Import/export HS code 7227: Hot-rolled steel bars and rods in coils
Hot-rolled steel bars and rods made of alloy steel, wound in irregular coils
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 8,255,650 |
| France | 5,200,840 |
| Germany | 4,163,510 |
| Japan | 3,474,046 |
| Spain | 2,738,879 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 4,718,876 | 3,536,774 | -1,182,102 |
| France | 3,518,430 | 1,682,410 | -1,836,020 |
| Germany | 2,291,382 | 1,872,128 | -419,254 |
| Japan | 1,718,303 | 1,755,743 | +37,440 |
| Spain | 1,572,013 | 1,166,866 | -405,147 |
| Netherlands | 1,306,620 | 792,963 | -513,657 |
| United States | 276,971 | 720,975 | +444,004 |
| Czechia | 116,321 | 97,183 | -19,138 |
| South Korea | 91,187 | 79,087 | -12,100 |
| Italy | 26,556 | 7,565 | -18,991 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 8,469,154 |
| France | 5,567,192 |
| Germany | 4,018,389 |
| Japan | 3,589,769 |
| Spain | 2,762,743 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 4,835,197 | 3,633,957 | -1,201,240 |
| France | 3,545,127 | 2,022,065 | -1,523,062 |
| Germany | 2,278,886 | 1,739,503 | -539,383 |
| Japan | 1,718,303 | 1,871,466 | +153,163 |
| Spain | 1,557,266 | 1,205,477 | -351,789 |
| Netherlands | 1,213,701 | 515,011 | -698,690 |
| United States | 276,971 | 409,027 | +132,056 |
| Austria | 91,136 | 191,715 | +100,579 |
| South Korea | 57,676 | 104,952 | +47,276 |
| Poland | 0 | 64,528 | +64,528 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| South Yorkshire | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Yorkshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 0 | 1 | +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) | 17,211,043 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,348,641 |
| Air transport | 945,468 |
| Other | 912,155 |
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) | 9,438,142 | 7,772,901 | -1,665,241 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,435,682 | 2,912,959 | -2,522,723 |
| Air transport | 280,430 | 665,038 | +384,608 |
| Other | 495,593 | 416,562 | -79,031 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 11,440,179 |
| Dover | 4,363,452 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,484,622 |
| Southampton | 1,907,247 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,041,054 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goole | 6,871,848 | 4,568,331 | -2,303,517 |
| Dover | 2,909,810 | 1,453,642 | -1,456,168 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,641,086 | 843,536 | -797,550 |
| Southampton | 511,182 | 1,396,065 | +884,883 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 354,694 | 686,360 | +331,666 |
| 499 | 190,697 | 779,833 | +589,136 |
| Liverpool Docks | 808,268 | 133,915 | -674,353 |
| 000 | 495,593 | 416,562 | -79,031 |
| TRT | 208,752 | 628,950 | +420,198 |
| Tyne | 712,449 | 0 | -712,449 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 12 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 13,826,743 |
| Belgium | 13,129,887 |
| Spain | 6,062,517 |
| Czechia | 3,744,160 |
| Italy | 3,592,889 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,563,295 | 10,263,448 | +6,700,153 |
| Belgium | 7,131,592 | 5,998,295 | -1,133,297 |
| Spain | 3,503,699 | 2,558,818 | -944,881 |
| Czechia | 629,848 | 3,114,312 | +2,484,464 |
| Italy | 2,012,002 | 1,580,887 | -431,115 |
| Sweden | 1,754,007 | 1,657,457 | -96,550 |
| Taiwan | 1,511,786 | 810,088 | -701,698 |
| Luxembourg | 1,218,367 | 156,932 | -1,061,435 |
| Netherlands | 514,075 | 522,072 | +7,997 |
| Slovakia | 21,882 | 737,698 | +715,816 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 45,306,952 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,801,902 |
| Air transport | 105,051 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,136,961 | 27,169,991 | +9,033,030 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,881,934 | 919,968 | -2,961,966 |
| Air transport | 31,549 | 73,502 | +41,953 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 38,902,725 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,172,128 |
| Felixstowe | 1,870,766 |
| Hull | 1,451,980 |
| London Gateway Port | 465,326 |
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 | 15,178,962 | 23,723,763 | +8,544,801 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,613,006 | 2,559,122 | -1,053,884 |
| Felixstowe | 1,526,004 | 344,762 | -1,181,242 |
| Hull | 1,000,125 | 451,855 | -548,270 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 465,326 | +465,326 |
| Killingholme | 322,565 | 127,099 | -195,466 |
| Dover | 135,454 | 113,186 | -22,268 |
| London | 97,756 | 121,032 | +23,276 |
| Liverpool Docks | 106,919 | 64,113 | -42,806 |
| Poole | 0 | 57,101 | +57,101 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 7227
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel bars and rods made of alloy steel, wound in irregular coils