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 | 6,359,607 |
| China | 1,853,124 |
| Netherlands | 967,363 |
| South Korea | 239,867 |
| Ireland | 168,751 |
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 | 3,101,579 | 3,258,028 | +156,449 |
| China | 1,712,294 | 140,830 | -1,571,464 |
| Netherlands | 948,256 | 19,107 | -929,149 |
| South Korea | 239,867 | 0 | -239,867 |
| Ireland | 101,919 | 66,832 | -35,087 |
| Germany | 48,188 | 99,357 | +51,169 |
| Spain | 12,871 | 46,062 | +33,191 |
| United States | 0 | 44,501 | +44,501 |
| 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 | 6,752,661 |
| China | 2,364,406 |
| South Korea | 239,867 |
| Germany | 147,545 |
| Netherlands | 63,027 |
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 | 3,554,249 | 3,198,412 | -355,837 |
| China | 2,163,960 | 200,446 | -1,963,514 |
| South Korea | 239,867 | 0 | -239,867 |
| Germany | 48,188 | 99,357 | +51,169 |
| Netherlands | 43,920 | 19,107 | -24,813 |
| Spain | 12,871 | 46,062 | +33,191 |
| United States | 0 | 44,501 | +44,501 |
| 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 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 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) | 8,322,878 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,138,045 |
| Air transport | 235,200 |
| Other | 158,289 |
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) | 4,879,815 | 3,443,063 | -1,436,752 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,019,581 | 118,464 | -901,117 |
| Air transport | 188,842 | 46,358 | -142,484 |
| Other | 91,457 | 66,832 | -24,625 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 6,097,751 |
| Felixstowe | 2,907,411 |
| Manchester Airport | 205,340 |
| Southampton | 176,840 |
| 000 | 158,289 |
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 | 2,924,764 | 3,172,987 | +248,223 |
| Felixstowe | 2,696,613 | 210,798 | -2,485,815 |
| Manchester Airport | 184,456 | 20,884 | -163,572 |
| Southampton | 176,840 | 0 | -176,840 |
| 000 | 91,457 | 66,832 | -24,625 |
| Dover | 40,299 | 99,357 | +59,058 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,871 | 46,062 | +33,191 |
| London | 0 | 16,734 | +16,734 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,386 | 9,985 | +5,599 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,932 | 0 | -12,932 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 3 |
| 2024-12 | 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 | 390,181 |
| Sweden | 210,326 |
| India | 130,450 |
| Ireland | 128,763 |
| United States | 119,387 |
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 | 140,162 | 250,019 | +109,857 |
| Sweden | 104,985 | 105,341 | +356 |
| India | 104,906 | 25,544 | -79,362 |
| Ireland | 82,686 | 46,077 | -36,609 |
| United States | 23,635 | 95,752 | +72,117 |
| Italy | 67,838 | 27,867 | -39,971 |
| Turkey | 7,176 | 27,179 | +20,003 |
| South Korea | 0 | 20,384 | +20,384 |
| Spain | 5,919 | 13,161 | +7,242 |
| Bulgaria | 8,374 | 7,057 | -1,317 |
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 | 128,763 |
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 | 82,686 | 46,077 | -36,609 |
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) | 754,904 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 280,991 |
| Other | 128,763 |
| Air transport | 27,384 |
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) | 333,721 | 421,183 | +87,462 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 123,585 | 157,406 | +33,821 |
| Other | 82,686 | 46,077 | -36,609 |
| Air transport | 8,288 | 19,096 | +10,808 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 412,875 |
| Immingham Docks | 311,814 |
| Liverpool Docks | 133,677 |
| 000 | 128,763 |
| London Gateway Port | 123,863 |
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 | 221,219 | 191,656 | -29,563 |
| Immingham Docks | 104,985 | 206,829 | +101,844 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,347 | 118,330 | +102,983 |
| 000 | 82,686 | 46,077 | -36,609 |
| London Gateway Port | 106,254 | 17,609 | -88,645 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,288 | 19,096 | +10,808 |
| Southampton | 0 | 21,467 | +21,467 |
| Portsmouth | 5,919 | 13,161 | +7,242 |
| Dover | 3,582 | 7,037 | +3,455 |
| Tyne | 0 | 2,500 | +2,500 |
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