Import/export HS code 72149931: Large steel bars (80mm or more)
Thick steel bars used in heavy-duty construction and industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 4,623,793 |
| China | 2,438,412 |
| Italy | 660,338 |
| Netherlands | 489,532 |
| Belgium | 284,075 |
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 | 2,798,302 | 1,825,491 | -972,811 |
| China | 985,555 | 1,452,857 | +467,302 |
| Italy | 208,998 | 451,340 | +242,342 |
| Netherlands | 245,657 | 243,875 | -1,782 |
| Belgium | 137,268 | 146,807 | +9,539 |
| Spain | 114,662 | 126,773 | +12,111 |
| Germany | 174,183 | 51,128 | -123,055 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 137,926 | +137,926 |
| France | 89,108 | 48,065 | -41,043 |
| Sweden | 49,536 | 30,726 | -18,810 |
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 | 4,221,756 |
| China | 2,883,564 |
| Italy | 839,250 |
| Poland | 610,917 |
| Spain | 254,339 |
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 | 2,514,315 | 1,707,441 | -806,874 |
| China | 1,131,227 | 1,752,337 | +621,110 |
| Italy | 281,015 | 558,235 | +277,220 |
| Poland | 408,425 | 202,492 | -205,933 |
| Spain | 120,942 | 133,397 | +12,455 |
| Netherlands | 116,488 | 110,283 | -6,205 |
| Germany | 150,423 | 15,654 | -134,769 |
| Sweden | 49,536 | 30,726 | -18,810 |
| France | 61,716 | 17,288 | -44,428 |
| Turkey | 0 | 25,588 | +25,588 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| South East Wales | 2 |
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 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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) | 7,647,331 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,772,610 |
| Other | 92,146 |
| Air transport | 15,989 |
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) | 3,973,162 | 3,674,169 | -298,993 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 911,117 | 861,493 | -49,624 |
| Other | 40,843 | 51,303 | +10,460 |
| Air transport | 1,178 | 14,811 | +13,633 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 4,288,780 |
| Felixstowe | 1,913,886 |
| Immingham Docks | 804,014 |
| Dover | 624,030 |
| Liverpool Docks | 426,194 |
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 | 2,575,879 | 1,712,901 | -862,978 |
| Felixstowe | 732,097 | 1,181,789 | +449,692 |
| Immingham Docks | 397,617 | 406,397 | +8,780 |
| Dover | 391,953 | 232,077 | -159,876 |
| Liverpool Docks | 80,604 | 345,590 | +264,986 |
| London | 177,673 | 79,413 | -98,260 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 114,662 | 117,211 | +2,549 |
| Purfleet | 85,126 | 124,713 | +39,587 |
| Killingholme | 60,422 | 135,767 | +75,345 |
| Belfast Port | 104,881 | 74,664 | -30,217 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 34,719 |
| Czechia | 34,503 |
| Kazakhstan | 17,934 |
| Germany | 16,388 |
| Australia | 12,239 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 19,325 | 15,394 | -3,931 |
| Czechia | 16,447 | 18,056 | +1,609 |
| Kazakhstan | 17,934 | 0 | -17,934 |
| Germany | 15,024 | 1,364 | -13,660 |
| Australia | 9,423 | 2,816 | -6,607 |
| Belgium | 8,292 | 3,000 | -5,292 |
| Pakistan | 4,489 | 0 | -4,489 |
| Israel | 4,118 | 0 | -4,118 |
| Qatar | 0 | 2,239 | +2,239 |
| Romania | 0 | 2,191 | +2,191 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 8,451 |
| Italy | 1,978 |
| Netherlands | 204 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 0 | 8,451 | +8,451 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,978 | +1,978 |
| Netherlands | 204 | 0 | -204 |
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) | 110,609 |
| Air transport | 14,737 |
| Other | 10,633 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,526 |
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) | 80,019 | 30,590 | -49,429 |
| Air transport | 7,202 | 7,535 | +333 |
| Other | 204 | 10,429 | +10,225 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,526 | 0 | -10,526 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 85,509 |
| Holyhead | 14,219 |
| 000 | 10,633 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,526 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,420 |
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 | 60,898 | 24,611 | -36,287 |
| Holyhead | 10,584 | 3,635 | -6,949 |
| 000 | 204 | 10,429 | +10,225 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,526 | 0 | -10,526 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,599 | 4,821 | +222 |
| Heysham | 4,034 | 1,330 | -2,704 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,503 | 0 | -4,503 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,603 | 0 | -2,603 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 1,439 | +1,439 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 1,275 | +1,275 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72149931
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thick steel bars used in heavy-duty construction and industrial applications