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 | 17,339,802 |
| Spain | 14,724,349 |
| France | 13,025,482 |
| Austria | 11,467,966 |
| Czechia | 8,908,179 |
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 | 9,665,507 | 7,674,295 | -1,991,212 |
| Spain | 9,541,519 | 5,182,830 | -4,358,689 |
| France | 6,767,063 | 6,258,419 | -508,644 |
| Austria | 4,882,014 | 6,585,952 | +1,703,938 |
| Czechia | 5,018,183 | 3,889,996 | -1,128,187 |
| United States | 2,799,090 | 5,407,087 | +2,607,997 |
| Belgium | 5,559,683 | 2,168,339 | -3,391,344 |
| Italy | 3,339,863 | 3,296,759 | -43,104 |
| Taiwan | 2,094,825 | 2,312,538 | +217,713 |
| Finland | 1,482,441 | 2,866,026 | +1,383,585 |
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 | 16,757,690 |
| Germany | 15,987,598 |
| Spain | 14,889,447 |
| Austria | 11,651,477 |
| France | 11,215,566 |
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 | 8,514,381 | 8,243,309 | -271,072 |
| Germany | 9,186,927 | 6,800,671 | -2,386,256 |
| Spain | 9,622,743 | 5,266,704 | -4,356,039 |
| Austria | 4,942,957 | 6,708,520 | +1,765,563 |
| France | 5,919,315 | 5,296,251 | -623,064 |
| Czechia | 4,124,855 | 3,056,882 | -1,067,973 |
| Italy | 3,178,187 | 3,420,065 | +241,878 |
| China | 3,817,901 | 2,560,322 | -1,257,579 |
| Finland | 1,497,019 | 2,943,022 | +1,446,003 |
| Turkey | 1,442,941 | 2,690,847 | +1,247,906 |
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 | 15 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 13 |
| South Yorkshire | 11 |
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 | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 5 | +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) | 76,410,898 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,879,583 |
| Air transport | 8,097,723 |
| Road transport | 276,226 |
| Other | 139,946 |
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) | 40,557,746 | 35,853,152 | -4,704,594 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,385,277 | 14,494,306 | -3,890,971 |
| Air transport | 3,285,410 | 4,812,313 | +1,526,903 |
| Road transport | 160,700 | 115,526 | -45,174 |
| Other | 95,754 | 44,192 | -51,562 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 26,846,564 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,001,400 |
| Felixstowe | 12,350,636 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,045,098 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 10,252,297 |
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 | 15,797,673 | 11,048,891 | -4,748,782 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,605,837 | 7,395,563 | +1,789,726 |
| Felixstowe | 6,737,212 | 5,613,424 | -1,123,788 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,334,939 | 5,710,159 | -624,780 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 6,224,781 | 4,027,516 | -2,197,265 |
| Harwich | 3,506,289 | 2,670,344 | -835,945 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,846,015 | 3,246,967 | +400,952 |
| London | 1,548,140 | 3,107,065 | +1,558,925 |
| Killingholme | 2,100,697 | 2,175,903 | +75,206 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,228,619 | 1,893,654 | -334,965 |
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 | 61 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 22 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 54 |
| 2025-10 | 59 |
| 2025-09 | 63 |
| 2025-08 | 55 |
| 2025-07 | 52 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 106 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 97 |
| HILLFOOT STEEL LIMITED | 56 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 54 |
| AEROCOM METALS LIMITED | 54 |
| C.& S.STEELS(WOLVERHAMPTON)LIMITED | 47 |
| GMH UK LIMITED | 47 |
| MIDLAND BRIGHT STEELS LIMITED | 47 |
| EPS STEELS (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| COGNE U.K. LIMITED | 45 |
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+ | 64 |
| 15m-54m | 29 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 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 | 21,616,154 |
| India | 3,150,718 |
| Italy | 2,835,460 |
| Germany | 2,272,162 |
| United States | 1,876,297 |
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 | 12,596,855 | 9,019,299 | -3,577,556 |
| India | 1,768,527 | 1,382,191 | -386,336 |
| Italy | 1,707,783 | 1,127,677 | -580,106 |
| Germany | 1,721,402 | 550,760 | -1,170,642 |
| United States | 1,213,221 | 663,076 | -550,145 |
| Poland | 1,330,211 | 504,077 | -826,134 |
| Spain | 615,332 | 773,576 | +158,244 |
| Czechia | 525,085 | 509,981 | -15,104 |
| Malaysia | 454,845 | 457,648 | +2,803 |
| Ireland | 329,541 | 528,982 | +199,441 |
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 | 35,820 |
| India | 28,771 |
| Egypt | 15,209 |
| Italy | 14,286 |
| China | 5,533 |
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 | 23,427 | 12,393 | -11,034 |
| India | 1,422 | 27,349 | +25,927 |
| Egypt | 5,729 | 9,480 | +3,751 |
| Italy | 6,979 | 7,307 | +328 |
| China | 5,316 | 217 | -5,099 |
| XI | 2,731 | 2,222 | -509 |
| Turkey | 285 | 1,107 | +822 |
| Czechia | 402 | 0 | -402 |
| Spain | 54 | 330 | +276 |
| Germany | 102 | 0 | -102 |
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) | 34,994,988 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,117,193 |
| Air transport | 3,627,307 |
| Other | 106,908 |
| Road transport | 23,122 |
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) | 20,543,690 | 14,451,298 | -6,092,392 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,396,144 | 1,721,049 | -1,675,095 |
| Air transport | 1,942,079 | 1,685,228 | -256,851 |
| Other | 46,503 | 60,405 | +13,902 |
| Road transport | 23,122 | 0 | -23,122 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,046,122 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,909,805 |
| Southampton | 2,113,788 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,886,258 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,369,542 |
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 | 18,326,554 | 12,719,568 | -5,606,986 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,502,296 | 1,407,509 | -94,787 |
| Southampton | 1,312,843 | 800,945 | -511,898 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,033,043 | 853,215 | -179,828 |
| London Gateway Port | 956,678 | 412,864 | -543,814 |
| Dover | 731,411 | 251,827 | -479,584 |
| Holyhead | 224,933 | 443,193 | +218,260 |
| Felixstowe | 581,356 | 83,903 | -497,453 |
| Liverpool Docks | 104,183 | 307,615 | +203,432 |
| Manchester Airport | 221,463 | 77,391 | -144,072 |
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