Import/export HS code 72282010: Rectangular silico-manganese steel bars
Silico-manganese steel bars with a rectangular cross-section, hot-rolled on all four sides
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 467,987 |
| France | 26,037 |
| Germany | 9,251 |
| United States | 5,330 |
| Italy | 5,001 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 185,660 | 282,327 | +96,667 |
| France | 18,450 | 7,587 | -10,863 |
| Germany | 0 | 9,251 | +9,251 |
| United States | 5,330 | 0 | -5,330 |
| Italy | 5,001 | 0 | -5,001 |
| Czechia | 0 | 1,915 | +1,915 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 880 | +880 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 443,561 |
| France | 35,288 |
| Italy | 25,234 |
| United States | 5,330 |
| Turkey | 4,193 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 185,660 | 257,901 | +72,241 |
| France | 18,450 | 16,838 | -1,612 |
| Italy | 5,001 | 20,233 | +15,232 |
| United States | 5,330 | 0 | -5,330 |
| Turkey | 0 | 4,193 | +4,193 |
| Czechia | 0 | 1,915 | +1,915 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 880 | +880 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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) | 281,672 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 229,399 |
| Air transport | 5,330 |
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) | 73,874 | 207,798 | +133,924 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 135,237 | 94,162 | -41,075 |
| Air transport | 5,330 | 0 | -5,330 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 467,987 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,741 |
| London | 12,960 |
| Portsmouth | 7,587 |
| Dover | 6,916 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 185,660 | 282,327 | +96,667 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,490 | 9,251 | +3,761 |
| London | 12,960 | 0 | -12,960 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 7,587 | +7,587 |
| Dover | 5,001 | 1,915 | -3,086 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,330 | 0 | -5,330 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 880 | +880 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
3 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
2 |
|
Civil engineering
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of other transport equipment
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
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 | 4 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 231,696 |
| France | 149,459 |
| Norway | 70,830 |
| Czechia | 58,060 |
| Germany | 17,070 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 153,799 | 77,897 | -75,902 |
| France | 103,157 | 46,302 | -56,855 |
| Norway | 70,830 | 0 | -70,830 |
| Czechia | 9,952 | 48,108 | +38,156 |
| Germany | 1,624 | 15,446 | +13,822 |
| Ireland | 0 | 6,607 | +6,607 |
| Israel | 3,300 | 0 | -3,300 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,400 | +2,400 |
| Sweden | 0 | 2,048 | +2,048 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,273 | +1,273 |
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) | 302,526 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 238,185 |
| Air transport | 3,300 |
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) | 224,629 | 77,897 | -146,732 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 114,733 | 123,452 | +8,719 |
| Air transport | 3,300 | 0 | -3,300 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 227,130 |
| Felixstowe | 160,189 |
| Immingham Docks | 72,878 |
| Southampton | 71,507 |
| Holyhead | 6,607 |
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 | 114,733 | 112,397 | -2,336 |
| Felixstowe | 82,292 | 77,897 | -4,395 |
| Immingham Docks | 70,830 | 2,048 | -68,782 |
| Southampton | 71,507 | 0 | -71,507 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 6,607 | +6,607 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,300 | 0 | -3,300 |
| London | 0 | 2,400 | +2,400 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72282010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Silico-manganese steel bars with a rectangular cross-section, hot-rolled on all four sides