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 | 58,405,809 |
| Poland | 17,322,306 |
| Portugal | 11,846,379 |
| Spain | 5,264,091 |
| 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 | 38,173,869 | 20,231,940 | -17,941,929 |
| Poland | 10,736,684 | 6,585,622 | -4,151,062 |
| Portugal | 6,835,673 | 5,010,706 | -1,824,967 |
| Spain | 4,572,196 | 691,895 | -3,880,301 |
| Netherlands | 173,891 | 3,369,067 | +3,195,176 |
| Ireland | 692,327 | 1,305,440 | +613,113 |
| Czechia | 566,040 | 126,003 | -440,037 |
| Turkey | 142,368 | 109,481 | -32,887 |
| Croatia | 68,863 | 36,142 | -32,721 |
| 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 | 48,025,987 |
| Czechia | 17,957,067 |
| Portugal | 7,970,390 |
| Spain | 6,037,755 |
| 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 | 31,417,955 | 16,608,032 | -14,809,923 |
| Czechia | 11,318,825 | 6,638,242 | -4,680,583 |
| Portugal | 4,723,209 | 3,247,181 | -1,476,028 |
| Spain | 4,980,388 | 1,057,367 | -3,923,021 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 2,860,529 | +2,860,529 |
| Norway | 0 | 924,001 | +924,001 |
| United Kingdom | 470,203 | 347,903 | -122,300 |
| 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) | 45,690,681 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,135,701 |
| Other | 13,630,288 |
| Air transport | 10,718 |
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) | 26,490,606 | 19,200,075 | -7,290,531 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,889,454 | 13,246,247 | -13,643,207 |
| Other | 8,582,670 | 5,047,618 | -3,535,052 |
| Air transport | 10,718 | 0 | -10,718 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 25,089,826 |
| Goole | 21,117,699 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,688,004 |
| 000 | 13,630,288 |
| Medway | 11,664,122 |
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 | 16,640,847 | 8,448,979 | -8,191,868 |
| Goole | 14,103,450 | 7,014,249 | -7,089,201 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,308,609 | 5,379,395 | -3,929,214 |
| 000 | 8,582,670 | 5,047,618 | -3,535,052 |
| Medway | 3,973,520 | 7,690,602 | +3,717,082 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,621,335 | 1,536,855 | -1,084,480 |
| Newport | 3,972,271 | 0 | -3,972,271 |
| TRT | 1,410,122 | 1,243,835 | -166,287 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 669,284 | 648,959 | -20,325 |
| Dover | 217,023 | 157,005 | -60,018 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
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 | 47,202,115 |
| Turkey | 25,238,435 |
| Poland | 23,193,733 |
| Italy | 21,405,325 |
| Belgium | 21,292,012 |
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 | 9,574,778 | 37,627,337 | +28,052,559 |
| Turkey | 21,366,650 | 3,871,785 | -17,494,865 |
| Poland | 7,226,385 | 15,967,348 | +8,740,963 |
| Italy | 10,215,387 | 11,189,938 | +974,551 |
| Belgium | 9,722,693 | 11,569,319 | +1,846,626 |
| Czechia | 11,509,917 | 9,332,747 | -2,177,170 |
| Netherlands | 3,923,194 | 16,784,316 | +12,861,122 |
| Sweden | 7,841,708 | 11,816,135 | +3,974,427 |
| Ireland | 6,789,685 | 11,364,612 | +4,574,927 |
| Slovakia | 3,156,478 | 3,354,379 | +197,901 |
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 | 39,128 |
| Ireland | 196 |
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 | 19,029 | 20,099 | +1,070 |
| Ireland | 144 | 52 | -92 |
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) | 182,930,501 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 61,262,106 |
| Air transport | 130,629 |
| Other | 44,292 |
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) | 60,947,821 | 121,982,680 | +61,034,859 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,949,893 | 19,312,213 | -22,637,680 |
| Air transport | 124,067 | 6,562 | -117,505 |
| Other | 24,141 | 20,151 | -3,990 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 153,258,482 |
| Felixstowe | 31,219,305 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,378,238 |
| Newport | 16,870,579 |
| Hull | 8,368,561 |
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 | 55,480,921 | 97,777,561 | +42,296,640 |
| Felixstowe | 25,932,411 | 5,286,894 | -20,645,517 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,221,768 | 18,156,470 | +10,934,702 |
| Newport | 5,153,553 | 11,717,026 | +6,563,473 |
| Hull | 4,459,422 | 3,909,139 | -550,283 |
| London Gateway Port | 900,221 | 2,267,417 | +1,367,196 |
| Milford | 713,738 | 730,108 | +16,370 |
| Killingholme | 922,700 | 178,706 | -743,994 |
| Harwich | 648,587 | 357,328 | -291,259 |
| 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