Import/export HS code 72249018: Forged alloy steel products
Forged semi-finished alloy steel products, known for their strength and durability
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,501,941 |
| United States | 357,396 |
| China | 332,351 |
| Sweden | 94,736 |
| Poland | 65,540 |
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 | 1,404,947 | 1,096,994 | -307,953 |
| United States | 291,815 | 65,581 | -226,234 |
| China | 191,776 | 140,575 | -51,201 |
| Sweden | 54,092 | 40,644 | -13,448 |
| Poland | 0 | 65,540 | +65,540 |
| Italy | 0 | 12,528 | +12,528 |
| France | 0 | 2,171 | +2,171 |
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 | 2,501,941 |
| United States | 357,396 |
| China | 332,351 |
| Sweden | 94,736 |
| Poland | 65,540 |
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 | 1,404,947 | 1,096,994 | -307,953 |
| United States | 291,815 | 65,581 | -226,234 |
| China | 191,776 | 140,575 | -51,201 |
| Sweden | 54,092 | 40,644 | -13,448 |
| Poland | 0 | 65,540 | +65,540 |
| Italy | 0 | 12,528 | +12,528 |
| Slovenia | 0 | 2,171 | +2,171 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,612,020 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 506,160 |
| Other | 149,297 |
| Air transport | 99,186 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,404,947 | 1,207,073 | -197,874 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 311,497 | 194,663 | -116,834 |
| Other | 149,297 | 0 | -149,297 |
| Air transport | 76,889 | 22,297 | -54,592 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,140,557 |
| Killingholme | 838,964 |
| Hull | 498,801 |
| Southampton | 178,259 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 163,693 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 514,023 | 626,534 | +112,511 |
| Killingholme | 600,189 | 238,775 | -361,414 |
| Hull | 286,451 | 212,350 | -74,101 |
| Southampton | 142,518 | 35,741 | -106,777 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 107,810 | 55,883 | -51,927 |
| 000 | 149,297 | 0 | -149,297 |
| Dover | 58,376 | 87,982 | +29,606 |
| Birmingham Airport | 41,865 | 22,297 | -19,568 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 62,395 | +62,395 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 39,708 | +39,708 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
2 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
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 |
| SPECIALITY STEEL UK LIMITED | 13 |
| CASCADE (U.K.) LIMITED | 10 |
| FORGED SOLUTIONS GROUP LIMITED | 10 |
| OILMET LTD | 6 |
| SOMERS FORGE LIMITED | 5 |
| CARRS TOOL STEELS LIMITED | 5 |
| BREITENFELD UK LIMITED | 4 |
| BEL VALVES LIMITED | 3 |
| APPH 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 | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 6,202,172 |
| India | 56,735 |
| South Africa | 34,638 |
| Poland | 894 |
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 | 2,666,910 | 3,535,262 | +868,352 |
| India | 56,735 | 0 | -56,735 |
| South Africa | 0 | 34,638 | +34,638 |
| Poland | 0 | 894 | +894 |
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) | 3,992,902 |
| Air transport | 2,300,643 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 894 |
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) | 657,643 | 3,335,259 | +2,677,616 |
| Air transport | 2,066,002 | 234,641 | -1,831,361 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 894 | +894 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 3,936,167 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,266,005 |
| Middlesbrough | 56,735 |
| East Midlands Airport | 30,789 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,849 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 600,908 | 3,335,259 | +2,734,351 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,066,002 | 200,003 | -1,865,999 |
| Middlesbrough | 56,735 | 0 | -56,735 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 30,789 | +30,789 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 3,849 | +3,849 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 894 | +894 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72249018
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Forged semi-finished alloy steel products, known for their strength and durability