Import/export HS code 72071980: Various steel products
Semi-finished steel products not specified elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,724,256 |
| Taiwan | 1,292,176 |
| Italy | 654,711 |
| Poland | 614,627 |
| Ireland | 419,608 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,007,253 | 717,003 | -290,250 |
| Taiwan | 1,282,049 | 10,127 | -1,271,922 |
| Italy | 277,405 | 377,306 | +99,901 |
| Poland | 102,249 | 512,378 | +410,129 |
| Ireland | 223,690 | 195,918 | -27,772 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 231,181 | 0 | -231,181 |
| France | 25,755 | 28,246 | +2,491 |
| Netherlands | 27,574 | 19,828 | -7,746 |
| Spain | 10,785 | 26,781 | +15,996 |
| United States | 24,259 | 12,701 | -11,558 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,724,256 |
| Taiwan | 1,292,176 |
| Italy | 653,772 |
| Poland | 516,197 |
| Ireland | 418,046 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,007,253 | 717,003 | -290,250 |
| Taiwan | 1,282,049 | 10,127 | -1,271,922 |
| Italy | 248,220 | 405,552 | +157,332 |
| Poland | 102,249 | 413,948 | +311,699 |
| Ireland | 223,690 | 194,356 | -29,334 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 231,181 | 0 | -231,181 |
| Estonia | 0 | 75,080 | +75,080 |
| Norway | 72,573 | 0 | -72,573 |
| Netherlands | 27,574 | 19,828 | -7,746 |
| United States | 32,276 | 12,701 | -19,575 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 2,745,885 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,679,113 |
| Air transport | 515,968 |
| Road transport | 234,828 |
| Other | 967 |
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) | 2,037,564 | 708,321 | -1,329,243 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 628,706 | 1,050,407 | +421,701 |
| Air transport | 370,677 | 145,291 | -225,386 |
| Road transport | 234,828 | 0 | -234,828 |
| Other | 967 | 0 | -967 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,462,512 |
| Felixstowe | 962,415 |
| Dover | 954,586 |
| Holyhead | 370,188 |
| ZLC | 234,828 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,366,330 | 96,182 | -1,270,148 |
| Felixstowe | 527,498 | 434,917 | -92,581 |
| Dover | 290,568 | 664,018 | +373,450 |
| Holyhead | 174,270 | 195,918 | +21,648 |
| ZLC | 234,828 | 0 | -234,828 |
| Belfast Port | 110,526 | 115,478 | +4,952 |
| Manchester Airport | 162,450 | 5,996 | -156,454 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 130,293 | 35,362 | -94,931 |
| East Midlands Airport | 54,759 | 66,570 | +11,811 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 90,166 | +90,166 |
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 | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EATON LIMITED | 93 |
| TRELLEBORG INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS UK LTD | 44 |
| BEL VALVES LIMITED | 28 |
| HOWCO GROUP PLC | 27 |
| YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED | 23 |
| SELECT ENGINEERING (ASIA) LIMITED | 21 |
| NORBAR TORQUE TOOLS LIMITED | 20 |
| EDBRO HYDRAULICS LIMITED | 20 |
| ACUSHNET EUROPE LTD | 16 |
| B/E AEROSPACE (UK) LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 10,213,862 |
| Germany | 1,150,704 |
| Italy | 667,753 |
| Ireland | 646,475 |
| Libya | 539,001 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4,992,784 | 5,221,078 | +228,294 |
| Germany | 133,160 | 1,017,544 | +884,384 |
| Italy | 523,926 | 143,827 | -380,099 |
| Ireland | 72,435 | 574,040 | +501,605 |
| Libya | 505,034 | 33,967 | -471,067 |
| Turkey | 512,497 | 0 | -512,497 |
| Greece | 305,426 | 3,171 | -302,255 |
| Netherlands | 184,741 | 74,205 | -110,536 |
| Spain | 115,532 | 43,698 | -71,834 |
| Denmark | 59,714 | 45,223 | -14,491 |
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 | 2,123 |
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 | 2,123 | 0 | -2,123 |
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) | 10,434,895 |
| Air transport | 2,662,152 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,935,341 |
| Other | 2,594 |
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) | 4,425,421 | 6,009,474 | +1,584,053 |
| Air transport | 2,270,140 | 392,012 | -1,878,128 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,026,318 | 909,023 | -117,295 |
| Other | 2,594 | 0 | -2,594 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 8,082,118 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,985,536 |
| TRT | 945,333 |
| Middlesbrough | 928,749 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 674,192 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,031,068 | 5,051,050 | +2,019,982 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,956,406 | 29,130 | -1,927,276 |
| TRT | 0 | 945,333 | +945,333 |
| Middlesbrough | 928,749 | 0 | -928,749 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 472,132 | 202,060 | -270,072 |
| Felixstowe | 566,733 | 0 | -566,733 |
| Immingham Docks | 320,002 | 131,704 | -188,298 |
| Holyhead | 11,585 | 374,361 | +362,776 |
| ZLC | 183,050 | 116,300 | -66,750 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,752 | 152,181 | +132,429 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72071980
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Semi-finished steel products not specified elsewhere