Import/export HS code 72281090: Various high-speed steel bars and rods
High-speed steel bars and rods 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 4,671,040 |
| Spain | 3,795,110 |
| France | 3,255,381 |
| Germany | 1,749,853 |
| Taiwan | 905,139 |
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 | 2,557,538 | 2,113,502 | -444,036 |
| Spain | 1,698,433 | 2,096,677 | +398,244 |
| France | 1,397,058 | 1,858,323 | +461,265 |
| Germany | 961,037 | 788,816 | -172,221 |
| Taiwan | 447,820 | 457,319 | +9,499 |
| Sweden | 495,548 | 328,443 | -167,105 |
| China | 566,317 | 135,825 | -430,492 |
| Netherlands | 52,713 | 497,919 | +445,206 |
| Japan | 100,105 | 87,431 | -12,674 |
| United States | 148,821 | 37,484 | -111,337 |
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 | 4,699,007 |
| Spain | 3,802,917 |
| France | 3,060,646 |
| China | 1,572,728 |
| Sweden | 1,431,297 |
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 | 2,573,205 | 2,125,802 | -447,403 |
| Spain | 1,698,433 | 2,104,484 | +406,051 |
| France | 1,401,095 | 1,659,551 | +258,456 |
| China | 1,004,681 | 568,047 | -436,634 |
| Sweden | 659,858 | 771,439 | +111,581 |
| Germany | 354,459 | 593,770 | +239,311 |
| Taiwan | 468,517 | 457,319 | -11,198 |
| Japan | 100,105 | 87,431 | -12,674 |
| United States | 140,271 | 39,327 | -100,944 |
| Italy | 54,320 | 14,426 | -39,894 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 14,652,853 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,988,868 |
| Air transport | 355,207 |
| Other | 9,789 |
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) | 7,149,182 | 7,503,671 | +354,489 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,140,362 | 848,506 | -291,856 |
| Air transport | 222,074 | 133,133 | -88,941 |
| Other | 9,789 | 0 | -9,789 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 5,654,131 |
| Dover | 4,472,105 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,575,361 |
| Southampton | 1,536,590 |
| Felixstowe | 1,043,514 |
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 | 2,330,179 | 3,323,952 | +993,773 |
| Dover | 2,241,544 | 2,230,561 | -10,983 |
| Immingham Docks | 678,965 | 896,396 | +217,431 |
| Southampton | 961,106 | 575,484 | -385,622 |
| Felixstowe | 406,006 | 637,508 | +231,502 |
| Killingholme | 942,633 | 0 | -942,633 |
| Harwich | 464,563 | 249,254 | -215,309 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 129,736 | 227,803 | +98,067 |
| Manchester Airport | 107,442 | 1,069 | -106,373 |
| Birmingham Airport | 36,604 | 56,063 | +19,459 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TAYLOR SPECIAL STEELS LIMITED | 45 |
| PORTICO SPORT UK LIMITED | 33 |
| PHINIA DELPHI UK LTD | 25 |
| FORST (UK) LIMITED | 25 |
| DATHAN TOOL & GAUGE CO LIMITED | 18 |
| EDWARD TURNER & SON LIMITED | 18 |
| HENRY TAYLOR (TOOLS) LIMITED | 17 |
| COGNE U.K. LIMITED | 12 |
| KCT HOLDINGS LIMITED | 11 |
| CARRS TOOL STEELS LIMITED | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,060,313 |
| Germany | 947,491 |
| Belgium | 353,190 |
| Brazil | 225,346 |
| France | 209,104 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 982,194 | 1,078,119 | +95,925 |
| Germany | 327,307 | 620,184 | +292,877 |
| Belgium | 0 | 353,190 | +353,190 |
| Brazil | 0 | 225,346 | +225,346 |
| France | 74,563 | 134,541 | +59,978 |
| Italy | 101,947 | 1,800 | -100,147 |
| Netherlands | 37,391 | 41,867 | +4,476 |
| Hungary | 40,129 | 39,008 | -1,121 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,019 | 29,509 | +25,490 |
| Sweden | 2,888 | 26,932 | +24,044 |
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) | 4,086,600 |
| Air transport | 123,997 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,509 |
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) | 1,539,449 | 2,547,151 | +1,007,702 |
| Air transport | 96,600 | 27,397 | -69,203 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,000 | 29,509 | +28,509 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,946,156 |
| Holyhead | 1,886,614 |
| Liverpool Docks | 105,358 |
| East Midlands Airport | 87,217 |
| Heysham | 65,472 |
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 | 528,247 | 1,417,909 | +889,662 |
| Holyhead | 861,592 | 1,025,022 | +163,430 |
| Liverpool Docks | 105,358 | 0 | -105,358 |
| East Midlands Airport | 62,590 | 24,627 | -37,963 |
| Heysham | 12,375 | 53,097 | +40,722 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 39,532 | +39,532 |
| Southampton | 0 | 29,509 | +29,509 |
| Portsmouth | 28,433 | 0 | -28,433 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,444 | 11,591 | +8,147 |
| ZLC | 14,048 | 0 | -14,048 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72281090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-speed steel bars and rods not covered by other specific codes