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 | 1,276,466 |
| United States | 176,384 |
| China | 162,382 |
| Czechia | 131,842 |
| India | 127,532 |
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 | 187,583 | 1,088,883 | +901,300 |
| United States | 152,332 | 24,052 | -128,280 |
| China | 48,130 | 114,252 | +66,122 |
| Czechia | 909 | 130,933 | +130,024 |
| India | 42,066 | 85,466 | +43,400 |
| France | 29,270 | 85,559 | +56,289 |
| Taiwan | 75,352 | 0 | -75,352 |
| Netherlands | 41,816 | 26,779 | -15,037 |
| Belgium | 53,812 | 9,951 | -43,861 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 28,439 | +28,439 |
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 | 1,197,852 |
| China | 427,021 |
| 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 | 203,265 | 994,587 | +791,322 |
| China | 64,100 | 362,921 | +298,821 |
| 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 |
| Ukraine | 25,864 | 21,114 | -4,750 |
| Slovenia | 10,007 | 30,645 | +20,638 |
| South Korea | 26,669 | 2,371 | -24,298 |
| 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 | 7 |
| 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 | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
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) | 1,669,857 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 345,242 |
| Air transport | 265,243 |
| 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) | 334,709 | 1,335,148 | +1,000,439 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 102,247 | 242,995 | +140,748 |
| Air transport | 207,038 | 58,205 | -148,833 |
| Other | 0 | 5 | +5 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 685,104 |
| Dover | 292,119 |
| Felixstowe | 250,747 |
| Immingham Docks | 225,918 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 216,847 |
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 | 661,026 | +636,948 |
| Dover | 53,425 | 238,694 | +185,269 |
| Felixstowe | 144,914 | 105,833 | -39,081 |
| Immingham Docks | 91,634 | 134,284 | +42,650 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 48,871 | 167,976 | +119,105 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 190,428 | 24,052 | -166,376 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 199,718 | +199,718 |
| Southampton | 16,042 | 28,439 | +12,397 |
| Purfleet | 36,088 | 0 | -36,088 |
| 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 machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
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 | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 116,238 |
| Japan | 93,719 |
| China | 82,971 |
| France | 39,992 |
| Germany | 39,946 |
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 | 93,719 | 0 | -93,719 |
| China | 82,971 | 0 | -82,971 |
| France | 35,498 | 4,494 | -31,004 |
| Germany | 36,233 | 3,713 | -32,520 |
| Brazil | 21,056 | 0 | -21,056 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 20,340 | +20,340 |
| Slovenia | 11,124 | 4,802 | -6,322 |
| 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) | 230,535 |
| Air transport | 213,536 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,453 |
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) | 96,329 | 134,206 | +37,877 |
| Air transport | 183,018 | 30,518 | -152,500 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,453 | 0 | -32,453 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 201,354 |
| Eurotunnel | 120,736 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 100,326 |
| 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 | 179,958 | 21,396 | -158,562 |
| Eurotunnel | 36,233 | 84,503 | +48,270 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 52,273 | 48,053 | -4,220 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,988 | 0 | -28,988 |
| Holyhead | 6,038 | 1,650 | -4,388 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,810 | 4,494 | +2,684 |
| ZLC | 1,250 | 4,628 | +3,378 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,803 | 0 | -2,803 |
| 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