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 | 7,205,028 |
| France | 5,683,506 |
| Austria | 5,272,153 |
| United States | 5,245,851 |
| Spain | 3,641,445 |
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 | 5,710,826 | 1,494,202 | -4,216,624 |
| France | 2,968,652 | 2,714,854 | -253,798 |
| Austria | 1,809,837 | 3,462,316 | +1,652,479 |
| United States | 1,306,998 | 3,938,853 | +2,631,855 |
| Spain | 2,064,310 | 1,577,135 | -487,175 |
| Germany | 1,412,353 | 1,707,136 | +294,783 |
| Taiwan | 1,050,769 | 1,083,217 | +32,448 |
| Czechia | 1,430,668 | 587,305 | -843,363 |
| Poland | 911,568 | 684,140 | -227,428 |
| Italy | 504,650 | 1,050,331 | +545,681 |
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 | 12,713,495 |
| Austria | 5,215,191 |
| France | 4,960,887 |
| Spain | 3,712,614 |
| Czechia | 3,293,550 |
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 | 7,148,165 | 5,565,330 | -1,582,835 |
| Austria | 1,809,837 | 3,405,354 | +1,595,517 |
| France | 2,558,896 | 2,401,991 | -156,905 |
| Spain | 2,106,619 | 1,605,995 | -500,624 |
| Czechia | 2,066,167 | 1,227,383 | -838,784 |
| Germany | 1,411,489 | 1,637,462 | +225,973 |
| Taiwan | 1,067,440 | 1,092,303 | +24,863 |
| Italy | 503,560 | 1,123,000 | +619,440 |
| Finland | 156,641 | 545,147 | +388,506 |
| China | 576,019 | 110,019 | -466,000 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 20 |
| South Yorkshire | 10 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| 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 | 14 | -3 |
| South Yorkshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +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) | 25,955,724 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,358,304 |
| Air transport | 4,711,307 |
| 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) | 14,164,906 | 11,790,818 | -2,374,088 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,155,491 | 5,202,813 | +47,322 |
| Air transport | 1,214,348 | 3,496,959 | +2,282,611 |
| 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 | 13,385,734 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,001,298 |
| Felixstowe | 3,431,131 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,781,923 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,142,055 |
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 | 8,622,185 | 4,763,549 | -3,858,636 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,480,628 | 2,520,670 | +1,040,042 |
| Felixstowe | 1,717,527 | 1,713,604 | -3,923 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,357,019 | 1,424,904 | +67,885 |
| Birmingham Airport | 78,189 | 2,063,866 | +1,985,677 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,262,153 | 765,197 | -496,956 |
| Liverpool Docks | 649,783 | 1,361,669 | +711,886 |
| Killingholme | 571,052 | 921,644 | +350,592 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 732,741 | 732,632 | -109 |
| Harwich | 698,528 | 696,934 | -1,594 |
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 | 30 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 18 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 11 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 24 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 73 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 55 |
| HILLFOOT STEEL LIMITED | 52 |
| GMH UK LIMITED | 46 |
| ENERGY ALLOYS UK LIMITED | 38 |
| SVERDRUP STEEL UK LIMITED | 35 |
| MIDLAND BRIGHT STEELS LIMITED | 32 |
| HOWAT GROUP PLC | 32 |
| LONESTAR FASTENERS HYDROBOLT LIMITED | 28 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 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 | 1,149,203 |
| Italy | 940,274 |
| Spain | 771,240 |
| Germany | 522,348 |
| Norway | 520,347 |
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 | 624,483 | 524,720 | -99,763 |
| Italy | 348,999 | 591,275 | +242,276 |
| Spain | 411,870 | 359,370 | -52,500 |
| Germany | 355,605 | 166,743 | -188,862 |
| Norway | 273,129 | 247,218 | -25,911 |
| Slovenia | 326,584 | 140,016 | -186,568 |
| Czechia | 156,391 | 155,605 | -786 |
| Poland | 166,669 | 120,977 | -45,692 |
| France | 164,507 | 115,732 | -48,775 |
| Malaysia | 104,629 | 137,202 | +32,573 |
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) | 4,820,878 |
| Air transport | 1,227,159 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,078,539 |
| 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) | 2,474,234 | 2,346,644 | -127,590 |
| Air transport | 661,208 | 565,951 | -95,257 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 570,368 | 508,171 | -62,197 |
| Other | 0 | 312 | +312 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,055,449 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,077,669 |
| Immingham Docks | 637,341 |
| London Gateway Port | 506,418 |
| Liverpool Docks | 214,737 |
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 | 2,191,622 | 1,863,827 | -327,795 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 566,187 | 511,482 | -54,705 |
| Immingham Docks | 299,407 | 337,934 | +38,527 |
| London Gateway Port | 364,868 | 141,550 | -223,318 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,695 | 196,042 | +177,347 |
| Holyhead | 4,853 | 128,466 | +123,613 |
| Southampton | 15,909 | 114,713 | +98,804 |
| Manchester Airport | 67,308 | 41,921 | -25,387 |
| Dover | 72,913 | 0 | -72,913 |
| Felixstowe | 46,389 | 18,237 | -28,152 |
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