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 | 3,514,399 |
| Czechia | 3,398,170 |
| Austria | 2,110,145 |
| France | 2,096,932 |
| Sweden | 1,960,017 |
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 | 1,615,971 | 1,898,428 | +282,457 |
| Czechia | 1,803,565 | 1,594,605 | -208,960 |
| Austria | 952,773 | 1,157,372 | +204,599 |
| France | 819,278 | 1,277,654 | +458,376 |
| Sweden | 962,671 | 997,346 | +34,675 |
| Netherlands | 779,343 | 578,692 | -200,651 |
| Slovenia | 44,819 | 890,444 | +845,625 |
| Taiwan | 621,094 | 89,638 | -531,456 |
| China | 372,200 | 118,742 | -253,458 |
| Spain | 239,709 | 194,237 | -45,472 |
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 | 5,067,191 |
| Austria | 2,558,768 |
| Germany | 2,205,498 |
| Sweden | 1,972,684 |
| Brazil | 1,186,304 |
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 | 2,787,553 | 2,279,638 | -507,915 |
| Austria | 984,102 | 1,574,666 | +590,564 |
| Germany | 1,178,766 | 1,026,732 | -152,034 |
| Sweden | 960,035 | 1,012,649 | +52,614 |
| Brazil | 570,557 | 615,747 | +45,190 |
| France | 640,397 | 431,478 | -208,919 |
| Slovenia | 56,696 | 903,821 | +847,125 |
| Taiwan | 621,094 | 91,613 | -529,481 |
| Spain | 240,340 | 194,237 | -46,103 |
| Italy | 6,587 | 424,942 | +418,355 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| 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 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 14,954,714 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,727,352 |
| Air transport | 653,916 |
| Road transport | 81,145 |
| 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) | 6,891,451 | 8,063,263 | +1,171,812 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,129,099 | 598,253 | -530,846 |
| Air transport | 351,392 | 302,524 | -48,868 |
| Road transport | 32,240 | 48,905 | +16,665 |
| Other | 445 | 623 | +178 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 7,377,290 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,916,732 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,321,821 |
| Felixstowe | 2,120,029 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 553,437 |
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 | 3,362,861 | 4,014,429 | +651,568 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,325,851 | 1,590,881 | +265,030 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,110,695 | 1,211,126 | +100,431 |
| Felixstowe | 1,261,494 | 858,535 | -402,959 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 208,746 | 344,691 | +135,945 |
| East Midlands Airport | 159,809 | 256,931 | +97,122 |
| Killingholme | 337,229 | 59,191 | -278,038 |
| Harwich | 226,135 | 141,379 | -84,756 |
| ZLC | 0 | 214,514 | +214,514 |
| Hull | 27,555 | 122,122 | +94,567 |
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
|
15 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
5 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 15 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COGNE U.K. LIMITED | 51 |
| AKM STEELS LIMITED | 44 |
| CARRS TOOL STEELS LIMITED | 42 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 41 |
| TAYLOR SPECIAL STEELS LIMITED | 39 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 37 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 32 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 30 |
| TRP7 LIMITED | 28 |
| 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 | 17 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 155,772 |
| Germany | 123,534 |
| Ireland | 121,050 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 155,772 | 0 | -155,772 |
| Germany | 119,878 | 3,656 | -116,222 |
| Ireland | 60,581 | 60,469 | -112 |
| 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 | 31,924 | 0 | -31,924 |
| France | 20,320 | 6,966 | -13,354 |
| 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 | 424 |
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 | 328 | 96 | -232 |
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) | 414,999 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 287,923 |
| Air transport | 70,909 |
| Other | 424 |
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) | 327,169 | 87,830 | -239,339 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 212,148 | 75,775 | -136,373 |
| Air transport | 38,918 | 31,991 | -6,927 |
| Other | 328 | 96 | -232 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 263,513 |
| Southampton | 163,705 |
| Holyhead | 118,721 |
| London Gateway Port | 75,810 |
| Liverpool Docks | 47,447 |
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 | 242,907 | 20,606 | -222,301 |
| Southampton | 161,795 | 1,910 | -159,885 |
| Holyhead | 58,348 | 60,373 | +2,025 |
| London Gateway Port | 49,392 | 26,418 | -22,974 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 47,447 | +47,447 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,290 | 2,405 | -21,885 |
| ZLC | 1,017 | 24,836 | +23,819 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,629 | 6,851 | -3,778 |
| Dover | 15,358 | 0 | -15,358 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,159 | 3,597 | +1,438 |
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