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 | 7,900,526 |
| Austria | 5,398,181 |
| France | 5,052,501 |
| Belgium | 4,820,511 |
| Spain | 3,827,375 |
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 | 1,872,977 | 6,027,549 | +4,154,572 |
| Austria | 2,026,955 | 3,371,226 | +1,344,271 |
| France | 2,460,771 | 2,591,730 | +130,959 |
| Belgium | 4,170,127 | 650,384 | -3,519,743 |
| Spain | 2,552,819 | 1,274,556 | -1,278,263 |
| Germany | 1,822,497 | 1,796,734 | -25,763 |
| Taiwan | 739,763 | 1,451,065 | +711,302 |
| Poland | 932,705 | 680,228 | -252,477 |
| Italy | 314,170 | 1,295,026 | +980,856 |
| Czechia | 1,011,077 | 593,288 | -417,789 |
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 | 13,023,215 |
| Austria | 5,293,261 |
| France | 4,264,430 |
| Spain | 3,912,650 |
| Germany | 3,571,823 |
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 | 6,346,812 | 6,676,403 | +329,591 |
| Austria | 2,031,021 | 3,262,240 | +1,231,219 |
| France | 1,891,301 | 2,373,129 | +481,828 |
| Spain | 2,610,503 | 1,302,147 | -1,308,356 |
| Germany | 1,766,988 | 1,804,835 | +37,847 |
| Czechia | 1,835,419 | 1,227,996 | -607,423 |
| Taiwan | 765,520 | 1,710,872 | +945,352 |
| Italy | 290,896 | 1,367,850 | +1,076,954 |
| Finland | 290,929 | 520,718 | +229,789 |
| Slovenia | 204,478 | 539,628 | +335,150 |
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 | 10 |
| 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 | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| 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 | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| 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) | 23,377,422 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,087,938 |
| Air transport | 6,148,899 |
| 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) | 12,292,905 | 11,084,517 | -1,208,388 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,412,033 | 6,675,905 | +1,263,872 |
| Air transport | 1,708,517 | 4,440,382 | +2,731,865 |
| 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 | 11,008,754 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,898,862 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,582,196 |
| Felixstowe | 3,468,406 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,980,353 |
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 | 6,990,223 | 4,018,531 | -2,971,692 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,750,348 | 2,148,514 | +398,166 |
| Birmingham Airport | 423,713 | 3,158,483 | +2,734,770 |
| Felixstowe | 1,313,756 | 2,154,650 | +840,894 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,844,176 | 1,136,177 | -707,999 |
| Liverpool Docks | 620,997 | 1,936,299 | +1,315,302 |
| Immingham Docks | 769,281 | 1,384,627 | +615,346 |
| Southampton | 872,653 | 924,980 | +52,327 |
| Killingholme | 683,201 | 1,104,046 | +420,845 |
| Goole | 848,882 | 622,707 | -226,175 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 11 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 21 |
| 2026-03 | 17 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 77 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 59 |
| HILLFOOT STEEL LIMITED | 56 |
| GMH UK LIMITED | 50 |
| ENERGY ALLOYS UK LIMITED | 41 |
| SVERDRUP STEEL UK LIMITED | 39 |
| MIDLAND BRIGHT STEELS LIMITED | 34 |
| HOWAT GROUP PLC | 33 |
| LONESTAR FASTENERS HYDROBOLT LIMITED | 29 |
| AEROCOM METALS LIMITED | 28 |
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+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,302,534 |
| Italy | 854,115 |
| Spain | 786,235 |
| Norway | 747,602 |
| Germany | 572,004 |
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 | 618,311 | 684,223 | +65,912 |
| Italy | 341,123 | 512,992 | +171,869 |
| Spain | 396,127 | 390,108 | -6,019 |
| Norway | 320,608 | 426,994 | +106,386 |
| Germany | 337,225 | 234,779 | -102,446 |
| Poland | 104,720 | 370,204 | +265,484 |
| Czechia | 180,545 | 128,678 | -51,867 |
| Malaysia | 124,046 | 179,064 | +55,018 |
| France | 166,178 | 136,439 | -29,739 |
| United States | 0 | 260,451 | +260,451 |
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) | 5,231,404 |
| Air transport | 1,337,020 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,012,207 |
| 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) | 2,401,087 | 2,830,317 | +429,230 |
| Air transport | 771,179 | 565,841 | -205,338 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 349,451 | 662,756 | +313,305 |
| Other | 0 | 312 | +312 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,131,205 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,128,180 |
| Immingham Docks | 863,023 |
| London Gateway Port | 494,121 |
| Liverpool Docks | 201,354 |
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 | 1,971,923 | 2,159,282 | +187,359 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 683,055 | 445,125 | -237,930 |
| Immingham Docks | 344,689 | 518,334 | +173,645 |
| London Gateway Port | 251,690 | 242,431 | -9,259 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 201,354 | +201,354 |
| Southampton | 36,229 | 152,016 | +115,787 |
| Holyhead | 22,276 | 123,246 | +100,970 |
| Manchester Airport | 76,850 | 53,750 | -23,100 |
| Felixstowe | 46,389 | 29,326 | -17,063 |
| Dover | 61,727 | 10,020 | -51,707 |
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