Import/export HS code 72287010: Hot-rolled alloy steel shapes
Alloy steel angles, shapes, and sections that are hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or extruded
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 39,816,167 |
| Italy | 4,790,570 |
| Sweden | 1,531,578 |
| Czechia | 1,355,303 |
| Turkey | 505,371 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 28,053,914 | 11,762,253 | -16,291,661 |
| Italy | 2,921,595 | 1,868,975 | -1,052,620 |
| Sweden | 1,119,654 | 411,924 | -707,730 |
| Czechia | 1,355,303 | 0 | -1,355,303 |
| Turkey | 57,491 | 447,880 | +390,389 |
| Netherlands | 24,627 | 318,627 | +294,000 |
| France | 109,686 | 219,807 | +110,121 |
| Belgium | 152,481 | 172,548 | +20,067 |
| Germany | 90,288 | 29,771 | -60,517 |
| Portugal | 0 | 112,819 | +112,819 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 39,871,617 |
| Italy | 4,967,950 |
| Czechia | 1,355,303 |
| Sweden | 1,140,643 |
| France | 518,554 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 28,342,915 | 11,528,702 | -16,814,213 |
| Italy | 3,058,023 | 1,909,927 | -1,148,096 |
| Czechia | 1,355,303 | 0 | -1,355,303 |
| Sweden | 750,194 | 390,449 | -359,745 |
| France | 178,672 | 339,882 | +161,210 |
| Turkey | 57,491 | 448,984 | +391,493 |
| Germany | 11,726 | 101,713 | +89,987 |
| Austria | 24,280 | 53,227 | +28,947 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 51,118 | +51,118 |
| Switzerland | 47,981 | 0 | -47,981 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| North Yorkshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 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) | 42,360,088 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,227,980 |
| Other | 783,144 |
| Air transport | 60,702 |
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) | 30,225,108 | 12,134,980 | -18,090,128 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,601,477 | 2,626,503 | -974,974 |
| Other | 152,785 | 630,359 | +477,574 |
| Air transport | 3,096 | 57,606 | +54,510 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 28,548,928 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 4,522,564 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,579,124 |
| London | 3,566,484 |
| Medway | 1,753,099 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRT | 20,510,660 | 8,038,268 | -12,472,392 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,152,204 | 2,370,360 | +218,156 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,247,720 | 1,331,404 | -916,316 |
| London | 2,194,744 | 1,371,740 | -823,004 |
| Medway | 1,753,099 | 0 | -1,753,099 |
| Dover | 1,126,403 | 192,601 | -933,802 |
| Goole | 1,236,662 | 0 | -1,236,662 |
| Southampton | 699,940 | 436,966 | -262,974 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 861,393 | 0 | -861,393 |
| 000 | 152,785 | 630,359 | +477,574 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 37 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 37 |
| EPS STEELS (UK) LIMITED | 33 |
| CQFD (UK) LIMITED | 31 |
| ASD LIMITED | 29 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 26 |
| ABRASERVICE UK LIMITED | 25 |
| TAWI UK LIMITED | 21 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 19 |
| HEPCO SLIDE SYSTEMS LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 13,491,266 |
| Brazil | 9,572,715 |
| China | 7,087,164 |
| Italy | 6,855,636 |
| Sweden | 6,843,771 |
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 | 2,852,148 | 10,639,118 | +7,786,970 |
| Brazil | 5,219,446 | 4,353,269 | -866,177 |
| China | 5,418,896 | 1,668,268 | -3,750,628 |
| Italy | 3,616,030 | 3,239,606 | -376,424 |
| Sweden | 3,199,706 | 3,644,065 | +444,359 |
| India | 1,243,136 | 706,663 | -536,473 |
| Turkey | 1,102,348 | 830,534 | -271,814 |
| Latvia | 1,663,800 | 0 | -1,663,800 |
| South Africa | 962,879 | 299,882 | -662,997 |
| Lithuania | 477,850 | 0 | -477,850 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 38,110 |
| Spain | 718 |
| Turkey | 318 |
| Italy | 257 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 22,409 | 15,701 | -6,708 |
| Spain | 718 | 0 | -718 |
| Turkey | 318 | 0 | -318 |
| Italy | 257 | 0 | -257 |
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) | 34,519,153 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,635,243 |
| Air transport | 50,934 |
| Other | 39,973 |
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) | 17,484,913 | 17,034,240 | -450,673 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,766,133 | 8,869,110 | +102,977 |
| Air transport | 29,809 | 21,125 | -8,684 |
| Other | 24,272 | 15,701 | -8,571 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 23,098,259 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,899,497 |
| Southampton | 6,579,639 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,650,316 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,224,429 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 15,945,176 | 7,153,083 | -8,792,093 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,513,668 | 7,385,829 | -127,839 |
| Southampton | 43,941 | 6,535,698 | +6,491,757 |
| Liverpool Docks | 782,790 | 2,867,526 | +2,084,736 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,340,067 | 884,362 | -455,705 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 306,931 | 382,097 | +75,166 |
| Hull | 208,294 | 320,198 | +111,904 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 241,381 | +241,381 |
| Heysham | 0 | 75,973 | +75,973 |
| Killingholme | 61,502 | 0 | -61,502 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72287010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Alloy steel angles, shapes, and sections that are hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or extruded