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 | 5,002,978 |
| Spain | 3,879,161 |
| France | 3,013,351 |
| Germany | 2,199,994 |
| China | 971,091 |
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 | 2,928,734 | 2,074,244 | -854,490 |
| Spain | 1,529,125 | 2,350,036 | +820,911 |
| France | 1,182,717 | 1,830,634 | +647,917 |
| Germany | 1,575,366 | 624,628 | -950,738 |
| China | 572,118 | 398,973 | -173,145 |
| Sweden | 461,940 | 346,896 | -115,044 |
| Taiwan | 234,304 | 491,697 | +257,393 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 506,264 | 0 | -506,264 |
| United States | 45,848 | 147,732 | +101,884 |
| Japan | 149,223 | 35,798 | -113,425 |
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 | 5,044,449 |
| Spain | 3,886,013 |
| France | 3,315,377 |
| China | 2,387,651 |
| Sweden | 1,222,017 |
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 | 2,961,797 | 2,082,652 | -879,145 |
| Spain | 1,528,170 | 2,357,843 | +829,673 |
| France | 1,828,203 | 1,487,174 | -341,029 |
| China | 1,543,016 | 844,635 | -698,381 |
| Sweden | 479,859 | 742,158 | +262,299 |
| Taiwan | 234,304 | 512,394 | +278,090 |
| Germany | 376,550 | 292,120 | -84,430 |
| United States | 37,298 | 149,575 | +112,277 |
| Japan | 149,223 | 35,798 | -113,425 |
| Italy | 108,019 | 7,781 | -100,238 |
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 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 15,015,085 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,551,872 |
| Air transport | 312,651 |
| 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) | 7,703,934 | 7,311,151 | -392,783 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,526,972 | 1,024,900 | -502,072 |
| Air transport | 133,890 | 178,761 | +44,871 |
| 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 | 5,482,604 |
| Dover | 5,022,166 |
| Southampton | 1,970,168 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,404,966 |
| Killingholme | 1,317,900 |
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 | 2,772,337 | 2,710,267 | -62,070 |
| Dover | 2,096,729 | 2,925,437 | +828,708 |
| Southampton | 1,257,345 | 712,823 | -544,522 |
| Immingham Docks | 631,483 | 773,483 | +142,000 |
| Killingholme | 1,062,355 | 255,545 | -806,810 |
| Felixstowe | 436,276 | 387,098 | -49,178 |
| Harwich | 494,590 | 199,719 | -294,871 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 186,745 | 204,789 | +18,044 |
| Thamesport | 96,008 | 31,225 | -64,783 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 107,442 | +107,442 |
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 | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TAYLOR SPECIAL STEELS LIMITED | 41 |
| PORTICO SPORT UK LIMITED | 28 |
| FORST (UK) LIMITED | 24 |
| PHINIA DELPHI UK LTD | 21 |
| 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+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | 1,798,827 |
| Germany | 658,243 |
| France | 196,072 |
| Italy | 104,818 |
| Netherlands | 69,371 |
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 | 921,539 | 877,288 | -44,251 |
| Germany | 476,009 | 182,234 | -293,775 |
| France | 131,802 | 64,270 | -67,532 |
| Italy | 103,018 | 1,800 | -101,218 |
| Netherlands | 45,785 | 23,586 | -22,199 |
| Austria | 54,802 | 2,770 | -52,032 |
| Hungary | 35,462 | 17,454 | -18,008 |
| Spain | 22,637 | 17,345 | -5,292 |
| 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) | 2,871,210 |
| Air transport | 157,268 |
| 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) | 1,718,147 | 1,153,063 | -565,084 |
| Air transport | 105,297 | 51,971 | -53,326 |
| 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 | 1,659,030 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,031,784 |
| East Midlands Airport | 109,924 |
| 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 | 812,284 | 846,746 | +34,462 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 768,175 | 263,609 | -504,566 |
| East Midlands Airport | 82,638 | 27,286 | -55,352 |
| Liverpool Docks | 77,685 | 27,673 | -50,012 |
| Heysham | 31,570 | 0 | -31,570 |
| Portsmouth | 28,433 | 0 | -28,433 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,240 | 11,124 | +1,884 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 15,035 | +15,035 |
| ZLC | 7,276 | 6,772 | -504 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,059 | 6,789 | +5,730 |
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