Import/export HS code 72149939: Small steel bars (less than 80mm)
Thinner steel bars used in lightweight construction and manufacturing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 7,179,513 |
| France | 4,048,592 |
| Belgium | 2,908,535 |
| Poland | 2,088,820 |
| Sweden | 1,930,517 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,343,977 | 4,835,536 | +2,491,559 |
| France | 1,345,262 | 2,703,330 | +1,358,068 |
| Belgium | 2,618,028 | 290,507 | -2,327,521 |
| Poland | 1,198,337 | 890,483 | -307,854 |
| Sweden | 1,539,482 | 391,035 | -1,148,447 |
| Italy | 970,427 | 648,921 | -321,506 |
| Netherlands | 713,007 | 343,887 | -369,120 |
| Germany | 756,164 | 50,197 | -705,967 |
| China | 47,222 | 153,375 | +106,153 |
| Egypt | 0 | 121,473 | +121,473 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 8,718,444 |
| France | 6,848,171 |
| Sweden | 1,910,490 |
| Czechia | 1,830,362 |
| Italy | 1,686,425 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 3,584,247 | 5,134,197 | +1,549,950 |
| France | 3,927,576 | 2,920,595 | -1,006,981 |
| Sweden | 1,519,455 | 391,035 | -1,128,420 |
| Czechia | 1,023,422 | 806,940 | -216,482 |
| Italy | 999,268 | 687,157 | -312,111 |
| Poland | 278,573 | 143,464 | -135,109 |
| China | 52,113 | 159,600 | +107,487 |
| Germany | 109,920 | 46,639 | -63,281 |
| Egypt | 0 | 121,473 | +121,473 |
| Spain | 0 | 76,766 | +76,766 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| South East Wales | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
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 | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 12,798,715 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,124,183 |
| Other | 199,887 |
| Air transport | 63,801 |
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) | 6,220,591 | 6,578,124 | +357,533 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,187,847 | 3,936,336 | -1,251,511 |
| Other | 166,040 | 33,847 | -132,193 |
| Air transport | 28,121 | 35,680 | +7,559 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,240,152 |
| TRT | 3,240,282 |
| London | 3,031,904 |
| Dover | 2,061,117 |
| Goole | 1,823,940 |
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 | 2,744,119 | 1,496,033 | -1,248,086 |
| TRT | 927,030 | 2,313,252 | +1,386,222 |
| London | 1,583,779 | 1,448,125 | -135,654 |
| Dover | 1,453,203 | 607,914 | -845,289 |
| Goole | 1,021,192 | 802,748 | -218,444 |
| Hull | 1,003,891 | 270,059 | -733,832 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 373,957 | 740,837 | +366,880 |
| Liverpool Docks | 274,108 | 689,519 | +415,411 |
| Cardiff Docks | 392,195 | 450,983 | +58,788 |
| Belfast Port | 478,704 | 315,268 | -163,436 |
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 | 44 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 28 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 53 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 48 |
| ASD LIMITED | 47 |
| EPS STEELS (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 47 |
| LAIDLER STEELS LIMITED | 45 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 44 |
| ALL STEELS TRADING LIMITED | 44 |
| C.& S.STEELS(WOLVERHAMPTON)LIMITED | 43 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,727,872 |
| France | 52,678 |
| Denmark | 27,364 |
| Belgium | 19,737 |
| United States | 12,646 |
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 | 1,403,897 | 1,323,975 | -79,922 |
| France | 2,905 | 49,773 | +46,868 |
| Denmark | 25,159 | 2,205 | -22,954 |
| Belgium | 16,533 | 3,204 | -13,329 |
| United States | 11,646 | 1,000 | -10,646 |
| Netherlands | 9,074 | 0 | -9,074 |
| Israel | 8,000 | 0 | -8,000 |
| Germany | 4,702 | 0 | -4,702 |
| Norway | 3,763 | 0 | -3,763 |
| Italy | 3,532 | 0 | -3,532 |
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 | 853,689 |
| China | 5,990 |
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 | 421,032 | 432,657 | +11,625 |
| China | 0 | 5,990 | +5,990 |
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) | 1,990,385 |
| Other | 859,955 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,697 |
| Air transport | 15,199 |
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) | 1,045,265 | 945,120 | -100,145 |
| Other | 421,308 | 438,647 | +17,339 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,594 | 3,103 | -14,491 |
| Air transport | 12,904 | 2,295 | -10,609 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Milford | 1,149,453 |
| 000 | 859,955 |
| Holyhead | 292,951 |
| Fishguard | 267,492 |
| Liverpool Docks | 124,785 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford | 660,582 | 488,871 | -171,711 |
| 000 | 421,308 | 438,647 | +17,339 |
| Holyhead | 124,380 | 168,571 | +44,191 |
| Fishguard | 118,421 | 149,071 | +30,650 |
| Liverpool Docks | 59,315 | 65,470 | +6,155 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 49,940 | 59,792 | +9,852 |
| Heysham | 19,891 | 13,345 | -6,546 |
| Dover | 12,736 | 0 | -12,736 |
| Felixstowe | 10,704 | 0 | -10,704 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,952 | 1,000 | -4,952 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72149939
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thinner steel bars used in lightweight construction and manufacturing