Import/export HS code 72139141: Low-carbon steel bars (0.06% or less)
Steel bars with very low carbon content, ideal for applications requiring flexibility and less strength
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 3,734,793 |
| Germany | 3,216,620 |
| Poland | 81,718 |
| Ireland | 2,670 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3,573,636 | 161,157 | -3,412,479 |
| Germany | 2,883,320 | 333,300 | -2,550,020 |
| Poland | 8,335 | 73,383 | +65,048 |
| Ireland | 1,255 | 1,415 | +160 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 3,734,793 |
| Germany | 3,198,813 |
| Poland | 97,702 |
| Austria | 1,823 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3,573,636 | 161,157 | -3,412,479 |
| Germany | 2,883,320 | 315,493 | -2,567,827 |
| Poland | 8,335 | 89,367 | +81,032 |
| Austria | 0 | 1,823 | +1,823 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| South East Wales | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,499,336 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 530,739 |
| Air transport | 3,056 |
| Other | 2,670 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,348,812 | 150,524 | -6,198,288 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 113,423 | 417,316 | +303,893 |
| Air transport | 3,056 | 0 | -3,056 |
| Other | 1,255 | 1,415 | +160 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 3,517,024 |
| Goole | 2,272,592 |
| TRT | 508,901 |
| Medway | 342,863 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 174,833 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 3,517,024 | 0 | -3,517,024 |
| Goole | 2,272,592 | 0 | -2,272,592 |
| TRT | 502,584 | 6,317 | -496,267 |
| Medway | 61,095 | 281,768 | +220,673 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 56,612 | 118,221 | +61,609 |
| Dover | 5,279 | 73,383 | +68,104 |
| London | 47,049 | 15,332 | -31,717 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 42,936 | +42,936 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 15,984 | +15,984 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 6,099 | +6,099 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2024-11 | 2 |
| 2024-10 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 8,753,032 |
| Germany | 8,022,294 |
| Italy | 1,990,935 |
| Austria | 1,716,631 |
| Spain | 822,587 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 4,395,257 | 4,357,775 | -37,482 |
| Germany | 3,939,815 | 4,082,479 | +142,664 |
| Italy | 1,211,280 | 779,655 | -431,625 |
| Austria | 511,055 | 1,205,576 | +694,521 |
| Spain | 385,602 | 436,985 | +51,383 |
| Czechia | 620,331 | 90,859 | -529,472 |
| Belgium | 143,588 | 149,816 | +6,228 |
| Netherlands | 79,361 | 56,969 | -22,392 |
| India | 78,002 | 51,668 | -26,334 |
| France | 0 | 81,810 | +81,810 |
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) | 20,934,407 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,761,623 |
| Air transport | 1,673 |
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) | 9,692,483 | 11,241,924 | +1,549,441 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,709,955 | 51,668 | -1,658,287 |
| Air transport | 1,673 | 0 | -1,673 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 19,240,563 |
| Hull | 1,531,953 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,447,310 |
| Southampton | 129,670 |
| Killingholme | 125,078 |
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 | 9,419,183 | 9,821,380 | +402,197 |
| Hull | 1,069,413 | 462,540 | -606,873 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 542,945 | 904,365 | +361,420 |
| Southampton | 78,002 | 51,668 | -26,334 |
| Killingholme | 125,078 | 0 | -125,078 |
| London | 61,892 | 20,537 | -41,355 |
| Harwich | 44,940 | 26,709 | -18,231 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,390 | 0 | -33,390 |
| Portsmouth | 22,838 | 6,393 | -16,445 |
| Holyhead | 4,757 | 0 | -4,757 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72139141
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel bars with very low carbon content, ideal for applications requiring flexibility and less strength