Import/export HS code 72072015: Medium-carbon steel
Steel with 0.25% to 0.6% 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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,624,074 |
| Spain | 659,789 |
| India | 304,308 |
| Ireland | 73,046 |
| Poland | 19,266 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,510,754 | 113,320 | -2,397,434 |
| Spain | 479,374 | 180,415 | -298,959 |
| India | 225,843 | 78,465 | -147,378 |
| Ireland | 0 | 73,046 | +73,046 |
| Poland | 0 | 19,266 | +19,266 |
| France | 0 | 6,396 | +6,396 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,624,074 |
| Spain | 659,789 |
| India | 304,308 |
| Ireland | 73,046 |
| Poland | 19,266 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,510,754 | 113,320 | -2,397,434 |
| Spain | 479,374 | 180,415 | -298,959 |
| India | 225,843 | 78,465 | -147,378 |
| Ireland | 0 | 73,046 | +73,046 |
| Poland | 0 | 19,266 | +19,266 |
| France | 0 | 6,396 | +6,396 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 0 | 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) | 2,949,803 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 737,076 |
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) | 2,736,597 | 213,206 | -2,523,391 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 479,374 | 257,702 | -221,672 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 2,119,263 |
| Portsmouth | 625,870 |
| Felixstowe | 304,308 |
| Goole | 281,456 |
| Boston | 223,355 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRT | 2,005,943 | 113,320 | -1,892,623 |
| Portsmouth | 454,407 | 171,463 | -282,944 |
| Felixstowe | 225,843 | 78,465 | -147,378 |
| Goole | 281,456 | 0 | -281,456 |
| Boston | 223,355 | 0 | -223,355 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 51,625 | +51,625 |
| Dover | 0 | 25,662 | +25,662 |
| Ayr Harbour | 0 | 21,421 | +21,421 |
| Newhaven | 21,373 | 0 | -21,373 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,594 | 8,952 | +5,358 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
1 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EDBRO HYDRAULICS LIMITED | 16 |
| BIFRANGI UK LIMITED | 6 |
| AARTEE BRIGHT BAR LIMITED | 4 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 3 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 3 |
| WF-RACING LTD | 1 |
| SPECIALITY STEEL UK LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 515,480 |
| Japan | 70,796 |
| Ireland | 35,048 |
| India | 17,607 |
| France | 15,029 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 515,480 | 0 | -515,480 |
| Japan | 63,070 | 7,726 | -55,344 |
| Ireland | 4,356 | 30,692 | +26,336 |
| India | 11,216 | 6,391 | -4,825 |
| France | 15,029 | 0 | -15,029 |
| Spain | 4,840 | 0 | -4,840 |
| Czechia | 4,019 | 0 | -4,019 |
| Kenya | 0 | 3,331 | +3,331 |
| Bulgaria | 1,121 | 0 | -1,121 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 877 | 0 | -877 |
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) | 574,660 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 74,127 |
| Air transport | 17,607 |
| Other | 877 |
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) | 543,968 | 30,692 | -513,276 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 63,070 | 11,057 | -52,013 |
| Air transport | 11,216 | 6,391 | -4,825 |
| Other | 877 | 0 | -877 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 486,424 |
| Southampton | 70,796 |
| Holyhead | 20,782 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,607 |
| Newhaven | 16,145 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 486,424 | 0 | -486,424 |
| Southampton | 63,070 | 7,726 | -55,344 |
| Holyhead | 3,479 | 17,303 | +13,824 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,216 | 6,391 | -4,825 |
| Newhaven | 16,145 | 0 | -16,145 |
| Hull | 14,544 | 0 | -14,544 |
| Tyne | 14,512 | 0 | -14,512 |
| Milford | 0 | 13,389 | +13,389 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,140 | 0 | -5,140 |
| Portsmouth | 3,724 | 0 | -3,724 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72072015
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel with 0.25% to 0.6% carbon content