Import/export HS code 72285061: Large cold-formed alloy steel bars
Cold-formed alloy steel bars with a diameter of 80 mm or more
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 8,351,780 |
| Austria | 5,859,398 |
| France | 4,922,390 |
| Belgium | 4,622,413 |
| Spain | 3,941,554 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,915,365 | 6,436,415 | +4,521,050 |
| Austria | 2,715,113 | 3,144,285 | +429,172 |
| France | 2,306,309 | 2,616,081 | +309,772 |
| Belgium | 4,487,825 | 134,588 | -4,353,237 |
| Spain | 2,548,370 | 1,393,184 | -1,155,186 |
| Germany | 1,973,271 | 1,764,171 | -209,100 |
| Taiwan | 777,872 | 1,394,123 | +616,251 |
| Italy | 315,489 | 1,525,953 | +1,210,464 |
| Poland | 1,038,637 | 694,982 | -343,655 |
| Czechia | 924,440 | 622,697 | -301,743 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 13,197,297 |
| Austria | 5,752,776 |
| France | 4,253,425 |
| Spain | 4,091,347 |
| Germany | 3,610,702 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6,654,043 | 6,543,254 | -110,789 |
| Austria | 2,719,179 | 3,033,597 | +314,418 |
| France | 1,870,025 | 2,383,400 | +513,375 |
| Spain | 2,606,054 | 1,485,293 | -1,120,761 |
| Germany | 1,841,241 | 1,769,461 | -71,780 |
| Czechia | 1,843,090 | 1,272,159 | -570,931 |
| Taiwan | 803,629 | 1,653,930 | +850,301 |
| Italy | 298,846 | 1,571,037 | +1,272,191 |
| Slovenia | 205,504 | 671,757 | +466,253 |
| Finland | 313,695 | 537,967 | +224,272 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 22 |
| South Yorkshire | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 19 | 16 | -3 |
| South Yorkshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 23,909,129 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,520,895 |
| Air transport | 6,445,251 |
| Road transport | 97,336 |
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) | 13,042,592 | 10,866,537 | -2,176,055 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,712,511 | 6,808,384 | +1,095,873 |
| Air transport | 1,879,732 | 4,565,519 | +2,685,787 |
| Road transport | 74,613 | 22,723 | -51,890 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 10,913,071 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,131,844 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,602,025 |
| Felixstowe | 3,449,573 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,104,584 |
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 | 7,077,143 | 3,835,928 | -3,241,215 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,103,108 | 2,028,736 | -74,372 |
| Birmingham Airport | 536,145 | 3,065,880 | +2,529,735 |
| Felixstowe | 1,395,827 | 2,053,746 | +657,919 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,839,727 | 1,264,857 | -574,870 |
| Liverpool Docks | 706,075 | 1,851,221 | +1,145,146 |
| Immingham Docks | 792,315 | 1,581,742 | +789,427 |
| Southampton | 927,808 | 1,151,666 | +223,858 |
| Killingholme | 601,230 | 1,319,952 | +718,722 |
| Goole | 925,815 | 614,356 | -311,459 |
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
|
29 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
19 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
9 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 20 |
| 2026-04 | 21 |
| 2026-03 | 17 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 78 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 60 |
| HILLFOOT STEEL LIMITED | 57 |
| GMH UK LIMITED | 51 |
| ENERGY ALLOYS UK LIMITED | 42 |
| SVERDRUP STEEL UK LIMITED | 40 |
| MIDLAND BRIGHT STEELS LIMITED | 35 |
| HOWAT GROUP PLC | 34 |
| LONESTAR FASTENERS HYDROBOLT LIMITED | 30 |
| TM STEELS LIMITED | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 37 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,320,752 |
| Italy | 879,051 |
| Norway | 755,298 |
| Spain | 715,228 |
| Germany | 571,178 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 648,330 | 672,422 | +24,092 |
| Italy | 331,426 | 547,625 | +216,199 |
| Norway | 355,777 | 399,521 | +43,744 |
| Spain | 325,120 | 390,108 | +64,988 |
| Germany | 337,470 | 233,708 | -103,762 |
| Poland | 111,796 | 354,576 | +242,780 |
| United States | 189,299 | 178,808 | -10,491 |
| France | 166,052 | 181,142 | +15,090 |
| Malaysia | 124,046 | 179,940 | +55,894 |
| Czechia | 216,068 | 82,734 | -133,334 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 312 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 0 | 312 | +312 |
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) | 5,177,222 |
| Air transport | 1,474,709 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,052,766 |
| Other | 312 |
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) | 2,356,433 | 2,820,789 | +464,356 |
| Air transport | 797,385 | 677,324 | -120,061 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 576,379 | 476,387 | -99,992 |
| Other | 0 | 312 | +312 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,067,674 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,233,228 |
| Immingham Docks | 870,719 |
| London Gateway Port | 500,836 |
| Liverpool Docks | 235,198 |
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 | 1,899,278 | 2,168,396 | +269,118 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 693,111 | 540,117 | -152,994 |
| Immingham Docks | 378,978 | 491,741 | +112,763 |
| London Gateway Port | 251,690 | 249,146 | -2,544 |
| Liverpool Docks | 189,299 | 45,899 | -143,400 |
| Southampton | 36,229 | 152,016 | +115,787 |
| Manchester Airport | 92,120 | 71,121 | -20,999 |
| Holyhead | 22,276 | 128,607 | +106,331 |
| Felixstowe | 46,389 | 29,326 | -17,063 |
| Dover | 55,429 | 10,020 | -45,409 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72285061
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-formed alloy steel bars with a diameter of 80 mm or more