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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 446,230 |
| United States | 172,450 |
| Belgium | 44,562 |
| France | 39,346 |
| Germany | 25,932 |
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 | 206,414 | 239,816 | +33,402 |
| United States | 87,609 | 84,841 | -2,768 |
| Belgium | 44,562 | 0 | -44,562 |
| France | 39,346 | 0 | -39,346 |
| Germany | 14,251 | 11,681 | -2,570 |
| China | 17,014 | 4,640 | -12,374 |
| Czechia | 12,140 | 0 | -12,140 |
| Italy | 2,681 | 2,695 | +14 |
| Spain | 3,953 | 0 | -3,953 |
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 | 447,868 |
| United States | 194,576 |
| France | 39,346 |
| China | 21,654 |
| 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 | 208,052 | 239,816 | +31,764 |
| United States | 109,735 | 84,841 | -24,894 |
| France | 39,346 | 0 | -39,346 |
| China | 17,014 | 4,640 | -12,374 |
| United Kingdom | 20,798 | 0 | -20,798 |
| Germany | 6,894 | 11,681 | +4,787 |
| Czechia | 12,140 | 0 | -12,140 |
| Ukraine | 7,357 | 0 | -7,357 |
| Italy | 2,681 | 2,695 | +14 |
| Spain | 3,953 | 0 | -3,953 |
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 | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 304,329 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 292,169 |
| Air transport | 175,145 |
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) | 122,043 | 182,286 | +60,243 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 218,318 | 73,851 | -144,467 |
| Air transport | 87,609 | 87,536 | -73 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 406,871 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 172,450 |
| Dover | 52,545 |
| London | 50,692 |
| Felixstowe | 23,652 |
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 | 155,374 | 251,497 | +96,123 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 87,609 | 84,841 | -2,768 |
| Dover | 52,545 | 0 | -52,545 |
| London | 50,692 | 0 | -50,692 |
| Felixstowe | 23,652 | 0 | -23,652 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,563 | 0 | -22,563 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,798 | 0 | -20,798 |
| Hull | 6,894 | 0 | -6,894 |
| Southampton | 1,209 | 4,640 | +3,431 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,953 | 0 | -3,953 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 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 | 39,358 |
| Germany | 26,303 |
| Belgium | 24,361 |
| Ireland | 23,524 |
| 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 | 21,185 | +3,012 |
| Germany | 23,867 | 2,436 | -21,431 |
| Belgium | 20,371 | 3,990 | -16,381 |
| Ireland | 17,300 | 6,224 | -11,076 |
| 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 |
| Israel | 3,587 | 0 | -3,587 |
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 |
| China | 19 |
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 |
| China | 0 | 19 | +19 |
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) | 130,112 |
| Other | 23,524 |
| 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) | 100,994 | 29,118 | -71,876 |
| Other | 17,300 | 6,224 | -11,076 |
| Air transport | 7,042 | 6,542 | -500 |
| 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 | 103,809 |
| 000 | 23,524 |
| 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 | 77,127 | 26,682 | -50,445 |
| 000 | 17,300 | 6,224 | -11,076 |
| Hull | 17,471 | 2,436 | -15,035 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,042 | 0 | -7,042 |
| 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