Import/export HS code 72285020: Cold-formed tool steel bars
Cold-formed bars made of tool steel, used for making tools and dies
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 3,366,230 |
| Germany | 3,310,594 |
| Austria | 2,205,427 |
| Sweden | 1,920,411 |
| France | 1,842,495 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 1,973,655 | 1,392,575 | -581,080 |
| Germany | 1,832,141 | 1,478,453 | -353,688 |
| Austria | 1,253,152 | 952,275 | -300,877 |
| Sweden | 1,086,923 | 833,488 | -253,435 |
| France | 665,517 | 1,176,978 | +511,461 |
| Netherlands | 699,495 | 700,646 | +1,151 |
| Taiwan | 378,141 | 246,931 | -131,210 |
| China | 543,014 | 21,883 | -521,131 |
| Spain | 283,709 | 182,141 | -101,568 |
| Slovenia | 95,659 | 28,774 | -66,885 |
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 | 5,156,549 |
| Austria | 2,408,506 |
| Germany | 2,205,270 |
| Sweden | 1,897,371 |
| France | 1,192,542 |
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 | 3,244,403 | 1,912,146 | -1,332,257 |
| Austria | 1,312,928 | 1,095,578 | -217,350 |
| Germany | 1,282,895 | 922,375 | -360,520 |
| Sweden | 1,060,754 | 836,617 | -224,137 |
| France | 520,262 | 672,280 | +152,018 |
| Brazil | 451,800 | 397,656 | -54,144 |
| Taiwan | 380,364 | 246,931 | -133,433 |
| Spain | 284,340 | 182,141 | -102,199 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 406,677 | +406,677 |
| Italy | 24,323 | 255,927 | +231,604 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 6 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 13,822,464 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,518,179 |
| Air transport | 694,406 |
| Road transport | 52,506 |
| Other | 1,508 |
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) | 7,468,852 | 6,353,612 | -1,115,240 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,015,378 | 502,801 | -512,577 |
| Air transport | 442,845 | 251,561 | -191,284 |
| Road transport | 16,076 | 36,430 | +20,354 |
| Other | 707 | 801 | +94 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,537,462 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,680,069 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,223,429 |
| Felixstowe | 1,887,121 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 521,011 |
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 | 3,375,444 | 3,162,018 | -213,426 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,425,851 | 1,254,218 | -171,633 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,265,128 | 958,301 | -306,827 |
| Felixstowe | 1,215,692 | 671,429 | -544,263 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 392,492 | 128,519 | -263,973 |
| Killingholme | 319,587 | 148,514 | -171,073 |
| Harwich | 277,148 | 143,303 | -133,845 |
| East Midlands Airport | 185,715 | 192,195 | +6,480 |
| ZLC | 0 | 214,514 | +214,514 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 124,061 | 26,988 | -97,073 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 14 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COGNE U.K. LIMITED | 46 |
| CARRS TOOL STEELS LIMITED | 41 |
| AKM STEELS LIMITED | 40 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 37 |
| TAYLOR SPECIAL STEELS LIMITED | 35 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 33 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 28 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 27 |
| TRP7 LIMITED | 24 |
| PHINIA DELPHI UK LTD | 23 |
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+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 230,680 |
| Germany | 220,490 |
| Ireland | 103,873 |
| Italy | 90,413 |
| Spain | 34,148 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 229,678 | 1,002 | -228,676 |
| Germany | 198,706 | 21,784 | -176,922 |
| Ireland | 46,412 | 57,461 | +11,049 |
| Italy | 82,498 | 7,915 | -74,583 |
| Spain | 16,130 | 18,018 | +1,888 |
| France | 22,152 | 9,455 | -12,697 |
| Australia | 15,419 | 13,571 | -1,848 |
| Chile | 13,062 | 9,780 | -3,282 |
| New Zealand | 18,286 | 3,771 | -14,515 |
| Canada | 0 | 16,965 | +16,965 |
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 | 572 |
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 | 384 | 188 | -196 |
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) | 511,100 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 343,122 |
| Air transport | 41,748 |
| Other | 572 |
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) | 399,476 | 111,624 | -287,852 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 296,762 | 46,360 | -250,402 |
| Air transport | 15,394 | 26,354 | +10,960 |
| Other | 384 | 188 | -196 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 362,146 |
| Southampton | 254,989 |
| Holyhead | 100,455 |
| London Gateway Port | 64,837 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,150 |
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 | 315,057 | 47,089 | -267,968 |
| Southampton | 251,218 | 3,771 | -247,447 |
| Holyhead | 43,182 | 57,273 | +14,091 |
| London Gateway Port | 39,213 | 25,624 | -13,589 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,233 | 20,917 | +15,684 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,921 | 5,810 | -8,111 |
| Liverpool Docks | 941 | 16,965 | +16,024 |
| Dover | 13,906 | 1,452 | -12,454 |
| Hull | 13,610 | 0 | -13,610 |
| Manchester Airport | 970 | 4,435 | +3,465 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72285020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-formed bars made of tool steel, used for making tools and dies