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 | 3,294,163 |
| Germany | 1,907,257 |
| India | 725,427 |
| Sweden | 497,874 |
| Denmark | 410,224 |
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 | 1,788,600 | 1,505,563 | -283,037 |
| Germany | 1,025,489 | 881,768 | -143,721 |
| India | 283,845 | 441,582 | +157,737 |
| Sweden | 199,487 | 298,387 | +98,900 |
| Denmark | 209,487 | 200,737 | -8,750 |
| Spain | 322,675 | 61,455 | -261,220 |
| Finland | 986 | 377,519 | +376,533 |
| China | 60,150 | 120,009 | +59,859 |
| Ireland | 100,536 | 44,286 | -56,250 |
| Netherlands | 117,895 | 24,438 | -93,457 |
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 | 3,050,842 |
| Germany | 1,774,507 |
| India | 725,427 |
| Spain | 693,071 |
| Denmark | 410,145 |
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 | 1,493,942 | 1,556,900 | +62,958 |
| Germany | 893,625 | 880,882 | -12,743 |
| India | 283,845 | 441,582 | +157,737 |
| Spain | 630,423 | 62,648 | -567,775 |
| Denmark | 211,819 | 198,326 | -13,493 |
| Finland | 1,430 | 405,017 | +403,587 |
| Sweden | 184,964 | 183,057 | -1,907 |
| Turkey | 212,057 | 62,974 | -149,083 |
| China | 76,421 | 160,373 | +83,952 |
| Viet Nam | 104,263 | 41,818 | -62,445 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -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 |
| South East Wales | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 6,071,537 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,336,696 |
| Air transport | 196,221 |
| Other | 162,124 |
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) | 2,825,389 | 3,246,148 | +420,759 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,419,345 | 917,351 | -501,994 |
| Air transport | 109,377 | 86,844 | -22,533 |
| Other | 115,127 | 46,997 | -68,130 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,247,814 |
| London | 1,495,523 |
| Dover | 1,301,936 |
| Hull | 904,711 |
| 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 | 882,722 | 1,365,092 | +482,370 |
| London | 387,283 | 1,108,240 | +720,957 |
| Dover | 723,582 | 578,354 | -145,228 |
| Hull | 799,302 | 105,409 | -693,893 |
| TRT | 785,325 | 7,565 | -777,760 |
| Felixstowe | 216,254 | 435,813 | +219,559 |
| Southampton | 212,299 | 128,985 | -83,314 |
| Eurotunnel | 48,591 | 149,476 | +100,885 |
| 000 | 115,127 | 46,997 | -68,130 |
| Manchester Airport | 38,095 | 40,088 | +1,993 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MEDMIX UK LTD | 48 |
| SCHUECO UK LIMITED | 44 |
| JOHN MOORE TRADING LIMITED | 41 |
| HEPCO SLIDE SYSTEMS LIMITED | 37 |
| ALL STEELS TRADING LIMITED | 32 |
| LEONARDO UK LTD | 23 |
| 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 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | 1,993,135 |
| United States | 627,742 |
| Norway | 492,444 |
| Malaysia | 251,206 |
| 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 | 1,188,093 | 805,042 | -383,051 |
| United States | 246,540 | 381,202 | +134,662 |
| Norway | 388,406 | 104,038 | -284,368 |
| Malaysia | 116,582 | 134,624 | +18,042 |
| South Korea | 0 | 149,540 | +149,540 |
| France | 15,606 | 127,263 | +111,657 |
| Ireland | 57,271 | 72,022 | +14,751 |
| Germany | 57,046 | 61,881 | +4,835 |
| Brazil | 71,417 | 38,113 | -33,304 |
| Romania | 36,460 | 38,950 | +2,490 |
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 | 19,770 |
| 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 | 10,919 | 8,851 | -2,068 |
| 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) | 2,986,747 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 856,780 |
| Air transport | 653,636 |
| Other | 19,917 |
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) | 1,747,914 | 1,238,833 | -509,081 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 440,887 | 415,893 | -24,994 |
| Air transport | 293,667 | 359,969 | +66,302 |
| Other | 10,974 | 8,943 | -2,031 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,485,756 |
| London Gateway Port | 811,981 |
| Immingham Docks | 473,050 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 417,773 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 409,237 |
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 | 923,872 | +361,988 |
| London Gateway Port | 641,227 | 170,754 | -470,473 |
| Immingham Docks | 389,070 | 83,980 | -305,090 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 226,687 | 191,086 | -35,601 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 169,517 | 239,720 | +70,203 |
| Felixstowe | 244,016 | 130,453 | -113,563 |
| Manchester Airport | 25,370 | 130,712 | +105,342 |
| Liverpool Docks | 40,056 | 41,636 | +1,580 |
| Portsmouth | 35,525 | 28,580 | -6,945 |
| Dover | 32,573 | 4,256 | -28,317 |
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