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 | 39,983,500 |
| Italy | 5,455,115 |
| Czechia | 1,757,854 |
| Sweden | 1,646,633 |
| Turkey | 787,130 |
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 | 16,801,501 | 23,181,999 | +6,380,498 |
| Italy | 3,144,944 | 2,310,171 | -834,773 |
| Czechia | 1,757,854 | 0 | -1,757,854 |
| Sweden | 1,140,989 | 505,644 | -635,345 |
| Turkey | 354,341 | 432,789 | +78,448 |
| Netherlands | 70,784 | 318,627 | +247,843 |
| Belgium | 176,387 | 181,559 | +5,172 |
| France | 81,223 | 226,636 | +145,413 |
| Germany | 67,767 | 77,298 | +9,531 |
| 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 | 40,054,839 |
| Italy | 5,714,151 |
| Czechia | 1,757,854 |
| Sweden | 1,255,698 |
| Turkey | 730,250 |
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 | 17,170,961 | 22,883,878 | +5,712,917 |
| Italy | 3,338,058 | 2,376,093 | -961,965 |
| Czechia | 1,757,854 | 0 | -1,757,854 |
| Sweden | 771,529 | 484,169 | -287,360 |
| Turkey | 296,357 | 433,893 | +137,536 |
| France | 194,449 | 324,895 | +130,446 |
| Germany | 8,598 | 104,841 | +96,243 |
| Austria | 5,469 | 72,038 | +66,569 |
| 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) | 43,282,970 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,032,557 |
| Other | 772,835 |
| 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) | 19,639,141 | 23,643,829 | +4,004,688 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,007,980 | 3,024,577 | -983,403 |
| Other | 29,754 | 743,081 | +713,327 |
| 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 | 28,052,005 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 4,858,540 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,314,175 |
| London | 3,668,387 |
| 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 | 11,002,074 | 17,049,931 | +6,047,857 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,623,226 | 3,235,314 | +1,612,088 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,807,798 | 1,506,377 | -1,301,421 |
| London | 2,141,812 | 1,526,575 | -615,237 |
| Medway | 917,290 | 835,809 | -81,481 |
| Dover | 1,555,229 | 197,110 | -1,358,119 |
| Goole | 930,443 | 306,219 | -624,224 |
| Southampton | 484,585 | 712,865 | +228,280 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 953,413 | 0 | -953,413 |
| Killingholme | 424,500 | 424,321 | -179 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
| 2025-07 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 36 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 36 |
| EPS STEELS (UK) LIMITED | 32 |
| CQFD (UK) LIMITED | 30 |
| ASD LIMITED | 28 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 25 |
| ABRASERVICE UK LIMITED | 24 |
| TAWI UK LIMITED | 21 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 18 |
| LAIDLER STEELS 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 | 11,230,152 |
| Brazil | 10,067,326 |
| Sweden | 8,156,049 |
| China | 7,985,224 |
| Italy | 7,768,413 |
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 | 2,319,212 | 8,910,940 | +6,591,728 |
| Brazil | 5,453,698 | 4,613,628 | -840,070 |
| Sweden | 3,925,936 | 4,230,113 | +304,177 |
| China | 5,900,598 | 2,084,626 | -3,815,972 |
| Italy | 3,940,894 | 3,827,519 | -113,375 |
| Latvia | 1,678,909 | 397,137 | -1,281,772 |
| Turkey | 620,468 | 1,294,017 | +673,549 |
| India | 1,119,693 | 659,132 | -460,561 |
| South Africa | 709,932 | 753,608 | +43,676 |
| Belgium | 142,165 | 351,575 | +209,410 |
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 | 41,377 |
| Spain | 933 |
| XU | 570 |
| 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 | 18,557 | 22,820 | +4,263 |
| Spain | 933 | 0 | -933 |
| XU | 570 | 0 | -570 |
| 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) | 36,772,962 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,280,875 |
| Air transport | 56,153 |
| Other | 43,455 |
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) | 19,315,353 | 17,457,609 | -1,857,744 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,125,457 | 10,155,418 | +3,029,961 |
| Air transport | 28,208 | 27,945 | -263 |
| Other | 20,635 | 22,820 | +2,185 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 25,112,451 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,300,601 |
| Southampton | 6,477,966 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,248,668 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,417,093 |
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 | 16,173,662 | 8,938,789 | -7,234,873 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,630,519 | 8,670,082 | +1,039,563 |
| Southampton | 2,448 | 6,475,518 | +6,473,070 |
| London Gateway Port | 838,927 | 1,409,741 | +570,814 |
| Liverpool Docks | 262,116 | 1,154,977 | +892,861 |
| Killingholme | 876,233 | 0 | -876,233 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 369,189 | 322,013 | -47,176 |
| Hull | 237,959 | 293,859 | +55,900 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 241,381 | +241,381 |
| Heysham | 0 | 50,537 | +50,537 |
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