Import/export HS code 72283069: Small circular alloy steel bars
Alloy 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 | 5,161,320 |
| Sweden | 5,013,126 |
| France | 3,691,957 |
| Spain | 1,902,931 |
| Italy | 1,804,122 |
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 | 3,303,029 | 1,858,291 | -1,444,738 |
| Sweden | 3,495,723 | 1,517,403 | -1,978,320 |
| France | 1,726,925 | 1,965,032 | +238,107 |
| Spain | 1,196,132 | 706,799 | -489,333 |
| Italy | 1,162,081 | 642,041 | -520,040 |
| Germany | 961,456 | 595,514 | -365,942 |
| Finland | 778,162 | 355,261 | -422,901 |
| Turkey | 27,920 | 763,842 | +735,922 |
| Switzerland | 195,051 | 566,025 | +370,974 |
| United States | 481,168 | 174,225 | -306,943 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 5,076,470 |
| France | 3,558,434 |
| Poland | 2,875,438 |
| Czechia | 2,629,105 |
| Spain | 1,957,822 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 3,578,801 | 1,497,669 | -2,081,132 |
| France | 1,757,525 | 1,800,909 | +43,384 |
| Poland | 1,880,023 | 995,415 | -884,608 |
| Czechia | 1,602,125 | 1,026,980 | -575,145 |
| Spain | 1,209,214 | 748,608 | -460,606 |
| Italy | 1,134,030 | 664,158 | -469,872 |
| Germany | 856,767 | 527,784 | -328,983 |
| Finland | 812,420 | 412,606 | -399,814 |
| Turkey | 27,920 | 763,842 | +735,922 |
| Switzerland | 195,051 | 555,474 | +360,423 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 20 |
| South Yorkshire | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 |
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 | 16 | 17 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,711,112 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,419,196 |
| Air transport | 861,126 |
| Other | 44,543 |
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) | 7,577,841 | 6,133,271 | -1,444,570 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,062,236 | 3,356,960 | -2,705,276 |
| Air transport | 614,015 | 247,111 | -366,904 |
| Other | 44,291 | 252 | -44,039 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,245,072 |
| Dover | 3,347,524 |
| Goole | 2,963,443 |
| London | 2,243,588 |
| Harwich | 1,476,033 |
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 | 3,939,430 | 1,305,642 | -2,633,788 |
| Dover | 1,811,067 | 1,536,457 | -274,610 |
| Goole | 1,977,784 | 985,659 | -992,125 |
| London | 829,223 | 1,414,365 | +585,142 |
| Harwich | 1,344,716 | 131,317 | -1,213,399 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 809,668 | 615,623 | -194,045 |
| Felixstowe | 389,193 | 848,397 | +459,204 |
| Killingholme | 677,293 | 416,267 | -261,026 |
| Eurotunnel | 448,512 | 469,095 | +20,583 |
| ZLC | 195,051 | 554,552 | +359,501 |
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 | 48 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 31 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 13 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 26 |
| 2025-09 | 28 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 105 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 61 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 58 |
| HILLFOOT STEEL LIMITED | 47 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 47 |
| COOPER & TURNER LIMITED | 44 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 40 |
| PADLEY & VENABLES LIMITED | 37 |
| MCCALLS SPECIAL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 35 |
| HOWCO GROUP PLC | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 49 |
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 2,693,746 |
| Italy | 1,757,945 |
| Poland | 512,595 |
| India | 495,862 |
| Norway | 343,854 |
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 | 1,987,532 | 706,214 | -1,281,318 |
| Italy | 1,388,023 | 369,922 | -1,018,101 |
| Poland | 430,805 | 81,790 | -349,015 |
| India | 434,017 | 61,845 | -372,172 |
| Norway | 318,532 | 25,322 | -293,210 |
| China | 279,316 | 14,590 | -264,726 |
| Germany | 239,362 | 30,208 | -209,154 |
| Netherlands | 199,676 | 30,107 | -169,569 |
| Spain | 134,879 | 38,029 | -96,850 |
| Ireland | 87,343 | 82,028 | -5,315 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 5,944 |
| Spain | 4,383 |
| Sweden | 1,253 |
| United States | 374 |
| Egypt | 346 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 5,944 | 0 | -5,944 |
| Spain | 4,209 | 174 | -4,035 |
| Sweden | 1,253 | 0 | -1,253 |
| United States | 374 | 0 | -374 |
| Egypt | 0 | 346 | +346 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 318 | +318 |
| Germany | 127 | 0 | -127 |
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) | 6,682,545 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,202,772 |
| Air transport | 707,248 |
| Other | 16,035 |
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) | 5,106,477 | 1,576,068 | -3,530,409 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 993,134 | 209,638 | -783,496 |
| Air transport | 336,855 | 370,393 | +33,538 |
| Other | 13,717 | 2,318 | -11,399 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,483,193 |
| Immingham Docks | 637,622 |
| Felixstowe | 572,608 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 416,205 |
| London Gateway Port | 395,279 |
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 | 4,127,665 | 1,355,528 | -2,772,137 |
| Immingham Docks | 525,477 | 112,145 | -413,332 |
| Felixstowe | 412,316 | 160,292 | -252,024 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 181,205 | 235,000 | +53,795 |
| London Gateway Port | 364,136 | 31,143 | -332,993 |
| Dover | 211,085 | 0 | -211,085 |
| Southampton | 161,178 | 1,650 | -159,528 |
| East Midlands Airport | 78,560 | 60,469 | -18,091 |
| Harwich | 93,677 | 13,292 | -80,385 |
| Eurotunnel | 98,829 | 3,121 | -95,708 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72283069
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Alloy steel bars with a circular cross-section, less than 80 mm in diameter