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 | 17,348,053 |
| Belgium | 12,180,504 |
| Spain | 6,313,799 |
| Turkey | 5,734,277 |
| Sweden | 3,790,530 |
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 | 5,221,961 | 12,126,092 | +6,904,131 |
| Belgium | 11,153,384 | 1,027,120 | -10,126,264 |
| Spain | 3,943,237 | 2,370,562 | -1,572,675 |
| Turkey | 3,125,219 | 2,609,058 | -516,161 |
| Sweden | 1,885,503 | 1,905,027 | +19,524 |
| Italy | 1,342,694 | 1,130,362 | -212,332 |
| Netherlands | 1,306,078 | 162,975 | -1,143,103 |
| Germany | 639,996 | 239,992 | -400,004 |
| Ireland | 187,857 | 127,379 | -60,478 |
| Denmark | 51,841 | 18,569 | -33,272 |
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 | 29,232,203 |
| Turkey | 7,053,788 |
| Spain | 6,335,276 |
| Sweden | 3,853,415 |
| Italy | 2,697,189 |
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 | 16,302,276 | 12,929,927 | -3,372,349 |
| Turkey | 4,479,787 | 2,574,001 | -1,905,786 |
| Spain | 3,888,363 | 2,446,913 | -1,441,450 |
| Sweden | 1,885,503 | 1,967,912 | +82,409 |
| Italy | 1,475,249 | 1,221,940 | -253,309 |
| Germany | 353,142 | 166,889 | -186,253 |
| Poland | 119,965 | 97,029 | -22,936 |
| Denmark | 62,103 | 27,939 | -34,164 |
| Czechia | 37,827 | 23,536 | -14,291 |
| Oman | 51,179 | 0 | -51,179 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| 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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| 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 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +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) | 33,695,039 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,397,178 |
| Other | 625,304 |
| Air transport | 99,907 |
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) | 18,346,002 | 15,349,037 | -2,996,965 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,343,176 | 6,054,002 | -4,289,174 |
| Other | 255,022 | 370,282 | +115,260 |
| Air transport | 32,110 | 67,797 | +35,687 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 12,650,873 |
| London | 10,199,551 |
| Dover | 8,435,089 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 4,675,498 |
| Newport | 2,673,872 |
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 | 7,112,100 | 5,538,773 | -1,573,327 |
| London | 5,317,055 | 4,882,496 | -434,559 |
| Dover | 5,306,189 | 3,128,900 | -2,177,289 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,702,449 | 1,973,049 | -729,400 |
| Newport | 1,182,954 | 1,490,918 | +307,964 |
| Hull | 1,147,957 | 1,494,987 | +347,030 |
| Belfast Port | 1,171,804 | 873,962 | -297,842 |
| Purfleet | 706,323 | 880,458 | +174,135 |
| TRT | 1,264,825 | 66,663 | -1,198,162 |
| 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 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 48 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 48 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 48 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 48 |
| BRIGHT STEELS LIMITED | 47 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 47 |
| ASD LIMITED | 47 |
| PARKERSTEEL LIMITED | 46 |
| DENT STEEL SERVICES (YORKSHIRE) LIMITED | 44 |
| EPS STEELS (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | 24,571,444 |
| Ireland | 20,139,169 |
| Netherlands | 8,135,679 |
| Denmark | 6,280,307 |
| France | 6,112,147 |
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 | 11,987,767 | 12,583,677 | +595,910 |
| Ireland | 9,841,311 | 10,297,858 | +456,547 |
| Netherlands | 4,315,776 | 3,819,903 | -495,873 |
| Denmark | 3,482,122 | 2,798,185 | -683,937 |
| France | 3,505,948 | 2,606,199 | -899,749 |
| Belgium | 3,367,121 | 2,474,484 | -892,637 |
| Spain | 2,956,752 | 1,421,202 | -1,535,550 |
| Switzerland | 1,525,370 | 1,151,932 | -373,438 |
| Poland | 21,723 | 908,934 | +887,211 |
| Portugal | 376,048 | 439,953 | +63,905 |
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 | 103,735 |
| 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 | 103,735 | 0 | -103,735 |
| 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) | 80,260,069 |
| Air transport | 634,681 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 558,565 |
| Other | 231,435 |
| 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) | 41,335,385 | 38,924,684 | -2,410,701 |
| Air transport | 42,605 | 592,076 | +549,471 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 473,379 | 85,186 | -388,193 |
| Other | 173,913 | 57,522 | -116,391 |
| 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 | 57,940,795 |
| Milford | 14,948,347 |
| Fishguard | 3,032,808 |
| Portsmouth | 1,817,452 |
| Heysham | 866,506 |
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 | 30,345,972 | 27,594,823 | -2,751,149 |
| Milford | 7,688,866 | 7,259,481 | -429,385 |
| Fishguard | 899,673 | 2,133,135 | +1,233,462 |
| Portsmouth | 1,201,644 | 615,808 | -585,836 |
| Heysham | 434,750 | 431,756 | -2,994 |
| Liverpool Docks | 335,304 | 317,364 | -17,940 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,217 | 573,606 | +538,389 |
| Immingham Docks | 82,939 | 426,559 | +343,620 |
| Holyhead | 308,805 | 98,600 | -210,205 |
| Dover | 274,191 | 97,558 | -176,633 |
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