Import/export HS code 72139149: Medium-low carbon steel bars (0.06%-0.25%)
Steel bars with moderate carbon content, balancing strength and flexibility for general use
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 50,281,966 |
| Ireland | 924,001 |
| Spain | 510,322 |
| Turkey | 251,849 |
| Poland | 123,886 |
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 | 32,784,749 | 17,497,217 | -15,287,532 |
| Ireland | 0 | 924,001 | +924,001 |
| Spain | 455,527 | 54,795 | -400,732 |
| Turkey | 142,368 | 109,481 | -32,887 |
| Poland | 61,684 | 62,202 | +518 |
| Netherlands | 8,271 | 0 | -8,271 |
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 | 41,199,328 |
| Norway | 924,001 |
| Spain | 510,322 |
| Turkey | 251,849 |
| Czechia | 146,367 |
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 | 26,893,096 | 14,306,232 | -12,586,864 |
| Norway | 0 | 924,001 | +924,001 |
| Spain | 455,527 | 54,795 | -400,732 |
| Turkey | 142,368 | 109,481 | -32,887 |
| Czechia | 84,165 | 62,202 | -21,963 |
| Poland | 16,536 | 3,557 | -12,979 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 37,564,040 |
| Other | 9,048,335 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,487,920 |
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) | 23,613,047 | 13,950,993 | -9,662,054 |
| Other | 5,860,907 | 3,187,428 | -2,673,479 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,978,645 | 1,509,275 | -2,469,370 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 24,960,291 |
| 000 | 9,048,335 |
| Medway | 8,394,343 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,743,119 |
| TRT | 1,105,907 |
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 | 16,593,798 | 8,366,493 | -8,227,305 |
| 000 | 5,860,907 | 3,187,428 | -2,673,479 |
| Medway | 3,910,211 | 4,484,132 | +573,921 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,765,067 | 1,978,052 | -2,787,015 |
| TRT | 764,261 | 341,646 | -422,615 |
| Goole | 682,349 | 62,202 | -620,147 |
| Immingham Docks | 320,688 | 152,241 | -168,447 |
| Newport | 455,247 | 0 | -455,247 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 83,535 | 54,795 | -28,740 |
| Boston | 0 | 17,150 | +17,150 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 14,769,383 |
| Netherlands | 14,715,323 |
| Austria | 2,908,715 |
| Italy | 1,843,220 |
| Sweden | 1,469,624 |
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 | 2,336,482 | 12,432,901 | +10,096,419 |
| Netherlands | 3,415,603 | 11,299,720 | +7,884,117 |
| Austria | 1,350,677 | 1,558,038 | +207,361 |
| Italy | 1,098,972 | 744,248 | -354,724 |
| Sweden | 700,292 | 769,332 | +69,040 |
| Spain | 437,953 | 755,718 | +317,765 |
| Belgium | 663,784 | 22,763 | -641,021 |
| Denmark | 370,621 | 253,188 | -117,433 |
| Czechia | 0 | 444,800 | +444,800 |
| Slovakia | 199,291 | 175,935 | -23,356 |
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) | 38,104,682 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,430,053 |
| Air transport | 125,128 |
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) | 9,436,287 | 28,668,395 | +19,232,108 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,260,200 | 169,853 | -1,090,347 |
| Air transport | 122,394 | 2,734 | -119,660 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 35,754,805 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,864,668 |
| Hull | 1,110,506 |
| Portsmouth | 238,775 |
| London Gateway Port | 233,472 |
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 | 9,446,435 | 26,308,370 | +16,861,935 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 492,257 | 1,372,411 | +880,154 |
| Hull | 460,618 | 649,888 | +189,270 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 238,775 | +238,775 |
| London Gateway Port | 63,619 | 169,853 | +106,234 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 118,550 | 0 | -118,550 |
| Killingholme | 89,587 | 22,163 | -67,424 |
| Felixstowe | 59,193 | 0 | -59,193 |
| Harwich | 11,505 | 46,648 | +35,143 |
| Dover | 56,027 | 0 | -56,027 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72139149
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel bars with moderate carbon content, balancing strength and flexibility for general use