Import/export HS code 72287090: Various alloy steel shapes
Alloy steel angles, shapes, and sections not covered by other specific codes
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,349,133 |
| Germany | 2,226,865 |
| India | 711,628 |
| Sweden | 428,774 |
| Denmark | 414,690 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,866,516 | 1,482,617 | -383,899 |
| Germany | 1,169,476 | 1,057,389 | -112,087 |
| India | 246,347 | 465,281 | +218,934 |
| Sweden | 201,736 | 227,038 | +25,302 |
| Denmark | 206,946 | 207,744 | +798 |
| Spain | 322,675 | 61,455 | -261,220 |
| Finland | 986 | 347,227 | +346,241 |
| China | 35,298 | 120,883 | +85,585 |
| Ireland | 95,950 | 49,075 | -46,875 |
| Netherlands | 82,168 | 60,165 | -22,003 |
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 | 3,105,812 |
| Germany | 2,094,115 |
| India | 711,628 |
| Spain | 693,071 |
| Denmark | 414,611 |
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 | 1,586,963 | 1,518,849 | -68,114 |
| Germany | 1,038,497 | 1,055,618 | +17,121 |
| India | 246,347 | 465,281 | +218,934 |
| Spain | 630,423 | 62,648 | -567,775 |
| Denmark | 209,278 | 205,333 | -3,945 |
| Sweden | 187,213 | 179,570 | -7,643 |
| Finland | 1,430 | 337,155 | +335,725 |
| Turkey | 176,330 | 84,889 | -91,441 |
| China | 36,464 | 146,060 | +109,596 |
| Viet Nam | 106,105 | 41,818 | -64,287 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,370,153 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,269,833 |
| Air transport | 183,788 |
| Other | 162,327 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,051,546 | 3,318,607 | +267,061 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,337,806 | 932,027 | -405,779 |
| Air transport | 95,845 | 87,943 | -7,902 |
| Other | 110,541 | 51,786 | -58,755 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,309,343 |
| Dover | 1,581,201 |
| London | 1,391,765 |
| Hull | 1,042,077 |
| TRT | 792,890 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 911,694 | 1,397,649 | +485,955 |
| Dover | 881,347 | 699,854 | -181,493 |
| London | 357,530 | 1,034,235 | +676,705 |
| Hull | 936,668 | 105,409 | -831,259 |
| TRT | 749,598 | 43,292 | -706,306 |
| Felixstowe | 168,599 | 469,669 | +301,070 |
| Southampton | 174,646 | 168,480 | -6,166 |
| 000 | 110,541 | 51,786 | -58,755 |
| Eurotunnel | 48,849 | 97,564 | +48,715 |
| Manchester Airport | 37,663 | 40,587 | +2,924 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MEDMIX UK LTD | 47 |
| SCHUECO UK LIMITED | 43 |
| JOHN MOORE TRADING LIMITED | 40 |
| HEPCO SLIDE SYSTEMS LIMITED | 37 |
| ALL STEELS TRADING LIMITED | 31 |
| LEONARDO UK LTD | 22 |
| PHILEX ELECTRONIC LIMITED | 19 |
| STENA DRILLING LIMITED | 17 |
| VALE WINDOW COMPANY LIMITED | 16 |
| HOWCO GROUP PLC | 7 |
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 | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 1,987,410 |
| United States | 622,546 |
| Norway | 492,444 |
| Malaysia | 241,658 |
| South Korea | 149,540 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 1,125,793 | 861,617 | -264,176 |
| United States | 246,540 | 376,006 | +129,466 |
| Norway | 374,846 | 117,598 | -257,248 |
| Malaysia | 101,442 | 140,216 | +38,774 |
| South Korea | 0 | 149,540 | +149,540 |
| Brazil | 106,226 | 38,113 | -68,113 |
| Ireland | 56,347 | 72,636 | +16,289 |
| France | 7,633 | 116,006 | +108,373 |
| Germany | 57,046 | 61,881 | +4,835 |
| Romania | 57,754 | 42,312 | -15,442 |
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 | 19,460 |
| XU | 92 |
| India | 55 |
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 | 9,995 | 9,465 | -530 |
| XU | 0 | 92 | +92 |
| India | 55 | 0 | -55 |
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) | 3,001,565 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 867,222 |
| Air transport | 650,962 |
| Other | 19,607 |
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) | 1,685,743 | 1,315,822 | -369,921 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 448,129 | 419,093 | -29,036 |
| Air transport | 288,280 | 362,682 | +74,402 |
| Other | 10,050 | 9,557 | -493 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,436,730 |
| London Gateway Port | 827,366 |
| Immingham Docks | 473,050 |
| Felixstowe | 426,928 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 425,192 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 561,884 | 874,846 | +312,962 |
| London Gateway Port | 641,472 | 185,894 | -455,578 |
| Immingham Docks | 374,254 | 98,796 | -275,458 |
| Felixstowe | 194,947 | 231,981 | +37,034 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 234,106 | 191,086 | -43,020 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 170,281 | 226,276 | +55,995 |
| Manchester Airport | 25,370 | 112,006 | +86,636 |
| Liverpool Docks | 40,056 | 37,636 | -2,420 |
| Portsmouth | 22,178 | 41,927 | +19,749 |
| Dover | 53,867 | 6,084 | -47,783 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72287090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Alloy steel angles, shapes, and sections not covered by other specific codes