Import/export HS code 72285080: Various cold-formed alloy steel bars
Cold-formed alloy steel bars not covered by other specific codes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 3,132,952 |
| United States | 1,410,594 |
| Taiwan | 764,842 |
| Germany | 538,995 |
| Italy | 428,760 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,797,299 | 1,335,653 | -461,646 |
| United States | 216,471 | 1,194,123 | +977,652 |
| Taiwan | 253,781 | 511,061 | +257,280 |
| Germany | 526,546 | 12,449 | -514,097 |
| Italy | 192,007 | 236,753 | +44,746 |
| Slovenia | 162,436 | 88,392 | -74,044 |
| Spain | 126,463 | 31,197 | -95,266 |
| Sweden | 61,317 | 79,752 | +18,435 |
| Turkey | 30,652 | 28,415 | -2,237 |
| Belgium | 43,970 | 0 | -43,970 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,915,962 |
| United States | 1,977,904 |
| Germany | 551,063 |
| Italy | 528,296 |
| Taiwan | 253,781 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,703,109 | 1,212,853 | -490,256 |
| United States | 286,845 | 1,691,059 | +1,404,214 |
| Germany | 544,192 | 6,871 | -537,321 |
| Italy | 165,047 | 363,249 | +198,202 |
| Taiwan | 253,781 | 0 | -253,781 |
| Slovenia | 162,436 | 89,655 | -72,781 |
| Spain | 128,824 | 34,550 | -94,274 |
| Sweden | 61,317 | 86,078 | +24,761 |
| Turkey | 30,652 | 28,415 | -2,237 |
| China | 25,437 | 32,670 | +7,233 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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) | 4,508,733 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,643,677 |
| Air transport | 816,361 |
| Road transport | 39,675 |
| Other | 1,133 |
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) | 2,761,867 | 1,746,866 | -1,015,001 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 414,722 | 1,228,955 | +814,233 |
| Air transport | 272,467 | 543,894 | +271,427 |
| Road transport | 11,260 | 28,415 | +17,155 |
| Other | 0 | 1,133 | +1,133 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,445,218 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,176,519 |
| Dover | 768,913 |
| Immingham Docks | 531,029 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 462,924 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,264,099 | 1,181,119 | -82,980 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 1,176,519 | +1,176,519 |
| Dover | 652,531 | 116,382 | -536,149 |
| Immingham Docks | 395,820 | 135,209 | -260,611 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 82,377 | 380,547 | +298,170 |
| Killingholme | 284,671 | 140,483 | -144,188 |
| Felixstowe | 245,558 | 27,023 | -218,535 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 65,646 | 139,232 | +73,586 |
| London Stansted Airport | 105,436 | 23,774 | -81,662 |
| Birmingham Airport | 7,738 | 98,734 | +90,996 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| Other | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | 178,787 |
| United States | 127,880 |
| Canada | 99,481 |
| France | 88,816 |
| Italy | 87,247 |
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 | 135,003 | 43,784 | -91,219 |
| United States | 32,357 | 95,523 | +63,166 |
| Canada | 32,484 | 66,997 | +34,513 |
| France | 12,112 | 76,704 | +64,592 |
| Italy | 70,235 | 17,012 | -53,223 |
| Germany | 84,392 | 0 | -84,392 |
| Ireland | 55,743 | 22,949 | -32,794 |
| Malaysia | 27,895 | 4,521 | -23,374 |
| Denmark | 12,879 | 7,063 | -5,816 |
| Belgium | 18,961 | 0 | -18,961 |
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 | 58 |
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 | 24 | 34 | +10 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 374,759 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 358,476 |
| Air transport | 145,211 |
| Other | 58 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 161,717 | 213,042 | +51,325 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 233,160 | 125,316 | -107,844 |
| Air transport | 112,706 | 32,505 | -80,201 |
| Other | 24 | 34 | +10 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 271,029 |
| Southampton | 175,247 |
| Liverpool Docks | 105,764 |
| London Gateway Port | 88,590 |
| Holyhead | 67,250 |
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 | 176,046 | 94,983 | -81,063 |
| Southampton | 32,357 | 142,890 | +110,533 |
| Liverpool Docks | 36,920 | 68,844 | +31,924 |
| London Gateway Port | 88,590 | 0 | -88,590 |
| Holyhead | 46,182 | 21,068 | -25,114 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,033 | 0 | -47,033 |
| Manchester Airport | 28,794 | 0 | -28,794 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,849 | 18,658 | +14,809 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,956 | 8,001 | -5,955 |
| ZLC | 15,721 | 5,846 | -9,875 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72285080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-formed alloy steel bars not covered by other specific codes