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 | 3,459,262 |
| United States | 1,366,081 |
| Taiwan | 764,842 |
| Germany | 511,532 |
| Italy | 428,474 |
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 | 1,920,016 | 1,539,246 | -380,770 |
| United States | 183,752 | 1,182,329 | +998,577 |
| Taiwan | 253,781 | 511,061 | +257,280 |
| Germany | 499,083 | 12,449 | -486,634 |
| Italy | 164,923 | 263,551 | +98,628 |
| Slovenia | 157,684 | 95,049 | -62,635 |
| Spain | 126,463 | 31,197 | -95,266 |
| Sweden | 73,783 | 67,286 | -6,497 |
| 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 | 3,231,651 |
| United States | 1,931,788 |
| Italy | 528,010 |
| Germany | 523,600 |
| Slovenia | 264,617 |
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 | 1,815,275 | 1,416,376 | -398,899 |
| United States | 254,126 | 1,677,662 | +1,423,536 |
| Italy | 148,514 | 379,496 | +230,982 |
| Germany | 516,729 | 6,871 | -509,858 |
| Slovenia | 157,684 | 106,933 | -50,751 |
| Taiwan | 253,781 | 0 | -253,781 |
| Spain | 128,824 | 34,550 | -94,274 |
| Sweden | 73,783 | 73,612 | -171 |
| China | 25,437 | 34,669 | +9,232 |
| Turkey | 30,652 | 28,415 | -2,237 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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) | 4,726,366 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,715,604 |
| Air transport | 782,578 |
| 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) | 2,823,110 | 1,903,256 | -919,854 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 421,083 | 1,294,521 | +873,438 |
| Air transport | 245,853 | 536,725 | +290,872 |
| 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 | 2,680,249 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,176,519 |
| Dover | 868,271 |
| Immingham Docks | 555,652 |
| 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 | 1,376,265 | 1,303,984 | -72,281 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 1,176,519 | +1,176,519 |
| Dover | 670,732 | 197,539 | -473,193 |
| Immingham Docks | 406,111 | 149,541 | -256,570 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 95,212 | 367,712 | +272,500 |
| Killingholme | 230,124 | 140,483 | -89,641 |
| Felixstowe | 245,558 | 29,022 | -216,536 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 53,244 | 139,232 | +85,988 |
| London Stansted Airport | 104,433 | 23,774 | -80,659 |
| Birmingham Airport | 7,738 | 104,962 | +97,224 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 | 21 |
| 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 | 128,841 |
| Canada | 108,567 |
| Spain | 92,960 |
| France | 92,359 |
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 | 126,942 | 1,899 | -125,043 |
| Canada | 37,891 | 70,676 | +32,785 |
| Spain | 0 | 92,960 | +92,960 |
| France | 12,112 | 80,247 | +68,135 |
| Italy | 70,235 | 17,012 | -53,223 |
| Germany | 84,392 | 1,000 | -83,392 |
| Ireland | 55,102 | 21,320 | -33,782 |
| Malaysia | 27,895 | 4,521 | -23,374 |
| Denmark | 19,942 | 0 | -19,942 |
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) | 450,290 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 383,845 |
| Air transport | 150,715 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 232,519 | 217,771 | -14,748 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 261,709 | 122,136 | -139,573 |
| Air transport | 122,295 | 28,420 | -93,875 |
| Other | 24 | 34 | +10 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 365,113 |
| Southampton | 175,247 |
| Liverpool Docks | 114,850 |
| London Gateway Port | 88,590 |
| Holyhead | 64,980 |
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 | 189,067 | +13,021 |
| Southampton | 126,942 | 48,305 | -78,637 |
| Liverpool Docks | 42,327 | 72,523 | +30,196 |
| London Gateway Port | 88,590 | 0 | -88,590 |
| Holyhead | 45,541 | 19,439 | -26,102 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,033 | 0 | -47,033 |
| Manchester Airport | 28,794 | 0 | -28,794 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,375 | 20,675 | +14,300 |
| London Stansted Airport | 21,019 | 1,899 | -19,120 |
| 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