Import/export HS code 72285040: Chromium and carbon alloy steel bars
Cold-formed alloy steel bars with specific levels of carbon and chromium
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 449,120 |
| United States | 187,024 |
| Belgium | 44,562 |
| France | 39,346 |
| China | 26,449 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 249,671 | 199,449 | -50,222 |
| United States | 122,034 | 64,990 | -57,044 |
| Belgium | 23,764 | 20,798 | -2,966 |
| France | 39,346 | 0 | -39,346 |
| China | 13,248 | 13,201 | -47 |
| Germany | 18,832 | 6,425 | -12,407 |
| Spain | 11,853 | 3,953 | -7,900 |
| Czechia | 12,140 | 0 | -12,140 |
| Italy | 5,662 | 2,695 | -2,967 |
| Netherlands | 1,899 | 0 | -1,899 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 452,657 |
| United States | 209,150 |
| France | 39,346 |
| China | 26,449 |
| United Kingdom | 20,798 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 251,570 | 201,087 | -50,483 |
| United States | 145,798 | 63,352 | -82,446 |
| France | 39,346 | 0 | -39,346 |
| China | 13,248 | 13,201 | -47 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 20,798 | +20,798 |
| Germany | 11,475 | 6,425 | -5,050 |
| Spain | 11,853 | 3,953 | -7,900 |
| Czechia | 12,140 | 0 | -12,140 |
| Italy | 5,662 | 2,695 | -2,967 |
| Ukraine | 7,357 | 0 | -7,357 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
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 | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 387,532 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 232,709 |
| Air transport | 189,719 |
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) | 279,352 | 108,180 | -171,172 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 97,063 | 135,646 | +38,583 |
| Air transport | 122,034 | 67,685 | -54,349 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 406,404 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 183,735 |
| Dover | 55,526 |
| London | 50,692 |
| Felixstowe | 32,953 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 203,420 | 202,984 | -436 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 118,745 | 64,990 | -53,755 |
| Dover | 55,526 | 0 | -55,526 |
| London | 50,692 | 0 | -50,692 |
| Felixstowe | 23,402 | 9,551 | -13,851 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,673 | 2,890 | -16,783 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 20,798 | +20,798 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 11,853 | 3,953 | -7,900 |
| Hull | 6,894 | 0 | -6,894 |
| Southampton | 2,274 | 3,650 | +1,376 |
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 | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovakia | 38,313 |
| Ireland | 28,879 |
| Germany | 26,303 |
| Belgium | 23,133 |
| Italy | 17,540 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 18,173 | 20,140 | +1,967 |
| Ireland | 18,494 | 10,385 | -8,109 |
| Germany | 16,569 | 9,734 | -6,835 |
| Belgium | 2,762 | 20,371 | +17,609 |
| Italy | 17,540 | 0 | -17,540 |
| United States | 14,770 | 0 | -14,770 |
| India | 11,102 | 0 | -11,102 |
| Hungary | 6,273 | 0 | -6,273 |
| Turkey | 5,600 | 0 | -5,600 |
| Poland | 4,480 | 0 | -4,480 |
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 | 28,783 |
| XI | 96 |
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 | 18,494 | 10,289 | -8,205 |
| XI | 0 | 96 | +96 |
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) | 130,812 |
| Other | 28,879 |
| Air transport | 19,913 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,587 |
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) | 80,567 | 50,245 | -30,322 |
| Other | 18,494 | 10,385 | -8,109 |
| Air transport | 16,702 | 3,211 | -13,491 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 3,587 | +3,587 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 104,509 |
| 000 | 28,879 |
| Hull | 19,907 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,203 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,587 |
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 | 63,998 | 40,511 | -23,487 |
| 000 | 18,494 | 10,385 | -8,109 |
| Hull | 16,569 | 3,338 | -13,231 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,761 | 1,442 | -14,319 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 3,587 | +3,587 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 3,198 | +3,198 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 3,198 | +3,198 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,769 | +1,769 |
| London Stansted Airport | 941 | 0 | -941 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72285040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-formed alloy steel bars with specific levels of carbon and chromium