Import/export HS code 720720: High-carbon steel products
Steel products with 0.25% or more carbon content
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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 18,218,326 |
| India | 12,657,141 |
| Poland | 9,754,521 |
| Romania | 4,899,212 |
| Germany | 3,566,746 |
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 | 10,456,730 | 7,761,596 | -2,695,134 |
| India | 3,667,904 | 8,989,237 | +5,321,333 |
| Poland | 4,624,498 | 5,130,023 | +505,525 |
| Romania | 2,690,210 | 2,209,002 | -481,208 |
| Germany | 2,210,738 | 1,356,008 | -854,730 |
| Spain | 1,602,157 | 893,414 | -708,743 |
| Japan | 1,983,145 | 235,904 | -1,747,241 |
| Sweden | 997,850 | 890,967 | -106,883 |
| Netherlands | 1,552,733 | 223,226 | -1,329,507 |
| Turkey | 667,156 | 638,636 | -28,520 |
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 | 18,957,004 |
| India | 13,372,734 |
| Poland | 9,492,605 |
| Romania | 6,040,025 |
| Germany | 3,462,878 |
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 | 11,041,408 | 7,915,596 | -3,125,812 |
| India | 4,443,113 | 8,929,621 | +4,486,508 |
| Poland | 4,405,684 | 5,086,921 | +681,237 |
| Romania | 3,231,302 | 2,808,723 | -422,579 |
| Germany | 2,183,380 | 1,279,498 | -903,882 |
| Spain | 1,598,035 | 893,414 | -704,621 |
| Japan | 1,974,732 | 243,827 | -1,730,905 |
| Sweden | 997,850 | 890,967 | -106,883 |
| Denmark | 883,260 | 470,639 | -412,621 |
| Turkey | 670,462 | 644,579 | -25,883 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Central Scotland | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Scotland | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West of England | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -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) | 38,204,725 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,177,219 |
| Air transport | 3,158,320 |
| Other | 166,137 |
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) | 18,785,289 | 19,419,436 | +634,147 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,986,908 | 10,190,311 | -2,796,597 |
| Air transport | 1,873,721 | 1,284,599 | -589,122 |
| Other | 78,081 | 88,056 | +9,975 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 16,117,565 |
| Felixstowe | 14,250,381 |
| Southampton | 6,490,389 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,605,382 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,588,535 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 8,522,078 | 7,595,487 | -926,591 |
| Felixstowe | 8,337,763 | 5,912,618 | -2,425,145 |
| Southampton | 4,772,697 | 1,717,692 | -3,055,005 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,844,426 | 2,760,956 | -83,470 |
| Middlesbrough | 61,644 | 5,526,891 | +5,465,247 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,962,550 | 1,594,340 | -368,210 |
| TRT | 1,468,386 | 893,645 | -574,741 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,151,280 | 991,023 | -160,257 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 1,105,838 | 553,312 | -552,526 |
| Belfast Port | 561,801 | 560,605 | -1,196 |
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 | 17 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
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+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 10,504,861 |
| United States | 6,245,917 |
| Netherlands | 4,027,558 |
| Italy | 3,168,176 |
| Czechia | 2,393,867 |
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 | 4,781,715 | 5,723,146 | +941,431 |
| United States | 3,315,459 | 2,930,458 | -385,001 |
| Netherlands | 2,981,305 | 1,046,253 | -1,935,052 |
| Italy | 1,671,352 | 1,496,824 | -174,528 |
| Czechia | 1,184,121 | 1,209,746 | +25,625 |
| Spain | 1,389,661 | 975,433 | -414,228 |
| Sweden | 943,620 | 1,044,213 | +100,593 |
| France | 1,168,671 | 655,504 | -513,167 |
| Turkey | 880,560 | 685,799 | -194,761 |
| Denmark | 603,926 | 472,485 | -131,441 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 125,150 |
| Czechia | 877 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 59,282 | 65,868 | +6,586 |
| Czechia | 147 | 730 | +583 |
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) | 29,106,768 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,594,477 |
| Air transport | 1,878,727 |
| Other | 134,820 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 6,885 |
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) | 15,499,318 | 13,607,450 | -1,891,868 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,563,938 | 5,030,539 | +466,601 |
| Air transport | 1,645,724 | 233,003 | -1,412,721 |
| Other | 68,148 | 66,672 | -1,476 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 6,885 | 0 | -6,885 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,619,798 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,955,567 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,237,774 |
| Portsmouth | 1,844,905 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,599,559 |
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 | 9,326,589 | 8,293,209 | -1,033,380 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,604,176 | 3,351,391 | -1,252,785 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,782,573 | 3,455,201 | +1,672,628 |
| Portsmouth | 916,209 | 928,696 | +12,487 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,470,005 | 129,554 | -1,340,451 |
| Southampton | 636,406 | 810,275 | +173,869 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,091,849 | 273,265 | -818,584 |
| Felixstowe | 750,740 | 342,616 | -408,124 |
| Dover | 395,360 | 677,041 | +281,681 |
| Holyhead | 109,375 | 105,919 | -3,456 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 72072011 – Free-cutting high-carbon steel
- 72072015 – Medium-carbon steel
- 72072017 – High-carbon steel
- 72072019 – Forged high-carbon steel
- 72072032 – Rolled or cast high-carbon steel
- 72072039 – Forged high-carbon steel
- 72072052 – Rolled or cast medium-carbon steel
- 72072059 – Forged medium-carbon steel
- 72072080 – Various carbon steel products
Quick facts
HS code: 720720
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel products with 0.25% or more carbon content