Import/export HS code 72283069: Small circular alloy steel bars
Alloy 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 | 7,102,141 |
| Poland | 5,958,594 |
| France | 3,785,802 |
| Spain | 2,079,480 |
| Italy | 2,010,209 |
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 | 5,573,270 | 1,528,871 | -4,044,399 |
| Poland | 3,343,631 | 2,614,963 | -728,668 |
| France | 1,828,583 | 1,957,219 | +128,636 |
| Spain | 1,017,230 | 1,062,250 | +45,020 |
| Italy | 1,062,211 | 947,998 | -114,213 |
| Germany | 767,138 | 918,819 | +151,681 |
| Finland | 941,225 | 459,541 | -481,684 |
| Turkey | 43,836 | 767,873 | +724,037 |
| Switzerland | 57,912 | 703,164 | +645,252 |
| United States | 440,014 | 288,078 | -151,936 |
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 | 7,168,290 |
| France | 3,761,077 |
| Poland | 3,354,913 |
| Czechia | 3,040,463 |
| Spain | 2,156,337 |
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 | 5,652,450 | 1,515,840 | -4,136,610 |
| France | 1,895,761 | 1,865,316 | -30,445 |
| Poland | 2,061,005 | 1,293,908 | -767,097 |
| Czechia | 1,536,283 | 1,504,180 | -32,103 |
| Spain | 1,054,777 | 1,101,560 | +46,783 |
| Italy | 1,057,932 | 957,509 | -100,423 |
| Germany | 645,800 | 850,651 | +204,851 |
| Finland | 970,289 | 510,417 | -459,872 |
| Turkey | 43,836 | 767,873 | +724,037 |
| Switzerland | 57,912 | 692,613 | +634,701 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 20 |
| South Yorkshire | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 |
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 | 15 | 18 | +3 |
| South Yorkshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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) | 15,474,917 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,581,646 |
| Air transport | 944,939 |
| Other | 44,543 |
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) | 8,464,433 | 7,010,484 | -1,453,949 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,949,633 | 4,632,013 | -2,317,620 |
| Air transport | 603,771 | 341,168 | -262,603 |
| Other | 31,716 | 12,827 | -18,889 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,581,564 |
| Dover | 3,453,044 |
| Goole | 3,402,411 |
| London | 2,444,547 |
| Harwich | 2,048,992 |
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 | 6,022,474 | 1,559,090 | -4,463,384 |
| Dover | 1,718,219 | 1,734,825 | +16,606 |
| Goole | 1,652,910 | 1,749,501 | +96,591 |
| London | 940,585 | 1,503,962 | +563,377 |
| Harwich | 1,763,457 | 285,535 | -1,477,922 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 879,646 | 745,406 | -134,240 |
| Felixstowe | 342,009 | 894,702 | +552,693 |
| Killingholme | 562,646 | 670,507 | +107,861 |
| Eurotunnel | 552,077 | 506,713 | -45,364 |
| ZLC | 57,912 | 691,691 | +633,779 |
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 | 49 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 31 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 15 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 26 |
| 2025-09 | 28 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
| 2025-07 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 104 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 60 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 58 |
| HILLFOOT STEEL LIMITED | 46 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 46 |
| COOPER & TURNER LIMITED | 43 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 39 |
| PADLEY & VENABLES LIMITED | 36 |
| MCCALLS SPECIAL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 34 |
| TINSLEY BRIDGE LIMITED | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 53 |
| 54m+ | 38 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 2,950,480 |
| Italy | 1,996,605 |
| Poland | 1,147,755 |
| China | 584,450 |
| India | 498,829 |
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 | 1,820,032 | 1,130,448 | -689,584 |
| Italy | 1,188,827 | 807,778 | -381,049 |
| Poland | 955,245 | 192,510 | -762,735 |
| China | 569,860 | 14,590 | -555,270 |
| India | 337,992 | 160,837 | -177,155 |
| Norway | 191,399 | 201,042 | +9,643 |
| Germany | 279,324 | 72,865 | -206,459 |
| Netherlands | 131,169 | 105,287 | -25,882 |
| United States | 139,196 | 38,608 | -100,588 |
| Ireland | 71,165 | 102,407 | +31,242 |
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 | 6,143 |
| Spain | 4,383 |
| XU | 3,234 |
| Sweden | 1,253 |
| Slovenia | 455 |
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 | 4,617 | 1,526 | -3,091 |
| Spain | 78 | 4,305 | +4,227 |
| XU | 1,091 | 2,143 | +1,052 |
| Sweden | 1,253 | 0 | -1,253 |
| Slovenia | 455 | 0 | -455 |
| United States | 374 | 0 | -374 |
| Egypt | 0 | 346 | +346 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 318 | +318 |
| Germany | 127 | 0 | -127 |
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) | 7,866,496 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,678,775 |
| Air transport | 751,360 |
| Other | 16,633 |
| Road transport | 9,078 |
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) | 4,894,026 | 2,972,470 | -1,921,556 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,388,850 | 289,925 | -1,098,925 |
| Air transport | 283,247 | 468,113 | +184,866 |
| Other | 7,995 | 8,638 | +643 |
| Road transport | 9,078 | 0 | -9,078 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,640,471 |
| Felixstowe | 890,630 |
| Immingham Docks | 694,991 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 444,377 |
| London Gateway Port | 399,758 |
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 | 4,180,166 | 2,460,305 | -1,719,861 |
| Felixstowe | 753,438 | 137,192 | -616,246 |
| Immingham Docks | 326,225 | 368,766 | +42,541 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 156,949 | 287,428 | +130,479 |
| London Gateway Port | 265,228 | 134,530 | -130,698 |
| Dover | 211,101 | 20,945 | -190,156 |
| Southampton | 192,517 | 1,650 | -190,867 |
| East Midlands Airport | 88,260 | 65,129 | -23,131 |
| Liverpool Docks | 91,382 | 49,837 | -41,545 |
| Eurotunnel | 107,419 | 3,121 | -104,298 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72283069
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Alloy steel bars with a circular cross-section, less than 80 mm in diameter