Import/export HS code 72283041: Large circular tool steel bars
Tool steel bars with a circular cross-section, 80 mm or more in diameter
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 184,447 |
| Germany | 74,971 |
| Sweden | 21,237 |
| United States | 10,102 |
| Belgium | 7,642 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 183,127 | 1,320 | -181,807 |
| Germany | 50,560 | 24,411 | -26,149 |
| Sweden | 17,701 | 3,536 | -14,165 |
| United States | 0 | 10,102 | +10,102 |
| Belgium | 7,642 | 0 | -7,642 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 5,093 | +5,093 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 176,820 |
| Germany | 71,506 |
| Sweden | 21,237 |
| United States | 10,102 |
| Belgium | 7,642 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 176,820 | 0 | -176,820 |
| Germany | 47,515 | 23,991 | -23,524 |
| Sweden | 17,701 | 3,536 | -14,165 |
| United States | 0 | 10,102 | +10,102 |
| Belgium | 7,642 | 0 | -7,642 |
| Ukraine | 952 | 5,513 | +4,561 |
| Australia | 6,307 | 0 | -6,307 |
| Finland | 2,093 | 0 | -2,093 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,320 | +1,320 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 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) | 269,382 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,701 |
| Air transport | 16,409 |
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) | 235,022 | 34,360 | -200,662 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,701 | 0 | -17,701 |
| Air transport | 6,307 | 10,102 | +3,795 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 112,583 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 104,353 |
| Immingham Docks | 66,024 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,102 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,307 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 100,513 | 12,070 | -88,443 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 104,353 | 0 | -104,353 |
| Immingham Docks | 47,857 | 18,167 | -29,690 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 10,102 | +10,102 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,307 | 0 | -6,307 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 4,123 | +4,123 |
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
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HILLFOOT STEEL LIMITED | 3 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 2 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 1 |
| STEEL TRADERS (MIDLANDS) LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 21,139 |
| Singapore | 1,840 |
| Canada | 1,050 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,316 | 15,823 | +10,507 |
| Singapore | 1,840 | 0 | -1,840 |
| Canada | 0 | 1,050 | +1,050 |
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) | 21,139 |
| Air transport | 2,890 |
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) | 5,316 | 15,823 | +10,507 |
| Air transport | 1,840 | 1,050 | -790 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 21,139 |
| ZLC | 1,840 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,050 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 5,316 | 15,823 | +10,507 |
| ZLC | 1,840 | 0 | -1,840 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 1,050 | +1,050 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72283041
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tool steel bars with a circular cross-section, 80 mm or more in diameter