Import/export HS code 722490: Various alloy steel products
Semi-finished alloy steel products, excluding ingots and primary forms
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 317,880,255 |
| Netherlands | 43,681,678 |
| Brazil | 26,263,734 |
| Spain | 22,778,013 |
| Germany | 16,564,976 |
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 | 147,539,407 | 170,340,848 | +22,801,441 |
| Netherlands | 40,696,670 | 2,985,008 | -37,711,662 |
| Brazil | 15,099,138 | 11,164,596 | -3,934,542 |
| Spain | 13,083,982 | 9,694,031 | -3,389,951 |
| Germany | 10,272,127 | 6,292,849 | -3,979,278 |
| Italy | 4,257,192 | 5,030,685 | +773,493 |
| Viet Nam | 8,287,161 | 0 | -8,287,161 |
| Turkey | 3,090,344 | 4,354,414 | +1,264,070 |
| South Korea | 776,259 | 5,581,481 | +4,805,222 |
| Austria | 2,974,423 | 2,689,513 | -284,910 |
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 | 317,880,255 |
| Netherlands | 40,011,873 |
| Brazil | 28,134,386 |
| Spain | 23,461,557 |
| Germany | 19,345,183 |
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 | 147,539,407 | 170,340,848 | +22,801,441 |
| Netherlands | 39,825,822 | 186,051 | -39,639,771 |
| Brazil | 17,007,985 | 11,126,401 | -5,881,584 |
| Spain | 13,216,809 | 10,244,748 | -2,972,061 |
| Germany | 10,945,917 | 8,399,266 | -2,546,651 |
| Italy | 4,229,460 | 5,073,754 | +844,294 |
| Viet Nam | 8,287,161 | 0 | -8,287,161 |
| Turkey | 3,090,344 | 4,354,414 | +1,264,070 |
| South Korea | 776,259 | 5,581,481 | +4,805,222 |
| Austria | 3,037,371 | 2,736,905 | -300,466 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Devon | 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 Midlands | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Devon | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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) | 433,576,163 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,045,697 |
| Air transport | 3,664,364 |
| Other | 195,489 |
| Road transport | 4,762 |
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) | 233,844,272 | 199,731,891 | -34,112,381 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,095,420 | 19,950,277 | +854,857 |
| Air transport | 1,925,096 | 1,739,268 | -185,828 |
| Other | 193,143 | 2,346 | -190,797 |
| Road transport | 4,762 | 0 | -4,762 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 316,641,772 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 84,519,429 |
| Cardiff Docks | 16,734,299 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,492,847 |
| Dover | 7,182,649 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 156,873,689 | 159,768,083 | +2,894,394 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 50,425,616 | 34,093,813 | -16,331,803 |
| Cardiff Docks | 16,734,299 | 0 | -16,734,299 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,097,098 | 4,395,749 | +298,651 |
| Dover | 3,220,156 | 3,962,493 | +742,337 |
| Felixstowe | 2,400,599 | 4,683,477 | +2,282,878 |
| Hull | 3,743,271 | 2,906,506 | -836,765 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,270,754 | 2,086,254 | -2,184,500 |
| Killingholme | 3,487,173 | 1,926,703 | -1,560,470 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,089,631 | 2,031,645 | -57,986 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
18 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of other transport equipment
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 17 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 59 |
| BIFRANGI UK LIMITED | 53 |
| VAC MAGNETICS UK LIMITED | 47 |
| FREUDENBERG FLOW TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 38 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 35 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 34 |
| MCBRAIDA PLC | 29 |
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 28 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 28 |
| SPECIALITY STEEL UK LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 11,105,668 |
| Italy | 8,071,977 |
| India | 5,800,053 |
| Canada | 4,728,551 |
| China | 3,970,734 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4,859,029 | 6,246,639 | +1,387,610 |
| Italy | 6,217,856 | 1,854,121 | -4,363,735 |
| India | 5,305,617 | 494,436 | -4,811,181 |
| Canada | 2,013,928 | 2,714,623 | +700,695 |
| China | 1,509,523 | 2,461,211 | +951,688 |
| Netherlands | 3,484,709 | 32,580 | -3,452,129 |
| Brazil | 1,398,306 | 1,472,712 | +74,406 |
| South Korea | 2,132,468 | 703,914 | -1,428,554 |
| Germany | 1,060,987 | 325,647 | -735,340 |
| France | 881,961 | 311,968 | -569,993 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 42,485 |
| Pakistan | 1,427 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 20,898 | 21,587 | +689 |
| Pakistan | 1,427 | 0 | -1,427 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,533,189 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,933,397 |
| Air transport | 9,232,903 |
| Other | 43,912 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,503,732 | 10,029,457 | -3,474,275 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,784,947 | 4,148,450 | -9,636,497 |
| Air transport | 4,845,793 | 4,387,110 | -458,683 |
| Other | 22,325 | 21,587 | -738 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,916,803 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,866,740 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,947,050 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,925,531 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,461,008 |
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 | 8,296,944 | 2,619,859 | -5,677,085 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,035,308 | 6,831,432 | +2,796,124 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,895,804 | 1,051,246 | -3,844,558 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,315,424 | 2,610,107 | -705,317 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,369,347 | 1,091,661 | -2,277,686 |
| Felixstowe | 2,097,635 | 1,644,854 | -452,781 |
| Southampton | 2,899,742 | 338,510 | -2,561,232 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 939,326 | 938,755 | -571 |
| Middlesbrough | 772,319 | 386,399 | -385,920 |
| East Midlands Airport | 491,491 | 654,145 | +162,654 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 72249002 – Tool steel products
- 72249003 – High-speed steel products
- 72249005 – Low-carbon boron alloy steel
- 72249007 – Various alloy steel products
- 72249014 – Various alloy steel products
- 72249018 – Forged alloy steel products
- 72249031 – Carbon-chromium alloy steel
- 72249038 – Various alloy steel products
- 72249090 – Forged alloy steel products
Quick facts
HS code: 722490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Semi-finished alloy steel products, excluding ingots and primary forms