Import/export HS code 720712: Various rectangular steel blocks
Steel blocks with a rectangular shape, not square
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 289,009,669 |
| Netherlands | 155,706,920 |
| Brazil | 122,455,564 |
| South Korea | 116,184,318 |
| Germany | 52,134,433 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 106,389,075 | 182,620,594 | +76,231,519 |
| Netherlands | 104,850,785 | 50,856,135 | -53,994,650 |
| Brazil | 74,819,866 | 47,635,698 | -27,184,168 |
| South Korea | 55,437,140 | 60,747,178 | +5,310,038 |
| Germany | 52,088,911 | 45,522 | -52,043,389 |
| Turkey | 22,243,458 | 8,124,949 | -14,118,509 |
| China | 10,590,122 | 8,395,568 | -2,194,554 |
| Viet Nam | 15,859,704 | 0 | -15,859,704 |
| France | 10,042,948 | 420,319 | -9,622,629 |
| Sweden | 5,357,769 | 0 | -5,357,769 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 289,009,669 |
| Netherlands | 117,178,591 |
| Brazil | 116,702,550 |
| South Korea | 115,247,732 |
| Germany | 108,790,540 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 106,389,075 | 182,620,594 | +76,231,519 |
| Netherlands | 103,408,473 | 13,770,118 | -89,638,355 |
| Brazil | 69,066,852 | 47,635,698 | -21,431,154 |
| South Korea | 54,500,554 | 60,747,178 | +6,246,624 |
| Germany | 71,630,747 | 37,159,793 | -34,470,954 |
| Turkey | 22,243,458 | 8,124,949 | -14,118,509 |
| China | 10,610,769 | 8,540,002 | -2,070,767 |
| Indonesia | 11,201,187 | 0 | -11,201,187 |
| Sweden | 5,357,769 | 0 | -5,357,769 |
| Viet Nam | 4,658,517 | 0 | -4,658,517 |
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 | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Merseyside | 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 | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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) | 819,990,898 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,266,949 |
| Air transport | 551,238 |
| Other | 279,059 |
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) | 459,393,522 | 360,597,376 | -98,796,146 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 559,529 | 707,420 | +147,891 |
| Air transport | 37,597 | 513,641 | +476,044 |
| Other | 104,499 | 174,560 | +70,061 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 479,729,470 |
| Sunderland | 116,080,932 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 108,782,275 |
| Cardiff Docks | 89,004,780 |
| Middlesbrough | 25,805,848 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 191,096,037 | 288,633,433 | +97,537,396 |
| Sunderland | 67,046,212 | 49,034,720 | -18,011,492 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 86,232,661 | 22,549,614 | -63,683,047 |
| Cardiff Docks | 89,004,780 | 0 | -89,004,780 |
| Middlesbrough | 25,805,848 | 0 | -25,805,848 |
| Immingham Docks | 463,570 | 498,940 | +35,370 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,750 | 346,218 | +318,468 |
| 000 | 104,499 | 174,560 | +70,061 |
| Felixstowe | 148,365 | 42,103 | -106,262 |
| Southampton | 0 | 160,760 | +160,760 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 2 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Civil engineering | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
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+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 11,741,745 |
| France | 2,063,873 |
| Italy | 1,842,895 |
| United States | 257,326 |
| Ireland | 124,569 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 0 | 11,741,745 | +11,741,745 |
| France | 16,317 | 2,047,556 | +2,031,239 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,842,895 | +1,842,895 |
| United States | 2,470 | 254,856 | +252,386 |
| Ireland | 72,332 | 52,237 | -20,095 |
| Poland | 90,494 | 0 | -90,494 |
| Austria | 33,432 | 15,628 | -17,804 |
| India | 36,624 | 981 | -35,643 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 36,624 | +36,624 |
| Falkland Islands | 19,255 | 0 | -19,255 |
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 | 69,393 |
| Germany | 1,322 |
| France | 700 |
| Ireland | 435 |
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 | 27,539 | 41,854 | +14,315 |
| Germany | 237 | 1,085 | +848 |
| France | 700 | 0 | -700 |
| Ireland | 0 | 435 | +435 |
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) | 15,688,021 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 277,242 |
| Air transport | 270,471 |
| Other | 72,962 |
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) | 19,255 | 15,668,766 | +15,649,511 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 226,822 | 50,420 | -176,402 |
| Air transport | 12,367 | 258,104 | +245,737 |
| Other | 28,476 | 44,486 | +16,010 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 9,610,598 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,902,028 |
| Hull | 2,131,147 |
| Bristol Airport | 254,856 |
| Dover | 92,899 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 9,610,598 | +9,610,598 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 3,902,028 | +3,902,028 |
| Hull | 0 | 2,131,147 | +2,131,147 |
| Bristol Airport | 0 | 254,856 | +254,856 |
| Dover | 83,989 | 8,910 | -75,079 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 62,116 | 20,055 | -42,061 |
| 000 | 28,476 | 44,486 | +16,010 |
| Holyhead | 33,701 | 8,836 | -24,865 |
| London | 0 | 37,612 | +37,612 |
| Felixstowe | 36,624 | 0 | -36,624 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 720712
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel blocks with a rectangular shape, not square