Import/export HS code 72072032: Rolled or cast high-carbon steel
High-carbon steel 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 | 5,184,865 |
| China | 1,900,634 |
| Netherlands | 1,220,136 |
| South Korea | 286,428 |
| Germany | 172,028 |
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 | 3,002,660 | 2,182,205 | -820,455 |
| China | 1,418,744 | 481,890 | -936,854 |
| Netherlands | 1,220,136 | 0 | -1,220,136 |
| South Korea | 286,428 | 0 | -286,428 |
| Germany | 117,042 | 54,986 | -62,056 |
| Ireland | 92,937 | 65,506 | -27,431 |
| Spain | 11,902 | 38,503 | +26,601 |
| United States | 0 | 31,615 | +31,615 |
| Italy | 12,675 | 0 | -12,675 |
| Israel | 2,046 | 0 | -2,046 |
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 | 5,788,035 |
| China | 2,427,706 |
| South Korea | 332,402 |
| Germany | 172,028 |
| Spain | 50,405 |
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 | 3,665,446 | 2,122,589 | -1,542,857 |
| China | 1,886,200 | 541,506 | -1,344,694 |
| South Korea | 332,402 | 0 | -332,402 |
| Germany | 117,042 | 54,986 | -62,056 |
| Spain | 11,902 | 38,503 | +26,601 |
| Netherlands | 43,920 | 0 | -43,920 |
| United States | 0 | 31,615 | +31,615 |
| Italy | 12,675 | 0 | -12,675 |
| Ireland | 10,462 | 0 | -10,462 |
| United Kingdom | 2,046 | 0 | -2,046 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 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) | 7,224,748 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,415,301 |
| Air transport | 231,245 |
| Other | 147,981 |
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) | 4,523,663 | 2,701,085 | -1,822,578 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,360,315 | 54,986 | -1,305,329 |
| Air transport | 198,117 | 33,128 | -164,989 |
| Other | 82,475 | 65,506 | -16,969 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 4,952,164 |
| Felixstowe | 3,232,452 |
| Manchester Airport | 209,306 |
| Southampton | 176,840 |
| Dover | 164,139 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,827,750 | 2,124,414 | -703,336 |
| Felixstowe | 2,710,324 | 522,128 | -2,188,196 |
| Manchester Airport | 193,731 | 15,575 | -178,156 |
| Southampton | 176,840 | 0 | -176,840 |
| Dover | 109,153 | 54,986 | -54,167 |
| 000 | 82,475 | 65,506 | -16,969 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,902 | 38,503 | +26,601 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,386 | 9,985 | +5,599 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,932 | 0 | -12,932 |
| Killingholme | 12,675 | 0 | -12,675 |
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 | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-02 | 3 |
| 2024-12 | 3 |
| 2024-11 | 2 |
| 2024-10 | 3 |
| 2024-08 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 290,196 |
| Sweden | 167,989 |
| India | 124,676 |
| Ireland | 119,752 |
| Italy | 71,304 |
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 | 133,699 | 156,497 | +22,798 |
| Sweden | 87,357 | 80,632 | -6,725 |
| India | 104,906 | 19,770 | -85,136 |
| Ireland | 67,576 | 52,176 | -15,400 |
| Italy | 67,838 | 3,466 | -64,372 |
| United States | 30,925 | 11,161 | -19,764 |
| Turkey | 7,176 | 27,179 | +20,003 |
| South Korea | 0 | 20,384 | +20,384 |
| Bulgaria | 1,339 | 12,789 | +11,450 |
| Spain | 5,919 | 5,512 | -407 |
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 | 119,752 |
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 | 67,576 | 52,176 | -15,400 |
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) | 573,725 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 198,858 |
| Other | 119,752 |
| Air transport | 26,442 |
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) | 303,513 | 270,212 | -33,301 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 129,527 | 69,331 | -60,196 |
| Other | 67,576 | 52,176 | -15,400 |
| Air transport | 8,288 | 18,154 | +9,866 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 345,609 |
| Immingham Docks | 208,050 |
| 000 | 119,752 |
| London Gateway Port | 119,031 |
| Liverpool Docks | 56,376 |
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 | 212,221 | 133,388 | -78,833 |
| Immingham Docks | 87,357 | 120,693 | +33,336 |
| 000 | 67,576 | 52,176 | -15,400 |
| London Gateway Port | 104,906 | 14,125 | -90,781 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,637 | 33,739 | +11,102 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,288 | 18,154 | +9,866 |
| Southampton | 0 | 21,467 | +21,467 |
| Portsmouth | 5,919 | 5,512 | -407 |
| Dover | 0 | 10,619 | +10,619 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72072032
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-carbon steel made by rolling or continuous casting