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 | 9,065,091 |
| Czechia | 598,667 |
| 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 | 5,132,909 | 3,932,182 | -1,200,727 |
| Czechia | 536,046 | 62,621 | -473,425 |
| 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 | 9,663,758 |
| 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 | 5,668,955 | 3,994,803 | -1,674,152 |
| 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) | 9,254,049 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 579,684 |
| 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) | 5,233,594 | 4,020,455 | -1,213,139 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 517,063 | 62,621 | -454,442 |
| 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 | 9,135,087 |
| Immingham Docks | 270,842 |
| Dover | 110,483 |
| Eurotunnel | 108,084 |
| Hull | 105,317 |
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 | 5,187,884 | 3,947,203 | -1,240,681 |
| Immingham Docks | 254,023 | 16,819 | -237,204 |
| Dover | 94,659 | 15,824 | -78,835 |
| Eurotunnel | 78,106 | 29,978 | -48,128 |
| Hull | 105,317 | 0 | -105,317 |
| TRT | 15,153 | 71,498 | +56,345 |
| Harwich | 15,515 | 0 | -15,515 |
| 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 | 11,752,855 |
| Turkey | 9,125,074 |
| Czechia | 8,809,067 |
| Sweden | 8,441,724 |
| Poland | 5,450,426 |
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 | 5,404,242 | 6,348,613 | +944,371 |
| Turkey | 9,125,074 | 0 | -9,125,074 |
| Czechia | 5,714,194 | 3,094,873 | -2,619,321 |
| Sweden | 2,168,940 | 6,272,784 | +4,103,844 |
| Poland | 2,503,821 | 2,946,605 | +442,784 |
| Germany | 1,216,996 | 4,092,497 | +2,875,501 |
| Netherlands | 408,251 | 3,544,660 | +3,136,409 |
| Slovakia | 721,610 | 1,357,183 | +635,573 |
| Belgium | 836,508 | 1,151,334 | +314,826 |
| 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) | 39,944,882 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,310,793 |
| 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) | 12,513,492 | 27,431,390 | +14,917,898 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,945,268 | 2,365,525 | -14,579,743 |
| 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 | 37,380,814 |
| Felixstowe | 12,815,798 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,407,404 |
| Hull | 1,978,662 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,948,397 |
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 | 12,338,527 | 25,042,287 | +12,703,760 |
| Felixstowe | 11,738,235 | 1,077,563 | -10,660,672 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,161,275 | 1,246,129 | -915,146 |
| Hull | 1,148,774 | 829,888 | -318,886 |
| London Gateway Port | 647,450 | 1,300,947 | +653,497 |
| Killingholme | 869,338 | 40,152 | -829,186 |
| Harwich | 366,184 | 47,506 | -318,678 |
| London | 38,591 | 198,841 | +160,250 |
| Portsmouth | 114,196 | 0 | -114,196 |
| 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