Import/export HS code 72287090: Various alloy steel shapes
Alloy steel angles, shapes, and sections not covered by other specific codes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,688,611 |
| Germany | 1,697,425 |
| India | 702,814 |
| Sweden | 488,790 |
| Denmark | 380,054 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,570,780 | 1,117,831 | -452,949 |
| Germany | 949,918 | 747,507 | -202,411 |
| India | 409,777 | 293,037 | -116,740 |
| Sweden | 214,542 | 274,248 | +59,706 |
| Denmark | 233,817 | 146,237 | -87,580 |
| Finland | 72,984 | 305,521 | +232,537 |
| China | 64,892 | 115,267 | +50,375 |
| Netherlands | 130,771 | 11,562 | -119,209 |
| Ireland | 105,375 | 36,264 | -69,111 |
| Turkey | 48,538 | 55,409 | +6,871 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,751,039 |
| Germany | 1,570,477 |
| India | 702,814 |
| Finland | 406,447 |
| Denmark | 379,975 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,583,379 | 1,167,660 | -415,719 |
| Germany | 823,856 | 746,621 | -77,235 |
| India | 409,777 | 293,037 | -116,740 |
| Finland | 73,428 | 333,019 | +259,591 |
| Denmark | 236,149 | 143,826 | -92,323 |
| Sweden | 194,020 | 164,917 | -29,103 |
| Turkey | 219,622 | 55,409 | -164,213 |
| China | 81,163 | 155,631 | +74,468 |
| Viet Nam | 94,138 | 41,818 | -52,320 |
| Austria | 42,258 | 61,646 | +19,388 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 5,450,807 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,716,832 |
| Air transport | 191,676 |
| Other | 158,479 |
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) | 2,817,945 | 2,632,862 | -185,083 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,103,150 | 613,682 | -489,468 |
| Air transport | 109,592 | 82,084 | -27,508 |
| Other | 119,504 | 38,975 | -80,529 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,041,109 |
| London | 1,493,895 |
| Dover | 1,043,575 |
| Hull | 784,145 |
| Felixstowe | 629,454 |
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 | 1,006,400 | 1,034,709 | +28,309 |
| London | 540,428 | 953,467 | +413,039 |
| Dover | 616,770 | 426,805 | -189,965 |
| Hull | 714,222 | 69,923 | -644,299 |
| Felixstowe | 342,186 | 287,268 | -54,918 |
| Southampton | 215,022 | 116,137 | -98,885 |
| TRT | 211,435 | 0 | -211,435 |
| Eurotunnel | 29,531 | 147,878 | +118,347 |
| 000 | 119,504 | 38,975 | -80,529 |
| Manchester Airport | 35,395 | 40,088 | +4,693 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MEDMIX UK LTD | 48 |
| SCHUECO UK LIMITED | 44 |
| JOHN MOORE TRADING LIMITED | 41 |
| HEPCO SLIDE SYSTEMS LIMITED | 37 |
| ALL STEELS TRADING LIMITED | 32 |
| LEONARDO UK LTD | 23 |
| PHILEX ELECTRONIC LIMITED | 19 |
| STENA DRILLING LIMITED | 17 |
| VALE WINDOW COMPANY LIMITED | 16 |
| HOWCO GROUP PLC | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 1,967,985 |
| United States | 626,642 |
| Norway | 282,916 |
| Malaysia | 251,206 |
| South Korea | 149,540 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 1,309,530 | 658,455 | -651,075 |
| United States | 303,847 | 322,795 | +18,948 |
| Norway | 187,166 | 95,750 | -91,416 |
| Malaysia | 122,174 | 129,032 | +6,858 |
| South Korea | 0 | 149,540 | +149,540 |
| France | 28,141 | 114,728 | +86,587 |
| Ireland | 59,176 | 69,315 | +10,139 |
| Germany | 22,792 | 59,365 | +36,573 |
| Romania | 36,460 | 38,950 | +2,490 |
| Japan | 44,352 | 2,245 | -42,107 |
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 | 18,968 |
| India | 55 |
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 | 11,824 | 7,144 | -4,680 |
| India | 55 | 0 | -55 |
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) | 2,675,932 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 818,699 |
| Air transport | 650,146 |
| Other | 19,115 |
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) | 1,600,866 | 1,075,066 | -525,800 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 457,368 | 361,331 | -96,037 |
| Air transport | 353,835 | 296,311 | -57,524 |
| Other | 11,879 | 7,236 | -4,643 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,470,371 |
| London Gateway Port | 742,204 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 416,673 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 371,156 |
| Felixstowe | 363,577 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 615,216 | 855,155 | +239,939 |
| London Gateway Port | 646,674 | 95,530 | -551,144 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 228,858 | 187,815 | -41,043 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 176,122 | 195,034 | +18,912 |
| Felixstowe | 245,918 | 117,659 | -128,259 |
| Immingham Docks | 189,418 | 74,104 | -115,314 |
| Manchester Airport | 71,530 | 84,552 | +13,022 |
| Liverpool Docks | 41,941 | 39,751 | -2,190 |
| Portsmouth | 35,525 | 28,580 | -6,945 |
| Dover | 32,573 | 4,256 | -28,317 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72287090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Alloy steel angles, shapes, and sections not covered by other specific codes