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 | 145,219 |
| Germany | 65,248 |
| Turkey | 21,262 |
| United States | 17,216 |
| China | 1,933 |
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 | 67,268 | 77,951 | +10,683 |
| Germany | 48,619 | 16,629 | -31,990 |
| Turkey | 0 | 21,262 | +21,262 |
| United States | 17,216 | 0 | -17,216 |
| China | 1,933 | 0 | -1,933 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,418 | +1,418 |
| 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 | 145,219 |
| Germany | 50,622 |
| Turkey | 21,262 |
| United States | 17,216 |
| China | 16,559 |
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 | 67,268 | 77,951 | +10,683 |
| Germany | 48,619 | 2,003 | -46,616 |
| Turkey | 0 | 21,262 | +21,262 |
| United States | 17,216 | 0 | -17,216 |
| China | 1,933 | 14,626 | +12,693 |
| 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 |
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 |
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) | 211,761 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,195 |
| Air transport | 17,216 |
| Other | 1,418 |
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) | 117,181 | 94,580 | -22,601 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,933 | 21,262 | +19,329 |
| Air transport | 17,216 | 0 | -17,216 |
| Other | 0 | 1,418 | +1,418 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 156,943 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,875 |
| Belfast Port | 21,262 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,258 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,536 |
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 | 95,727 | 61,216 | -34,511 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,403 | 20,472 | +14,069 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 21,262 | +21,262 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,715 | 11,543 | +3,828 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,536 | 0 | -13,536 |
| London | 7,336 | 0 | -7,336 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,680 | 0 | -3,680 |
| Felixstowe | 1,933 | 1,349 | -584 |
| 000 | 0 | 1,418 | +1,418 |
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 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 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 | 6 |
| TAYLOR SPECIAL STEELS LIMITED | 4 |
| AKM STEELS LIMITED | 3 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 3 |
| BAMFORD BUS COMPANY LIMITED | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | 35,475 |
| 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 | 0 | 119,114 | +119,114 |
| Ireland | 1,939 | 33,536 | +31,597 |
| Italy | 0 | 21,423 | +21,423 |
| Spain | 5,255 | 0 | -5,255 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,368 | +1,368 |
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 | 596 |
| 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 | 103 | 493 | +390 |
| 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) | 61,543 |
| Air transport | 1,368 |
| Other | 610 |
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) | 0 | 119,114 | +119,114 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,091 | 54,452 | +47,361 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,368 | +1,368 |
| Other | 103 | 507 | +404 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 119,114 |
| Holyhead | 34,865 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,678 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,368 |
| 000 | 610 |
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 | 0 | 119,114 | +119,114 |
| Holyhead | 1,836 | 33,029 | +31,193 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,255 | 21,423 | +16,168 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,368 | +1,368 |
| 000 | 103 | 507 | +404 |
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