Import/export HS code 72281090: Various high-speed steel bars and rods
High-speed steel bars and rods not covered by other specific codes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 4,739,209 |
| Spain | 3,865,589 |
| France | 3,035,300 |
| Germany | 2,049,561 |
| China | 954,112 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 2,864,476 | 1,874,733 | -989,743 |
| Spain | 1,536,040 | 2,329,549 | +793,509 |
| France | 1,151,683 | 1,883,617 | +731,934 |
| Germany | 1,383,083 | 666,478 | -716,605 |
| China | 555,139 | 398,973 | -156,166 |
| Sweden | 453,702 | 343,876 | -109,826 |
| Taiwan | 355,178 | 370,823 | +15,645 |
| Netherlands | 22,126 | 252,170 | +230,044 |
| United States | 155,439 | 66,163 | -89,276 |
| Japan | 148,070 | 26,457 | -121,613 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 4,783,467 |
| Spain | 3,872,441 |
| France | 3,249,742 |
| China | 2,014,133 |
| Sweden | 1,205,970 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 2,897,539 | 1,885,928 | -1,011,611 |
| Spain | 1,535,085 | 2,337,356 | +802,271 |
| France | 1,590,777 | 1,658,965 | +68,188 |
| China | 1,218,061 | 796,072 | -421,989 |
| Sweden | 481,777 | 724,193 | +242,416 |
| Taiwan | 355,178 | 391,520 | +36,342 |
| Germany | 373,488 | 362,169 | -11,319 |
| United States | 146,889 | 68,006 | -78,883 |
| Japan | 148,070 | 26,457 | -121,613 |
| Italy | 86,521 | 7,781 | -78,740 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 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) | 14,686,694 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,134,753 |
| Air transport | 338,230 |
| Other | 9,789 |
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) | 7,421,048 | 7,265,646 | -155,402 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,236,462 | 898,291 | -338,171 |
| Air transport | 237,102 | 101,128 | -135,974 |
| Other | 9,789 | 0 | -9,789 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 5,419,095 |
| Dover | 4,843,068 |
| Southampton | 1,623,552 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,356,936 |
| Killingholme | 1,228,036 |
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 | 2,449,642 | 2,969,453 | +519,811 |
| Dover | 2,061,486 | 2,781,582 | +720,096 |
| Southampton | 920,070 | 703,482 | -216,588 |
| Immingham Docks | 637,673 | 719,263 | +81,590 |
| Killingholme | 1,123,777 | 104,259 | -1,019,518 |
| Felixstowe | 553,080 | 352,510 | -200,570 |
| Harwich | 520,185 | 172,674 | -347,511 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 194,158 | 187,264 | -6,894 |
| Manchester Airport | 107,442 | 0 | -107,442 |
| Hull | 0 | 82,343 | +82,343 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TAYLOR SPECIAL STEELS LIMITED | 42 |
| PORTICO SPORT UK LIMITED | 29 |
| FORST (UK) LIMITED | 24 |
| PHINIA DELPHI UK LTD | 22 |
| EDWARD TURNER & SON LIMITED | 18 |
| HENRY TAYLOR (TOOLS) LIMITED | 17 |
| DATHAN TOOL & GAUGE CO LIMITED | 17 |
| COGNE U.K. LIMITED | 12 |
| KCT HOLDINGS LIMITED | 11 |
| CARRS TOOL STEELS LIMITED | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,813,081 |
| Germany | 870,963 |
| France | 150,687 |
| Italy | 104,818 |
| Netherlands | 101,116 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 886,450 | 926,631 | +40,181 |
| Germany | 476,009 | 394,954 | -81,055 |
| France | 86,417 | 64,270 | -22,147 |
| Italy | 103,018 | 1,800 | -101,218 |
| Netherlands | 54,128 | 46,988 | -7,140 |
| Hungary | 35,462 | 30,194 | -5,268 |
| Austria | 54,802 | 2,770 | -52,032 |
| Spain | 26,713 | 7,184 | -19,529 |
| Malta | 6,930 | 9,605 | +2,675 |
| United States | 5,149 | 1,752 | -3,397 |
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) | 3,084,153 |
| Air transport | 164,314 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,000 |
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) | 1,631,588 | 1,452,565 | -179,023 |
| Air transport | 127,820 | 36,494 | -91,326 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,000 | 0 | -1,000 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,673,284 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,230,473 |
| East Midlands Airport | 116,970 |
| Liverpool Docks | 105,358 |
| Heysham | 31,570 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 777,195 | 896,089 | +118,894 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 716,705 | 513,768 | -202,937 |
| East Midlands Airport | 90,981 | 25,989 | -64,992 |
| Liverpool Docks | 77,685 | 27,673 | -50,012 |
| Heysham | 31,570 | 0 | -31,570 |
| Portsmouth | 28,433 | 0 | -28,433 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,401 | 963 | -18,438 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 15,035 | +15,035 |
| ZLC | 7,276 | 6,772 | -504 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,078 | 2,770 | -2,308 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72281090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-speed steel bars and rods not covered by other specific codes