Import/export HS code 722830: Hot-rolled alloy steel bars and rods
Alloy 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 22,168,556 |
| Spain | 15,282,007 |
| Sweden | 11,439,802 |
| France | 9,865,791 |
| Finland | 8,606,572 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 12,425,349 | 9,743,207 | -2,682,142 |
| Spain | 7,892,323 | 7,389,684 | -502,639 |
| Sweden | 7,253,369 | 4,186,433 | -3,066,936 |
| France | 3,626,399 | 6,239,392 | +2,612,993 |
| Finland | 4,591,457 | 4,015,115 | -576,342 |
| Italy | 4,071,270 | 3,324,881 | -746,389 |
| Germany | 2,995,134 | 3,235,681 | +240,547 |
| United States | 1,436,966 | 2,416,455 | +979,489 |
| China | 2,019,292 | 1,679,521 | -339,771 |
| Taiwan | 1,984,836 | 1,428,920 | -555,916 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 16,820,003 |
| Spain | 15,793,909 |
| Sweden | 11,487,940 |
| Finland | 8,819,377 |
| France | 8,260,489 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 9,682,999 | 7,137,004 | -2,545,995 |
| Spain | 8,076,262 | 7,717,647 | -358,615 |
| Sweden | 7,381,924 | 4,106,016 | -3,275,908 |
| Finland | 4,647,839 | 4,171,538 | -476,301 |
| France | 3,454,334 | 4,806,155 | +1,351,821 |
| Italy | 4,107,007 | 3,329,535 | -777,472 |
| Poland | 3,782,649 | 3,430,608 | -352,041 |
| Germany | 2,566,029 | 3,186,677 | +620,648 |
| China | 2,731,970 | 1,943,442 | -788,528 |
| Taiwan | 2,071,399 | 1,912,892 | -158,507 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 33 |
| South Yorkshire | 11 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
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 | 24 | 26 | +2 |
| South Yorkshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 50,923,665 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 46,252,439 |
| Air transport | 3,611,337 |
| Other | 188,233 |
| Road transport | 9,880 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,238,926 | 22,684,739 | -5,554,187 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,919,335 | 24,333,104 | +2,413,769 |
| Air transport | 1,811,965 | 1,799,372 | -12,593 |
| Other | 104,273 | 83,960 | -20,313 |
| Road transport | 0 | 9,880 | +9,880 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 16,352,236 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,761,601 |
| Dover | 12,682,200 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 11,490,434 |
| Harwich | 7,499,300 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goole | 9,256,636 | 7,095,600 | -2,161,036 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,074,509 | 4,687,092 | -5,387,417 |
| Dover | 5,954,308 | 6,727,892 | +773,584 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 5,446,465 | 6,043,969 | +597,504 |
| Harwich | 5,640,865 | 1,858,435 | -3,782,430 |
| London | 1,321,808 | 4,681,200 | +3,359,392 |
| Felixstowe | 2,553,933 | 2,762,530 | +208,597 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,688,758 | 1,879,236 | -809,522 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,440,301 | 2,861,175 | +1,420,874 |
| Southampton | 1,208,563 | 2,410,295 | +1,201,732 |
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 | 65 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 45 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 21 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 20 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 49 |
| 2025-11 | 56 |
| 2025-10 | 54 |
| 2025-09 | 60 |
| 2025-08 | 38 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 108 |
| HOWCO GROUP PLC | 104 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 81 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 68 |
| PADLEY & VENABLES LIMITED | 56 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 55 |
| CARRS TOOL STEELS LIMITED | 53 |
| HILLFOOT STEEL LIMITED | 47 |
| GMH UK LIMITED | 47 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 72 |
| 54m+ | 63 |
| 15m-54m | 29 |
| Other | 15 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 17,241,676 |
| Italy | 13,862,824 |
| United States | 9,264,727 |
| China | 5,927,568 |
| Norway | 5,909,487 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 13,677,677 | 3,563,999 | -10,113,678 |
| Italy | 9,335,522 | 4,527,302 | -4,808,220 |
| United States | 4,276,989 | 4,987,738 | +710,749 |
| China | 3,985,286 | 1,942,282 | -2,043,004 |
| Norway | 4,747,817 | 1,161,670 | -3,586,147 |
| Poland | 4,577,318 | 608,902 | -3,968,416 |
| India | 1,710,780 | 1,102,447 | -608,333 |
| Germany | 1,813,794 | 664,954 | -1,148,840 |
| Austria | 1,686,010 | 621,496 | -1,064,514 |
| Ireland | 917,478 | 768,846 | -148,632 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 8,195 |
| Czechia | 5,132 |
| Spain | 4,473 |
| Ukraine | 1,855 |
| China | 1,580 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 6,143 | 2,052 | -4,091 |
| Czechia | 3,157 | 1,975 | -1,182 |
| Spain | 168 | 4,305 | +4,137 |
| Ukraine | 1,773 | 82 | -1,691 |
| China | 1,580 | 0 | -1,580 |
| Sweden | 1,253 | 0 | -1,253 |
| Switzerland | 962 | 0 | -962 |
| XI | 0 | 474 | +474 |
| Slovenia | 455 | 0 | -455 |
| United States | 374 | 0 | -374 |
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) | 55,223,389 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,254,572 |
| Air transport | 4,365,579 |
| Other | 30,520 |
| Road transport | 11,908 |
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) | 37,755,597 | 17,467,792 | -20,287,805 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,504,218 | 5,750,354 | -6,753,864 |
| Air transport | 2,430,833 | 1,934,746 | -496,087 |
| Other | 17,477 | 13,043 | -4,434 |
| Road transport | 11,908 | 0 | -11,908 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 41,059,073 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,552,495 |
| Felixstowe | 5,766,278 |
| Southampton | 4,407,682 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,174,610 |
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 | 30,553,871 | 10,505,202 | -20,048,669 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,666,961 | 4,885,534 | -1,781,427 |
| Felixstowe | 2,996,670 | 2,769,608 | -227,062 |
| Southampton | 3,053,781 | 1,353,901 | -1,699,880 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,966,088 | 1,208,522 | -757,566 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,956,011 | 787,459 | -1,168,552 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,375,247 | 586,291 | -788,956 |
| Portsmouth | 884,044 | 525,958 | -358,086 |
| Dover | 1,006,826 | 100,196 | -906,630 |
| Holyhead | 582,659 | 330,667 | -251,992 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 722830
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Alloy steel bars and rods that are hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or extruded, with no further processing