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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 55,616 |
| Sweden | 50,055 |
| Spain | 43,125 |
| Belgium | 28,997 |
| Germany | 17,927 |
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 | 44,892 | 10,724 | -34,168 |
| Sweden | 50,055 | 0 | -50,055 |
| Spain | 0 | 43,125 | +43,125 |
| Belgium | 28,997 | 0 | -28,997 |
| Germany | 0 | 17,927 | +17,927 |
| Netherlands | 15,353 | 0 | -15,353 |
| Norway | 0 | 14,000 | +14,000 |
| United States | 0 | 6,773 | +6,773 |
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 | 55,616 |
| Sweden | 50,055 |
| Spain | 43,125 |
| United Kingdom | 28,997 |
| Germany | 25,971 |
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 | 44,892 | 10,724 | -34,168 |
| Sweden | 50,055 | 0 | -50,055 |
| Spain | 0 | 43,125 | +43,125 |
| United Kingdom | 28,997 | 0 | -28,997 |
| Germany | 2,404 | 23,567 | +21,163 |
| Netherlands | 12,949 | 0 | -12,949 |
| Japan | 0 | 6,773 | +6,773 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 4,937 | +4,937 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 3,423 | +3,423 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 |
| 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 Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 134,435 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 88,234 |
| Air transport | 9,177 |
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) | 80,586 | 53,849 | -26,737 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 56,307 | 31,927 | -24,380 |
| Air transport | 2,404 | 6,773 | +4,369 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 67,982 |
| Goole | 55,616 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 43,125 |
| Dover | 31,401 |
| Middlesbrough | 14,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 50,055 | 17,927 | -32,128 |
| Goole | 44,892 | 10,724 | -34,168 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 43,125 | +43,125 |
| Dover | 31,401 | 0 | -31,401 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 14,000 | +14,000 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,545 | 0 | -10,545 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 6,773 | +6,773 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
1 |
|
Mining support service activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-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 | 242,792 |
| Germany | 10,563 |
| France | 8,473 |
| Turkey | 8,400 |
| United States | 5,760 |
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 | 137,440 | 105,352 | -32,088 |
| Germany | 10,563 | 0 | -10,563 |
| France | 7,373 | 1,100 | -6,273 |
| Turkey | 8,400 | 0 | -8,400 |
| United States | 0 | 5,760 | +5,760 |
| Spain | 5,506 | 0 | -5,506 |
| Netherlands | 4,236 | 0 | -4,236 |
| Canada | 2,106 | 2,106 | +0 |
| Indonesia | 3,012 | 0 | -3,012 |
| Japan | 2,031 | 0 | -2,031 |
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 | 290,318 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,084 |
| 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 | 176,000 | 114,318 | -61,682 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,171 | 1,913 | +742 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 171,351 |
| London Stansted Airport | 116,158 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,236 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,240 |
| Holyhead | 1,913 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 97,680 | 73,671 | -24,009 |
| London Stansted Airport | 78,751 | 37,407 | -41,344 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,236 | 0 | -4,236 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 3,240 | +3,240 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 1,913 | +1,913 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,600 | 0 | -1,600 |
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