Import/export HS code 72139190: High-carbon steel bars (over 0.75%)
Steel bars with very high carbon content, used for extremely strong and durable products
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 8,683,359 |
| Czechia | 552,135 |
| Germany | 158,401 |
| Netherlands | 11,574 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,353 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 5,376,861 | 3,306,498 | -2,070,363 |
| Czechia | 489,514 | 62,621 | -426,893 |
| Germany | 70,128 | 88,273 | +18,145 |
| Netherlands | 11,574 | 0 | -11,574 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,353 | 0 | -7,353 |
| India | 2,264 | 0 | -2,264 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 9,235,494 |
| Germany | 169,975 |
| China | 7,353 |
| India | 2,264 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 5,866,375 | 3,369,119 | -2,497,256 |
| Germany | 81,702 | 88,273 | +6,571 |
| China | 7,353 | 0 | -7,353 |
| India | 2,264 | 0 | -2,264 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| South Yorkshire | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 8,872,317 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 533,152 |
| Air transport | 9,617 |
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) | 5,477,546 | 3,394,771 | -2,082,775 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 470,531 | 62,621 | -407,910 |
| Air transport | 9,617 | 0 | -9,617 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 8,753,355 |
| Immingham Docks | 270,842 |
| Dover | 110,483 |
| Hull | 105,317 |
| TRT | 86,651 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goole | 5,431,836 | 3,321,519 | -2,110,317 |
| Immingham Docks | 254,023 | 16,819 | -237,204 |
| Dover | 94,659 | 15,824 | -78,835 |
| Hull | 105,317 | 0 | -105,317 |
| TRT | 15,153 | 71,498 | +56,345 |
| Eurotunnel | 47,089 | 29,978 | -17,111 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,353 | 0 | -7,353 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,264 | 0 | -2,264 |
| Boston | 0 | 1,754 | +1,754 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-03 | 1 |
| 2024-10 | 1 |
| 2024-09 | 1 |
| 2024-05 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 11,372,010 |
| Turkey | 8,946,421 |
| Czechia | 8,697,844 |
| Sweden | 8,551,717 |
| Germany | 5,498,852 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 5,320,041 | 6,051,969 | +731,928 |
| Turkey | 8,946,421 | 0 | -8,946,421 |
| Czechia | 5,542,433 | 3,155,411 | -2,387,022 |
| Sweden | 2,435,352 | 6,116,365 | +3,681,013 |
| Germany | 1,177,760 | 4,321,092 | +3,143,332 |
| Poland | 2,343,868 | 2,783,752 | +439,884 |
| Netherlands | 408,251 | 3,544,660 | +3,136,409 |
| Belgium | 965,466 | 1,106,883 | +141,417 |
| Slovakia | 698,370 | 1,351,563 | +653,193 |
| Taiwan | 817,874 | 534,570 | -283,304 |
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) | 40,607,310 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,039,851 |
| Air transport | 2,239 |
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) | 13,515,732 | 27,091,578 | +13,575,846 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,674,326 | 2,365,525 | -13,308,801 |
| Air transport | 0 | 2,239 | +2,239 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 37,711,685 |
| Felixstowe | 12,815,798 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,249,727 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,948,397 |
| Hull | 1,834,874 |
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 | 12,939,012 | 24,772,673 | +11,833,661 |
| Felixstowe | 11,738,235 | 1,077,563 | -10,660,672 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,966,074 | 1,283,653 | -682,421 |
| London Gateway Port | 647,450 | 1,300,947 | +653,497 |
| Hull | 1,086,177 | 748,697 | -337,480 |
| Harwich | 377,816 | 20,975 | -356,841 |
| Killingholme | 280,169 | 40,152 | -240,017 |
| London | 38,591 | 198,841 | +160,250 |
| Portsmouth | 93,471 | 0 | -93,471 |
| Southampton | 23,063 | 0 | -23,063 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72139190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel bars with very high carbon content, used for extremely strong and durable products