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 | 2,627,709 |
| United States | 637,619 |
| China | 338,839 |
| Sweden | 108,850 |
| 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 | 1,688,338 | 939,371 | -748,967 |
| United States | 535,438 | 102,181 | -433,257 |
| China | 220,561 | 118,278 | -102,283 |
| Sweden | 55,717 | 53,133 | -2,584 |
| Poland | 0 | 65,540 | +65,540 |
| France | 1,711 | 2,171 | +460 |
| Slovenia | 1,983 | 0 | -1,983 |
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 | 2,563,082 |
| United States | 637,619 |
| China | 338,839 |
| Sweden | 108,850 |
| 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 | 1,623,711 | 939,371 | -684,340 |
| United States | 535,438 | 102,181 | -433,257 |
| China | 220,561 | 118,278 | -102,283 |
| Sweden | 55,717 | 53,133 | -2,584 |
| Poland | 0 | 65,540 | +65,540 |
| India | 63,222 | 0 | -63,222 |
| Slovenia | 3,694 | 2,171 | -1,523 |
| Switzerland | 1,405 | 0 | -1,405 |
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 |
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 |
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) | 2,728,954 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 768,210 |
| Other | 210,369 |
| Air transport | 76,889 |
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) | 1,692,032 | 1,036,922 | -655,110 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 555,690 | 212,520 | -343,170 |
| Other | 179,137 | 31,232 | -147,905 |
| Air transport | 76,889 | 0 | -76,889 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,127,659 |
| Killingholme | 956,864 |
| Hull | 526,762 |
| Southampton | 397,410 |
| 000 | 210,369 |
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 | 732,237 | 395,422 | -336,815 |
| Killingholme | 619,443 | 337,421 | -282,022 |
| Hull | 327,080 | 199,682 | -127,398 |
| Southampton | 356,301 | 41,109 | -315,192 |
| 000 | 179,137 | 31,232 | -147,905 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 107,810 | 55,883 | -51,927 |
| Dover | 62,070 | 87,982 | +25,912 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 62,395 | +62,395 |
| Birmingham Airport | 41,865 | 0 | -41,865 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 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 | 2 |
| 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 | 6,061,380 |
| India | 56,735 |
| South Africa | 30,789 |
| 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 | 1,391,349 | 4,670,031 | +3,278,682 |
| India | 56,735 | 0 | -56,735 |
| South Africa | 0 | 30,789 | +30,789 |
| 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) | 3,811,389 |
| Air transport | 2,337,515 |
| 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) | 262,129 | 3,549,260 | +3,287,131 |
| Air transport | 1,185,955 | 1,151,560 | -34,395 |
| 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 | 3,754,654 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,306,726 |
| Middlesbrough | 56,735 |
| East Midlands Airport | 30,789 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 894 |
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 | 205,394 | 3,549,260 | +3,343,866 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,185,955 | 1,120,771 | -65,184 |
| Middlesbrough | 56,735 | 0 | -56,735 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 30,789 | +30,789 |
| 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