Import/export HS code 7227: Hot-rolled steel bars and rods in coils
Hot-rolled steel bars and rods made of alloy steel, wound in irregular coils
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 8,145,863 |
| France | 4,999,364 |
| Germany | 3,939,562 |
| Japan | 3,474,046 |
| Spain | 2,621,797 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 4,870,013 | 3,275,850 | -1,594,163 |
| France | 3,532,368 | 1,466,996 | -2,065,372 |
| Germany | 2,491,863 | 1,447,699 | -1,044,164 |
| Japan | 2,134,865 | 1,339,181 | -795,684 |
| Spain | 1,527,512 | 1,094,285 | -433,227 |
| Netherlands | 1,205,924 | 760,099 | -445,825 |
| United States | 301,834 | 675,529 | +373,695 |
| Czechia | 107,896 | 97,183 | -10,713 |
| South Korea | 89,295 | 50,974 | -38,321 |
| Italy | 26,556 | 7,565 | -18,991 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 8,350,942 |
| France | 5,365,716 |
| Germany | 3,773,485 |
| Japan | 3,589,769 |
| Spain | 2,645,661 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 4,977,909 | 3,373,033 | -1,604,876 |
| France | 3,559,065 | 1,806,651 | -1,752,414 |
| Germany | 2,338,991 | 1,434,494 | -904,497 |
| Japan | 2,250,588 | 1,339,181 | -911,407 |
| Spain | 1,544,139 | 1,101,522 | -442,617 |
| Netherlands | 1,102,587 | 513,521 | -589,066 |
| United States | 301,834 | 363,581 | +61,747 |
| Austria | 94,833 | 188,018 | +93,185 |
| South Korea | 55,784 | 76,839 | +21,055 |
| Poland | 0 | 64,528 | +64,528 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| South Yorkshire | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Yorkshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 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) | 16,784,397 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,935,052 |
| Air transport | 940,837 |
| Other | 912,155 |
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) | 9,733,618 | 7,050,779 | -2,682,839 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,332,806 | 2,602,246 | -2,730,560 |
| Air transport | 322,735 | 618,102 | +295,367 |
| Other | 912,155 | 0 | -912,155 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 11,098,019 |
| Dover | 4,161,976 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,297,580 |
| Southampton | 1,907,247 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,041,054 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goole | 7,045,008 | 4,053,011 | -2,991,997 |
| Dover | 2,912,990 | 1,248,986 | -1,664,004 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,499,792 | 797,788 | -702,004 |
| Southampton | 655,018 | 1,252,229 | +597,211 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 354,694 | 686,360 | +331,666 |
| 499 | 231,512 | 734,387 | +502,875 |
| 000 | 912,155 | 0 | -912,155 |
| Liverpool Docks | 794,607 | 83,976 | -710,631 |
| TRT | 221,779 | 615,923 | +394,144 |
| Tyne | 712,449 | 0 | -712,449 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 12 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | 13,444,839 |
| Belgium | 12,388,908 |
| Spain | 5,643,967 |
| Czechia | 3,675,575 |
| Italy | 3,356,654 |
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 | 3,675,158 | 9,769,681 | +6,094,523 |
| Belgium | 6,740,251 | 5,648,657 | -1,091,594 |
| Spain | 3,234,771 | 2,409,196 | -825,575 |
| Czechia | 561,263 | 3,114,312 | +2,553,049 |
| Italy | 1,933,351 | 1,423,303 | -510,048 |
| Sweden | 1,579,268 | 1,498,193 | -81,075 |
| Taiwan | 1,518,528 | 746,172 | -772,356 |
| Luxembourg | 1,263,597 | 77,194 | -1,186,403 |
| Netherlands | 392,338 | 522,072 | +129,734 |
| Slovakia | 21,882 | 737,698 | +715,816 |
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) | 44,839,446 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,875,733 |
| Air transport | 105,051 |
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) | 19,059,068 | 25,780,378 | +6,721,310 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,019,681 | 856,052 | -1,163,629 |
| Air transport | 46,194 | 58,857 | +12,663 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 37,619,425 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,759,967 |
| Felixstowe | 1,813,592 |
| Hull | 1,167,817 |
| London Gateway Port | 465,326 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 15,078,606 | 22,540,819 | +7,462,213 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,350,467 | 2,409,500 | -940,967 |
| Felixstowe | 1,532,746 | 280,846 | -1,251,900 |
| Hull | 773,009 | 394,808 | -378,201 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 465,326 | +465,326 |
| Dover | 109,936 | 113,186 | +3,250 |
| London | 97,756 | 121,032 | +23,276 |
| Liverpool Docks | 106,919 | 64,113 | -42,806 |
| Killingholme | 14,335 | 127,099 | +112,764 |
| Poole | 0 | 57,101 | +57,101 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 7227
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel bars and rods made of alloy steel, wound in irregular coils