Import/export HS code 72249014: Various alloy steel products
Additional semi-finished alloy steel products for industrial use
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 230,884,370 |
| Netherlands | 43,559,262 |
| Brazil | 26,191,048 |
| Germany | 10,549,330 |
| Viet Nam | 8,287,161 |
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 | 61,154,983 | 169,729,387 | +108,574,404 |
| Netherlands | 40,691,577 | 2,867,685 | -37,823,892 |
| Brazil | 15,064,647 | 11,126,401 | -3,938,246 |
| Germany | 6,458,691 | 4,090,639 | -2,368,052 |
| Viet Nam | 8,287,161 | 0 | -8,287,161 |
| Spain | 1,365,559 | 2,017,162 | +651,603 |
| Turkey | 853,564 | 352,384 | -501,180 |
| South Korea | 776,259 | 298,233 | -478,026 |
| France | 705,640 | 112,772 | -592,868 |
| Norway | 64,969 | 3,205 | -61,764 |
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 | 230,884,370 |
| Netherlands | 39,908,995 |
| Brazil | 26,191,048 |
| Germany | 14,199,597 |
| Viet Nam | 8,287,161 |
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 | 61,154,983 | 169,729,387 | +108,574,404 |
| Netherlands | 39,821,851 | 87,144 | -39,734,707 |
| Brazil | 15,064,647 | 11,126,401 | -3,938,246 |
| Germany | 7,328,417 | 6,871,180 | -457,237 |
| Viet Nam | 8,287,161 | 0 | -8,287,161 |
| Spain | 1,415,534 | 2,121,293 | +705,759 |
| Turkey | 853,564 | 352,384 | -501,180 |
| South Korea | 776,259 | 298,233 | -478,026 |
| France | 655,665 | 8,641 | -647,024 |
| China | 64,969 | 3,205 | -61,764 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 316,953,310 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,175,951 |
| Other | 42,737 |
| Air transport | 32,195 |
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) | 130,657,986 | 186,295,324 | +55,637,338 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,836,278 | 4,339,673 | -496,605 |
| Other | 42,737 | 0 | -42,737 |
| Air transport | 20,857 | 11,338 | -9,519 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 227,880,049 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 69,557,466 |
| Cardiff Docks | 16,734,299 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,795,202 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,290,998 |
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 | 73,395,214 | 154,484,835 | +81,089,621 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 39,134,538 | 30,422,928 | -8,711,610 |
| Cardiff Docks | 16,734,299 | 0 | -16,734,299 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,920,797 | 1,874,405 | -46,392 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,248,948 | 1,042,050 | -206,898 |
| Killingholme | 1,402,802 | 674,623 | -728,179 |
| Hull | 686,134 | 982,254 | +296,120 |
| Dover | 780,620 | 207,044 | -573,576 |
| Eurotunnel | 85,157 | 507,794 | +422,637 |
| Felixstowe | 52,055 | 352,384 | +300,329 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
4 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Land transport and transport via pipelines
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VAC MAGNETICS UK LIMITED | 36 |
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 27 |
| MS INTERNATIONAL PLC | 21 |
| SPECIALITY STEEL UK LIMITED | 19 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 17 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 14 |
| BIFRANGI UK LIMITED | 11 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 5 |
| PADLEY & VENABLES LIMITED | 4 |
| RUBBERATKINS LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 2,021,558 |
| Brazil | 1,280,892 |
| Sweden | 849,983 |
| Germany | 736,292 |
| Singapore | 200,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2,021,558 | 0 | -2,021,558 |
| Brazil | 676,552 | 604,340 | -72,212 |
| Sweden | 220,644 | 629,339 | +408,695 |
| Germany | 736,292 | 0 | -736,292 |
| Singapore | 0 | 200,000 | +200,000 |
| Italy | 87,049 | 0 | -87,049 |
| Ireland | 990 | 24,235 | +23,245 |
| Thailand | 23,518 | 0 | -23,518 |
| Turkey | 0 | 9,920 | +9,920 |
| United States | 0 | 1,338 | +1,338 |
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) | 3,535,888 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,698,549 |
| Air transport | 1,338 |
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) | 2,721,628 | 814,260 | -1,907,368 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,044,975 | 653,574 | -391,401 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,338 | +1,338 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,710,414 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,586,275 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,194,327 |
| Middlesbrough | 281,360 |
| Southampton | 193,033 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,089,004 | 621,410 | -467,594 |
| Immingham Docks | 956,936 | 629,339 | -327,597 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,092,717 | 101,610 | -991,107 |
| Middlesbrough | 281,360 | 0 | -281,360 |
| Southampton | 137,953 | 55,080 | -82,873 |
| Liverpool Docks | 120,594 | 26,240 | -94,354 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 87,049 | 0 | -87,049 |
| Heysham | 990 | 21,565 | +20,575 |
| Hull | 0 | 9,920 | +9,920 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 2,670 | +2,670 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72249014
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Additional semi-finished alloy steel products for industrial use