Import/export HS code 72071114: Steel blocks, thickness up to 130mm
Rectangular steel blocks with a thickness of 130mm or less
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,158,509 |
| Japan | 2,647,611 |
| China | 1,015,042 |
| Belgium | 236,538 |
| Slovakia | 114,609 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,814,547 | 2,343,962 | +529,415 |
| Japan | 84,418 | 2,563,193 | +2,478,775 |
| China | 538,817 | 476,225 | -62,592 |
| Belgium | 179,507 | 57,031 | -122,476 |
| Slovakia | 114,609 | 0 | -114,609 |
| United States | 88,214 | 8,985 | -79,229 |
| Netherlands | 2,588 | 92,097 | +89,509 |
| Italy | 5,451 | 49,835 | +44,384 |
| Ireland | 36,796 | 17,845 | -18,951 |
| Austria | 12,140 | 30,688 | +18,548 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 3,704,528 |
| United Kingdom | 1,756,777 |
| China | 1,488,601 |
| Austria | 985,167 |
| Germany | 254,863 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 586,608 | 3,117,920 | +2,531,312 |
| United Kingdom | 948,829 | 807,948 | -140,881 |
| China | 802,742 | 685,859 | -116,883 |
| Austria | 304,164 | 681,003 | +376,839 |
| Germany | 0 | 254,863 | +254,863 |
| Slovakia | 166,473 | 12,238 | -154,235 |
| United States | 26,024 | 8,985 | -17,039 |
| Turkey | 22,616 | 0 | -22,616 |
| Italy | 5,451 | 11,190 | +5,739 |
| Poland | 3,786 | 0 | -3,786 |
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 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,709,429 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,686,707 |
| Other | 72,352 |
| Air transport | 54,251 |
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) | 2,206,628 | 2,502,801 | +296,173 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 647,289 | 3,039,418 | +2,392,129 |
| Other | 14,180 | 58,172 | +43,992 |
| Air transport | 13,696 | 40,555 | +26,859 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,225,135 |
| Southampton | 2,654,911 |
| Felixstowe | 836,437 |
| London Gateway Port | 218,229 |
| Dover | 177,971 |
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 | 1,898,905 | 2,326,230 | +427,325 |
| Southampton | 150,027 | 2,504,884 | +2,354,857 |
| Felixstowe | 257,567 | 578,870 | +321,303 |
| London Gateway Port | 218,229 | 0 | -218,229 |
| Dover | 168,463 | 9,508 | -158,955 |
| Hull | 0 | 88,786 | +88,786 |
| 000 | 14,180 | 58,172 | +43,992 |
| Eurotunnel | 45,384 | 17,258 | -28,126 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 48,584 | 13,318 | -35,266 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 30,485 | +30,485 |
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 | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-03 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 1 |
| 2024-11 | 1 |
| 2024-10 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | 2,720,594 |
| Brazil | 1,263,801 |
| Belgium | 1,206,196 |
| India | 981,103 |
| France | 850,576 |
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 | 2,121,446 | 599,148 | -1,522,298 |
| Brazil | 752,368 | 511,433 | -240,935 |
| Belgium | 730,811 | 475,385 | -255,426 |
| India | 788,922 | 192,181 | -596,741 |
| France | 376,501 | 474,075 | +97,574 |
| Germany | 546,446 | 302,697 | -243,749 |
| Spain | 340,036 | 242,531 | -97,505 |
| Ireland | 258,090 | 283,796 | +25,706 |
| Denmark | 11,619 | 149,858 | +138,239 |
| Taiwan | 109,294 | 0 | -109,294 |
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 | 528,172 |
| Lithuania | 11,202 |
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 | 256,770 | 271,402 | +14,632 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 11,202 | +11,202 |
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) | 5,010,390 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,608,215 |
| Other | 539,374 |
| Air transport | 371,949 |
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) | 3,661,675 | 1,348,715 | -2,312,960 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,914,771 | 1,693,444 | -221,327 |
| Other | 256,770 | 282,604 | +25,834 |
| Air transport | 250,095 | 121,854 | -128,241 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,948,762 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,689,357 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,677,788 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,597,401 |
| Southampton | 727,063 |
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 | 1,352,371 | 596,391 | -755,980 |
| Immingham Docks | 852,528 | 836,829 | -15,699 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,443,822 | 233,966 | -1,209,856 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 961,142 | 636,259 | -324,883 |
| Southampton | 454,779 | 272,284 | -182,495 |
| 000 | 256,770 | 282,604 | +25,834 |
| Felixstowe | 312,551 | 161,517 | -151,034 |
| Portsmouth | 160,396 | 163,145 | +2,749 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 185,957 | 95,191 | -90,766 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 80,345 | +80,345 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72071114
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rectangular steel blocks with a thickness of 130mm or less