Import/export HS code 722850: Cold-formed alloy steel bars and rods
Alloy steel bars and rods that have been cold-formed or cold-finished for precision
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 17,906,272 |
| France | 12,367,877 |
| United States | 12,362,339 |
| Spain | 11,717,532 |
| Austria | 11,612,838 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,512,122 | 9,394,150 | +882,028 |
| France | 6,138,167 | 6,229,710 | +91,543 |
| United States | 3,552,245 | 8,810,094 | +5,257,849 |
| Spain | 7,631,670 | 4,085,862 | -3,545,808 |
| Austria | 5,261,892 | 6,350,946 | +1,089,054 |
| Czechia | 4,842,674 | 3,490,678 | -1,351,996 |
| Italy | 3,283,861 | 3,842,987 | +559,126 |
| Finland | 2,329,372 | 3,384,736 | +1,055,364 |
| Taiwan | 2,313,987 | 2,731,773 | +417,786 |
| Belgium | 4,754,190 | 241,678 | -4,512,512 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 17,968,324 |
| Germany | 15,949,267 |
| Austria | 12,261,785 |
| Spain | 11,971,354 |
| France | 9,859,979 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 8,536,009 | 9,432,315 | +896,306 |
| Germany | 8,021,211 | 7,928,056 | -93,155 |
| Austria | 5,314,199 | 6,947,586 | +1,633,387 |
| Spain | 7,760,978 | 4,210,376 | -3,550,602 |
| France | 5,127,914 | 4,732,065 | -395,849 |
| Italy | 3,077,848 | 4,361,363 | +1,283,515 |
| Czechia | 4,199,000 | 2,655,624 | -1,543,376 |
| China | 3,618,021 | 2,422,512 | -1,195,509 |
| Finland | 2,393,794 | 3,603,260 | +1,209,466 |
| Taiwan | 2,348,389 | 2,500,096 | +151,707 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 38 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 17 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 13 |
| South Yorkshire | 12 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 |
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 | 34 | 25 | -9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 16 | 9 | -7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 4 | -1 |
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) | 74,827,510 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,467,449 |
| Air transport | 10,346,882 |
| Road transport | 283,241 |
| Other | 93,506 |
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) | 38,358,208 | 36,469,302 | -1,888,906 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,219,159 | 15,248,290 | -1,970,869 |
| Air transport | 3,814,552 | 6,532,330 | +2,717,778 |
| Road transport | 146,559 | 136,682 | -9,877 |
| Other | 82,890 | 10,616 | -72,274 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 24,758,895 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,444,749 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,158,203 |
| Felixstowe | 11,905,084 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 8,784,809 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 13,800,382 | 10,958,513 | -2,841,869 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,720,531 | 7,724,218 | +2,003,687 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,650,795 | 6,507,408 | -143,387 |
| Felixstowe | 6,297,736 | 5,607,348 | -690,388 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 5,376,443 | 3,408,366 | -1,968,077 |
| London | 2,362,087 | 4,426,586 | +2,064,499 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,876,004 | 3,365,111 | +489,107 |
| Harwich | 3,876,245 | 1,340,047 | -2,536,198 |
| Killingholme | 2,091,397 | 2,743,263 | +651,866 |
| Birmingham Airport | 792,800 | 3,379,493 | +2,586,693 |
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
|
67 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
61 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
19 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
17 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 53 |
| 2026-04 | 51 |
| 2026-03 | 54 |
| 2026-02 | 55 |
| 2026-01 | 53 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 112 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 103 |
| HILLFOOT STEEL LIMITED | 62 |
| AEROCOM METALS LIMITED | 60 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 59 |
| C.& S.STEELS(WOLVERHAMPTON)LIMITED | 53 |
| GMH UK LIMITED | 53 |
| MIDLAND BRIGHT STEELS LIMITED | 53 |
| COGNE U.K. LIMITED | 51 |
| EPS STEELS (UK) LIMITED | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 96 |
| 54m+ | 59 |
| 15m-54m | 27 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | 18,994,244 |
| India | 3,227,298 |
| Italy | 2,467,825 |
| United States | 1,902,329 |
| Germany | 1,696,750 |
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 | 17,299,205 | 1,695,039 | -15,604,166 |
| India | 1,755,475 | 1,471,823 | -283,652 |
| Italy | 1,297,354 | 1,170,471 | -126,883 |
| United States | 1,476,340 | 425,989 | -1,050,351 |
| Germany | 1,197,410 | 499,340 | -698,070 |
| Spain | 719,695 | 890,394 | +170,699 |
| Poland | 932,161 | 595,347 | -336,814 |
| Malaysia | 597,595 | 639,923 | +42,328 |
| Norway | 505,211 | 431,179 | -74,032 |
| Czechia | 481,400 | 372,844 | -108,556 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 46,641 |
| Italy | 15,795 |
| Egypt | 13,753 |
| XI | 4,953 |
| Turkey | 1,392 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 12,289 | 34,352 | +22,063 |
| Italy | 10,607 | 5,188 | -5,419 |
| Egypt | 9,212 | 4,541 | -4,671 |
| XI | 4,953 | 0 | -4,953 |
| Turkey | 285 | 1,107 | +822 |
| China | 328 | 115 | -213 |
| Czechia | 402 | 0 | -402 |
| Spain | 18 | 312 | +294 |
| Finland | 56 | 0 | -56 |
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) | 31,658,358 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,560,658 |
| Air transport | 3,899,285 |
| Other | 105,019 |
| Road transport | 1,826 |
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) | 24,301,640 | 7,356,718 | -16,944,922 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,870,314 | 1,690,344 | -1,179,970 |
| Air transport | 2,351,120 | 1,548,165 | -802,955 |
| Other | 50,981 | 54,038 | +3,057 |
| Road transport | 1,826 | 0 | -1,826 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,017,474 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,108,893 |
| Southampton | 2,305,434 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,211,499 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,223,272 |
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 | 21,523,080 | 5,494,394 | -16,028,686 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,875,499 | 1,233,394 | -642,105 |
| Southampton | 1,532,462 | 772,972 | -759,490 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,249,504 | 961,995 | -287,509 |
| London Gateway Port | 642,099 | 581,173 | -60,926 |
| Dover | 729,780 | 270,783 | -458,997 |
| Holyhead | 315,357 | 345,056 | +29,699 |
| Liverpool Docks | 286,397 | 215,813 | -70,584 |
| Manchester Airport | 246,372 | 92,788 | -153,584 |
| Felixstowe | 192,361 | 140,993 | -51,368 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 722850
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Alloy steel bars and rods that have been cold-formed or cold-finished for precision