Import/export HS code 72285061: Large cold-formed alloy steel bars
Cold-formed alloy steel bars with a diameter of 80 mm or more
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 7,354,334 |
| France | 6,017,103 |
| Austria | 5,441,826 |
| United States | 3,997,321 |
| Spain | 3,819,723 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 5,258,441 | 2,095,893 | -3,162,548 |
| France | 3,274,504 | 2,742,599 | -531,905 |
| Austria | 1,880,093 | 3,561,733 | +1,681,640 |
| United States | 1,207,986 | 2,789,335 | +1,581,349 |
| Spain | 2,155,544 | 1,664,179 | -491,365 |
| Germany | 1,254,933 | 1,852,163 | +597,230 |
| Czechia | 1,505,402 | 544,561 | -960,841 |
| Taiwan | 1,000,666 | 827,975 | -172,691 |
| Poland | 968,114 | 776,605 | -191,509 |
| Italy | 504,650 | 975,909 | +471,259 |
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 | 11,635,351 |
| Austria | 5,384,864 |
| France | 5,294,667 |
| Spain | 3,881,232 |
| Czechia | 3,468,205 |
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 | 6,581,539 | 5,053,812 | -1,527,727 |
| Austria | 1,880,093 | 3,504,771 | +1,624,678 |
| France | 2,899,254 | 2,395,413 | -503,841 |
| Spain | 2,179,429 | 1,701,803 | -477,626 |
| Czechia | 2,160,990 | 1,307,215 | -853,775 |
| Germany | 1,256,512 | 1,713,894 | +457,382 |
| Taiwan | 1,017,337 | 837,061 | -180,276 |
| Italy | 500,010 | 1,061,788 | +561,778 |
| China | 576,019 | 87,675 | -488,344 |
| Turkey | 129,269 | 509,318 | +380,049 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 21 |
| South Yorkshire | 10 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
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 | 17 | 15 | -2 |
| South Yorkshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,284,650 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,179,865 |
| Air transport | 3,768,574 |
| Road transport | 141,512 |
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) | 14,004,493 | 12,280,157 | -1,724,336 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,277,601 | 4,902,264 | -375,337 |
| Air transport | 1,147,337 | 2,621,237 | +1,473,900 |
| Road transport | 118,789 | 22,723 | -96,066 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 13,728,260 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,055,149 |
| Felixstowe | 3,138,142 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,945,380 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,042,393 |
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 | 8,461,799 | 5,266,461 | -3,195,338 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,565,124 | 2,490,025 | +924,901 |
| Felixstowe | 1,671,862 | 1,466,280 | -205,582 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,433,432 | 1,511,948 | +78,516 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,244,967 | 797,426 | -447,541 |
| Liverpool Docks | 627,868 | 1,069,079 | +441,211 |
| Goole | 785,578 | 721,418 | -64,160 |
| Killingholme | 577,886 | 928,190 | +350,304 |
| Harwich | 658,564 | 785,905 | +127,341 |
| Birmingham Airport | 78,189 | 1,300,381 | +1,222,192 |
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 | 31 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 18 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 24 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 26 |
| 2025-07 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 72 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 54 |
| HILLFOOT STEEL LIMITED | 51 |
| GMH UK LIMITED | 45 |
| ENERGY ALLOYS UK LIMITED | 38 |
| SVERDRUP STEEL UK LIMITED | 34 |
| HOWAT GROUP PLC | 32 |
| MIDLAND BRIGHT STEELS LIMITED | 31 |
| LONESTAR FASTENERS HYDROBOLT LIMITED | 27 |
| PRESSURE METALS LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,142,915 |
| Italy | 888,584 |
| Spain | 767,061 |
| Germany | 550,305 |
| Norway | 546,186 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 656,300 | 486,615 | -169,685 |
| Italy | 387,934 | 500,650 | +112,716 |
| Spain | 411,870 | 355,191 | -56,679 |
| Germany | 419,486 | 130,819 | -288,667 |
| Norway | 298,968 | 247,218 | -51,750 |
| Slovenia | 292,241 | 174,359 | -117,882 |
| Czechia | 188,721 | 165,935 | -22,786 |
| France | 193,735 | 118,384 | -75,351 |
| Poland | 147,517 | 125,176 | -22,341 |
| Malaysia | 86,562 | 133,350 | +46,788 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 312 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 0 | 312 | +312 |
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) | 4,872,203 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,282,617 |
| Air transport | 1,198,852 |
| Other | 312 |
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) | 2,607,349 | 2,264,854 | -342,495 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 803,108 | 479,509 | -323,599 |
| Air transport | 634,709 | 564,143 | -70,566 |
| Other | 0 | 312 | +312 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,173,150 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,050,620 |
| Immingham Docks | 574,990 |
| London Gateway Port | 528,836 |
| Liverpool Docks | 207,994 |
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 | 2,301,892 | 1,871,258 | -430,634 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 538,099 | 512,521 | -25,578 |
| Immingham Docks | 325,246 | 249,744 | -75,502 |
| London Gateway Port | 387,286 | 141,550 | -245,736 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,695 | 189,299 | +170,604 |
| Felixstowe | 156,007 | 18,237 | -137,770 |
| Holyhead | 20,912 | 128,466 | +107,554 |
| Manchester Airport | 67,308 | 41,921 | -25,387 |
| Southampton | 15,909 | 92,794 | +76,885 |
| London | 74,865 | 0 | -74,865 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72285061
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-formed alloy steel bars with a diameter of 80 mm or more