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 | 485,725 |
| 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 | 203,464 | 282,261 | +78,797 |
| France | 5,490 | 20,547 | +15,057 |
| 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 |
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 | 462,063 |
| France | 35,288 |
| Italy | 24,470 |
| 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 | 203,464 | 258,599 | +55,135 |
| France | 5,490 | 29,798 | +24,308 |
| Italy | 5,001 | 19,469 | +14,468 |
| United States | 5,330 | 0 | -5,330 |
| Turkey | 0 | 4,193 | +4,193 |
| Czechia | 0 | 1,915 | +1,915 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 272,182 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 255,747 |
| 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) | 55,104 | 217,078 | +161,974 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 158,851 | 96,896 | -61,955 |
| 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 | 485,725 |
| 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 | 203,464 | 282,261 | +78,797 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,490 | 9,251 | +3,761 |
| London | 0 | 12,960 | +12,960 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 7,587 | +7,587 |
| Dover | 5,001 | 1,915 | -3,086 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,330 | 0 | -5,330 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Civil engineering | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
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 | 3 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 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 | 157,076 |
| 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 | 44,134 | 112,942 | +68,808 |
| Norway | 70,830 | 0 | -70,830 |
| Czechia | 9,952 | 48,108 | +38,156 |
| Germany | 0 | 17,070 | +17,070 |
| Ireland | 0 | 6,607 | +6,607 |
| Israel | 3,300 | 0 | -3,300 |
| Sweden | 0 | 2,048 | +2,048 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,273 | +1,273 |
| Poland | 0 | 1,268 | +1,268 |
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) | 243,402 |
| 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) | 54,086 | 189,316 | +135,230 |
| 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 | 234,747 |
| 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 | 54,086 | 180,661 | +126,575 |
| 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 |
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