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 | 3,256,621 |
| Germany | 2,289,273 |
| Spain | 860,304 |
| India | 813,802 |
| Sweden | 661,225 |
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 | 1,520,276 | 1,736,345 | +216,069 |
| Germany | 853,232 | 1,436,041 | +582,809 |
| Spain | 66,034 | 794,270 | +728,236 |
| India | 423,268 | 390,534 | -32,734 |
| Sweden | 232,336 | 428,889 | +196,553 |
| Canada | 13,892 | 438,815 | +424,923 |
| Denmark | 221,014 | 219,367 | -1,647 |
| Finland | 124,948 | 300,822 | +175,874 |
| China | 66,700 | 216,039 | +149,339 |
| Netherlands | 105,008 | 59,772 | -45,236 |
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 | 3,347,652 |
| Germany | 2,270,182 |
| Spain | 861,497 |
| India | 813,802 |
| Sweden | 498,294 |
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 | 1,553,169 | 1,794,483 | +241,314 |
| Germany | 844,781 | 1,425,401 | +580,620 |
| Spain | 66,034 | 795,463 | +729,429 |
| India | 423,268 | 390,534 | -32,734 |
| Sweden | 194,225 | 304,069 | +109,844 |
| Finland | 125,392 | 358,756 | +233,364 |
| Denmark | 220,935 | 219,367 | -1,568 |
| Canada | 3,693 | 430,383 | +426,690 |
| China | 82,971 | 293,865 | +210,894 |
| Viet Nam | 117,667 | 48,029 | -69,638 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 Yorkshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0 | -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) | 6,723,611 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,105,046 |
| Air transport | 513,729 |
| Other | 163,267 |
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) | 2,803,721 | 3,919,890 | +1,116,169 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,041,431 | 2,063,615 | +1,022,184 |
| Air transport | 94,332 | 419,397 | +325,065 |
| Other | 130,800 | 32,467 | -98,333 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,330,571 |
| London | 2,249,662 |
| Dover | 1,688,587 |
| TRT | 888,094 |
| Felixstowe | 806,841 |
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 | 1,217,361 | 1,113,210 | -104,151 |
| London | 553,713 | 1,695,949 | +1,142,236 |
| Dover | 522,981 | 1,165,606 | +642,625 |
| TRT | 93,824 | 794,270 | +700,446 |
| Felixstowe | 365,715 | 441,126 | +75,411 |
| Hull | 615,866 | 88,845 | -527,021 |
| Manchester Airport | 35,065 | 299,436 | +264,371 |
| Southampton | 228,513 | 102,848 | -125,665 |
| Eurotunnel | 26,497 | 154,809 | +128,312 |
| 000 | 130,800 | 32,467 | -98,333 |
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 | 8 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MEDMIX UK LTD | 52 |
| SCHUECO UK LIMITED | 46 |
| JOHN MOORE TRADING LIMITED | 45 |
| HEPCO SLIDE SYSTEMS LIMITED | 41 |
| ALL STEELS TRADING LIMITED | 36 |
| LEONARDO UK LTD | 26 |
| PHILEX ELECTRONIC LIMITED | 19 |
| VALE WINDOW COMPANY LIMITED | 18 |
| STENA DRILLING LIMITED | 17 |
| PROBAT LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 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 | 4,322,572 |
| Singapore | 2,228,806 |
| Norway | 304,659 |
| Malaysia | 262,972 |
| Ireland | 221,076 |
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 | 212,668 | 4,109,904 | +3,897,236 |
| Singapore | 1,315,949 | 912,857 | -403,092 |
| Norway | 193,691 | 110,968 | -82,723 |
| Malaysia | 140,216 | 122,756 | -17,460 |
| Ireland | 60,573 | 160,503 | +99,930 |
| France | 56,721 | 97,241 | +40,520 |
| South Korea | 0 | 149,540 | +149,540 |
| Romania | 54,712 | 51,762 | -2,950 |
| Germany | 16,676 | 60,380 | +43,704 |
| Czechia | 30,720 | 28,903 | -1,817 |
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 | 19,377 |
| Ireland | 371 |
| 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 | 12,486 | 6,891 | -5,595 |
| Ireland | 0 | 371 | +371 |
| 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) | 6,702,374 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,046,982 |
| Air transport | 595,963 |
| Other | 19,942 |
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) | 1,637,494 | 5,064,880 | +3,427,386 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 508,286 | 538,696 | +30,410 |
| Air transport | 240,436 | 355,527 | +115,091 |
| Other | 12,541 | 7,401 | -5,140 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,190,451 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,244,142 |
| London Gateway Port | 881,916 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 459,137 |
| Felixstowe | 367,777 |
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 | 580,186 | 2,610,265 | +2,030,079 |
| Liverpool Docks | 41,941 | 2,202,201 | +2,160,260 |
| London Gateway Port | 706,165 | 175,751 | -530,414 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 193,497 | 265,640 | +72,143 |
| Felixstowe | 258,085 | 109,692 | -148,393 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 122,570 | 196,662 | +74,092 |
| Immingham Docks | 198,885 | 85,455 | -113,430 |
| Manchester Airport | 71,530 | 127,906 | +56,376 |
| Holyhead | 7,252 | 86,021 | +78,769 |
| Portsmouth | 64,105 | 886 | -63,219 |
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