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 | 10,133,440 |
| Sweden | 2,992,787 |
| Austria | 703,469 |
| Italy | 670,308 |
| France | 454,507 |
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 | 4,935,958 | 5,197,482 | +261,524 |
| Sweden | 1,412,668 | 1,580,119 | +167,451 |
| Austria | 309,285 | 394,184 | +84,899 |
| Italy | 563,185 | 107,123 | -456,062 |
| France | 127,978 | 326,529 | +198,551 |
| Slovenia | 118,540 | 130,149 | +11,609 |
| Netherlands | 95,526 | 118,262 | +22,736 |
| Belgium | 172,113 | 15,823 | -156,290 |
| Germany | 101,009 | 50,864 | -50,145 |
| Brazil | 110,448 | 0 | -110,448 |
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 | 10,330,004 |
| Sweden | 2,993,771 |
| Italy | 754,034 |
| Austria | 704,457 |
| France | 504,162 |
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 | 5,016,589 | 5,313,415 | +296,826 |
| Sweden | 1,414,640 | 1,579,131 | +164,491 |
| Italy | 646,097 | 107,937 | -538,160 |
| Austria | 309,285 | 395,172 | +85,887 |
| France | 176,523 | 327,639 | +151,116 |
| Brazil | 159,230 | 118,262 | -40,968 |
| Slovenia | 124,453 | 144,048 | +19,595 |
| Germany | 99,893 | 49,974 | -49,919 |
| United States | 0 | 73,143 | +73,143 |
| 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 | 9 |
| 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 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 12,418,146 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,474,246 |
| Air transport | 272,910 |
| Other | 8,419 |
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) | 6,088,572 | 6,329,574 | +241,002 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,747,690 | 1,726,556 | -21,134 |
| Air transport | 110,448 | 162,462 | +52,014 |
| Other | 3,295 | 5,124 | +1,829 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Avonmouth Docks | 7,545,322 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,822,128 |
| Southampton | 1,671,504 |
| Hull | 860,120 |
| Dover | 810,590 |
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 | 3,120,364 | 4,424,958 | +1,304,594 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,060,435 | 1,761,693 | -298,742 |
| Southampton | 779,922 | 891,582 | +111,660 |
| Hull | 607,292 | 252,828 | -354,464 |
| Dover | 694,229 | 116,361 | -577,868 |
| London | 169,909 | 142,987 | -26,922 |
| Manchester Airport | 110,448 | 119,645 | +9,197 |
| Eurotunnel | 95,909 | 129,516 | +33,607 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 96,094 | 93,587 | -2,507 |
| Felixstowe | 19,398 | 123,631 | +104,233 |
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 | 25 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 39 |
| BRIGHT STEELS LIMITED | 34 |
| CHAPMANS AGRICULTURAL LIMITED | 33 |
| LAIDLER STEELS LIMITED | 23 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 22 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 20 |
| ASD LIMITED | 19 |
| PARKERSTEEL LIMITED | 19 |
| EPS STEELS (UK) LIMITED | 18 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 18 |
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 | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | 418,530 |
| Germany | 204,804 |
| France | 90,733 |
| Liberia | 39,217 |
| Ireland | 19,959 |
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 | 83,861 | 334,669 | +250,808 |
| Germany | 108,550 | 96,254 | -12,296 |
| France | 90,733 | 0 | -90,733 |
| Liberia | 39,217 | 0 | -39,217 |
| Ireland | 117 | 19,842 | +19,725 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 143 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 27 | 116 | +89 |
| 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 | 401,352 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 347,464 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,685 |
| Other | 275 |
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 | 332,600 | +263,848 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 199,283 | 148,181 | -51,102 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 57,616 | 2,069 | -55,547 |
| Other | 117 | 158 | +41 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 375,059 |
| 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 | 308,221 | +241,383 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 199,283 | 115,925 | -83,358 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,675 | 2,069 | -38,606 |
| 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 | 117 | 158 | +41 |
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