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 | 6,606,211 |
| Poland | 5,737,602 |
| France | 3,866,757 |
| Spain | 2,082,085 |
| Italy | 1,985,594 |
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 | 4,853,028 | 1,753,183 | -3,099,845 |
| Poland | 3,285,005 | 2,452,597 | -832,408 |
| France | 1,705,756 | 2,161,001 | +455,245 |
| Spain | 1,075,422 | 1,006,663 | -68,759 |
| Italy | 1,107,357 | 878,237 | -229,120 |
| Germany | 743,349 | 937,631 | +194,282 |
| Finland | 892,932 | 438,366 | -454,566 |
| Turkey | 34,769 | 772,041 | +737,272 |
| Switzerland | 126,218 | 634,858 | +508,640 |
| United States | 491,788 | 218,027 | -273,761 |
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 | 6,674,653 |
| France | 3,751,586 |
| Poland | 3,267,931 |
| Czechia | 2,901,453 |
| Spain | 2,155,033 |
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 | 4,932,208 | 1,742,445 | -3,189,763 |
| France | 1,767,912 | 1,983,674 | +215,762 |
| Poland | 1,982,723 | 1,285,208 | -697,515 |
| Czechia | 1,557,049 | 1,344,404 | -212,645 |
| Spain | 1,104,435 | 1,050,598 | -53,837 |
| Italy | 1,082,175 | 895,230 | -186,945 |
| Germany | 620,421 | 861,255 | +240,834 |
| Finland | 921,996 | 501,856 | -420,140 |
| Turkey | 34,769 | 772,041 | +737,272 |
| Switzerland | 126,218 | 624,307 | +498,089 |
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 | 9 |
| 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 | 14 | 18 | +4 |
| South Yorkshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 5 | -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) | 15,367,686 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,959,193 |
| Air transport | 919,233 |
| 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) | 8,123,994 | 7,243,692 | -880,302 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,538,707 | 4,420,486 | -2,118,221 |
| Air transport | 638,046 | 281,187 | -356,859 |
| Other | 31,859 | 12,684 | -19,175 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,862,558 |
| Dover | 3,510,519 |
| Goole | 3,228,904 |
| London | 2,407,140 |
| Harwich | 1,936,004 |
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 | 5,253,764 | 1,608,794 | -3,644,970 |
| Dover | 1,699,201 | 1,811,318 | +112,117 |
| Goole | 1,647,021 | 1,581,883 | -65,138 |
| London | 823,545 | 1,583,595 | +760,050 |
| Harwich | 1,701,728 | 234,276 | -1,467,452 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 915,458 | 687,986 | -227,472 |
| Killingholme | 656,640 | 608,001 | -48,639 |
| Felixstowe | 334,422 | 914,439 | +580,017 |
| Eurotunnel | 483,819 | 518,985 | +35,166 |
| ZLC | 126,218 | 623,385 | +497,167 |
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. | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 26 |
| 2025-09 | 28 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 105 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 61 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 58 |
| HILLFOOT STEEL LIMITED | 47 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 47 |
| COOPER & TURNER LIMITED | 44 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 40 |
| PADLEY & VENABLES LIMITED | 37 |
| MCCALLS SPECIAL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 35 |
| HOWCO GROUP PLC | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 52 |
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 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 | 2,944,277 |
| Italy | 1,880,657 |
| Poland | 888,180 |
| India | 498,829 |
| Norway | 385,593 |
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 | 1,985,990 | 958,287 | -1,027,703 |
| Italy | 1,159,860 | 720,797 | -439,063 |
| Poland | 701,051 | 187,129 | -513,922 |
| India | 429,937 | 68,892 | -361,045 |
| Norway | 326,195 | 59,398 | -266,797 |
| Germany | 279,236 | 67,858 | -211,378 |
| China | 279,316 | 14,590 | -264,726 |
| Netherlands | 124,462 | 110,374 | -14,088 |
| United States | 138,129 | 45,049 | -93,080 |
| New Zealand | 128,031 | 51,044 | -76,987 |
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 |
| Sweden | 1,253 |
| Slovenia | 455 |
| United States | 374 |
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 | 0 | -6,143 |
| Spain | 78 | 4,305 | +4,227 |
| 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) | 7,524,266 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,390,481 |
| Air transport | 764,136 |
| Other | 16,941 |
| Road transport | 3,739 |
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) | 4,985,883 | 2,538,383 | -2,447,500 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,169,401 | 221,080 | -948,321 |
| Air transport | 270,051 | 494,085 | +224,034 |
| Other | 9,521 | 7,420 | -2,101 |
| Road transport | 3,739 | 0 | -3,739 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,304,454 |
| Immingham Docks | 683,547 |
| Felixstowe | 623,186 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 450,337 |
| 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 | 4,114,613 | 2,189,841 | -1,924,772 |
| Immingham Docks | 452,090 | 231,457 | -220,633 |
| Felixstowe | 462,894 | 160,292 | -302,602 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 150,102 | 300,235 | +150,133 |
| London Gateway Port | 357,173 | 42,585 | -314,588 |
| Dover | 221,650 | 0 | -221,650 |
| Southampton | 192,517 | 1,650 | -190,867 |
| East Midlands Airport | 82,711 | 68,892 | -13,819 |
| Liverpool Docks | 88,609 | 49,837 | -38,772 |
| 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