Import/export HS code 7207: Semi-finished iron and steel products
Partially processed iron or steel, ready for further shaping
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 303,001,710 |
| Netherlands | 157,347,207 |
| Brazil | 123,592,031 |
| South Korea | 116,492,774 |
| Germany | 71,054,145 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 112,459,639 | 190,542,071 | +78,082,432 |
| Netherlands | 102,419,564 | 54,927,643 | -47,491,921 |
| Brazil | 75,956,333 | 47,635,698 | -28,320,635 |
| South Korea | 46,049,607 | 70,443,167 | +24,393,560 |
| Germany | 59,901,001 | 11,153,144 | -48,747,857 |
| China | 22,890,660 | 18,785,615 | -4,105,045 |
| Turkey | 23,081,222 | 8,596,586 | -14,484,636 |
| Viet Nam | 15,859,704 | 0 | -15,859,704 |
| France | 11,693,753 | 730,428 | -10,963,325 |
| Poland | 5,035,947 | 6,243,723 | +1,207,776 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 303,368,846 |
| Germany | 122,856,668 |
| Brazil | 117,839,017 |
| Netherlands | 117,735,970 |
| South Korea | 115,556,188 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 112,886,391 | 190,482,455 | +77,596,064 |
| Germany | 75,967,958 | 46,888,710 | -29,079,248 |
| Brazil | 70,203,319 | 47,635,698 | -22,567,621 |
| Netherlands | 101,368,876 | 16,367,094 | -85,001,782 |
| South Korea | 45,113,021 | 70,443,167 | +25,330,146 |
| China | 23,751,722 | 19,267,960 | -4,483,762 |
| Turkey | 23,107,144 | 8,613,335 | -14,493,809 |
| Indonesia | 11,201,187 | 3,545 | -11,197,642 |
| Poland | 4,752,580 | 6,316,793 | +1,564,213 |
| Sweden | 6,550,332 | 913,282 | -5,637,050 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| West Central Scotland | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 4 | +3 |
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) | 878,892,932 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,408,280 |
| Air transport | 5,328,765 |
| Other | 1,019,307 |
| Road transport | 234,828 |
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) | 477,292,074 | 401,600,858 | -75,691,216 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,060,532 | 20,347,748 | +2,287,216 |
| Air transport | 2,880,899 | 2,447,866 | -433,033 |
| Other | 466,926 | 552,381 | +85,455 |
| Road transport | 234,828 | 0 | -234,828 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 479,467,666 |
| Sunderland | 116,080,932 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 108,782,275 |
| Cardiff Docks | 97,464,173 |
| Middlesbrough | 32,989,882 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 181,802,282 | 297,665,384 | +115,863,102 |
| Sunderland | 57,382,163 | 58,698,769 | +1,316,606 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 83,203,014 | 25,579,261 | -57,623,753 |
| Cardiff Docks | 97,464,173 | 0 | -97,464,173 |
| Middlesbrough | 32,730,391 | 259,491 | -32,470,900 |
| Dover | 9,256,080 | 8,909,019 | -347,061 |
| Felixstowe | 9,957,041 | 7,158,116 | -2,798,925 |
| Southampton | 6,155,048 | 4,782,843 | -1,372,205 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,137,094 | 5,481,417 | +344,323 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,549,681 | 3,479,657 | -70,024 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 34 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 29 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 24 |
| Other manufacturing | 13 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 21 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TRELLEBORG INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS UK LTD | 100 |
| EATON LIMITED | 93 |
| SPARTA LIMITED | 82 |
| HELICAL TECHNOLOGY LTD. | 62 |
| HOWCO GROUP PLC | 57 |
| JTEKT AUTOMOTIVE ENGLAND LTD | 52 |
| UNITED CAST BAR (UK) LIMITED | 51 |
| YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED | 50 |
| AMMERAAL BELTECH LIMITED | 49 |
| ABBEY SPUNCAST LIMITED | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 56 |
| 1m-15m | 46 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| Other | 12 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
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 | 22,085,350 |
| Germany | 20,980,152 |
| Turkey | 17,441,059 |
| Netherlands | 12,227,202 |
| Italy | 6,572,377 |
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 | 11,021,098 | 11,064,252 | +43,154 |
| Germany | 6,402,633 | 14,577,519 | +8,174,886 |
| Turkey | 1,399,451 | 16,041,608 | +14,642,157 |
| Netherlands | 10,776,516 | 1,450,686 | -9,325,830 |
| Italy | 2,547,597 | 4,024,780 | +1,477,183 |
| France | 1,537,972 | 3,393,998 | +1,856,026 |
| Czechia | 2,301,063 | 1,356,721 | -944,342 |
| Spain | 2,057,561 | 1,371,054 | -686,507 |
| Poland | 120,242 | 2,384,322 | +2,264,080 |
| Sweden | 1,274,535 | 1,192,360 | -82,175 |
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 | 697,998 |
| Ireland | 132,522 |
| Lithuania | 22,860 |
| Austria | 11,439 |
| Germany | 1,322 |
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 | 312,106 | 385,892 | +73,786 |
| Ireland | 85,915 | 46,607 | -39,308 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 22,860 | +22,860 |
| Austria | 10,780 | 659 | -10,121 |
| Germany | 237 | 1,085 | +848 |
| Czechia | 877 | 0 | -877 |
| France | 700 | 0 | -700 |
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) | 57,211,688 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,787,875 |
| Air transport | 5,768,493 |
| Other | 874,621 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 6,885 |
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) | 15,523,820 | 41,687,868 | +26,164,048 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,409,743 | 21,378,132 | -9,031,611 |
| Air transport | 4,389,147 | 1,379,346 | -3,009,801 |
| Other | 416,332 | 458,289 | +41,957 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 6,885 | 0 | -6,885 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 26,998,069 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,954,025 |
| Middlesbrough | 14,056,082 |
| Southampton | 12,328,903 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,743,394 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 13,912,629 | 13,085,440 | -827,189 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,087,389 | 10,866,636 | -2,220,753 |
| Middlesbrough | 928,749 | 13,127,333 | +12,198,584 |
| Southampton | 4,205,767 | 8,123,136 | +3,917,369 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,796,545 | 4,946,849 | +1,150,304 |
| TRT | 0 | 6,569,698 | +6,569,698 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,593,418 | 893,025 | -3,700,393 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,687,022 | 480,554 | -3,206,468 |
| Felixstowe | 2,115,548 | 476,810 | -1,638,738 |
| Portsmouth | 1,324,847 | 1,235,425 | -89,422 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 7207
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Partially processed iron or steel, ready for further shaping