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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 47,078,117 |
| Italy | 5,741,293 |
| Sweden | 1,275,640 |
| Turkey | 930,859 |
| Czechia | 822,335 |
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 | 33,158,878 | 13,919,239 | -19,239,639 |
| Italy | 2,781,976 | 2,959,317 | +177,341 |
| Sweden | 899,610 | 376,030 | -523,580 |
| Turkey | 191,819 | 739,040 | +547,221 |
| Czechia | 822,335 | 0 | -822,335 |
| France | 155,475 | 475,784 | +320,309 |
| Belgium | 174,124 | 419,453 | +245,329 |
| Netherlands | 291,486 | 67,590 | -223,896 |
| Germany | 56,355 | 143,996 | +87,641 |
| Austria | 24,280 | 143,075 | +118,795 |
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 | 47,389,687 |
| Italy | 5,705,709 |
| Turkey | 931,963 |
| Sweden | 924,120 |
| Czechia | 822,335 |
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 | 33,487,376 | 13,902,311 | -19,585,065 |
| Italy | 2,884,359 | 2,821,350 | -63,009 |
| Turkey | 191,819 | 740,144 | +548,325 |
| Sweden | 508,675 | 415,445 | -93,230 |
| Czechia | 822,335 | 0 | -822,335 |
| France | 177,132 | 632,283 | +455,151 |
| Austria | 24,280 | 137,481 | +113,201 |
| Germany | 100,578 | 20,364 | -80,214 |
| United Kingdom | 51,118 | 0 | -51,118 |
| Poland | 19,230 | 27,717 | +8,487 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| North Yorkshire | 6 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 7 | +3 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 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) | 49,439,822 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,489,177 |
| Other | 1,089,594 |
| Air transport | 74,965 |
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) | 34,083,451 | 15,356,371 | -18,727,080 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,161,561 | 3,327,616 | -833,945 |
| Other | 460,739 | 628,855 | +168,116 |
| Air transport | 54,214 | 20,751 | -33,463 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 34,086,032 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 5,815,943 |
| London | 4,716,151 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,307,612 |
| 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 | 24,860,609 | 9,225,423 | -15,635,186 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,567,328 | 3,248,615 | +681,287 |
| London | 3,114,418 | 1,601,733 | -1,512,685 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,545,970 | 1,761,642 | +215,672 |
| Medway | 1,753,099 | 0 | -1,753,099 |
| Goole | 1,236,662 | 140,839 | -1,095,823 |
| Dover | 797,415 | 394,447 | -402,968 |
| 000 | 460,739 | 628,855 | +168,116 |
| Southampton | 638,307 | 415,691 | -222,616 |
| Killingholme | 464,443 | 468,484 | +4,041 |
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
|
27 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 23 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 42 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 41 |
| EPS STEELS (UK) LIMITED | 38 |
| CQFD (UK) LIMITED | 36 |
| ASD LIMITED | 33 |
| ABRASERVICE UK LIMITED | 29 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 28 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 22 |
| LAIDLER STEELS LIMITED | 21 |
| TAWI UK LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 16,475,267 |
| Brazil | 10,580,754 |
| Italy | 7,334,226 |
| Sweden | 7,290,312 |
| China | 5,495,073 |
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 | 4,035,736 | 12,439,531 | +8,403,795 |
| Brazil | 5,701,532 | 4,879,222 | -822,310 |
| Italy | 3,309,988 | 4,024,238 | +714,250 |
| Sweden | 3,245,806 | 4,044,506 | +798,700 |
| China | 3,974,494 | 1,520,579 | -2,453,915 |
| Turkey | 1,092,150 | 2,766,278 | +1,674,128 |
| India | 811,050 | 1,219,820 | +408,770 |
| South Africa | 1,130,664 | 369,954 | -760,710 |
| Latvia | 1,060,819 | 0 | -1,060,819 |
| Lithuania | 476,411 | 169,022 | -307,389 |
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 | 45,544 |
| Turkey | 318 |
| Ireland | 190 |
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 | 28,086 | 17,458 | -10,628 |
| Turkey | 318 | 0 | -318 |
| Ireland | 0 | 190 | +190 |
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) | 38,671,456 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,769,777 |
| Air transport | 78,541 |
| Other | 46,188 |
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) | 17,635,359 | 21,036,097 | +3,400,738 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,525,094 | 11,244,683 | +3,719,589 |
| Air transport | 26,853 | 51,688 | +24,835 |
| Other | 28,540 | 17,648 | -10,892 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 22,726,721 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,348,540 |
| Southampton | 8,010,224 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,032,835 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,224,379 |
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 | 14,078,777 | 8,647,944 | -5,430,833 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,259,486 | 9,089,054 | +2,829,568 |
| Southampton | 1,761,899 | 6,248,325 | +4,486,426 |
| Liverpool Docks | 830,359 | 6,202,476 | +5,372,117 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,739,114 | 485,265 | -1,253,849 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 230,504 | 788,018 | +557,514 |
| Hull | 197,684 | 314,609 | +116,925 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 281,768 | +281,768 |
| Heysham | 0 | 101,738 | +101,738 |
| Portsmouth | 17,550 | 51,100 | +33,550 |
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