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 | 5,155,850 |
| France | 4,534,629 |
| Sweden | 3,599,040 |
| Spain | 2,118,433 |
| Germany | 1,864,418 |
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 | 2,941,659 | 2,214,191 | -727,468 |
| France | 1,928,141 | 2,606,488 | +678,347 |
| Sweden | 1,695,819 | 1,903,221 | +207,402 |
| Spain | 1,406,438 | 711,995 | -694,443 |
| Germany | 1,119,544 | 744,874 | -374,670 |
| Italy | 889,407 | 839,340 | -50,067 |
| Turkey | 9,614 | 1,545,277 | +1,535,663 |
| Finland | 619,079 | 448,543 | -170,536 |
| Switzerland | 240,872 | 724,784 | +483,912 |
| United States | 396,733 | 365,310 | -31,423 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 4,355,735 |
| Sweden | 3,557,741 |
| Czechia | 2,943,650 |
| Poland | 2,568,107 |
| Spain | 2,190,252 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,937,639 | 2,418,096 | +480,457 |
| Sweden | 1,702,396 | 1,855,345 | +152,949 |
| Czechia | 1,562,816 | 1,380,834 | -181,982 |
| Poland | 1,577,199 | 990,908 | -586,291 |
| Spain | 1,420,612 | 769,640 | -650,972 |
| Italy | 880,031 | 892,871 | +12,840 |
| Germany | 975,555 | 744,729 | -230,826 |
| Turkey | 9,614 | 1,545,277 | +1,535,663 |
| Finland | 689,152 | 533,944 | -155,208 |
| Switzerland | 241,794 | 713,311 | +471,517 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 22 |
| 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 | 15 | 18 | +3 |
| South Yorkshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 14,858,624 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,037,271 |
| Air transport | 971,043 |
| Other | 46,519 |
| Road transport | 26,299 |
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) | 6,766,107 | 8,092,517 | +1,326,410 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,560,314 | 4,476,957 | -83,357 |
| Air transport | 541,234 | 429,809 | -111,425 |
| Other | 44,543 | 1,976 | -42,567 |
| Road transport | 0 | 26,299 | +26,299 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,764,321 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,489,122 |
| Goole | 3,322,977 |
| London | 2,603,282 |
| Felixstowe | 1,857,457 |
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 | 1,850,044 | 1,914,277 | +64,233 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,074,451 | 1,414,671 | -659,780 |
| Goole | 2,024,852 | 1,298,125 | -726,727 |
| London | 996,721 | 1,606,561 | +609,840 |
| Felixstowe | 187,864 | 1,669,593 | +1,481,729 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 996,551 | 591,162 | -405,389 |
| Eurotunnel | 531,494 | 656,507 | +125,013 |
| Killingholme | 419,655 | 673,739 | +254,084 |
| ZLC | 240,872 | 739,610 | +498,738 |
| Harwich | 852,973 | 115,157 | -737,816 |
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
|
47 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
32 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
8 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 24 |
| 2026-04 | 34 |
| 2026-03 | 27 |
| 2026-02 | 25 |
| 2026-01 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 110 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 64 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 59 |
| HILLFOOT STEEL LIMITED | 52 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 52 |
| COOPER & TURNER LIMITED | 48 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 44 |
| PADLEY & VENABLES LIMITED | 42 |
| MCCALLS SPECIAL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 37 |
| HOWCO GROUP PLC | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 47 |
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 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 | 2,321,790 |
| Italy | 1,616,380 |
| Poland | 533,631 |
| Norway | 367,984 |
| India | 325,632 |
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 | 1,963,789 | 358,001 | -1,605,788 |
| Italy | 1,117,269 | 499,111 | -618,158 |
| Poland | 378,631 | 155,000 | -223,631 |
| Norway | 278,930 | 89,054 | -189,876 |
| India | 304,605 | 21,027 | -283,578 |
| Netherlands | 188,582 | 46,219 | -142,363 |
| Germany | 199,351 | 29,223 | -170,128 |
| Spain | 135,630 | 60,893 | -74,737 |
| Ireland | 75,093 | 78,803 | +3,710 |
| Austria | 106,190 | 43,855 | -62,335 |
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 | 7,291 |
| 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 | 5,754 | 1,537 | -4,217 |
| Spain | 4,209 | 174 | -4,035 |
| Sweden | 1,253 | 0 | -1,253 |
| United States | 374 | 0 | -374 |
| Egypt | 0 | 346 | +346 |
| Taiwan | 318 | 0 | -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) | 6,231,664 |
| Air transport | 818,124 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 600,291 |
| Other | 17,333 |
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) | 4,709,674 | 1,521,990 | -3,187,684 |
| Air transport | 420,722 | 397,402 | -23,320 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 368,541 | 231,750 | -136,791 |
| Other | 13,947 | 3,386 | -10,561 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,013,761 |
| Immingham Docks | 659,406 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 495,201 |
| London Gateway Port | 276,081 |
| Felixstowe | 206,164 |
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 | 3,784,298 | 1,229,463 | -2,554,835 |
| Immingham Docks | 477,399 | 182,007 | -295,392 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 262,874 | 232,327 | -30,547 |
| London Gateway Port | 237,583 | 38,498 | -199,085 |
| Felixstowe | 72,243 | 133,921 | +61,678 |
| Dover | 195,859 | 3,568 | -192,291 |
| East Midlands Airport | 69,471 | 91,324 | +21,853 |
| Harwich | 96,646 | 9,108 | -87,538 |
| Holyhead | 49,307 | 40,307 | -9,000 |
| Southampton | 44,963 | 40,800 | -4,163 |
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