
| Canada | 656,216 | 0 | -656,216 |
| Sweden | 499,315 | 25,973 | -473,342 |
| China | 364,383 | 150,359 | -214,024 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,593,097 |
| United States | 2,316,524 |
| Brazil | 1,939,515 |
| India | 1,755,508 |
| Austria | 1,097,280 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,523,860 | 1,069,237 | -454,623 |
| United States | 1,208,007 | 1,108,517 | -99,490 |
| Brazil | 0 | 1,939,515 | +1,939,515 |
| India | 1,125,785 | 629,723 | -496,062 |
| Austria | 349,667 | 747,613 | +397,946 |
| France | 795,624 | 0 | -795,624 |
| Canada | 645,337 | 0 | -645,337 |
| Sweden | 531,215 | 25,973 | -505,242 |
| China | 371,656 | 151,309 | -220,347 |
| 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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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) | 5,681,860 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,861,125 |
| Air transport | 2,139,957 |
| 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) | 2,564,395 | 3,117,465 | +553,070 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,337,598 | 1,523,527 | -1,814,071 |
| Air transport | 1,004,382 | 1,135,575 | +131,193 |
| 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 | 1,905,024 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,699,680 |
| Southampton | 1,680,022 |
| Liverpool Docks | 954,439 |
| Eurotunnel | 900,896 |
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 | 0 | 1,905,024 | +1,905,024 |
| Immingham Docks | 894,830 | 804,850 | -89,980 |
| Southampton | 766,033 | 913,989 | +147,956 |
| Liverpool Docks | 954,439 | 0 | -954,439 |
| Eurotunnel | 862,474 | 38,422 | -824,052 |
| Dover | 663,426 | 234,307 | -429,119 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 758,502 | 56,185 | -702,317 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 331,899 | 451,843 | +119,944 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 300,866 | 419,552 | +118,686 |
| Killingholme | 430,767 | 92,876 | -337,891 |
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 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 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+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 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 | 10,022,852 |
| Canada | 5,259,433 |
| United States | 4,498,238 |
| China | 4,004,813 |
| Brazil | 1,434,783 |
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 | 6,757,483 | 3,265,369 | -3,492,114 |
| Canada | 3,434,280 | 1,825,153 | -1,609,127 |
| United States | 1,876,594 | 2,621,644 | +745,050 |
| China | 2,189,685 | 1,815,128 | -374,557 |
| Brazil | 675,770 | 759,013 | +83,243 |
| Norway | 538,743 | 424,972 | -113,771 |
| India | 493,470 | 417,908 | -75,562 |
| South Korea | 277,488 | 400,926 | +123,438 |
| France | 161,616 | 90,727 | -70,889 |
| Romania | 56,260 | 135,710 | +79,450 |
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 |
| XU | 240 |
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 |
| XU | 240 | 0 | -240 |
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) | 12,307,527 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,322,016 |
| Air transport | 4,936,543 |
| 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) | 7,390,761 | 4,916,766 | -2,473,995 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,427,238 | 3,894,778 | -3,532,460 |
| Air transport | 1,905,361 | 3,031,182 | +1,125,821 |
| 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 | 10,257,474 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,839,056 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,810,335 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,960,467 |
| Greenock | 1,619,092 |
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 | 6,992,531 | 3,264,943 | -3,727,588 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,855,434 | 2,983,622 | +128,188 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,042,027 | 1,768,308 | +726,281 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,156,043 | 804,424 | -351,619 |
| Greenock | 1,619,092 | 0 | -1,619,092 |
| Southampton | 1,335,806 | 274,028 | -1,061,778 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 447,204 | 704,214 | +257,010 |
| Immingham Docks | 460,727 | 412,657 | -48,070 |
| East Midlands Airport | 331,910 | 402,671 | +70,761 |
| 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