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 | 11,642,885 |
| Sweden | 3,373,218 |
| Austria | 822,592 |
| France | 642,012 |
| Italy | 522,193 |
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 | 5,898,834 | 5,744,051 | -154,783 |
| Sweden | 1,416,139 | 1,957,079 | +540,940 |
| Austria | 207,106 | 615,486 | +408,380 |
| France | 121,214 | 520,798 | +399,584 |
| Italy | 338,640 | 183,553 | -155,087 |
| Slovenia | 189,060 | 145,301 | -43,759 |
| Netherlands | 213,788 | 2,386 | -211,402 |
| United States | 8,249 | 158,072 | +149,823 |
| Belgium | 125,991 | 10,793 | -115,198 |
| Germany | 90,260 | 43,457 | -46,803 |
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 | 11,758,818 |
| Sweden | 3,374,202 |
| Austria | 823,580 |
| France | 711,323 |
| Italy | 602,180 |
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 | 5,898,834 | 5,859,984 | -38,850 |
| Sweden | 1,418,111 | 1,956,091 | +537,980 |
| Austria | 207,106 | 616,474 | +409,368 |
| France | 211,801 | 499,522 | +287,721 |
| Italy | 414,019 | 188,161 | -225,858 |
| Slovenia | 194,973 | 172,762 | -22,211 |
| Brazil | 228,748 | 0 | -228,748 |
| United States | 8,249 | 158,072 | +149,823 |
| Germany | 89,144 | 42,460 | -46,684 |
| 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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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) | 14,096,567 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,929,446 |
| Air transport | 283,399 |
| Other | 9,407 |
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) | 7,046,764 | 7,049,803 | +3,039 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,529,201 | 2,400,245 | +871,044 |
| Air transport | 155,882 | 127,517 | -28,365 |
| Other | 4,708 | 4,699 | -9 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Avonmouth Docks | 9,491,029 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,850,731 |
| Southampton | 1,814,046 |
| Hull | 921,786 |
| Dover | 574,026 |
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 | 4,478,650 | 5,012,379 | +533,729 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,779,898 | 2,070,833 | +290,935 |
| Southampton | 958,189 | 855,857 | -102,332 |
| Hull | 460,062 | 461,724 | +1,662 |
| Dover | 271,118 | 302,908 | +31,790 |
| Eurotunnel | 94,021 | 289,110 | +195,089 |
| London | 142,133 | 176,495 | +34,362 |
| Manchester Airport | 121,451 | 59,898 | -61,553 |
| Felixstowe | 103,980 | 58,339 | -45,641 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 120,331 | 32,678 | -87,653 |
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
|
28 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 16 |
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 45 |
| BRIGHT STEELS LIMITED | 40 |
| CHAPMANS AGRICULTURAL LIMITED | 39 |
| LAIDLER STEELS LIMITED | 29 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 25 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 24 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 24 |
| ASD LIMITED | 23 |
| PARKERSTEEL LIMITED | 23 |
| EPS STEELS (UK) LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | 683,613 |
| Germany | 141,468 |
| Italy | 98,237 |
| France | 90,733 |
| Liberia | 22,276 |
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 | 80,792 | 602,821 | +522,029 |
| Germany | 117,877 | 23,591 | -94,286 |
| Italy | 0 | 98,237 | +98,237 |
| France | 90,733 | 0 | -90,733 |
| Liberia | 22,276 | 0 | -22,276 |
| Ireland | 19,932 | 375 | -19,557 |
| 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 | 666,435 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 382,365 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,694 |
| Other | 623 |
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 | 63,614 | 602,821 | +539,207 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 228,294 | 154,071 | -74,223 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,744 | 950 | -41,794 |
| Other | 248 | 375 | +127 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 601,355 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 350,109 |
| 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 | 61,700 | 539,655 | +477,955 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 208,610 | 141,499 | -67,111 |
| 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 | 248 | 375 | +127 |
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