Import/export HS code 72285040: Chromium and carbon alloy steel bars
Cold-formed alloy steel bars with specific levels of carbon and chromium
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 398,155 |
| United States | 189,653 |
| Belgium | 44,562 |
| France | 39,346 |
| China | 24,091 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 201,353 | 196,802 | -4,551 |
| United States | 121,583 | 68,070 | -53,513 |
| Belgium | 34,623 | 9,939 | -24,684 |
| France | 39,346 | 0 | -39,346 |
| China | 12,356 | 11,735 | -621 |
| Germany | 14,251 | 6,425 | -7,826 |
| Spain | 15,806 | 0 | -15,806 |
| Czechia | 12,140 | 0 | -12,140 |
| Italy | 2,681 | 2,695 | +14 |
| Netherlands | 1,899 | 0 | -1,899 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 401,692 |
| United States | 211,779 |
| France | 39,346 |
| China | 24,091 |
| United Kingdom | 20,798 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 204,890 | 196,802 | -8,088 |
| United States | 143,709 | 68,070 | -75,639 |
| France | 39,346 | 0 | -39,346 |
| China | 12,356 | 11,735 | -621 |
| United Kingdom | 10,859 | 9,939 | -920 |
| Spain | 15,806 | 0 | -15,806 |
| Germany | 6,894 | 6,425 | -469 |
| Czechia | 12,140 | 0 | -12,140 |
| Ukraine | 7,357 | 0 | -7,357 |
| Italy | 2,681 | 2,695 | +14 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 308,358 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 250,998 |
| Air transport | 192,348 |
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) | 227,412 | 80,946 | -146,466 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 107,043 | 143,955 | +36,912 |
| Air transport | 121,583 | 70,765 | -50,818 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 355,439 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 189,653 |
| Dover | 52,545 |
| London | 50,692 |
| Felixstowe | 26,089 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 152,212 | 203,227 | +51,015 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 121,583 | 68,070 | -53,513 |
| Dover | 52,545 | 0 | -52,545 |
| London | 50,692 | 0 | -50,692 |
| Felixstowe | 18,994 | 7,095 | -11,899 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,563 | 0 | -22,563 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,859 | 9,939 | -920 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 15,806 | 0 | -15,806 |
| Hull | 6,894 | 0 | -6,894 |
| Southampton | 1,209 | 4,640 | +3,431 |
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 | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovakia | 38,313 |
| Germany | 26,303 |
| Ireland | 23,227 |
| Belgium | 20,371 |
| Italy | 17,540 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 18,173 | 20,140 | +1,967 |
| Germany | 23,867 | 2,436 | -21,431 |
| Ireland | 12,761 | 10,466 | -2,295 |
| Belgium | 20,371 | 0 | -20,371 |
| Italy | 17,540 | 0 | -17,540 |
| United States | 14,770 | 0 | -14,770 |
| Hungary | 6,273 | 0 | -6,273 |
| Turkey | 5,600 | 0 | -5,600 |
| Denmark | 0 | 4,773 | +4,773 |
| Poland | 4,480 | 0 | -4,480 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 96 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 96 | 0 | -96 |
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) | 128,050 |
| Other | 23,227 |
| Air transport | 13,584 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,587 |
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) | 105,474 | 22,576 | -82,898 |
| Other | 12,761 | 10,466 | -2,295 |
| Air transport | 5,600 | 7,984 | +2,384 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,587 | 0 | -3,587 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 101,747 |
| 000 | 23,227 |
| Hull | 19,907 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,042 |
| ZLC | 6,542 |
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 | 81,607 | 20,140 | -61,467 |
| 000 | 12,761 | 10,466 | -2,295 |
| Hull | 17,471 | 2,436 | -15,035 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,600 | 1,442 | -4,158 |
| ZLC | 0 | 6,542 | +6,542 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,587 | 0 | -3,587 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,198 | 0 | -3,198 |
| Killingholme | 3,198 | 0 | -3,198 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72285040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-formed alloy steel bars with specific levels of carbon and chromium