Import/export HS code 72284090: Various forged alloy steel bars
Forged alloy steel bars not covered by other specific codes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 18,491,135 |
| Italy | 13,188,856 |
| France | 3,871,164 |
| Spain | 3,562,400 |
| Austria | 1,613,020 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 7,347,351 | 11,143,784 | +3,796,433 |
| Italy | 5,192,637 | 7,996,219 | +2,803,582 |
| France | 1,959,893 | 1,911,271 | -48,622 |
| Spain | 2,124,914 | 1,437,486 | -687,428 |
| Austria | 180,892 | 1,432,128 | +1,251,236 |
| Poland | 805,938 | 797,499 | -8,439 |
| Germany | 431,661 | 800,818 | +369,157 |
| Czechia | 381,937 | 377,759 | -4,178 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 387,695 | 307,792 | -79,903 |
| United States | 332,791 | 302,115 | -30,676 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 19,459,050 |
| Italy | 12,176,104 |
| Spain | 3,704,103 |
| France | 3,475,492 |
| Austria | 2,745,342 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 7,856,928 | 11,602,122 | +3,745,194 |
| Italy | 5,479,063 | 6,697,041 | +1,217,978 |
| Spain | 2,249,348 | 1,454,755 | -794,593 |
| France | 1,666,816 | 1,808,676 | +141,860 |
| Austria | 192,475 | 2,552,867 | +2,360,392 |
| Poland | 1,140,406 | 797,499 | -342,907 |
| Germany | 399,503 | 720,185 | +320,682 |
| Czechia | 403,794 | 377,759 | -26,035 |
| United States | 272,025 | 500,357 | +228,332 |
| Sweden | 165,754 | 43,404 | -122,350 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 12 |
| South Yorkshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
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 | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| South Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 2 | +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) | 26,534,289 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,641,747 |
| Air transport | 987,224 |
| Other | 83,528 |
| Road transport | 32,964 |
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) | 11,042,235 | 15,492,054 | +4,449,819 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,832,456 | 10,809,291 | +1,976,835 |
| Air transport | 252,505 | 734,719 | +482,214 |
| Other | 27,908 | 55,620 | +27,712 |
| Road transport | 0 | 32,964 | +32,964 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 17,395,745 |
| Dover | 9,769,024 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,499,469 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,960,490 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,099,103 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,382,570 | 11,013,175 | +4,630,605 |
| Dover | 3,864,389 | 5,904,635 | +2,040,246 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,962,187 | 4,537,282 | +575,095 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,649,871 | 1,310,619 | -339,252 |
| Eurotunnel | 779,368 | 1,319,735 | +540,367 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,459,855 | 368,042 | -1,091,813 |
| Hull | 644,424 | 232,626 | -411,798 |
| Killingholme | 182,111 | 684,598 | +502,487 |
| Southampton | 218,658 | 194,260 | -24,398 |
| East Midlands Airport | 53,182 | 308,811 | +255,629 |
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 fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 15 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 15 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOWCO GROUP PLC | 72 |
| COOPER & TURNER LIMITED | 65 |
| HILLFOOT STEEL LIMITED | 59 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 55 |
| ENERGY ALLOYS UK LIMITED | 43 |
| WENTWORTH STEELS LIMITED | 42 |
| KURT ORBAN PARTNERS LIMITED | 34 |
| BREITENFELD UK LIMITED | 32 |
| PRESSURE METALS LIMITED | 27 |
| HOWAT GROUP PLC | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Israel | 4,208,559 |
| United States | 2,351,409 |
| China | 1,992,632 |
| Italy | 1,862,741 |
| France | 1,597,667 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 2,256,962 | 1,951,597 | -305,365 |
| United States | 677,448 | 1,673,961 | +996,513 |
| China | 745,985 | 1,246,647 | +500,662 |
| Italy | 451,674 | 1,411,067 | +959,393 |
| France | 955,378 | 642,289 | -313,089 |
| Norway | 277,732 | 774,723 | +496,991 |
| India | 355,895 | 353,173 | -2,722 |
| Germany | 303,996 | 148,939 | -155,057 |
| Mexico | 220,937 | 130,992 | -89,945 |
| Czechia | 64,175 | 228,633 | +164,458 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 17,848 |
| Czechia | 7,650 |
| Egypt | 1,519 |
| XI | 927 |
| Switzerland | 637 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 8,894 | 8,954 | +60 |
| Czechia | 4,686 | 2,964 | -1,722 |
| Egypt | 1,519 | 0 | -1,519 |
| XI | 755 | 172 | -583 |
| Switzerland | 637 | 0 | -637 |
| Germany | 0 | 285 | +285 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,333,663 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,782,837 |
| Air transport | 810,956 |
| Other | 29,020 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,047,497 | 5,286,166 | +1,238,669 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,214,947 | 3,567,890 | +1,352,943 |
| Air transport | 546,283 | 264,673 | -281,610 |
| Other | 16,491 | 12,529 | -3,962 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 5,067,086 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,533,855 |
| Southampton | 2,117,298 |
| Felixstowe | 1,739,102 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,144,491 |
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 Gateway Port | 3,014,635 | 2,052,451 | -962,184 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,102,169 | 2,431,686 | +1,329,517 |
| Southampton | 666,313 | 1,450,985 | +784,672 |
| Felixstowe | 14,739 | 1,724,363 | +1,709,624 |
| Immingham Docks | 346,861 | 797,630 | +450,769 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 488,947 | 217,164 | -271,783 |
| Dover | 322,071 | 89,151 | -232,920 |
| Eurotunnel | 409,623 | 0 | -409,623 |
| Liverpool Docks | 148,241 | 42,449 | -105,792 |
| Portsmouth | 58,746 | 111,922 | +53,176 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72284090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Forged alloy steel bars not covered by other specific codes