Import/export HS code 72071116: Steel blocks, thickness over 130mm
Rectangular steel blocks thicker than 130mm
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 | 3,709,408 |
| Spain | 1,670,371 |
| Brazil | 1,127,301 |
| Italy | 301,597 |
| Turkey | 24,290 |
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 | 1,212,350 | 2,497,058 | +1,284,708 |
| Spain | 1,670,371 | 0 | -1,670,371 |
| Brazil | 1,127,301 | 0 | -1,127,301 |
| Italy | 301,597 | 0 | -301,597 |
| Turkey | 24,290 | 0 | -24,290 |
| France | 0 | 4,466 | +4,466 |
| India | 0 | 1,253 | +1,253 |
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 | 3,688,914 |
| Spain | 1,670,371 |
| Brazil | 1,127,301 |
| Italy | 301,597 |
| Turkey | 24,290 |
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 | 1,212,350 | 2,476,564 | +1,264,214 |
| Spain | 1,670,371 | 0 | -1,670,371 |
| Brazil | 1,127,301 | 0 | -1,127,301 |
| Italy | 301,597 | 0 | -301,597 |
| Turkey | 24,290 | 0 | -24,290 |
| Poland | 0 | 20,494 | +20,494 |
| France | 0 | 4,466 | +4,466 |
| India | 0 | 1,253 | +1,253 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,341,628 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,497,058 |
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) | 4,335,909 | 5,719 | -4,330,190 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 2,497,058 | +2,497,058 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Medway | 2,476,564 |
| Cardiff Docks | 1,670,371 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,127,301 |
| TRT | 1,021,233 |
| Hull | 301,597 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medway | 0 | 2,476,564 | +2,476,564 |
| Cardiff Docks | 1,670,371 | 0 | -1,670,371 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,127,301 | 0 | -1,127,301 |
| TRT | 1,021,233 | 0 | -1,021,233 |
| Hull | 301,597 | 0 | -301,597 |
| Goole | 191,117 | 0 | -191,117 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,432 | 0 | -14,432 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 10,247 | +10,247 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 10,247 | +10,247 |
| Felixstowe | 9,858 | 0 | -9,858 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-02 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| 7 STEEL MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 2 |
| BRITISH STEEL LIMITED | 1 |
| AARTEE BRIGHT BAR LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,634,751 |
| Germany | 3,918,348 |
| Turkey | 3,436,390 |
| Poland | 2,245,418 |
| Belgium | 459,200 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,374,433 | 260,318 | -5,114,115 |
| Germany | 0 | 3,918,348 | +3,918,348 |
| Turkey | 0 | 3,436,390 | +3,436,390 |
| Poland | 0 | 2,245,418 | +2,245,418 |
| Belgium | 250,018 | 209,182 | -40,836 |
| France | 121,315 | 53,987 | -67,328 |
| China | 23,976 | 40,321 | +16,345 |
| Austria | 35,704 | 28,188 | -7,516 |
| United States | 21,608 | 0 | -21,608 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,953 | 0 | -5,953 |
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) | 8,715,544 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,230,970 |
| Air transport | 80,526 |
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) | 5,953 | 8,709,591 | +8,703,638 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,791,325 | 1,439,645 | -4,351,680 |
| Air transport | 35,729 | 44,797 | +9,068 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,272,312 |
| TRT | 3,918,348 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,436,390 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 232,823 |
| Hull | 80,688 |
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 | 5,557,394 | 2,714,918 | -2,842,476 |
| TRT | 0 | 3,918,348 | +3,918,348 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 3,436,390 | +3,436,390 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 153,243 | 79,580 | -73,663 |
| Hull | 80,688 | 0 | -80,688 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,277 | 31,018 | +17,741 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,452 | 13,779 | -8,673 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,953 | 0 | -5,953 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72071116
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rectangular steel blocks thicker than 130mm