Import/export HS code 72283070: Rectangular alloy steel bars
Alloy steel bars with a rectangular cross-section, hot-rolled on all four sides
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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 | 11,454,942 |
| Sweden | 3,363,652 |
| Austria | 671,096 |
| France | 536,833 |
| Italy | 525,715 |
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 | 5,647,056 | 5,807,886 | +160,830 |
| Sweden | 1,378,400 | 1,985,252 | +606,852 |
| Austria | 186,459 | 484,637 | +298,178 |
| France | 114,982 | 421,851 | +306,869 |
| Italy | 360,587 | 165,128 | -195,459 |
| Slovenia | 134,531 | 211,383 | +76,852 |
| Netherlands | 155,273 | 60,901 | -94,372 |
| United States | 4,567 | 160,864 | +156,297 |
| Germany | 100,689 | 40,170 | -60,519 |
| Belgium | 134,847 | 5,487 | -129,360 |
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 | 11,570,875 |
| Sweden | 3,364,636 |
| Austria | 672,084 |
| France | 615,000 |
| Italy | 600,396 |
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 | 5,647,056 | 5,923,819 | +276,763 |
| Sweden | 1,380,372 | 1,984,264 | +603,892 |
| Austria | 186,459 | 485,625 | +299,166 |
| France | 214,425 | 400,575 | +186,150 |
| Italy | 435,966 | 164,430 | -271,536 |
| Slovenia | 140,444 | 238,844 | +98,400 |
| Brazil | 218,977 | 58,515 | -160,462 |
| United States | 4,567 | 160,864 | +156,297 |
| Germany | 99,573 | 39,173 | -60,400 |
| Japan | 34,680 | 32,537 | -2,143 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 |
| South East Wales | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | 7 | +2 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 13,874,005 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,723,591 |
| Air transport | 331,253 |
| Other | 9,421 |
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) | 6,688,271 | 7,185,734 | +497,463 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,499,486 | 2,224,105 | +724,619 |
| Air transport | 200,944 | 130,309 | -70,635 |
| Other | 4,995 | 4,426 | -569 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Avonmouth Docks | 9,215,441 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,815,534 |
| Southampton | 1,831,369 |
| Hull | 913,606 |
| Dover | 601,679 |
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 | 4,174,697 | 5,040,744 | +866,047 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,754,610 | 2,060,924 | +306,314 |
| Southampton | 891,630 | 939,739 | +48,109 |
| Hull | 460,062 | 453,544 | -6,518 |
| Dover | 378,560 | 223,119 | -155,441 |
| London | 159,737 | 144,882 | -14,855 |
| Eurotunnel | 85,897 | 194,045 | +108,148 |
| Manchester Airport | 170,195 | 59,898 | -110,297 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 60,810 | 98,760 | +37,950 |
| Felixstowe | 45,465 | 113,567 | +68,102 |
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 | 26 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 44 |
| BRIGHT STEELS LIMITED | 39 |
| CHAPMANS AGRICULTURAL LIMITED | 38 |
| LAIDLER STEELS LIMITED | 28 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 24 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 23 |
| PARKERSTEEL LIMITED | 23 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 23 |
| ASD LIMITED | 22 |
| EPS STEELS (UK) LIMITED | 21 |
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 | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 644,684 |
| Germany | 153,082 |
| France | 90,733 |
| Liberia | 22,276 |
| 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 | 71,380 | 573,304 | +501,924 |
| Germany | 118,467 | 34,615 | -83,852 |
| France | 90,733 | 0 | -90,733 |
| Liberia | 22,276 | 0 | -22,276 |
| Ireland | 19,959 | 375 | -19,584 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 19,671 | +19,671 |
| Norway | 0 | 12,572 | +12,572 |
| Japan | 3,290 | 0 | -3,290 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 0 | 950 | +950 |
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 | 42 | 0 | -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 | 627,506 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 295,742 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,694 |
| 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 | 54,202 | 573,304 | +519,102 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 228,884 | 66,858 | -162,026 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,744 | 950 | -41,794 |
| Other | 275 | 375 | +100 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 562,426 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 263,486 |
| Manchester Airport | 65,080 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,744 |
| 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 | 52,288 | 510,138 | +457,850 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 209,200 | 54,286 | -154,914 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,914 | 63,166 | +61,252 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,744 | 0 | -42,744 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,684 | 0 | -19,684 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 12,572 | +12,572 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 950 | +950 |
| 000 | 275 | 375 | +100 |
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