Import/export HS code 72283061: Large circular alloy steel bars
Alloy 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 15,706,751 |
| Finland | 7,109,146 |
| France | 5,063,828 |
| Italy | 3,592,530 |
| Spain | 3,142,948 |
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 | 9,176,442 | 6,530,309 | -2,646,133 |
| Finland | 4,179,840 | 2,929,306 | -1,250,534 |
| France | 2,445,434 | 2,618,394 | +172,960 |
| Italy | 1,636,564 | 1,955,966 | +319,402 |
| Spain | 2,198,951 | 943,997 | -1,254,954 |
| Germany | 1,646,917 | 1,483,575 | -163,342 |
| China | 1,664,441 | 1,330,919 | -333,522 |
| United States | 584,350 | 1,888,521 | +1,304,171 |
| Taiwan | 1,739,734 | 644,619 | -1,095,115 |
| Sweden | 838,213 | 741,891 | -96,322 |
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 | 13,341,207 |
| Finland | 7,227,304 |
| Poland | 3,750,100 |
| Italy | 3,728,628 |
| China | 3,608,425 |
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 | 8,203,467 | 5,137,740 | -3,065,727 |
| Finland | 4,205,065 | 3,022,239 | -1,182,826 |
| Poland | 1,849,659 | 1,900,441 | +50,782 |
| Italy | 1,666,503 | 2,062,125 | +395,622 |
| China | 2,285,584 | 1,322,841 | -962,743 |
| France | 1,508,919 | 2,077,257 | +568,338 |
| Spain | 2,271,428 | 1,106,400 | -1,165,028 |
| Germany | 1,305,509 | 1,565,062 | +259,553 |
| Taiwan | 1,760,129 | 1,096,219 | -663,910 |
| United States | 646,548 | 2,005,073 | +1,358,525 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 16 |
| South Yorkshire | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
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 | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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) | 25,626,267 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,582,686 |
| Air transport | 1,383,009 |
| Other | 130,424 |
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) | 15,372,004 | 10,254,263 | -5,117,741 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,997,149 | 11,585,537 | -411,612 |
| Air transport | 767,689 | 615,320 | -152,369 |
| Other | 65,423 | 65,001 | -422 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 12,535,376 |
| Dover | 7,512,350 |
| Harwich | 5,377,202 |
| Felixstowe | 3,361,882 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,355,471 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goole | 7,541,203 | 4,994,173 | -2,547,030 |
| Dover | 3,672,527 | 3,839,823 | +167,296 |
| Harwich | 4,479,710 | 897,492 | -3,582,218 |
| Felixstowe | 1,940,463 | 1,421,419 | -519,044 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,353,683 | 1,001,788 | -1,351,895 |
| London | 323,173 | 2,831,948 | +2,508,775 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,008,277 | 885,608 | -1,122,669 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,242,507 | 1,376,517 | +134,010 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,476,504 | 838,568 | -637,936 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 588,872 | 989,249 | +400,377 |
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 | 37 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 18 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 24 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOWCO GROUP PLC | 102 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 71 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 61 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 53 |
| HILLFOOT STEEL LIMITED | 46 |
| GMH UK LIMITED | 45 |
| PARKSIDE STEEL (STOCKHOLDERS) LIMITED | 42 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 41 |
| PADLEY & VENABLES LIMITED | 38 |
| WENTWORTH STEELS LIMITED | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 36 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 12,965,378 |
| Italy | 11,553,344 |
| China | 5,382,205 |
| United States | 4,568,786 |
| Norway | 4,104,888 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 11,009,996 | 1,955,382 | -9,054,614 |
| Italy | 8,697,255 | 2,856,089 | -5,841,166 |
| China | 4,171,298 | 1,210,907 | -2,960,391 |
| United States | 3,048,841 | 1,519,945 | -1,528,896 |
| Norway | 3,232,197 | 872,691 | -2,359,506 |
| Poland | 3,279,150 | 259,767 | -3,019,383 |
| Austria | 1,511,937 | 430,782 | -1,081,155 |
| Ireland | 946,517 | 515,605 | -430,912 |
| India | 882,062 | 476,808 | -405,254 |
| Netherlands | 835,388 | 307,642 | -527,746 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 4,973 |
| Turkey | 2,010 |
| Ukraine | 1,855 |
| China | 1,580 |
| Italy | 137 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 2,998 | 1,975 | -1,023 |
| Turkey | 2,010 | 0 | -2,010 |
| Ukraine | 1,773 | 82 | -1,691 |
| China | 1,580 | 0 | -1,580 |
| Italy | 0 | 137 | +137 |
| XI | 0 | 99 | +99 |
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) | 39,801,393 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,460,852 |
| Air transport | 2,028,597 |
| Other | 11,808 |
| Road transport | 2,198 |
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) | 30,957,772 | 8,843,621 | -22,114,151 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,368,410 | 4,092,442 | -5,275,968 |
| Air transport | 1,511,758 | 516,839 | -994,919 |
| Other | 8,612 | 3,196 | -5,416 |
| Road transport | 2,198 | 0 | -2,198 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,124,846 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,869,349 |
| Felixstowe | 4,914,362 |
| Southampton | 3,685,247 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,595,887 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,831,481 | 6,293,365 | -18,538,116 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,578,840 | 1,290,509 | -3,288,331 |
| Felixstowe | 2,932,775 | 1,981,587 | -951,188 |
| Southampton | 2,656,602 | 1,028,645 | -1,627,957 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,173,147 | 422,740 | -750,407 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,373,410 | 192,513 | -1,180,897 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,105,069 | 414,842 | -690,227 |
| Portsmouth | 884,239 | 506,363 | -377,876 |
| Holyhead | 563,471 | 235,769 | -327,702 |
| Dover | 757,369 | 26,353 | -731,016 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72283061
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Alloy steel bars with a circular cross-section, 80 mm or more in diameter