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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* 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 | 9,024,068 |
| France | 4,760,678 |
| Germany | 4,445,902 |
| Japan | 3,755,364 |
| Spain | 2,860,216 |
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 | 4,627,223 | 4,396,845 | -230,378 |
| France | 3,155,098 | 1,605,580 | -1,549,518 |
| Germany | 2,350,637 | 2,095,265 | -255,372 |
| Japan | 2,310,431 | 1,444,933 | -865,498 |
| Spain | 1,640,797 | 1,219,419 | -421,378 |
| Netherlands | 1,016,412 | 778,598 | -237,814 |
| United States | 479,454 | 459,487 | -19,967 |
| Czechia | 107,675 | 191,623 | +83,948 |
| South Korea | 89,295 | 76,023 | -13,272 |
| Turkey | 2,074 | 28,943 | +26,869 |
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 | 9,317,452 |
| France | 5,138,024 |
| Germany | 4,225,539 |
| Japan | 3,871,087 |
| Spain | 2,898,827 |
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 | 4,734,898 | 4,582,554 | -152,344 |
| France | 3,181,795 | 1,956,229 | -1,225,566 |
| Germany | 2,179,229 | 2,046,310 | -132,919 |
| Japan | 2,426,154 | 1,444,933 | -981,221 |
| Spain | 1,672,171 | 1,226,656 | -445,515 |
| Netherlands | 915,687 | 479,427 | -436,260 |
| United States | 479,454 | 136,545 | -342,909 |
| Austria | 122,583 | 234,995 | +112,412 |
| South Korea | 55,784 | 101,888 | +46,104 |
| Poland | 0 | 105,894 | +105,894 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| South Yorkshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Southern Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| South Yorkshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 18,798,088 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,551,796 |
| Other | 912,155 |
| Air transport | 894,091 |
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) | 9,745,389 | 9,052,699 | -692,690 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,698,806 | 2,852,990 | -1,845,816 |
| Other | 912,155 | 0 | -912,155 |
| Air transport | 425,329 | 468,762 | +43,433 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 12,303,094 |
| Dover | 3,880,711 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,147,500 |
| Southampton | 1,861,242 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,311,055 |
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 | 6,601,154 | 5,701,940 | -899,214 |
| Dover | 2,507,004 | 1,373,707 | -1,133,297 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,298,855 | 848,645 | -450,210 |
| Southampton | 895,238 | 966,004 | +70,766 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 481,581 | 829,474 | +347,893 |
| TRT | 269,908 | 699,701 | +429,793 |
| 499 | 231,512 | 734,387 | +502,875 |
| 000 | 912,155 | 0 | -912,155 |
| Liverpool Docks | 784,547 | 12,803 | -771,744 |
| Eurotunnel | 513,450 | 225,023 | -288,427 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 11 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
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 | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 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 | 14,616,301 |
| Belgium | 13,965,355 |
| Spain | 6,384,896 |
| Czechia | 3,643,419 |
| Sweden | 3,328,846 |
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 | 4,943,788 | 9,672,513 | +4,728,725 |
| Belgium | 6,827,623 | 7,137,732 | +310,109 |
| Spain | 4,118,643 | 2,266,253 | -1,852,390 |
| Czechia | 522,198 | 3,121,221 | +2,599,023 |
| Sweden | 1,657,010 | 1,671,836 | +14,826 |
| Italy | 1,888,449 | 1,213,004 | -675,445 |
| Taiwan | 1,542,166 | 939,571 | -602,595 |
| Luxembourg | 1,173,306 | 0 | -1,173,306 |
| Netherlands | 373,785 | 750,258 | +376,473 |
| Slovakia | 167,427 | 919,253 | +751,826 |
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) | 49,256,631 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,809,995 |
| Air transport | 100,565 |
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) | 21,749,586 | 27,507,045 | +5,757,459 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,565,507 | 1,244,488 | -321,019 |
| Air transport | 73,632 | 26,933 | -46,699 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 40,957,836 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,317,554 |
| Felixstowe | 1,873,101 |
| Hull | 1,049,182 |
| London Gateway Port | 797,345 |
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 | 16,628,339 | 24,329,497 | +7,701,158 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,293,601 | 2,023,953 | -2,269,648 |
| Felixstowe | 1,320,801 | 552,300 | -768,501 |
| Hull | 630,462 | 418,720 | -211,742 |
| London Gateway Port | 235,583 | 561,762 | +326,179 |
| Poole | 0 | 306,484 | +306,484 |
| Dover | 66,957 | 163,202 | +96,245 |
| London | 97,442 | 121,336 | +23,894 |
| Killingholme | 26,933 | 127,020 | +100,087 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 64,113 | +64,113 |
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