Import/export HS code 722850: Cold-formed alloy steel bars and rods
Alloy steel bars and rods that have been cold-formed or cold-finished for precision
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 17,494,116 |
| Spain | 14,040,089 |
| France | 13,182,022 |
| Austria | 10,901,456 |
| United States | 9,557,641 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 9,680,105 | 7,814,011 | -1,866,094 |
| Spain | 9,321,754 | 4,718,335 | -4,603,419 |
| France | 6,702,681 | 6,479,341 | -223,340 |
| Austria | 4,518,707 | 6,382,749 | +1,864,042 |
| United States | 2,865,760 | 6,691,881 | +3,826,121 |
| Czechia | 4,999,395 | 3,845,257 | -1,154,138 |
| Belgium | 6,039,513 | 1,541,275 | -4,498,238 |
| Italy | 3,255,887 | 3,274,166 | +18,279 |
| Finland | 1,645,884 | 3,212,755 | +1,566,871 |
| Taiwan | 2,255,647 | 2,544,559 | +288,912 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 17,937,165 |
| Germany | 15,915,551 |
| Spain | 14,211,775 |
| Austria | 11,330,910 |
| France | 11,118,523 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 9,074,472 | 8,862,693 | -211,779 |
| Germany | 9,040,509 | 6,875,042 | -2,165,467 |
| Spain | 9,418,330 | 4,793,445 | -4,624,885 |
| Austria | 4,582,353 | 6,748,557 | +2,166,204 |
| France | 5,783,343 | 5,335,180 | -448,163 |
| Czechia | 4,090,756 | 2,870,151 | -1,220,605 |
| Italy | 3,259,908 | 3,423,235 | +163,327 |
| China | 3,807,693 | 2,517,664 | -1,290,029 |
| Finland | 1,664,724 | 3,307,433 | +1,642,709 |
| Taiwan | 2,283,186 | 2,052,635 | -230,551 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 37 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 17 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 14 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 13 |
| South Yorkshire | 12 |
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 | 34 | 28 | -6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 15 | 10 | -5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
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) | 76,242,670 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,760,923 |
| Air transport | 9,060,312 |
| Road transport | 276,226 |
| Other | 106,970 |
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) | 40,680,615 | 35,562,055 | -5,118,560 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,904,128 | 14,856,795 | -3,047,333 |
| Air transport | 3,337,914 | 5,722,398 | +2,384,484 |
| Road transport | 160,700 | 115,526 | -45,174 |
| Other | 65,871 | 41,099 | -24,772 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 26,985,978 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,199,257 |
| Felixstowe | 12,643,269 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,992,706 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 9,751,089 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 15,905,536 | 11,080,442 | -4,825,094 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,789,061 | 7,410,196 | +1,621,135 |
| Felixstowe | 6,684,516 | 5,958,753 | -725,763 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,360,997 | 5,631,709 | -729,288 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 6,065,253 | 3,685,836 | -2,379,417 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,596,758 | 3,608,116 | +1,011,358 |
| Harwich | 3,767,787 | 2,206,584 | -1,561,203 |
| London | 1,535,577 | 3,661,904 | +2,126,327 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,286,239 | 1,923,977 | -362,262 |
| Killingholme | 1,849,080 | 2,124,530 | +275,450 |
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 | 67 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 62 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 22 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 16 |
| Other manufacturing | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 53 |
| 2025-11 | 54 |
| 2025-10 | 59 |
| 2025-09 | 63 |
| 2025-08 | 55 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 107 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 98 |
| HILLFOOT STEEL LIMITED | 57 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 55 |
| AEROCOM METALS LIMITED | 55 |
| C.& S.STEELS(WOLVERHAMPTON)LIMITED | 48 |
| GMH UK LIMITED | 48 |
| MIDLAND BRIGHT STEELS LIMITED | 48 |
| EPS STEELS (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| COGNE U.K. LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 94 |
| 54m+ | 62 |
| 15m-54m | 30 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | 21,104,499 |
| India | 3,120,559 |
| Italy | 2,887,803 |
| Germany | 2,108,581 |
| Poland | 1,857,745 |
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 | 12,308,702 | 8,795,797 | -3,512,905 |
| India | 1,680,701 | 1,439,858 | -240,843 |
| Italy | 1,651,775 | 1,236,028 | -415,747 |
| Germany | 1,540,412 | 568,169 | -972,243 |
| Poland | 1,361,981 | 495,764 | -866,217 |
| United States | 1,276,973 | 458,339 | -818,634 |
| Spain | 622,515 | 884,042 | +261,527 |
| Malaysia | 528,306 | 492,769 | -35,537 |
| Czechia | 487,231 | 466,166 | -21,065 |
| Sweden | 429,960 | 413,441 | -16,519 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 28,771 |
| Egypt | 15,209 |
| Italy | 13,839 |
| China | 5,515 |
| XI | 4,953 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2,738 | 26,033 | +23,295 |
| Egypt | 5,873 | 9,336 | +3,463 |
| Italy | 11,243 | 2,596 | -8,647 |
| China | 5,319 | 196 | -5,123 |
| XI | 2,827 | 2,126 | -701 |
| Turkey | 285 | 1,107 | +822 |
| Czechia | 402 | 0 | -402 |
| Spain | 54 | 330 | +276 |
| Finland | 56 | 0 | -56 |
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) | 34,538,922 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,805,871 |
| Air transport | 3,611,804 |
| Other | 106,162 |
| Road transport | 20,323 |
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) | 20,025,547 | 14,513,375 | -5,512,172 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,156,679 | 1,649,192 | -1,507,487 |
| Air transport | 2,028,188 | 1,583,616 | -444,572 |
| Other | 51,868 | 54,294 | +2,426 |
| Road transport | 20,323 | 0 | -20,323 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,448,116 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,892,575 |
| Southampton | 2,073,862 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,964,599 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,333,858 |
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 | 17,814,419 | 12,633,697 | -5,180,722 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,577,284 | 1,315,291 | -261,993 |
| Southampton | 1,376,244 | 697,618 | -678,626 |
| Immingham Docks | 971,263 | 993,336 | +22,073 |
| London Gateway Port | 891,421 | 442,437 | -448,984 |
| Dover | 731,411 | 251,827 | -479,584 |
| Holyhead | 182,761 | 429,887 | +247,126 |
| Felixstowe | 471,738 | 88,071 | -383,667 |
| Liverpool Docks | 122,283 | 305,344 | +183,061 |
| Manchester Airport | 220,060 | 77,391 | -142,669 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 722850
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Alloy steel bars and rods that have been cold-formed or cold-finished for precision