Import/export HS code 721391: Small steel bars, less than 14mm in diameter
Thin steel bars with a circular shape, often used in lightweight construction or manufacturing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 59,907,667 |
| Poland | 18,247,100 |
| Portugal | 11,846,379 |
| Spain | 5,217,137 |
| Netherlands | 3,542,958 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 38,620,442 | 21,287,225 | -17,333,217 |
| Poland | 10,651,402 | 7,595,698 | -3,055,704 |
| Portugal | 5,350,806 | 6,495,573 | +1,144,767 |
| Spain | 4,539,201 | 677,936 | -3,861,265 |
| Netherlands | 173,891 | 3,369,067 | +3,195,176 |
| Ireland | 753,136 | 1,306,121 | +552,985 |
| Czechia | 612,572 | 126,003 | -486,569 |
| Turkey | 142,368 | 109,481 | -32,887 |
| Croatia | 68,863 | 0 | -68,863 |
| Italy | 0 | 18,449 | +18,449 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 49,237,923 |
| Czechia | 18,926,438 |
| Portugal | 7,970,390 |
| Spain | 5,990,799 |
| Ukraine | 2,860,529 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 31,479,724 | 17,758,199 | -13,721,525 |
| Czechia | 11,278,120 | 7,648,318 | -3,629,802 |
| Portugal | 3,739,985 | 4,230,405 | +490,420 |
| Spain | 4,999,705 | 991,094 | -4,008,611 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 2,860,529 | +2,860,529 |
| Norway | 0 | 924,001 | +924,001 |
| United Kingdom | 481,859 | 305,335 | -176,524 |
| Ireland | 92,139 | 310,186 | +218,047 |
| Netherlands | 144,295 | 192,052 | +47,757 |
| Turkey | 142,368 | 109,481 | -32,887 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| South Yorkshire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 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 Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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) | 46,826,491 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,069,253 |
| Other | 14,012,614 |
| Air transport | 12,673 |
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) | 26,624,917 | 20,201,574 | -6,423,343 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,826,021 | 15,243,232 | -10,582,789 |
| Other | 8,461,701 | 5,550,913 | -2,910,788 |
| Air transport | 12,673 | 0 | -12,673 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 25,089,826 |
| Goole | 22,098,205 |
| 000 | 14,012,614 |
| Medway | 13,776,571 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,743,434 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 15,576,584 | 9,513,242 | -6,063,342 |
| Goole | 14,056,236 | 8,041,969 | -6,014,267 |
| 000 | 8,461,701 | 5,550,913 | -2,910,788 |
| Medway | 6,085,969 | 7,690,602 | +1,604,633 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,302,952 | 6,440,482 | -862,470 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,681,296 | 1,432,370 | -1,248,926 |
| Newport | 3,972,271 | 0 | -3,972,271 |
| TRT | 1,410,122 | 1,243,835 | -166,287 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 636,289 | 635,000 | -1,289 |
| Dover | 217,023 | 120,863 | -96,160 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 45,534,216 |
| Turkey | 25,417,088 |
| Poland | 23,066,930 |
| Italy | 22,003,744 |
| Belgium | 21,723,623 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 10,166,538 | 35,367,678 | +25,201,140 |
| Turkey | 21,232,212 | 4,184,876 | -17,047,336 |
| Poland | 7,533,190 | 15,533,740 | +8,000,550 |
| Italy | 10,270,701 | 11,733,043 | +1,462,342 |
| Belgium | 10,441,831 | 11,281,792 | +839,961 |
| Czechia | 11,718,132 | 9,590,468 | -2,127,664 |
| Netherlands | 3,923,194 | 16,486,463 | +12,563,269 |
| Sweden | 7,371,453 | 11,894,643 | +4,523,190 |
| Ireland | 6,777,868 | 9,321,650 | +2,543,782 |
| Slovakia | 3,334,096 | 3,453,861 | +119,765 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 37,931 |
| XU | 4,968 |
| Ireland | 252 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 18,488 | 19,443 | +955 |
| XU | 4,968 | 0 | -4,968 |
| Ireland | 200 | 52 | -148 |
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) | 177,643,669 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 64,414,939 |
| Air transport | 130,629 |
| Other | 43,151 |
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) | 57,538,286 | 120,105,383 | +62,567,097 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,740,553 | 17,674,386 | -29,066,167 |
| Air transport | 124,067 | 6,562 | -117,505 |
| Other | 23,656 | 19,495 | -4,161 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 150,613,957 |
| Felixstowe | 31,219,305 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,468,764 |
| Newport | 14,919,661 |
| Hull | 8,678,096 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 53,449,929 | 97,164,028 | +43,714,099 |
| Felixstowe | 25,619,320 | 5,599,985 | -20,019,335 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,624,802 | 16,843,962 | +9,219,160 |
| Newport | 5,153,553 | 9,766,108 | +4,612,555 |
| Hull | 4,708,869 | 3,969,227 | -739,642 |
| Killingholme | 3,941,076 | 208,074 | -3,733,002 |
| London Gateway Port | 900,221 | 2,267,417 | +1,367,196 |
| Milford | 702,406 | 668,247 | -34,159 |
| Harwich | 639,076 | 410,281 | -228,795 |
| Cardiff Docks | 758,442 | 0 | -758,442 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721391
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thin steel bars with a circular shape, often used in lightweight construction or manufacturing