Import/export HS code 72281050: Forged high-speed steel bars and rods
High-speed steel bars and rods that have been forged for added strength
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 210,458 |
| Turkey | 116,422 |
| Germany | 70,488 |
| United States | 17,216 |
| Poland | 5,613 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 79,826 | 130,632 | +50,806 |
| Turkey | 0 | 116,422 | +116,422 |
| Germany | 48,619 | 21,869 | -26,750 |
| United States | 17,216 | 0 | -17,216 |
| Poland | 0 | 5,613 | +5,613 |
| China | 1,933 | 0 | -1,933 |
| Ireland | 198 | 1,288 | +1,090 |
| Netherlands | 1,294 | 0 | -1,294 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 210,458 |
| Turkey | 116,422 |
| Germany | 50,622 |
| China | 21,799 |
| United States | 17,216 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 79,826 | 130,632 | +50,806 |
| Turkey | 0 | 116,422 | +116,422 |
| Germany | 48,619 | 2,003 | -46,616 |
| China | 1,933 | 19,866 | +17,933 |
| United States | 17,216 | 0 | -17,216 |
| Poland | 0 | 5,613 | +5,613 |
| Sweden | 1,294 | 0 | -1,294 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 287,853 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 118,355 |
| Air transport | 17,216 |
| Other | 1,486 |
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) | 129,739 | 158,114 | +28,375 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,933 | 116,422 | +114,489 |
| Air transport | 17,216 | 0 | -17,216 |
| Other | 198 | 1,288 | +1,090 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 183,707 |
| Belfast Port | 116,422 |
| Eurotunnel | 32,691 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,655 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,875 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 102,449 | 81,258 | -21,191 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 116,422 | +116,422 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,551 | 19,140 | +5,589 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 30,655 | +30,655 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,403 | 20,472 | +14,069 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,536 | 0 | -13,536 |
| Felixstowe | 1,933 | 6,589 | +4,656 |
| London | 7,336 | 0 | -7,336 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,680 | 0 | -3,680 |
| 000 | 198 | 1,288 | +1,090 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BREITENFELD UK LIMITED | 7 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 4 |
| TAYLOR SPECIAL STEELS LIMITED | 4 |
| AKM STEELS LIMITED | 3 |
| BAMFORD BUS COMPANY LIMITED | 2 |
| G AND A LEISURE LIMITED | 1 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 119,114 |
| Ireland | 42,890 |
| Italy | 21,423 |
| Spain | 5,255 |
| Germany | 1,368 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 119,114 | 0 | -119,114 |
| Ireland | 6,408 | 36,482 | +30,074 |
| Italy | 21,423 | 0 | -21,423 |
| Spain | 5,255 | 0 | -5,255 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,368 | +1,368 |
| Portugal | 0 | 1,221 | +1,221 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 828 |
| Italy | 14 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 535 | 293 | -242 |
| Italy | 0 | 14 | +14 |
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) | 119,114 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 69,947 |
| Air transport | 1,368 |
| Other | 842 |
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) | 119,114 | 0 | -119,114 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,551 | 37,396 | +4,845 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,368 | +1,368 |
| Other | 535 | 307 | -228 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 119,114 |
| Holyhead | 42,048 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,899 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,368 |
| 000 | 842 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 119,114 | 0 | -119,114 |
| Holyhead | 5,873 | 36,175 | +30,302 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,678 | 1,221 | -25,457 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,368 | +1,368 |
| 000 | 535 | 307 | -228 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72281050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-speed steel bars and rods that have been forged for added strength