Import/export HS code 72283070: Rectangular alloy steel bars
Alloy steel bars with a rectangular cross-section, hot-rolled on all four sides
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 9,819,392 |
| Sweden | 3,032,934 |
| Austria | 669,237 |
| Italy | 584,492 |
| France | 420,762 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 4,871,978 | 4,947,414 | +75,436 |
| Sweden | 1,403,181 | 1,629,753 | +226,572 |
| Austria | 216,276 | 452,961 | +236,685 |
| Italy | 473,985 | 110,507 | -363,478 |
| France | 81,209 | 339,553 | +258,344 |
| Slovenia | 118,540 | 135,322 | +16,782 |
| Netherlands | 95,526 | 118,262 | +22,736 |
| Belgium | 167,501 | 15,823 | -151,678 |
| Germany | 106,709 | 29,685 | -77,024 |
| United States | 4,567 | 119,557 | +114,990 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 9,975,145 |
| Sweden | 3,033,918 |
| Austria | 670,225 |
| Italy | 668,218 |
| France | 506,616 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 4,911,798 | 5,063,347 | +151,549 |
| Sweden | 1,405,153 | 1,628,765 | +223,612 |
| Austria | 216,276 | 453,949 | +237,673 |
| Italy | 556,897 | 111,321 | -445,576 |
| France | 165,953 | 340,663 | +174,710 |
| Brazil | 159,230 | 118,262 | -40,968 |
| Slovenia | 124,453 | 149,221 | +24,768 |
| Germany | 105,593 | 28,795 | -76,798 |
| United States | 4,567 | 119,557 | +114,990 |
| Turkey | 0 | 48,119 | +48,119 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 |
| South East Wales | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 |
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 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 12,117,700 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,366,025 |
| Air transport | 289,946 |
| Other | 8,623 |
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) | 5,946,794 | 6,170,906 | +224,112 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,588,111 | 1,777,914 | +189,803 |
| Air transport | 115,015 | 174,931 | +59,916 |
| Other | 3,494 | 5,129 | +1,635 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Avonmouth Docks | 7,342,293 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,744,269 |
| Southampton | 1,706,617 |
| Hull | 824,793 |
| Dover | 695,095 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,168,571 | 4,173,722 | +1,005,151 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,942,198 | 1,802,071 | -140,127 |
| Southampton | 779,922 | 926,695 | +146,773 |
| Hull | 553,072 | 271,721 | -281,351 |
| Dover | 578,734 | 116,361 | -462,373 |
| London | 142,951 | 149,520 | +6,569 |
| Eurotunnel | 95,909 | 180,145 | +84,236 |
| Manchester Airport | 110,448 | 119,645 | +9,197 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 80,615 | 98,760 | +18,145 |
| Felixstowe | 40,577 | 102,452 | +61,875 |
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 | 24 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 40 |
| BRIGHT STEELS LIMITED | 35 |
| CHAPMANS AGRICULTURAL LIMITED | 34 |
| LAIDLER STEELS LIMITED | 24 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 22 |
| ASD LIMITED | 20 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 20 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 19 |
| EPS STEELS (UK) LIMITED | 19 |
| PARKERSTEEL LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 464,254 |
| Germany | 204,804 |
| France | 90,733 |
| Liberia | 39,217 |
| Ireland | 20,334 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 85,930 | 378,324 | +292,394 |
| Germany | 170,189 | 34,615 | -135,574 |
| France | 90,733 | 0 | -90,733 |
| Liberia | 39,217 | 0 | -39,217 |
| Ireland | 233 | 20,101 | +19,868 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 19,671 | +19,671 |
| Norway | 0 | 12,572 | +12,572 |
| Japan | 3,290 | 0 | -3,290 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 375 |
| Spain | 90 |
| Turkey | 42 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 375 | +375 |
| Spain | 90 | 0 | -90 |
| Turkey | 0 | 42 | +42 |
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 | 447,076 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 347,464 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,685 |
| Other | 650 |
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 | 68,752 | 378,324 | +309,572 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 260,922 | 86,542 | -174,380 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,685 | 0 | -59,685 |
| Other | 233 | 417 | +184 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 420,783 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 315,208 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,744 |
| Manchester Airport | 26,293 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,684 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 66,838 | 353,945 | +287,107 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 260,922 | 54,286 | -206,636 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,744 | 0 | -42,744 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,914 | 24,379 | +22,465 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 19,684 | +19,684 |
| Dover | 16,941 | 0 | -16,941 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 12,572 | +12,572 |
| 000 | 233 | 417 | +184 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72283070
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Alloy steel bars with a rectangular cross-section, hot-rolled on all four sides