Import/export HS code 72071210: Rolled or cast rectangular steel blocks
Steel blocks made by rolling or continuous casting
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 284,605,062 |
| Netherlands | 144,475,067 |
| South Korea | 116,184,318 |
| Brazil | 110,870,321 |
| Germany | 47,154,785 |
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 | 129,462,225 | 155,142,837 | +25,680,612 |
| Netherlands | 99,749,321 | 44,725,746 | -55,023,575 |
| South Korea | 55,437,140 | 60,747,178 | +5,310,038 |
| Brazil | 71,900,444 | 38,969,877 | -32,930,567 |
| Germany | 47,141,012 | 13,773 | -47,127,239 |
| Turkey | 22,243,458 | 8,124,949 | -14,118,509 |
| China | 10,567,043 | 8,391,637 | -2,175,406 |
| Viet Nam | 15,372,618 | 0 | -15,372,618 |
| France | 10,042,948 | 0 | -10,042,948 |
| 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 | 284,605,062 |
| South Korea | 115,247,732 |
| Netherlands | 107,557,910 |
| Brazil | 105,117,307 |
| Germany | 102,220,419 |
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 | 129,462,225 | 155,142,837 | +25,680,612 |
| South Korea | 54,500,554 | 60,747,178 | +6,246,624 |
| Netherlands | 93,787,792 | 13,770,118 | -80,017,674 |
| Brazil | 66,147,430 | 38,969,877 | -27,177,553 |
| Germany | 71,222,764 | 30,997,655 | -40,225,109 |
| Turkey | 22,243,458 | 8,124,949 | -14,118,509 |
| China | 10,587,690 | 8,536,071 | -2,051,619 |
| Indonesia | 11,201,187 | 0 | -11,201,187 |
| Sweden | 5,357,769 | 0 | -5,357,769 |
| Viet Nam | 4,171,431 | 0 | -4,171,431 |
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) | 787,220,536 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,105,980 |
| Other | 273,484 |
| Air transport | 4,383 |
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) | 469,069,153 | 318,151,383 | -150,917,770 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 477,007 | 628,973 | +151,966 |
| Other | 103,227 | 170,257 | +67,030 |
| Air transport | 1,966 | 2,417 | +451 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 474,913,250 |
| Sunderland | 116,080,932 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 97,197,032 |
| Cardiff Docks | 72,849,634 |
| 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 | 219,857,592 | 255,055,658 | +35,198,066 |
| Sunderland | 67,046,212 | 49,034,720 | -18,011,492 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 83,313,239 | 13,883,793 | -69,429,446 |
| Cardiff Docks | 72,849,634 | 0 | -72,849,634 |
| Middlesbrough | 25,805,848 | 0 | -25,805,848 |
| Immingham Docks | 435,996 | 417,763 | -18,233 |
| 000 | 103,227 | 170,257 | +67,030 |
| Milford | 0 | 131,103 | +131,103 |
| Holyhead | 56,656 | 71,695 | +15,039 |
| Felixstowe | 67,997 | 38,172 | -29,825 |
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 | 2,047,556 |
| Italy | 1,842,895 |
| United States | 257,326 |
| Ireland | 118,731 |
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 | 0 | 2,047,556 | +2,047,556 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,842,895 | +1,842,895 |
| United States | 2,470 | 254,856 | +252,386 |
| Ireland | 74,694 | 44,037 | -30,657 |
| Poland | 90,494 | 0 | -90,494 |
| Austria | 33,432 | 15,628 | -17,804 |
| Falkland Islands | 19,255 | 0 | -19,255 |
| Denmark | 0 | 12,619 | +12,619 |
| Belgium | 8,910 | 0 | -8,910 |
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 | 65,283 |
| Germany | 1,289 |
| 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 | 27,318 | 37,965 | +10,647 |
| Germany | 275 | 1,014 | +739 |
| 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) | 15,651,397 |
| Air transport | 262,526 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 215,589 |
| Other | 68,819 |
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 | 15,632,142 | +15,612,887 |
| Air transport | 6,670 | 255,856 | +249,186 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 180,663 | 34,926 | -145,737 |
| Other | 29,405 | 39,414 | +10,009 |
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 | 92,899 | 0 | -92,899 |
| 000 | 29,405 | 39,414 | +10,009 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,200 | 16,670 | -25,530 |
| Holyhead | 35,172 | 5,637 | -29,535 |
| Southampton | 19,255 | 0 | -19,255 |
| Milford | 10,392 | 0 | -10,392 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72071210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel blocks made by rolling or continuous casting