Import/export HS code 72283049: Various circular tool steel bars
Tool steel bars with a circular cross-section, less than 80 mm 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 75,951 |
| Sweden | 71,139 |
| Poland | 50,866 |
| Belgium | 28,997 |
| Netherlands | 15,353 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 45,286 | 30,665 | -14,621 |
| Sweden | 46,233 | 24,906 | -21,327 |
| Poland | 50,866 | 0 | -50,866 |
| Belgium | 0 | 28,997 | +28,997 |
| Netherlands | 15,353 | 0 | -15,353 |
| Czechia | 8,293 | 0 | -8,293 |
| United States | 0 | 5,486 | +5,486 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,336 | +1,336 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 75,951 |
| Sweden | 71,139 |
| Czechia | 59,159 |
| United Kingdom | 28,997 |
| Netherlands | 12,949 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 45,286 | 30,665 | -14,621 |
| Sweden | 46,233 | 24,906 | -21,327 |
| Czechia | 59,159 | 0 | -59,159 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 28,997 | +28,997 |
| Netherlands | 12,949 | 0 | -12,949 |
| Japan | 0 | 5,486 | +5,486 |
| Germany | 2,404 | 0 | -2,404 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 1,336 | +1,336 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 183,595 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 65,936 |
| Air transport | 7,890 |
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) | 152,930 | 30,665 | -122,265 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,697 | 55,239 | +44,542 |
| Air transport | 2,404 | 5,486 | +3,082 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Avonmouth Docks | 75,951 |
| Immingham Docks | 72,475 |
| Goole | 50,866 |
| Dover | 31,401 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,545 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonmouth Docks | 45,286 | 30,665 | -14,621 |
| Immingham Docks | 46,233 | 26,242 | -19,991 |
| Goole | 50,866 | 0 | -50,866 |
| Dover | 2,404 | 28,997 | +26,593 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,545 | 0 | -10,545 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,293 | 0 | -8,293 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 5,486 | +5,486 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,404 | 0 | -2,404 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Other mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-02 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 246,978 |
| Germany | 18,203 |
| France | 8,473 |
| Turkey | 8,400 |
| Austria | 7,407 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 154,240 | 92,738 | -61,502 |
| Germany | 18,203 | 0 | -18,203 |
| France | 7,373 | 1,100 | -6,273 |
| Turkey | 8,400 | 0 | -8,400 |
| Austria | 7,407 | 0 | -7,407 |
| Spain | 0 | 5,506 | +5,506 |
| Netherlands | 4,236 | 0 | -4,236 |
| Canada | 0 | 4,212 | +4,212 |
| United States | 0 | 3,821 | +3,821 |
| Israel | 3,433 | 0 | -3,433 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 303,405 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,724 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,065 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 194,428 | 108,977 | -85,451 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,811 | 1,913 | -6,898 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,065 | 0 | -3,065 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 158,087 |
| ZLC | 141,015 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,640 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,033 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,236 |
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 Stansted Airport | 137,185 | 20,902 | -116,283 |
| ZLC | 55,841 | 85,174 | +29,333 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,640 | 0 | -7,640 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,433 | 1,600 | -1,833 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,236 | 0 | -4,236 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 1,913 | +1,913 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,301 | +1,301 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72283049
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tool steel bars with a circular cross-section, less than 80 mm in diameter