Import/export HS code 721491: Rectangular steel bars
Steel bars with a rectangular shape, used in construction and manufacturing for specific structural needs
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 16,458,994 |
| Belgium | 12,981,434 |
| Spain | 6,848,127 |
| Turkey | 5,776,155 |
| Sweden | 3,720,595 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 5,081,690 | 11,377,304 | +6,295,614 |
| Belgium | 11,713,769 | 1,267,665 | -10,446,104 |
| Spain | 4,371,597 | 2,476,530 | -1,895,067 |
| Turkey | 2,641,126 | 3,135,029 | +493,903 |
| Sweden | 1,961,398 | 1,759,197 | -202,201 |
| Italy | 1,491,145 | 1,017,155 | -473,990 |
| Netherlands | 1,269,374 | 207,540 | -1,061,834 |
| Germany | 664,137 | 230,438 | -433,699 |
| Ireland | 208,727 | 136,944 | -71,783 |
| Denmark | 58,723 | 18,569 | -40,154 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 29,170,785 |
| Turkey | 7,130,723 |
| Spain | 6,863,287 |
| Sweden | 3,783,480 |
| Italy | 2,697,929 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 16,717,376 | 12,453,409 | -4,263,967 |
| Turkey | 3,961,052 | 3,169,671 | -791,381 |
| Spain | 4,316,723 | 2,546,564 | -1,770,159 |
| Sweden | 1,961,398 | 1,822,082 | -139,316 |
| Italy | 1,610,639 | 1,087,290 | -523,349 |
| Germany | 381,798 | 160,087 | -221,711 |
| Poland | 84,177 | 128,388 | +44,211 |
| Denmark | 65,992 | 30,932 | -35,060 |
| United Kingdom | 54,579 | 14,803 | -39,776 |
| Czechia | 41,946 | 23,536 | -18,410 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| South East Wales | 4 |
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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 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) | 33,380,115 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,245,546 |
| Other | 605,011 |
| Air transport | 97,562 |
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) | 18,761,411 | 14,618,704 | -4,142,707 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,510,811 | 6,734,735 | -3,776,076 |
| Other | 250,308 | 354,703 | +104,395 |
| Air transport | 22,942 | 74,620 | +51,678 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 12,821,180 |
| London | 10,135,179 |
| Dover | 8,411,455 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 5,217,415 |
| Newport | 2,660,131 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,458,891 | 5,362,289 | -2,096,602 |
| London | 5,573,183 | 4,561,996 | -1,011,187 |
| Dover | 5,179,814 | 3,231,641 | -1,948,173 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,118,355 | 2,099,060 | -1,019,295 |
| Newport | 854,671 | 1,805,460 | +950,789 |
| Hull | 1,218,191 | 1,271,827 | +53,636 |
| Belfast Port | 1,028,068 | 1,108,374 | +80,306 |
| Purfleet | 721,854 | 788,134 | +66,280 |
| TRT | 1,230,183 | 101,305 | -1,128,878 |
| Southampton | 614,755 | 360,348 | -254,407 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 32 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
| 2025-07 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 47 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 47 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 47 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 47 |
| BRIGHT STEELS LIMITED | 46 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 46 |
| ASD LIMITED | 46 |
| PARKERSTEEL LIMITED | 45 |
| DENT STEEL SERVICES (YORKSHIRE) LIMITED | 43 |
| EPS STEELS (UK) LIMITED | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | 24,286,269 |
| Ireland | 20,326,574 |
| Netherlands | 8,424,373 |
| Denmark | 6,149,926 |
| Belgium | 5,877,297 |
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 | 12,338,683 | 11,947,586 | -391,097 |
| Ireland | 10,055,655 | 10,270,919 | +215,264 |
| Netherlands | 4,510,024 | 3,914,349 | -595,675 |
| Denmark | 3,424,108 | 2,725,818 | -698,290 |
| Belgium | 3,371,501 | 2,505,796 | -865,705 |
| France | 3,339,845 | 2,535,201 | -804,644 |
| Spain | 3,489,387 | 1,533,575 | -1,955,812 |
| Switzerland | 1,720,377 | 1,096,434 | -623,943 |
| Portugal | 405,193 | 417,167 | +11,974 |
| Luxembourg | 318,373 | 290,881 | -27,492 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 266,621 |
| XU | 124,838 |
| Ireland | 2,325 |
| XI | 1,294 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 266,621 | 0 | -266,621 |
| XU | 72,983 | 51,855 | -21,128 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,325 | +2,325 |
| XI | 92 | 1,202 | +1,110 |
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) | 80,378,552 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 558,565 |
| Air transport | 398,631 |
| Other | 395,078 |
| Road transport | 2,725 |
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) | 42,443,701 | 37,934,851 | -4,508,850 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 473,379 | 85,186 | -388,193 |
| Air transport | 42,784 | 355,847 | +313,063 |
| Other | 339,696 | 55,382 | -284,314 |
| Road transport | 2,725 | 0 | -2,725 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,295,059 |
| Milford | 15,181,764 |
| Fishguard | 2,950,320 |
| Portsmouth | 1,832,591 |
| Heysham | 805,391 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,516,233 | 26,778,826 | -4,737,407 |
| Milford | 7,781,070 | 7,400,694 | -380,376 |
| Fishguard | 865,436 | 2,084,884 | +1,219,448 |
| Portsmouth | 1,104,602 | 727,989 | -376,613 |
| Heysham | 429,031 | 376,360 | -52,671 |
| Liverpool Docks | 345,016 | 297,462 | -47,554 |
| Dover | 249,612 | 147,717 | -101,895 |
| 000 | 339,696 | 55,382 | -284,314 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,217 | 336,432 | +301,215 |
| Holyhead | 312,473 | 56,137 | -256,336 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721491
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel bars with a rectangular shape, used in construction and manufacturing for specific structural needs