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 | 5,389,208 |
| Sweden | 4,827,809 |
| France | 4,636,118 |
| Italy | 2,036,021 |
| Spain | 2,030,282 |
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 | 2,970,171 | 2,419,037 | -551,134 |
| Sweden | 2,924,445 | 1,903,364 | -1,021,081 |
| France | 1,657,691 | 2,978,427 | +1,320,736 |
| Italy | 1,198,127 | 837,894 | -360,233 |
| Spain | 1,187,688 | 842,594 | -345,094 |
| Germany | 968,554 | 895,983 | -72,571 |
| Turkey | 27,920 | 1,545,277 | +1,517,357 |
| Finland | 753,969 | 429,858 | -324,111 |
| Switzerland | 195,051 | 720,024 | +524,973 |
| United States | 467,081 | 395,480 | -71,601 |
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 | 4,774,139 |
| France | 4,451,227 |
| Czechia | 2,954,837 |
| Poland | 2,848,437 |
| Spain | 2,087,288 |
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 | 2,958,712 | 1,815,427 | -1,143,285 |
| France | 1,668,939 | 2,782,288 | +1,113,349 |
| Czechia | 1,479,455 | 1,475,382 | -4,073 |
| Poland | 1,703,559 | 1,144,878 | -558,681 |
| Spain | 1,196,109 | 891,179 | -304,930 |
| Italy | 1,177,062 | 905,108 | -271,954 |
| Germany | 874,434 | 883,844 | +9,410 |
| Turkey | 27,920 | 1,545,277 | +1,517,357 |
| Finland | 782,154 | 555,907 | -226,247 |
| Switzerland | 195,973 | 708,551 | +512,578 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 21 |
| 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 | 17 | +2 |
| South Yorkshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| 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) | 15,846,518 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,079,665 |
| Air transport | 1,074,419 |
| 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) | 7,216,586 | 8,629,932 | +1,413,346 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,296,912 | 4,782,753 | -514,159 |
| Air transport | 603,861 | 470,558 | -133,303 |
| Other | 44,291 | 2,228 | -42,063 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,915,792 |
| Dover | 3,960,639 |
| Goole | 3,293,339 |
| London | 2,653,253 |
| Felixstowe | 1,980,284 |
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 | 3,384,919 | 1,530,873 | -1,854,046 |
| Dover | 1,728,144 | 2,232,495 | +504,351 |
| Goole | 1,811,182 | 1,482,157 | -329,025 |
| London | 872,994 | 1,780,259 | +907,265 |
| Felixstowe | 321,011 | 1,659,273 | +1,338,262 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 781,501 | 747,188 | -34,313 |
| Killingholme | 675,802 | 617,269 | -58,533 |
| Harwich | 1,112,743 | 153,603 | -959,140 |
| Eurotunnel | 481,207 | 678,179 | +196,972 |
| ZLC | 195,051 | 734,850 | +539,799 |
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 | 33 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 13 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 34 |
| 2026-03 | 27 |
| 2026-02 | 25 |
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-12 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 109 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 64 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 59 |
| HILLFOOT STEEL LIMITED | 51 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 51 |
| COOPER & TURNER LIMITED | 47 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 44 |
| PADLEY & VENABLES LIMITED | 41 |
| 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 | 49 |
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 2,640,514 |
| Italy | 1,780,458 |
| Poland | 577,580 |
| India | 494,135 |
| Norway | 401,118 |
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 | 2,156,076 | 484,438 | -1,671,638 |
| Italy | 1,325,705 | 454,753 | -870,952 |
| Poland | 419,983 | 157,597 | -262,386 |
| India | 484,803 | 9,332 | -475,471 |
| Norway | 303,546 | 97,572 | -205,974 |
| China | 269,077 | 14,590 | -254,487 |
| Germany | 228,656 | 34,738 | -193,918 |
| Netherlands | 189,517 | 39,231 | -150,286 |
| Spain | 130,853 | 68,080 | -62,773 |
| United States | 119,457 | 67,263 | -52,194 |
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 | 7,481 |
| 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 | 1,537 | -4,407 |
| Spain | 4,209 | 174 | -4,035 |
| Sweden | 1,253 | 0 | -1,253 |
| United States | 374 | 0 | -374 |
| Egypt | 0 | 346 | +346 |
| Taiwan | 161 | 157 | -4 |
| 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) | 6,874,758 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,183,287 |
| Air transport | 808,585 |
| Other | 17,709 |
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) | 5,201,580 | 1,673,178 | -3,528,402 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 930,757 | 252,530 | -678,227 |
| Air transport | 394,136 | 414,449 | +20,313 |
| Other | 13,878 | 3,831 | -10,047 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,585,538 |
| Immingham Docks | 697,235 |
| Felixstowe | 552,621 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 478,700 |
| London Gateway Port | 398,316 |
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 | 4,217,664 | 1,367,874 | -2,849,790 |
| Immingham Docks | 507,641 | 189,594 | -318,047 |
| Felixstowe | 392,329 | 160,292 | -232,037 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 235,459 | 243,241 | +7,782 |
| London Gateway Port | 354,948 | 43,368 | -311,580 |
| Dover | 211,085 | 3,568 | -207,517 |
| Southampton | 152,076 | 30,339 | -121,737 |
| East Midlands Airport | 77,476 | 87,756 | +10,280 |
| Harwich | 94,922 | 12,047 | -82,875 |
| Eurotunnel | 94,361 | 3,121 | -91,240 |
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