Import/export HS code 72285020: Cold-formed tool steel bars
Cold-formed bars made of tool steel, used for making tools and dies
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,707,109 |
| Czechia | 3,494,910 |
| Austria | 2,484,168 |
| Sweden | 2,049,662 |
| France | 1,751,391 |
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 | 2,007,094 | 1,700,015 | -307,079 |
| Czechia | 1,813,018 | 1,681,892 | -131,126 |
| Austria | 1,518,669 | 965,499 | -553,170 |
| Sweden | 1,044,755 | 1,004,907 | -39,848 |
| France | 599,328 | 1,152,063 | +552,735 |
| Netherlands | 684,879 | 765,513 | +80,634 |
| Taiwan | 125,104 | 499,968 | +374,864 |
| China | 561,735 | 61,501 | -500,234 |
| Spain | 301,658 | 266,229 | -35,429 |
| Italy | 128,598 | 15,121 | -113,477 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,371,082 |
| Austria | 2,687,247 |
| Germany | 2,571,327 |
| Sweden | 2,026,622 |
| France | 1,247,297 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,957,555 | 2,413,527 | -544,028 |
| Austria | 1,578,445 | 1,108,802 | -469,643 |
| Germany | 1,549,934 | 1,021,393 | -528,541 |
| Sweden | 1,018,586 | 1,008,036 | -10,550 |
| France | 463,301 | 783,996 | +320,695 |
| Brazil | 442,801 | 303,034 | -139,767 |
| Taiwan | 127,327 | 499,968 | +372,641 |
| Spain | 299,616 | 268,902 | -30,714 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 406,677 | +406,677 |
| Italy | 63,346 | 226,264 | +162,918 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,745,406 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,668,607 |
| Air transport | 795,217 |
| Road transport | 52,506 |
| Other | 1,508 |
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) | 7,629,413 | 7,115,993 | -513,420 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 900,372 | 768,235 | -132,137 |
| Air transport | 447,935 | 347,282 | -100,653 |
| Road transport | 9,908 | 42,598 | +32,690 |
| Other | 483 | 1,025 | +542 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,813,656 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,873,251 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,297,697 |
| Felixstowe | 1,959,215 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 622,759 |
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 | 3,510,138 | 3,303,518 | -206,620 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,348,837 | 1,524,414 | +175,577 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,146,557 | 1,151,140 | +4,583 |
| Felixstowe | 1,027,057 | 932,158 | -94,899 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 402,613 | 220,146 | -182,467 |
| Killingholme | 424,080 | 174,943 | -249,137 |
| East Midlands Airport | 211,004 | 263,302 | +52,298 |
| Harwich | 241,709 | 186,149 | -55,560 |
| ZLC | 0 | 214,514 | +214,514 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 120,427 | 34,866 | -85,561 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 16 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
| 2025-07 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COGNE U.K. LIMITED | 45 |
| CARRS TOOL STEELS LIMITED | 40 |
| AKM STEELS LIMITED | 39 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 36 |
| TAYLOR SPECIAL STEELS LIMITED | 34 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 33 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 27 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 27 |
| TRP7 LIMITED | 24 |
| BREITENFELD UK LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 353,473 |
| United States | 236,810 |
| Ireland | 146,387 |
| Italy | 93,453 |
| Spain | 36,399 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 331,689 | 21,784 | -309,905 |
| United States | 233,080 | 3,730 | -229,350 |
| Ireland | 79,072 | 67,315 | -11,757 |
| Italy | 86,813 | 6,640 | -80,173 |
| Spain | 18,381 | 18,018 | -363 |
| France | 23,543 | 12,022 | -11,521 |
| Australia | 19,163 | 16,181 | -2,982 |
| Canada | 10,684 | 16,965 | +6,281 |
| Chile | 10,178 | 12,664 | +2,486 |
| New Zealand | 18,286 | 3,771 | -14,515 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 594 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 377 | 217 | -160 |
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) | 694,696 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 366,290 |
| Air transport | 58,783 |
| Other | 594 |
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) | 570,786 | 123,910 | -446,876 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 313,269 | 53,021 | -260,248 |
| Air transport | 28,633 | 30,150 | +1,517 |
| Other | 377 | 217 | -160 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 503,250 |
| Southampton | 261,343 |
| Holyhead | 142,947 |
| London Gateway Port | 70,967 |
| Liverpool Docks | 28,590 |
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 | 455,997 | 47,253 | -408,744 |
| Southampton | 257,572 | 3,771 | -253,801 |
| Holyhead | 76,866 | 66,081 | -10,785 |
| London Gateway Port | 38,682 | 32,285 | -6,397 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,625 | 16,965 | +5,340 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,628 | 21,558 | +15,930 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,607 | 9,124 | -1,483 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,360 | 981 | -16,379 |
| Dover | 13,906 | 1,452 | -12,454 |
| Hull | 13,610 | 0 | -13,610 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72285020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-formed bars made of tool steel, used for making tools and dies