Import/export HS code 72287010: Hot-rolled alloy steel shapes
Alloy steel angles, shapes, and sections that are hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or extruded
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 40,191,596 |
| Italy | 5,451,590 |
| Sweden | 1,631,337 |
| Czechia | 1,614,597 |
| Turkey | 649,743 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 20,331,987 | 19,859,609 | -472,378 |
| Italy | 3,129,138 | 2,322,452 | -806,686 |
| Sweden | 1,149,784 | 481,553 | -668,231 |
| Czechia | 1,614,597 | 0 | -1,614,597 |
| Turkey | 144,372 | 505,371 | +360,999 |
| Netherlands | 59,419 | 318,627 | +259,208 |
| Belgium | 176,387 | 191,048 | +14,661 |
| France | 88,299 | 242,704 | +154,405 |
| Germany | 67,767 | 83,155 | +15,388 |
| Portugal | 0 | 112,819 | +112,819 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 40,247,046 |
| Italy | 5,692,791 |
| Czechia | 1,614,597 |
| Sweden | 1,240,402 |
| Turkey | 592,863 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 20,701,447 | 19,545,599 | -1,155,848 |
| Italy | 3,310,887 | 2,381,904 | -928,983 |
| Czechia | 1,614,597 | 0 | -1,614,597 |
| Sweden | 780,324 | 460,078 | -320,246 |
| Turkey | 86,388 | 506,475 | +420,087 |
| France | 201,525 | 362,779 | +161,254 |
| Germany | 8,598 | 104,841 | +96,243 |
| Austria | 7,147 | 70,360 | +63,213 |
| United Arab Emirates | 57,984 | 0 | -57,984 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 51,118 | +51,118 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| North Yorkshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
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 Midlands | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 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) | 43,297,881 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,937,513 |
| Other | 788,372 |
| Air transport | 70,740 |
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) | 22,936,767 | 20,361,114 | -2,575,653 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,877,992 | 3,059,521 | -818,471 |
| Other | 24,690 | 763,682 | +738,992 |
| Air transport | 13,134 | 57,606 | +44,472 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 28,548,928 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 4,617,809 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,154,826 |
| London | 3,696,287 |
| Medway | 1,753,099 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRT | 13,657,100 | 14,891,828 | +1,234,728 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,666,230 | 2,951,579 | +1,285,349 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,629,778 | 1,525,048 | -1,104,730 |
| London | 2,199,341 | 1,496,946 | -702,395 |
| Medway | 1,753,099 | 0 | -1,753,099 |
| Dover | 1,448,287 | 213,805 | -1,234,482 |
| Goole | 930,443 | 306,219 | -624,224 |
| Southampton | 484,585 | 712,865 | +228,280 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 924,174 | 0 | -924,174 |
| 000 | 24,690 | 763,682 | +738,992 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 37 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 37 |
| EPS STEELS (UK) LIMITED | 33 |
| CQFD (UK) LIMITED | 31 |
| ASD LIMITED | 29 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 26 |
| ABRASERVICE UK LIMITED | 25 |
| TAWI UK LIMITED | 21 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 19 |
| HEPCO SLIDE SYSTEMS LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 13,561,829 |
| Brazil | 10,656,229 |
| Sweden | 7,919,713 |
| China | 7,496,149 |
| Italy | 7,243,508 |
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 | 2,437,301 | 11,124,528 | +8,687,227 |
| Brazil | 5,848,702 | 4,807,527 | -1,041,175 |
| Sweden | 3,524,541 | 4,395,172 | +870,631 |
| China | 5,190,855 | 2,305,294 | -2,885,561 |
| Italy | 3,433,885 | 3,809,623 | +375,738 |
| Latvia | 1,678,909 | 397,137 | -1,281,772 |
| India | 1,050,511 | 935,592 | -114,919 |
| Turkey | 733,298 | 1,238,378 | +505,080 |
| South Africa | 905,277 | 558,263 | -347,014 |
| Belgium | 296,575 | 197,165 | -99,410 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 39,816 |
| Spain | 933 |
| Turkey | 318 |
| Italy | 257 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 22,133 | 17,683 | -4,450 |
| Spain | 933 | 0 | -933 |
| Turkey | 318 | 0 | -318 |
| Italy | 257 | 0 | -257 |
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) | 38,110,696 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,912,806 |
| Air transport | 50,934 |
| Other | 41,894 |
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) | 18,014,096 | 20,096,600 | +2,082,504 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,718,401 | 10,194,405 | +2,476,004 |
| Air transport | 25,096 | 25,838 | +742 |
| Other | 24,211 | 17,683 | -6,528 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 25,382,864 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,181,846 |
| Southampton | 6,579,639 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,650,316 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,248,668 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 16,013,399 | 9,369,465 | -6,643,934 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,519,630 | 8,662,216 | +1,142,586 |
| Southampton | 2,448 | 6,577,191 | +6,574,743 |
| Liverpool Docks | 374,946 | 3,275,370 | +2,900,424 |
| London Gateway Port | 920,076 | 1,328,592 | +408,516 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 370,181 | 382,097 | +11,916 |
| Hull | 237,959 | 320,198 | +82,239 |
| Killingholme | 244,101 | 0 | -244,101 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 241,381 | +241,381 |
| Heysham | 0 | 75,973 | +75,973 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72287010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Alloy steel angles, shapes, and sections that are hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or extruded