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 | 51,685,564 |
| Ireland | 924,001 |
| Spain | 510,322 |
| Turkey | 251,849 |
| Poland | 178,132 |
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 | 33,043,472 | 18,642,092 | -14,401,380 |
| Ireland | 0 | 924,001 | +924,001 |
| Spain | 455,527 | 54,795 | -400,732 |
| Turkey | 142,368 | 109,481 | -32,887 |
| Poland | 104,547 | 73,585 | -30,962 |
| 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 | 42,279,514 |
| Norway | 924,001 |
| Spain | 510,322 |
| Turkey | 251,849 |
| Czechia | 200,613 |
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 | 26,828,407 | 15,451,107 | -11,377,300 |
| Norway | 0 | 924,001 | +924,001 |
| Spain | 455,527 | 54,795 | -400,732 |
| Turkey | 142,368 | 109,481 | -32,887 |
| Czechia | 127,028 | 73,585 | -53,443 |
| Poland | 16,536 | 3,557 | -12,979 |
| United Kingdom | 2,576 | 0 | -2,576 |
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) | 38,646,802 |
| Other | 9,369,171 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,542,166 |
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) | 23,550,934 | 15,095,868 | -8,455,066 |
| Other | 6,181,743 | 3,187,428 | -2,994,315 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,021,508 | 1,520,658 | -2,500,850 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 24,960,291 |
| Medway | 10,417,936 |
| 000 | 9,369,171 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,798,549 |
| 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 | 15,529,535 | 9,430,756 | -6,098,779 |
| Medway | 5,933,804 | 4,484,132 | -1,449,672 |
| 000 | 6,181,743 | 3,187,428 | -2,994,315 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,742,634 | 2,055,915 | -1,686,719 |
| TRT | 764,261 | 341,646 | -422,615 |
| Goole | 725,212 | 73,585 | -651,627 |
| Immingham Docks | 321,678 | 154,990 | -166,688 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 14,697,326 |
| Germany | 14,117,016 |
| Austria | 2,908,715 |
| Italy | 1,854,568 |
| Sweden | 1,499,474 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,415,603 | 11,281,723 | +7,866,120 |
| Germany | 2,503,964 | 11,613,052 | +9,109,088 |
| Austria | 1,285,344 | 1,623,371 | +338,027 |
| Italy | 1,143,019 | 711,549 | -431,470 |
| Sweden | 714,496 | 784,978 | +70,482 |
| Spain | 478,522 | 777,528 | +299,006 |
| Belgium | 703,689 | 34,696 | -668,993 |
| Denmark | 370,621 | 253,188 | -117,433 |
| Czechia | 0 | 444,800 | +444,800 |
| Slovakia | 199,291 | 158,182 | -41,109 |
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) | 37,032,282 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,969,751 |
| 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) | 9,137,463 | 27,894,819 | +18,757,356 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,799,898 | 169,853 | -1,630,045 |
| 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 | 34,969,001 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,882,616 |
| Hull | 1,141,224 |
| Killingholme | 306,343 |
| Portsmouth | 248,618 |
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 | 9,397,918 | 25,571,083 | +16,173,165 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 522,983 | 1,359,633 | +836,650 |
| Hull | 514,847 | 626,377 | +111,530 |
| Killingholme | 284,180 | 22,163 | -262,017 |
| Portsmouth | 9,843 | 238,775 | +228,932 |
| London Gateway Port | 63,619 | 169,853 | +106,234 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 118,550 | 0 | -118,550 |
| 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