Import/export HS code 72281020: Hot-rolled high-speed steel bars and rods
High-speed steel bars and rods that are hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or extruded, with no further processing
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 482,712 |
| France | 355,888 |
| United States | 155,125 |
| Austria | 86,541 |
| Italy | 50,839 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 291,915 | 190,797 | -101,118 |
| France | 198,347 | 157,541 | -40,806 |
| United States | 29,425 | 125,700 | +96,275 |
| Austria | 42,818 | 43,723 | +905 |
| Italy | 50,839 | 0 | -50,839 |
| China | 4,228 | 5,393 | +1,165 |
| Sweden | 6,646 | 0 | -6,646 |
| Spain | 4,825 | 0 | -4,825 |
| Romania | 3,341 | 0 | -3,341 |
| Ireland | 2,343 | 295 | -2,048 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 545,687 |
| Austria | 221,691 |
| United States | 219,542 |
| Italy | 50,839 |
| Sweden | 40,045 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 292,892 | 252,795 | -40,097 |
| Austria | 147,518 | 74,173 | -73,345 |
| United States | 69,166 | 150,376 | +81,210 |
| Italy | 50,839 | 0 | -50,839 |
| Sweden | 31,541 | 8,504 | -23,037 |
| Germany | 15,131 | 10,447 | -4,684 |
| China | 6,520 | 8,408 | +1,888 |
| United Kingdom | 6,646 | 0 | -6,646 |
| Spain | 4,825 | 0 | -4,825 |
| Romania | 3,341 | 0 | -3,341 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 879,182 |
| Air transport | 239,569 |
| Other | 26,631 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,674 |
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) | 524,940 | 354,242 | -170,698 |
| Air transport | 96,600 | 142,969 | +46,369 |
| Other | 7,885 | 18,746 | +10,861 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,182 | 7,492 | -690 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 485,030 |
| Dover | 217,269 |
| Manchester Airport | 128,470 |
| Immingham Docks | 117,184 |
| East Midlands Airport | 49,159 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 252,565 | 232,465 | -20,100 |
| Dover | 149,267 | 68,002 | -81,265 |
| Manchester Airport | 16,496 | 111,974 | +95,478 |
| Immingham Docks | 70,730 | 46,454 | -24,276 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,437 | 11,722 | -25,715 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,996 | 13,726 | -14,270 |
| Hull | 33,625 | 1,604 | -32,021 |
| 000 | 7,885 | 18,746 | +10,861 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,341 | 4,035 | -8,306 |
| Birmingham Airport | 12,457 | 0 | -12,457 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 633,007 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 176,086 |
| India | 68,703 |
| Ireland | 45,041 |
| Poland | 31,068 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 633,007 | 0 | -633,007 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 176,086 | 0 | -176,086 |
| India | 0 | 68,703 | +68,703 |
| Ireland | 13,251 | 31,790 | +18,539 |
| Poland | 4,244 | 26,824 | +22,580 |
| Sweden | 7,895 | 5,850 | -2,045 |
| Singapore | 13,128 | 0 | -13,128 |
| Spain | 11,804 | 1,260 | -10,544 |
| Kenya | 6,856 | 1,691 | -5,165 |
| Portugal | 5,345 | 2,736 | -2,609 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 32,818 |
| XI | 2,576 |
| Ireland | 139 |
| China | 120 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,051 | 30,767 | +28,716 |
| XI | 1,812 | 764 | -1,048 |
| Ireland | 0 | 139 | +139 |
| China | 0 | 120 | +120 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 905,670 |
| Air transport | 106,283 |
| Other | 35,653 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,758 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 857,513 | 48,157 | -809,356 |
| Air transport | 28,893 | 77,390 | +48,497 |
| Other | 3,863 | 31,790 | +27,927 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,067 | 1,691 | -13,376 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 880,656 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,444 |
| 000 | 35,653 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,525 |
| Harwich | 11,799 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 845,770 | 34,886 | -810,884 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,776 | 72,668 | +64,892 |
| 000 | 3,863 | 31,790 | +27,927 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,706 | 3,819 | -7,887 |
| Harwich | 0 | 11,799 | +11,799 |
| Heysham | 8,500 | 0 | -8,500 |
| Southampton | 8,211 | 0 | -8,211 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,917 | 0 | -4,917 |
| Felixstowe | 4,691 | 0 | -4,691 |
| Newcastle Airport | 4,494 | 0 | -4,494 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72281020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-speed steel bars and rods that are hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or extruded, with no further processing