Import/export HS code 72071116: Steel blocks, thickness over 130mm
Rectangular steel blocks thicker than 130mm
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,982,780 |
| 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 | 1,376,983 | 2,605,797 | +1,228,814 |
| 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 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 10,806 | +10,806 |
| Austria | 0 | 5,836 | +5,836 |
| France | 0 | 4,466 | +4,466 |
| India | 1,253 | 0 | -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 | 3,962,286 |
| Spain | 1,670,371 |
| Brazil | 1,127,301 |
| Italy | 301,597 |
| Turkey | 35,096 |
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 | 1,356,489 | 2,605,797 | +1,249,308 |
| 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 | 10,806 | -13,484 |
| Poland | 20,494 | 0 | -20,494 |
| Austria | 0 | 5,836 | +5,836 |
| France | 0 | 4,466 | +4,466 |
| India | 1,253 | 0 | -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) | 4,487,797 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,640,903 |
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) | 4,337,162 | 150,635 | -4,186,527 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 164,633 | 2,476,270 | +2,311,637 |
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 |
| Goole | 326,480 |
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 | 144,139 | 2,332,425 | +2,188,286 |
| 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 |
| Goole | 191,117 | 135,363 | -55,754 |
| Hull | 301,597 | 0 | -301,597 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,432 | 138,009 | +123,577 |
| Felixstowe | 9,858 | 10,806 | +948 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,247 | 0 | -10,247 |
| Killingholme | 10,247 | 0 | -10,247 |
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 |
| 2026 TRANSFEROR COMPANY 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,634,084 |
| Turkey | 3,436,390 |
| Poland | 2,245,418 |
| Netherlands | 1,829,971 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 0 | 5,634,084 | +5,634,084 |
| Turkey | 3,436,390 | 0 | -3,436,390 |
| Poland | 249,114 | 1,996,304 | +1,747,190 |
| Netherlands | 1,829,971 | 0 | -1,829,971 |
| Belgium | 250,018 | 209,182 | -40,836 |
| France | 89,401 | 67,064 | -22,337 |
| Austria | 35,704 | 51,132 | +15,428 |
| China | 27,729 | 53,049 | +25,320 |
| United States | 21,608 | 0 | -21,608 |
| Ireland | 0 | 18,758 | +18,758 |
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) | 10,415,608 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,450,351 |
| Air transport | 107,833 |
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) | 3,436,390 | 6,979,218 | +3,542,828 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,471,981 | 978,370 | -1,493,611 |
| Air transport | 32,480 | 75,353 | +42,873 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 5,624,365 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,467,532 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,436,390 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 238,226 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRT | 0 | 5,624,365 | +5,624,365 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,262,046 | 2,205,486 | -56,560 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,436,390 | 0 | -3,436,390 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 129,247 | 108,979 | -20,268 |
| Hull | 80,688 | 0 | -80,688 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,289 | 52,185 | +29,896 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,191 | 23,168 | +12,977 |
| Milford | 0 | 18,758 | +18,758 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72071116
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rectangular steel blocks thicker than 130mm