Import/export HS code 72283061: Large circular alloy steel bars
Alloy steel bars with a circular cross-section, 80 mm or more 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 16,380,088 |
| Finland | 7,275,274 |
| France | 5,152,663 |
| Italy | 3,897,531 |
| Spain | 3,265,883 |
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 | 9,089,478 | 7,290,610 | -1,798,868 |
| Finland | 3,698,525 | 3,576,749 | -121,776 |
| France | 1,687,048 | 3,465,615 | +1,778,567 |
| Italy | 1,801,953 | 2,095,578 | +293,625 |
| Spain | 1,899,637 | 1,366,246 | -533,391 |
| Germany | 1,707,708 | 1,539,189 | -168,519 |
| China | 1,664,441 | 1,330,919 | -333,522 |
| United States | 595,753 | 1,921,052 | +1,325,299 |
| Taiwan | 1,622,829 | 761,524 | -861,305 |
| Sweden | 934,473 | 746,957 | -187,516 |
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 | 13,858,482 |
| Finland | 7,393,432 |
| Italy | 4,033,629 |
| Poland | 3,941,124 |
| France | 3,670,077 |
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 | 8,066,791 | 5,791,691 | -2,275,100 |
| Finland | 3,723,750 | 3,669,682 | -54,068 |
| Italy | 1,831,892 | 2,201,737 | +369,845 |
| Poland | 1,799,926 | 2,141,198 | +341,272 |
| France | 1,404,705 | 2,265,372 | +860,667 |
| China | 2,275,005 | 1,337,976 | -937,029 |
| Spain | 2,009,555 | 1,534,341 | -475,214 |
| Germany | 1,373,814 | 1,601,249 | +227,435 |
| Taiwan | 1,643,224 | 1,213,124 | -430,100 |
| United States | 603,998 | 2,067,641 | +1,463,643 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 16 |
| South Yorkshire | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 |
| West Central Scotland | 4 |
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 | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 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) | 26,526,791 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,322,332 |
| Air transport | 1,418,050 |
| Other | 135,067 |
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) | 15,032,272 | 11,494,519 | -3,537,753 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,753,430 | 13,568,902 | +2,815,472 |
| Air transport | 736,860 | 681,190 | -55,670 |
| Other | 68,920 | 66,147 | -2,773 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 13,040,824 |
| Dover | 7,798,368 |
| Harwich | 5,543,330 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,390,102 |
| Felixstowe | 3,361,882 |
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 | 7,527,107 | 5,513,717 | -2,013,390 |
| Dover | 3,486,354 | 4,312,014 | +825,660 |
| Harwich | 3,928,791 | 1,614,539 | -2,314,252 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,317,687 | 1,072,415 | -1,245,272 |
| Felixstowe | 1,845,260 | 1,516,622 | -328,638 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,283,236 | 1,009,516 | -1,273,720 |
| London | 246,347 | 2,908,774 | +2,662,427 |
| Eurotunnel | 797,165 | 1,827,304 | +1,030,139 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,317,150 | 1,112,900 | -204,250 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 670,348 | 1,011,950 | +341,602 |
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 | 37 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 18 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 10 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 24 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOWCO GROUP PLC | 102 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 71 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 61 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 53 |
| HILLFOOT STEEL LIMITED | 46 |
| GMH UK LIMITED | 45 |
| PARKSIDE STEEL (STOCKHOLDERS) LIMITED | 42 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 41 |
| PADLEY & VENABLES LIMITED | 38 |
| WENTWORTH STEELS LIMITED | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 37 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | 14,159,456 |
| Italy | 11,968,083 |
| Norway | 5,511,322 |
| China | 5,384,834 |
| United States | 4,756,204 |
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 | 11,559,613 | 2,599,843 | -8,959,770 |
| Italy | 8,164,113 | 3,803,970 | -4,360,143 |
| Norway | 4,421,622 | 1,089,700 | -3,331,922 |
| China | 3,458,742 | 1,926,092 | -1,532,650 |
| United States | 3,196,584 | 1,559,620 | -1,636,964 |
| Poland | 3,876,267 | 421,773 | -3,454,494 |
| Austria | 1,573,024 | 524,260 | -1,048,764 |
| Germany | 1,308,933 | 489,269 | -819,664 |
| India | 1,005,624 | 605,477 | -400,147 |
| Ireland | 827,537 | 635,706 | -191,831 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 5,132 |
| Turkey | 2,010 |
| Ukraine | 1,855 |
| China | 1,580 |
| Switzerland | 962 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 3,157 | 1,975 | -1,182 |
| Turkey | 0 | 2,010 | +2,010 |
| Ukraine | 1,773 | 82 | -1,691 |
| China | 1,580 | 0 | -1,580 |
| Switzerland | 962 | 0 | -962 |
| Italy | 0 | 137 | +137 |
| XI | 0 | 99 | +99 |
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) | 43,110,641 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,526,390 |
| Air transport | 2,148,325 |
| Other | 12,929 |
| Road transport | 6,138 |
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) | 31,575,797 | 11,534,844 | -20,040,953 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,640,164 | 4,886,226 | -5,753,938 |
| Air transport | 1,506,752 | 641,573 | -865,179 |
| Other | 7,723 | 5,206 | -2,517 |
| Road transport | 6,138 | 0 | -6,138 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,303,250 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,313,143 |
| Felixstowe | 4,914,362 |
| Southampton | 3,866,268 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,952,917 |
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 | 26,070,101 | 8,233,149 | -17,836,952 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,461,269 | 1,851,874 | -3,609,395 |
| Felixstowe | 2,307,496 | 2,606,866 | +299,370 |
| Southampton | 2,797,787 | 1,068,481 | -1,729,306 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,401,508 | 551,409 | -850,099 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,374,649 | 304,917 | -1,069,732 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,105,069 | 414,842 | -690,227 |
| Portsmouth | 873,117 | 520,077 | -353,040 |
| Holyhead | 532,837 | 266,403 | -266,434 |
| Dover | 768,235 | 29,860 | -738,375 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72283061
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Alloy steel bars with a circular cross-section, 80 mm or more in diameter