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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,710,459 |
| Czechia | 3,633,207 |
| Austria | 2,155,317 |
| France | 2,102,923 |
| Sweden | 2,086,029 |
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 | 1,773,953 | 1,936,506 | +162,553 |
| Czechia | 1,821,191 | 1,812,016 | -9,175 |
| Austria | 987,450 | 1,167,867 | +180,417 |
| France | 796,861 | 1,306,062 | +509,201 |
| Sweden | 1,115,837 | 970,192 | -145,645 |
| Netherlands | 725,129 | 701,951 | -23,178 |
| Slovenia | 75,795 | 898,535 | +822,740 |
| Taiwan | 521,346 | 193,364 | -327,982 |
| China | 513,898 | 71,039 | -442,859 |
| Spain | 253,193 | 200,965 | -52,228 |
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 | 5,461,423 |
| Austria | 2,604,068 |
| Germany | 2,355,661 |
| Sweden | 2,097,266 |
| France | 1,139,150 |
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 | 3,009,036 | 2,452,387 | -556,649 |
| Austria | 1,024,057 | 1,580,011 | +555,954 |
| Germany | 1,314,205 | 1,041,456 | -272,749 |
| Sweden | 1,112,837 | 984,429 | -128,408 |
| France | 609,014 | 530,136 | -78,878 |
| Brazil | 486,273 | 530,087 | +43,814 |
| Slovenia | 87,672 | 911,912 | +824,240 |
| Taiwan | 521,346 | 195,339 | -326,007 |
| Spain | 253,824 | 200,965 | -52,859 |
| Italy | 6,587 | 412,867 | +406,280 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -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) | 15,524,559 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,822,899 |
| Air transport | 693,775 |
| Road transport | 69,780 |
| Other | 1,068 |
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) | 7,124,790 | 8,399,769 | +1,274,979 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,198,162 | 624,737 | -573,425 |
| Air transport | 387,002 | 306,773 | -80,229 |
| Road transport | 20,547 | 49,233 | +28,686 |
| Other | 267 | 801 | +534 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 7,676,967 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,101,024 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,372,993 |
| Felixstowe | 2,133,870 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 701,954 |
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 | 3,383,061 | 4,293,906 | +910,845 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,434,427 | 1,666,597 | +232,170 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,079,471 | 1,293,522 | +214,051 |
| Felixstowe | 1,369,463 | 764,407 | -605,056 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 330,235 | 371,719 | +41,484 |
| East Midlands Airport | 170,391 | 256,402 | +86,011 |
| Killingholme | 347,308 | 67,410 | -279,898 |
| Harwich | 292,770 | 111,982 | -180,788 |
| ZLC | 0 | 214,514 | +214,514 |
| Hull | 12,877 | 136,800 | +123,923 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 50 |
| AKM STEELS LIMITED | 43 |
| CARRS TOOL STEELS LIMITED | 42 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 40 |
| TAYLOR SPECIAL STEELS LIMITED | 38 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 36 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 31 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 29 |
| TRP7 LIMITED | 27 |
| BREITENFELD UK LIMITED | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 177,778 |
| United States | 155,772 |
| Ireland | 128,919 |
| Italy | 90,413 |
| Canada | 43,624 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 155,994 | 21,784 | -134,210 |
| United States | 155,772 | 0 | -155,772 |
| Ireland | 56,773 | 72,146 | +15,373 |
| Italy | 87,204 | 3,209 | -83,995 |
| Canada | 0 | 43,624 | +43,624 |
| Israel | 10,958 | 28,768 | +17,810 |
| Australia | 21,093 | 15,150 | -5,943 |
| Spain | 13,906 | 18,018 | +4,112 |
| France | 21,831 | 8,080 | -13,751 |
| Chile | 16,450 | 9,358 | -7,092 |
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 | 496 |
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 | 379 | 117 | -262 |
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) | 485,808 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 290,001 |
| Air transport | 70,909 |
| Other | 496 |
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) | 367,080 | 118,728 | -248,352 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 210,455 | 79,546 | -130,909 |
| Air transport | 19,861 | 51,048 | +31,187 |
| Other | 379 | 117 | -262 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 312,915 |
| Southampton | 163,705 |
| Holyhead | 125,577 |
| London Gateway Port | 75,810 |
| Liverpool Docks | 48,388 |
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 | 273,067 | 39,848 | -233,219 |
| Southampton | 158,024 | 5,681 | -152,343 |
| Holyhead | 53,548 | 72,029 | +18,481 |
| London Gateway Port | 49,392 | 26,418 | -22,974 |
| Liverpool Docks | 941 | 47,447 | +46,506 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,233 | 21,462 | +16,229 |
| ZLC | 1,017 | 24,836 | +23,819 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,629 | 6,851 | -3,778 |
| Dover | 15,358 | 0 | -15,358 |
| Hull | 13,610 | 0 | -13,610 |
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