Import/export HS code 72044199: Various iron or steel shavings
Iron or steel shavings and turnings not in bundles
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 777,119 |
| France | 71,085 |
| Germany | 65,749 |
| Lithuania | 41,182 |
| Spain | 24,005 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 476,052 | 301,067 | -174,985 |
| France | 67,551 | 3,534 | -64,017 |
| Germany | 44,502 | 21,247 | -23,255 |
| Lithuania | 10,117 | 31,065 | +20,948 |
| Spain | 24,005 | 0 | -24,005 |
| Latvia | 10,174 | 0 | -10,174 |
| Italy | 4,697 | 0 | -4,697 |
| Slovakia | 4,083 | 0 | -4,083 |
| United States | 2,551 | 0 | -2,551 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 69,283 |
| France | 67,551 |
| Lithuania | 41,182 |
| Spain | 24,005 |
| Latvia | 10,174 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 44,502 | 24,781 | -19,721 |
| France | 67,551 | 0 | -67,551 |
| Lithuania | 10,117 | 31,065 | +20,948 |
| Spain | 24,005 | 0 | -24,005 |
| Latvia | 10,174 | 0 | -10,174 |
| Italy | 4,697 | 0 | -4,697 |
| Slovakia | 4,083 | 0 | -4,083 |
| United States | 2,551 | 0 | -2,551 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 777,119 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 128,277 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 74,298 |
| Air transport | 20,951 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 476,052 | 301,067 | -174,985 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 80,975 | 47,302 | -33,673 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 70,764 | 3,534 | -67,230 |
| Air transport | 15,941 | 5,010 | -10,931 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 777,119 |
| London | 91,960 |
| Thamesport | 52,916 |
| Dover | 33,694 |
| Liverpool Docks | 24,005 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 476,052 | 301,067 | -174,985 |
| London | 60,895 | 31,065 | -29,830 |
| Thamesport | 36,679 | 16,237 | -20,442 |
| Dover | 30,160 | 3,534 | -26,626 |
| Liverpool Docks | 24,005 | 0 | -24,005 |
| Birmingham Airport | 8,693 | 5,010 | -3,683 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,697 | 0 | -4,697 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,551 | 0 | -2,551 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
2 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2024-11 | 2 |
| 2024-10 | 2 |
| 2024-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BOSCH REXROTH LIMITED | 7 |
| HAWCO LIMITED | 4 |
| TRW SYSTEMS LIMITED | 4 |
| INSETO (UK) LIMITED | 2 |
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 1 |
| ORSCHELN EUROPE | 1 |
| WCM EUROPE LTD | 1 |
| CHECKMATE LIFTING & SAFETY LTD | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | 16,330,232 |
| Pakistan | 2,319,141 |
| Spain | 1,883,603 |
| India | 1,514,851 |
| Mexico | 871,551 |
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 | 4,877 | 16,325,355 | +16,320,478 |
| Pakistan | 382,910 | 1,936,231 | +1,553,321 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,883,603 | +1,883,603 |
| India | 1,109,695 | 405,156 | -704,539 |
| Mexico | 0 | 871,551 | +871,551 |
| Germany | 15,420 | 12,114 | -3,306 |
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) | 22,914,501 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,534 |
| Air transport | 4,877 |
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) | 1,492,605 | 21,421,896 | +19,929,291 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,420 | 12,114 | -3,306 |
| Air transport | 4,877 | 0 | -4,877 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 19,105,159 |
| Southampton | 1,505,274 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,163,560 |
| Felixstowe | 1,005,173 |
| Belfast Port | 120,484 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 24,650 | 19,080,509 | +19,055,859 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,505,274 | +1,505,274 |
| London Gateway Port | 471,094 | 692,466 | +221,372 |
| Felixstowe | 996,861 | 8,312 | -988,549 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 120,484 | +120,484 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,547 | 12,114 | +6,567 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 14,851 | +14,851 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,873 | 0 | -9,873 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,877 | 0 | -4,877 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72044199
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron or steel shavings and turnings not in bundles