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 | 4,943,921 |
| Japan | 2,932,731 |
| China | 1,317,583 |
| Slovakia | 114,609 |
| Netherlands | 106,015 |
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 | 2,441,075 | 2,502,846 | +61,771 |
| Japan | 1,375,491 | 1,557,240 | +181,749 |
| China | 892,934 | 424,649 | -468,285 |
| Slovakia | 114,609 | 0 | -114,609 |
| Netherlands | 91,320 | 14,695 | -76,625 |
| Belgium | 66,529 | 34,860 | -31,669 |
| United States | 97,199 | 0 | -97,199 |
| Austria | 4,173 | 71,300 | +67,127 |
| Ireland | 26,095 | 39,990 | +13,895 |
| Italy | 49,835 | 0 | -49,835 |
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 | 4,613,122 |
| United Kingdom | 1,697,509 |
| China | 1,655,993 |
| Austria | 1,239,018 |
| 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 | 1,801,143 | 2,811,979 | +1,010,836 |
| United Kingdom | 969,577 | 727,932 | -241,645 |
| China | 1,174,613 | 481,380 | -693,233 |
| Austria | 782,685 | 456,333 | -326,352 |
| Germany | 153,830 | 101,033 | -52,797 |
| Slovakia | 166,473 | 12,238 | -154,235 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 47,801 | +47,801 |
| United States | 35,009 | 0 | -35,009 |
| Turkey | 13,667 | 0 | -13,667 |
| Italy | 9,508 | 1,682 | -7,826 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 5,429,798 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,267,705 |
| Other | 92,745 |
| 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) | 2,777,313 | 2,652,485 | -124,828 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,285,816 | 1,981,889 | -303,927 |
| Other | 52,755 | 39,990 | -12,765 |
| Air transport | 48,247 | 6,004 | -42,243 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,010,547 |
| Southampton | 2,979,391 |
| Felixstowe | 1,099,618 |
| London Gateway Port | 218,229 |
| 000 | 92,745 |
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 | 2,478,733 | 2,531,814 | +53,081 |
| Southampton | 1,399,100 | 1,580,291 | +181,191 |
| Felixstowe | 698,020 | 401,598 | -296,422 |
| London Gateway Port | 218,229 | 0 | -218,229 |
| 000 | 52,755 | 39,990 | -12,765 |
| Hull | 88,786 | 0 | -88,786 |
| Dover | 87,286 | 0 | -87,286 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 75,621 | +75,621 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 40,617 | 26,463 | -14,154 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 24,481 | 6,004 | -18,477 |
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
|
3 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-03 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 1 |
| 2024-11 | 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 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 2,458,196 |
| Brazil | 1,415,484 |
| Belgium | 1,067,148 |
| India | 1,037,929 |
| Germany | 778,879 |
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 | 2,250,936 | 207,260 | -2,043,676 |
| Brazil | 720,722 | 694,762 | -25,960 |
| Belgium | 838,773 | 228,375 | -610,398 |
| India | 545,519 | 492,410 | -53,109 |
| Germany | 365,110 | 413,769 | +48,659 |
| France | 286,742 | 368,473 | +81,731 |
| Ireland | 294,296 | 336,744 | +42,448 |
| Spain | 345,697 | 99,846 | -245,851 |
| Denmark | 44,058 | 133,209 | +89,151 |
| Turkey | 80,345 | 48,676 | -31,669 |
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 | 617,326 |
| Lithuania | 22,860 |
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 | 291,436 | 325,890 | +34,454 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 22,860 | +22,860 |
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) | 4,802,472 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,228,596 |
| Other | 640,186 |
| Air transport | 404,038 |
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) | 3,432,008 | 1,370,464 | -2,061,544 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,898,835 | 1,329,761 | -569,074 |
| Other | 291,436 | 348,750 | +57,314 |
| Air transport | 228,935 | 175,103 | -53,832 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,861,721 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,726,920 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,685,478 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,156,145 |
| Southampton | 873,713 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,426,474 | 435,247 | -991,227 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,064,170 | 662,750 | -401,420 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,480,832 | 204,646 | -1,276,186 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 569,443 | 586,702 | +17,259 |
| Southampton | 357,547 | 516,166 | +158,619 |
| 000 | 291,436 | 348,750 | +57,314 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 159,821 | 149,416 | -10,405 |
| Felixstowe | 86,810 | 161,517 | +74,707 |
| Portsmouth | 205,092 | 41,191 | -163,901 |
| Middlesbrough | 80,345 | 48,676 | -31,669 |
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