Import/export HS code 72281020: Hot-rolled high-speed steel bars and rods
High-speed steel bars and rods that are hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or extruded, with no further processing
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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 | 585,517 |
| France | 359,461 |
| United States | 151,130 |
| Austria | 86,541 |
| Italy | 60,762 |
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 | 400,556 | 184,961 | -215,595 |
| France | 205,882 | 153,579 | -52,303 |
| United States | 8,989 | 142,141 | +133,152 |
| Austria | 42,818 | 43,723 | +905 |
| Italy | 46,182 | 14,580 | -31,602 |
| China | 0 | 9,621 | +9,621 |
| Sweden | 6,646 | 0 | -6,646 |
| Spain | 2,405 | 2,420 | +15 |
| Romania | 0 | 3,341 | +3,341 |
| Ireland | 1,246 | 1,392 | +146 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 616,845 |
| Austria | 251,051 |
| United States | 215,547 |
| Italy | 60,762 |
| Sweden | 49,250 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 372,424 | 244,421 | -128,003 |
| Austria | 181,914 | 69,137 | -112,777 |
| United States | 48,730 | 166,817 | +118,087 |
| Italy | 46,182 | 14,580 | -31,602 |
| Sweden | 41,718 | 7,532 | -34,186 |
| Germany | 8,564 | 15,299 | +6,735 |
| China | 930 | 13,998 | +13,068 |
| United Kingdom | 6,646 | 0 | -6,646 |
| Spain | 2,405 | 2,420 | +15 |
| Romania | 0 | 3,341 | +3,341 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 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) | 974,278 |
| Air transport | 258,409 |
| Other | 25,001 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,674 |
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) | 620,102 | 354,176 | -265,926 |
| Air transport | 87,919 | 170,490 | +82,571 |
| Other | 6,788 | 18,213 | +11,425 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,795 | 12,879 | +10,084 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 538,311 |
| Dover | 227,986 |
| Immingham Docks | 132,987 |
| Manchester Airport | 128,470 |
| East Midlands Airport | 58,237 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 320,219 | 218,092 | -102,127 |
| Dover | 152,831 | 75,155 | -77,676 |
| Immingham Docks | 90,594 | 42,393 | -48,201 |
| Manchester Airport | 16,496 | 111,974 | +95,478 |
| East Midlands Airport | 41,196 | 17,041 | -24,155 |
| Hull | 38,296 | 1,604 | -36,692 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,560 | 30,167 | +22,607 |
| 000 | 6,788 | 18,213 | +11,425 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 15,971 | 3,465 | -12,506 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,787 | 15,250 | +11,463 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 633,007 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 176,086 |
| Ireland | 45,152 |
| India | 25,605 |
| Poland | 18,995 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 633,007 | 0 | -633,007 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 176,086 | 0 | -176,086 |
| Ireland | 2,871 | 42,281 | +39,410 |
| India | 0 | 25,605 | +25,605 |
| Poland | 14,951 | 4,044 | -10,907 |
| Sweden | 7,124 | 6,063 | -1,061 |
| Singapore | 13,128 | 0 | -13,128 |
| Spain | 1,268 | 11,796 | +10,528 |
| Kenya | 6,183 | 3,666 | -2,517 |
| Netherlands | 6,401 | 1,954 | -4,447 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 32,818 |
| XI | 2,826 |
| China | 120 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 0 | 32,818 | +32,818 |
| XI | 1,983 | 843 | -1,140 |
| China | 0 | 120 | +120 |
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) | 890,754 |
| Air transport | 62,459 |
| Other | 35,764 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,866 |
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) | 850,582 | 40,172 | -810,410 |
| Air transport | 30,087 | 32,372 | +2,285 |
| Other | 1,983 | 33,781 | +31,798 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,200 | 3,666 | -9,534 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 879,011 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,540 |
| 000 | 35,764 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,508 |
| Heysham | 8,500 |
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 | 847,339 | 31,672 | -815,667 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,970 | 29,570 | +20,600 |
| 000 | 1,983 | 33,781 | +31,798 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,706 | 2,802 | -8,904 |
| Heysham | 0 | 8,500 | +8,500 |
| Southampton | 8,211 | 0 | -8,211 |
| Felixstowe | 4,989 | 1,501 | -3,488 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,917 | 0 | -4,917 |
| Newcastle Airport | 4,494 | 0 | -4,494 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,355 | 0 | -2,355 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72281020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-speed steel bars and rods that are hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or extruded, with no further processing