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 | 3,617,249 |
| Czechia | 3,566,869 |
| Austria | 2,308,092 |
| Sweden | 2,031,861 |
| France | 1,863,074 |
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 | 1,998,141 | 1,619,108 | -379,033 |
| Czechia | 1,828,371 | 1,738,498 | -89,873 |
| Austria | 1,331,896 | 976,196 | -355,700 |
| Sweden | 1,053,501 | 978,360 | -75,141 |
| France | 562,527 | 1,300,547 | +738,020 |
| Netherlands | 699,973 | 742,352 | +42,379 |
| Taiwan | 227,630 | 397,442 | +169,812 |
| China | 516,294 | 48,603 | -467,691 |
| Spain | 314,333 | 212,953 | -101,380 |
| Slovenia | 101,249 | 28,774 | -72,475 |
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 | 5,381,486 |
| Austria | 2,511,171 |
| Germany | 2,492,144 |
| Sweden | 2,008,821 |
| France | 1,192,542 |
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 | 3,033,534 | 2,347,952 | -685,582 |
| Austria | 1,391,672 | 1,119,499 | -272,173 |
| Germany | 1,437,538 | 1,054,606 | -382,932 |
| Sweden | 1,027,332 | 981,489 | -45,843 |
| France | 425,748 | 766,794 | +341,046 |
| Brazil | 460,364 | 411,005 | -49,359 |
| Taiwan | 229,853 | 397,442 | +167,589 |
| Spain | 312,291 | 215,626 | -96,665 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 406,677 | +406,677 |
| Italy | 55,050 | 257,313 | +202,263 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 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 | 0 | -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) | 14,568,220 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,590,806 |
| Air transport | 750,201 |
| 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) | 7,397,985 | 7,170,235 | -227,750 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 908,006 | 682,800 | -225,206 |
| Air transport | 455,254 | 294,947 | -160,307 |
| 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 | 6,912,858 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,847,904 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,301,683 |
| Felixstowe | 1,955,257 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 555,349 |
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 | 3,342,230 | 3,570,628 | +228,398 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,401,097 | 1,446,807 | +45,710 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,169,933 | 1,131,750 | -38,183 |
| Felixstowe | 1,080,861 | 874,396 | -206,465 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 426,830 | 128,519 | -298,311 |
| Killingholme | 328,794 | 157,376 | -171,418 |
| East Midlands Airport | 210,698 | 223,007 | +12,309 |
| Harwich | 277,178 | 150,680 | -126,498 |
| ZLC | 0 | 214,514 | +214,514 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 116,183 | 34,866 | -81,317 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COGNE U.K. LIMITED | 46 |
| CARRS TOOL STEELS LIMITED | 41 |
| AKM STEELS LIMITED | 40 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 37 |
| TAYLOR SPECIAL STEELS LIMITED | 35 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 33 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 28 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 27 |
| TRP7 LIMITED | 24 |
| PHINIA DELPHI UK LTD | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 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 | 278,591 |
| United States | 230,680 |
| Ireland | 114,241 |
| Italy | 90,413 |
| 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 | 256,807 | 21,784 | -235,023 |
| United States | 228,107 | 2,573 | -225,534 |
| Ireland | 54,385 | 59,856 | +5,471 |
| Italy | 82,498 | 7,915 | -74,583 |
| Spain | 18,381 | 18,018 | -363 |
| Australia | 19,163 | 16,181 | -2,982 |
| France | 22,300 | 12,022 | -10,278 |
| 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 | 576 |
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 | 380 | 196 | -184 |
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) | 584,531 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 360,160 |
| Air transport | 41,748 |
| Other | 576 |
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) | 465,656 | 118,875 | -346,781 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 308,306 | 51,854 | -256,452 |
| Air transport | 11,825 | 29,923 | +18,098 |
| Other | 380 | 196 | -184 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 425,213 |
| Southampton | 261,343 |
| Holyhead | 110,819 |
| London Gateway Port | 64,837 |
| 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 | 375,557 | 49,656 | -325,901 |
| Southampton | 257,572 | 3,771 | -253,801 |
| Holyhead | 52,176 | 58,643 | +6,467 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,719 | 31,118 | -2,601 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,625 | 16,965 | +5,340 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,662 | 22,488 | +18,826 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,607 | 9,124 | -1,483 |
| Dover | 13,906 | 1,452 | -12,454 |
| Hull | 13,610 | 0 | -13,610 |
| Manchester Airport | 970 | 4,435 | +3,465 |
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