Import/export HS code 72283049: Various circular tool steel bars
Tool steel bars with a circular cross-section, less than 80 mm in diameter
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 86,453 |
| Poland | 50,866 |
| Spain | 45,286 |
| Belgium | 28,997 |
| Netherlands | 17,211 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 51,502 | 34,951 | -16,551 |
| Poland | 15,048 | 35,818 | +20,770 |
| Spain | 45,286 | 0 | -45,286 |
| Belgium | 0 | 28,997 | +28,997 |
| Netherlands | 4,262 | 12,949 | +8,687 |
| Czechia | 8,293 | 0 | -8,293 |
| United States | 0 | 5,486 | +5,486 |
| Denmark | 1,136 | 0 | -1,136 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 86,453 |
| Czechia | 59,159 |
| Spain | 45,286 |
| United Kingdom | 28,997 |
| Netherlands | 14,807 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 51,502 | 34,951 | -16,551 |
| Czechia | 23,341 | 35,818 | +12,477 |
| Spain | 45,286 | 0 | -45,286 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 28,997 | +28,997 |
| Netherlands | 1,858 | 12,949 | +11,091 |
| Japan | 0 | 5,486 | +5,486 |
| Germany | 2,404 | 0 | -2,404 |
| Denmark | 1,136 | 0 | -1,136 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 1 | +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) | 171,238 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 64,600 |
| Air transport | 7,890 |
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) | 114,830 | 56,408 | -58,422 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,293 | 56,307 | +48,014 |
| Air transport | 2,404 | 5,486 | +3,082 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 86,453 |
| Goole | 50,866 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 45,286 |
| Dover | 31,401 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,545 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 51,502 | 34,951 | -16,551 |
| Goole | 15,048 | 35,818 | +20,770 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 45,286 | 0 | -45,286 |
| Dover | 0 | 31,401 | +31,401 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 10,545 | +10,545 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,293 | 0 | -8,293 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 5,486 | +5,486 |
| Thamesport | 2,994 | 0 | -2,994 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,404 | 0 | -2,404 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Other mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-02 | 2 |
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 | 1 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 272,149 |
| Germany | 18,203 |
| Israel | 10,421 |
| France | 8,473 |
| Turkey | 8,400 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 122,282 | 149,867 | +27,585 |
| Germany | 18,203 | 0 | -18,203 |
| Israel | 10,421 | 0 | -10,421 |
| France | 7,373 | 1,100 | -6,273 |
| Turkey | 8,400 | 0 | -8,400 |
| Austria | 7,407 | 0 | -7,407 |
| Spain | 0 | 5,506 | +5,506 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 4,236 | +4,236 |
| Canada | 0 | 4,212 | +4,212 |
| Indonesia | 3,012 | 0 | -3,012 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 333,044 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,724 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,065 |
| Road transport | 2,031 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 169,458 | 163,586 | -5,872 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,640 | 3,084 | -4,556 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 3,065 | +3,065 |
| Road transport | 2,031 | 0 | -2,031 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 183,258 |
| ZLC | 138,495 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,021 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,640 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,236 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 138,089 | 45,169 | -92,920 |
| ZLC | 22,979 | 115,516 | +92,537 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,421 | 1,600 | -8,821 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,640 | 0 | -7,640 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 4,236 | +4,236 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 1,913 | +1,913 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,301 | +1,301 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72283049
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tool steel bars with a circular cross-section, less than 80 mm in diameter