Import/export HS code 722830: Hot-rolled alloy steel bars and rods
Alloy steel bars and rods that are hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or extruded, with no further processing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 22,688,295 |
| Spain | 17,217,350 |
| France | 11,676,349 |
| Sweden | 9,955,663 |
| Finland | 9,270,667 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 12,058,659 | 10,629,636 | -1,429,023 |
| Spain | 8,885,753 | 8,331,597 | -554,156 |
| France | 5,155,104 | 6,521,245 | +1,366,141 |
| Sweden | 5,232,614 | 4,723,049 | -509,565 |
| Finland | 5,889,860 | 3,380,807 | -2,509,053 |
| Germany | 3,032,045 | 4,016,404 | +984,359 |
| Italy | 3,771,883 | 3,037,906 | -733,977 |
| United States | 1,527,466 | 2,645,358 | +1,117,892 |
| China | 1,476,530 | 1,671,827 | +195,297 |
| Taiwan | 1,863,191 | 1,214,672 | -648,519 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 17,824,519 |
| Spain | 17,664,260 |
| Sweden | 9,870,980 |
| Finland | 9,568,832 |
| France | 9,261,435 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 9,711,022 | 8,113,497 | -1,597,525 |
| Spain | 8,987,956 | 8,676,304 | -311,652 |
| Sweden | 5,338,325 | 4,532,655 | -805,670 |
| Finland | 5,945,363 | 3,623,469 | -2,321,894 |
| France | 4,276,865 | 4,984,570 | +707,705 |
| Poland | 3,706,470 | 3,230,160 | -476,310 |
| Italy | 3,781,201 | 2,987,210 | -793,991 |
| Germany | 2,619,254 | 4,051,224 | +1,431,970 |
| China | 2,066,678 | 3,002,812 | +936,134 |
| United States | 1,472,430 | 3,433,946 | +1,961,516 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 35 |
| South Yorkshire | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 8 |
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 Midlands | 25 | 26 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,443,324 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,791,526 |
| Air transport | 3,890,398 |
| Other | 194,354 |
| Road transport | 93,266 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,386,313 | 26,057,011 | -329,302 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,175,075 | 25,616,451 | +1,441,376 |
| Air transport | 2,323,267 | 1,567,131 | -756,136 |
| Other | 120,339 | 74,015 | -46,324 |
| Road transport | 0 | 93,266 | +93,266 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 17,069,383 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 13,674,092 |
| Dover | 13,551,727 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,319,790 |
| London | 7,455,793 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goole | 9,441,206 | 7,628,177 | -1,813,029 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 6,476,722 | 7,197,370 | +720,648 |
| Dover | 6,560,384 | 6,991,343 | +430,959 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,478,611 | 4,841,179 | -2,637,432 |
| London | 2,063,389 | 5,392,404 | +3,329,015 |
| Harwich | 6,205,635 | 402,420 | -5,803,215 |
| Felixstowe | 1,988,139 | 3,727,784 | +1,739,645 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,027,031 | 3,210,160 | +1,183,129 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,077,490 | 2,744,137 | +666,647 |
| Southampton | 1,381,740 | 2,368,067 | +986,327 |
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 | 63 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 47 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 20 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 19 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 61 |
| 2026-03 | 53 |
| 2026-02 | 51 |
| 2026-01 | 49 |
| 2025-12 | 53 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 112 |
| HOWCO GROUP PLC | 108 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 85 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 69 |
| PADLEY & VENABLES LIMITED | 60 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 59 |
| CARRS TOOL STEELS LIMITED | 57 |
| HILLFOOT STEEL LIMITED | 51 |
| GMH UK LIMITED | 51 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 73 |
| 54m+ | 64 |
| 15m-54m | 27 |
| Other | 14 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 14,450,499 |
| Italy | 11,789,384 |
| United States | 10,599,838 |
| China | 5,835,301 |
| Norway | 4,425,970 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 11,919,181 | 2,531,318 | -9,387,863 |
| Italy | 8,008,370 | 3,781,014 | -4,227,356 |
| United States | 3,659,095 | 6,940,743 | +3,281,648 |
| China | 5,684,854 | 150,447 | -5,534,407 |
| Norway | 3,208,502 | 1,217,468 | -1,991,034 |
| Poland | 2,395,963 | 379,614 | -2,016,349 |
| India | 1,446,982 | 957,436 | -489,546 |
| Austria | 1,478,500 | 527,935 | -950,565 |
| Ireland | 1,063,486 | 565,828 | -497,658 |
| Germany | 1,027,002 | 578,719 | -448,283 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 9,533 |
| Czechia | 4,828 |
| Spain | 4,473 |
| Sweden | 1,253 |
| China | 475 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 7,996 | 1,537 | -6,459 |
| Czechia | 3,395 | 1,433 | -1,962 |
| Spain | 4,299 | 174 | -4,125 |
| Sweden | 1,253 | 0 | -1,253 |
| China | 475 | 0 | -475 |
| XI | 0 | 474 | +474 |
| United States | 374 | 0 | -374 |
| Egypt | 0 | 346 | +346 |
| Taiwan | 161 | 157 | -4 |
| Italy | 0 | 137 | +137 |
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) | 48,880,925 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,045,657 |
| Air transport | 4,555,028 |
| Other | 27,375 |
| Road transport | 2,031 |
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) | 33,129,575 | 15,751,350 | -17,378,225 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,042,219 | 4,003,438 | -7,038,781 |
| Air transport | 2,558,070 | 1,996,958 | -561,112 |
| Other | 20,387 | 6,988 | -13,399 |
| Road transport | 2,031 | 0 | -2,031 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,975,732 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,362,291 |
| Felixstowe | 5,466,130 |
| Southampton | 3,538,280 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,322,737 |
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 | 25,007,644 | 7,968,088 | -17,039,556 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,479,811 | 5,882,480 | +402,669 |
| Felixstowe | 4,412,926 | 1,053,204 | -3,359,722 |
| Southampton | 2,404,678 | 1,133,602 | -1,271,076 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,030,440 | 1,292,297 | -738,143 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,758,375 | 549,046 | -1,209,329 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,410,051 | 511,809 | -898,242 |
| Portsmouth | 924,196 | 511,902 | -412,294 |
| Dover | 909,319 | 114,484 | -794,835 |
| Middlesbrough | 64,814 | 929,701 | +864,887 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 722830
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Alloy steel bars and rods that are hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or extruded, with no further processing