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 | 3,187,049 |
| Germany | 2,410,075 |
| Spain | 856,847 |
| India | 786,725 |
| Sweden | 655,576 |
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 | 1,629,397 | 1,557,652 | -71,745 |
| Germany | 975,448 | 1,434,627 | +459,179 |
| Spain | 62,577 | 794,270 | +731,693 |
| India | 499,849 | 286,876 | -212,973 |
| Sweden | 193,312 | 462,264 | +268,952 |
| France | 64,387 | 448,729 | +384,342 |
| Canada | 12,064 | 455,730 | +443,666 |
| Finland | 219,782 | 205,988 | -13,794 |
| Denmark | 229,155 | 182,145 | -47,010 |
| China | 57,340 | 222,798 | +165,458 |
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 | 3,304,826 |
| Germany | 2,393,900 |
| Spain | 858,040 |
| India | 786,725 |
| Finland | 521,800 |
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 | 1,658,528 | 1,646,298 | -12,230 |
| Germany | 966,111 | 1,427,789 | +461,678 |
| Spain | 62,577 | 795,463 | +732,886 |
| India | 499,849 | 286,876 | -212,973 |
| Finland | 220,226 | 301,574 | +81,348 |
| Sweden | 160,455 | 299,792 | +139,337 |
| France | 33,094 | 416,810 | +383,716 |
| Canada | 3,693 | 430,383 | +426,690 |
| Denmark | 229,076 | 182,145 | -46,931 |
| China | 61,940 | 301,652 | +239,712 |
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 | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +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) | 7,207,519 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,003,645 |
| Air transport | 517,744 |
| Other | 125,483 |
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) | 3,189,565 | 4,017,954 | +828,389 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,063,355 | 1,940,290 | +876,935 |
| Air transport | 89,947 | 427,797 | +337,850 |
| Other | 97,991 | 27,492 | -70,499 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 2,388,971 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,312,960 |
| Dover | 2,167,163 |
| TRT | 888,094 |
| Felixstowe | 848,381 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 856,128 | 1,532,843 | +676,715 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,209,031 | 1,103,929 | -105,102 |
| Dover | 685,378 | 1,481,785 | +796,407 |
| TRT | 93,824 | 794,270 | +700,446 |
| Felixstowe | 434,891 | 413,490 | -21,401 |
| Hull | 447,991 | 88,782 | -359,209 |
| Manchester Airport | 32,481 | 298,356 | +265,875 |
| Southampton | 235,124 | 57,365 | -177,759 |
| Eurotunnel | 91,003 | 82,749 | -8,254 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,145 | 132,078 | +112,933 |
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
|
15 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
8 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
7 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
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 | 47 |
| JOHN MOORE TRADING LIMITED | 46 |
| HEPCO SLIDE SYSTEMS LIMITED | 42 |
| ALL STEELS TRADING LIMITED | 37 |
| LEONARDO UK LTD | 27 |
| 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+ | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 6,091,127 |
| Singapore | 2,068,105 |
| Norway | 304,659 |
| Malaysia | 253,424 |
| Ireland | 218,566 |
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 | 380,544 | 5,710,583 | +5,330,039 |
| Singapore | 1,267,901 | 800,204 | -467,697 |
| Norway | 229,560 | 75,099 | -154,461 |
| Malaysia | 160,948 | 92,476 | -68,472 |
| Ireland | 93,932 | 124,634 | +30,702 |
| France | 56,721 | 97,241 | +40,520 |
| South Korea | 137,003 | 12,537 | -124,466 |
| Romania | 75,410 | 31,064 | -44,346 |
| Germany | 16,676 | 64,250 | +47,574 |
| Japan | 44,352 | 3,368 | -40,984 |
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 | 16,867 |
| 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 | 10,566 | 6,301 | -4,265 |
| 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) | 8,315,429 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,033,274 |
| Air transport | 549,328 |
| Other | 17,432 |
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) | 1,771,897 | 6,543,532 | +4,771,635 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 555,476 | 477,798 | -77,678 |
| Air transport | 410,599 | 138,729 | -271,870 |
| Other | 10,692 | 6,740 | -3,952 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,625,277 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,653,417 |
| London Gateway Port | 671,202 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 445,086 |
| Felixstowe | 349,795 |
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 | 920,316 | 3,704,961 | +2,784,645 |
| Liverpool Docks | 70,649 | 2,582,768 | +2,512,119 |
| London Gateway Port | 493,056 | 178,146 | -314,910 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 188,010 | 257,076 | +69,066 |
| Felixstowe | 267,817 | 81,978 | -185,839 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 247,497 | 47,325 | -200,172 |
| Immingham Docks | 215,257 | 66,733 | -148,524 |
| Manchester Airport | 106,129 | 75,170 | -30,959 |
| Holyhead | 13,752 | 79,521 | +65,769 |
| Dover | 27,334 | 37,931 | +10,597 |
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