Import/export HS code 72283070: Rectangular alloy steel bars
Alloy steel bars with a rectangular cross-section, hot-rolled on all four sides
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.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 9,386,789 |
| Sweden | 2,976,780 |
| Austria | 659,225 |
| Italy | 581,869 |
| France | 378,029 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 4,991,282 | 4,395,507 | -595,775 |
| Sweden | 1,445,496 | 1,531,284 | +85,788 |
| Austria | 206,264 | 452,961 | +246,697 |
| Italy | 489,970 | 91,899 | -398,071 |
| France | 41,433 | 336,596 | +295,163 |
| Slovenia | 118,540 | 135,322 | +16,782 |
| Netherlands | 95,526 | 118,262 | +22,736 |
| Belgium | 149,648 | 15,823 | -133,825 |
| Germany | 117,910 | 18,484 | -99,426 |
| United States | 4,567 | 119,557 | +114,990 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 9,502,722 |
| Sweden | 2,977,764 |
| Austria | 660,213 |
| Italy | 659,870 |
| France | 491,575 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 4,991,282 | 4,511,440 | -479,842 |
| Sweden | 1,447,468 | 1,530,296 | +82,828 |
| Austria | 206,264 | 453,949 | +247,685 |
| Italy | 567,157 | 92,713 | -474,444 |
| France | 153,869 | 337,706 | +183,837 |
| Brazil | 159,230 | 118,262 | -40,968 |
| Slovenia | 124,453 | 149,221 | +24,768 |
| Germany | 116,794 | 17,594 | -99,200 |
| United States | 4,567 | 119,557 | +114,990 |
| Turkey | 0 | 48,119 | +48,119 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 |
| South East Wales | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 |
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 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 11,801,217 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,120,530 |
| Air transport | 289,946 |
| Other | 8,505 |
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) | 6,324,976 | 5,476,241 | -848,735 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,365,773 | 1,754,757 | +388,984 |
| Air transport | 115,015 | 174,931 | +59,916 |
| Other | 4,207 | 4,298 | +91 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Avonmouth Docks | 7,212,070 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,638,909 |
| Southampton | 1,599,348 |
| Hull | 808,607 |
| Dover | 520,185 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,436,507 | 3,775,563 | +339,056 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,950,931 | 1,687,978 | -262,953 |
| Southampton | 861,081 | 738,267 | -122,814 |
| Hull | 539,870 | 268,737 | -271,133 |
| Dover | 406,781 | 113,404 | -293,377 |
| London | 141,535 | 149,520 | +7,985 |
| Eurotunnel | 85,897 | 180,145 | +94,248 |
| Manchester Airport | 110,448 | 119,645 | +9,197 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 80,615 | 98,760 | +18,145 |
| Felixstowe | 51,778 | 91,251 | +39,473 |
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 | 24 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 40 |
| BRIGHT STEELS LIMITED | 35 |
| CHAPMANS AGRICULTURAL LIMITED | 34 |
| LAIDLER STEELS LIMITED | 24 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 22 |
| ASD LIMITED | 20 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 20 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 19 |
| EPS STEELS (UK) LIMITED | 19 |
| PARKERSTEEL LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 450,972 |
| Germany | 153,082 |
| France | 90,733 |
| Liberia | 39,217 |
| Ireland | 20,334 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 72,648 | 378,324 | +305,676 |
| Germany | 118,467 | 34,615 | -83,852 |
| France | 90,733 | 0 | -90,733 |
| Liberia | 39,217 | 0 | -39,217 |
| Ireland | 19,917 | 417 | -19,500 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 19,671 | +19,671 |
| Norway | 0 | 12,572 | +12,572 |
| Japan | 3,290 | 0 | -3,290 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 375 |
| Spain | 90 |
| Turkey | 42 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 375 | +375 |
| Spain | 90 | 0 | -90 |
| Turkey | 0 | 42 | +42 |
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 | 433,794 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 295,742 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,685 |
| Other | 650 |
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 | 55,470 | 378,324 | +322,854 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 228,884 | 66,858 | -162,026 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,685 | 0 | -59,685 |
| Other | 233 | 417 | +184 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 407,501 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 263,486 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,744 |
| Manchester Airport | 26,293 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,684 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,556 | 353,945 | +300,389 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 209,200 | 54,286 | -154,914 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,744 | 0 | -42,744 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,914 | 24,379 | +22,465 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,684 | 0 | -19,684 |
| Dover | 16,941 | 0 | -16,941 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 12,572 | +12,572 |
| 000 | 233 | 417 | +184 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72283070
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Alloy steel bars with a rectangular cross-section, hot-rolled on all four sides