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 | 2,866,842 |
| Spain | 742,417 |
| India | 332,487 |
| Ireland | 51,625 |
| Poland | 17,509 |
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 | 2,411,684 | 455,158 | -1,956,526 |
| Spain | 527,223 | 215,194 | -312,029 |
| India | 220,188 | 112,299 | -107,889 |
| Ireland | 0 | 51,625 | +51,625 |
| Poland | 17,509 | 0 | -17,509 |
| Romania | 15,792 | 0 | -15,792 |
| Italy | 8,705 | 0 | -8,705 |
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 | 2,866,842 |
| Spain | 742,417 |
| India | 332,487 |
| Ireland | 51,625 |
| Poland | 17,509 |
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 | 2,411,684 | 455,158 | -1,956,526 |
| Spain | 527,223 | 215,194 | -312,029 |
| India | 220,188 | 112,299 | -107,889 |
| Ireland | 0 | 51,625 | +51,625 |
| Poland | 17,509 | 0 | -17,509 |
| Romania | 15,792 | 0 | -15,792 |
| Italy | 8,705 | 0 | -8,705 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 3,199,329 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 836,048 |
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) | 2,631,872 | 567,457 | -2,064,415 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 569,229 | 266,819 | -302,410 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 2,362,031 |
| Portsmouth | 683,615 |
| Felixstowe | 332,487 |
| 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 | 1,906,873 | 455,158 | -1,451,715 |
| Portsmouth | 477,373 | 206,242 | -271,131 |
| Felixstowe | 220,188 | 112,299 | -107,889 |
| Goole | 281,456 | 0 | -281,456 |
| Boston | 223,355 | 0 | -223,355 |
| Newhaven | 54,961 | 0 | -54,961 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 51,625 | +51,625 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,386 | 8,952 | -10,434 |
| Dover | 17,509 | 0 | -17,509 |
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 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2024-04 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EDBRO HYDRAULICS LIMITED | 15 |
| BIFRANGI UK LIMITED | 6 |
| AARTEE BRIGHT BAR LIMITED | 4 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 3 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | 1,422,776 |
| Japan | 73,502 |
| India | 17,607 |
| France | 15,029 |
| Ireland | 14,845 |
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 | 1,327,507 | 95,269 | -1,232,238 |
| Japan | 50,324 | 23,178 | -27,146 |
| India | 4,825 | 12,782 | +7,957 |
| France | 15,029 | 0 | -15,029 |
| Ireland | 5,543 | 9,302 | +3,759 |
| Sweden | 14,110 | 0 | -14,110 |
| Spain | 4,840 | 0 | -4,840 |
| Czechia | 4,019 | 0 | -4,019 |
| 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) | 1,474,676 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 73,502 |
| Air transport | 17,607 |
| Other | 2,064 |
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) | 1,370,105 | 104,571 | -1,265,534 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 50,324 | 23,178 | -27,146 |
| Air transport | 4,825 | 12,782 | +7,957 |
| Other | 2,064 | 0 | -2,064 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,393,720 |
| Southampton | 73,502 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,250 |
| 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 | 1,298,451 | 95,269 | -1,203,182 |
| Southampton | 50,324 | 23,178 | -27,146 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,250 | 0 | -19,250 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,825 | 12,782 | +7,957 |
| Newhaven | 16,145 | 0 | -16,145 |
| Hull | 14,544 | 0 | -14,544 |
| Tyne | 14,512 | 0 | -14,512 |
| Holyhead | 3,479 | 9,302 | +5,823 |
| Portsmouth | 3,724 | 0 | -3,724 |
| 000 | 2,064 | 0 | -2,064 |
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