Import/export HS code 72283020: Tool steel bars and rods
Hot-rolled bars and rods made of tool steel, used for making tools and dies
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,105,126 |
| China | 195,709 |
| United States | 181,572 |
| India | 127,532 |
| Czechia | 117,124 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 138,649 | 966,477 | +827,828 |
| China | 81,457 | 114,252 | +32,795 |
| United States | 157,520 | 24,052 | -133,468 |
| India | 42,066 | 85,466 | +43,400 |
| Czechia | 909 | 116,215 | +115,306 |
| France | 29,270 | 64,445 | +35,175 |
| Belgium | 79,852 | 9,951 | -69,901 |
| Taiwan | 75,352 | 0 | -75,352 |
| Netherlands | 41,816 | 26,779 | -15,037 |
| Portugal | 33,207 | 0 | -33,207 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,036,552 |
| China | 455,166 |
| United States | 176,384 |
| India | 127,532 |
| Taiwan | 75,352 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 154,331 | 882,221 | +727,890 |
| China | 112,561 | 342,605 | +230,044 |
| United States | 152,332 | 24,052 | -128,280 |
| India | 42,066 | 85,466 | +43,400 |
| Taiwan | 75,352 | 0 | -75,352 |
| United Kingdom | 13,490 | 36,010 | +22,520 |
| Slovenia | 10,007 | 30,645 | +20,638 |
| South Korea | 37,575 | 0 | -37,575 |
| Portugal | 33,207 | 0 | -33,207 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 28,439 | +28,439 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 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 Midlands | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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) | 1,562,040 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 336,090 |
| Air transport | 270,431 |
| Other | 5 |
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) | 378,349 | 1,183,691 | +805,342 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 102,247 | 233,843 | +131,596 |
| Air transport | 212,226 | 58,205 | -154,021 |
| Other | 0 | 5 | +5 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 533,673 |
| Dover | 288,617 |
| Felixstowe | 281,064 |
| Immingham Docks | 221,119 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 219,668 |
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 | 24,078 | 509,595 | +485,517 |
| Dover | 86,632 | 201,985 | +115,353 |
| Felixstowe | 178,241 | 102,823 | -75,418 |
| Immingham Docks | 81,564 | 139,555 | +57,991 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 195,616 | 24,052 | -171,564 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,007 | 206,840 | +196,833 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 199,718 | +199,718 |
| Purfleet | 62,128 | 0 | -62,128 |
| Southampton | 16,042 | 28,439 | +12,397 |
| Birmingham Airport | 7,073 | 22,277 | +15,204 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 116,238 |
| Japan | 97,052 |
| China | 82,971 |
| Germany | 39,946 |
| France | 37,727 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 0 | 116,238 | +116,238 |
| Japan | 63,762 | 33,290 | -30,472 |
| China | 82,971 | 0 | -82,971 |
| Germany | 36,233 | 3,713 | -32,520 |
| France | 35,498 | 2,229 | -33,269 |
| New Zealand | 2,712 | 20,340 | +17,628 |
| Brazil | 21,056 | 0 | -21,056 |
| Slovenia | 4,536 | 11,390 | +6,854 |
| South Africa | 9,659 | 0 | -9,659 |
| Ireland | 7,823 | 1,650 | -6,173 |
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) | 224,989 |
| Air transport | 215,713 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,165 |
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) | 87,206 | 137,783 | +50,577 |
| Air transport | 154,170 | 61,543 | -92,627 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,165 | 0 | -35,165 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 205,796 |
| Eurotunnel | 120,736 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 94,780 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,988 |
| Holyhead | 7,688 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 151,110 | 54,686 | -96,424 |
| Eurotunnel | 36,233 | 84,503 | +48,270 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,150 | 51,630 | +8,480 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,988 | 0 | -28,988 |
| Holyhead | 6,038 | 1,650 | -4,388 |
| ZLC | 1,250 | 4,628 | +3,378 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,810 | 2,229 | +419 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,803 | 0 | -2,803 |
| Southampton | 2,712 | 0 | -2,712 |
| Felixstowe | 2,447 | 0 | -2,447 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72283020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled bars and rods made of tool steel, used for making tools and dies