Import/export HS code 72071190: Forged steel blocks
Steel blocks shaped by forging, not casting
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 313,253 |
| Italy | 85,446 |
| China | 23,838 |
| United States | 14,861 |
| France | 8,582 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 201,893 | 111,360 | -90,533 |
| Italy | 79,536 | 5,910 | -73,626 |
| China | 12,889 | 10,949 | -1,940 |
| United States | 14,861 | 0 | -14,861 |
| France | 7,673 | 909 | -6,764 |
| Netherlands | 1,699 | 1,323 | -376 |
| Faroe Islands | 2,286 | 0 | -2,286 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 289,862 |
| Italy | 85,446 |
| United Kingdom | 31,064 |
| China | 23,838 |
| United States | 14,861 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 178,502 | 111,360 | -67,142 |
| Italy | 79,536 | 5,910 | -73,626 |
| United Kingdom | 31,064 | 0 | -31,064 |
| China | 12,889 | 10,949 | -1,940 |
| United States | 14,861 | 0 | -14,861 |
| Netherlands | 1,699 | 1,323 | -376 |
| Faroe Islands | 2,286 | 0 | -2,286 |
| France | 0 | 909 | +909 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Southern Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Southern Scotland | 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) | 397,635 |
| Air transport | 37,423 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,230 |
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) | 280,365 | 117,270 | -163,095 |
| Air transport | 36,514 | 909 | -35,605 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,958 | 12,272 | +8,314 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 311,243 |
| Dover | 73,002 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,644 |
| London | 11,380 |
| Birmingham Airport | 11,217 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 199,883 | 111,360 | -88,523 |
| Dover | 67,092 | 5,910 | -61,182 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,644 | 0 | -13,644 |
| London | 11,380 | 0 | -11,380 |
| Birmingham Airport | 11,217 | 0 | -11,217 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 10,949 | +10,949 |
| Prestwick Airport | 7,673 | 0 | -7,673 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,916 | 0 | -2,916 |
| Inverness | 2,286 | 0 | -2,286 |
| Holyhead | 2,010 | 0 | -2,010 |
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
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of other transport equipment
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2024-09 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 44,996 |
| Ireland | 30,500 |
| India | 26,152 |
| France | 7,673 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 0 | 44,996 | +44,996 |
| Ireland | 30,500 | 0 | -30,500 |
| India | 0 | 26,152 | +26,152 |
| France | 7,673 | 0 | -7,673 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 83,169 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,152 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,173 | 44,996 | +6,823 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 26,152 | +26,152 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 52,669 |
| Southampton | 26,152 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,500 |
| Heysham | 10,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,673 | 44,996 | +37,323 |
| Southampton | 0 | 26,152 | +26,152 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,500 | 0 | -20,500 |
| Heysham | 10,000 | 0 | -10,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72071190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel blocks shaped by forging, not casting