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 | 6,304,580 |
| France | 3,754,025 |
| Belgium | 2,930,688 |
| Poland | 2,166,452 |
| Sweden | 1,958,283 |
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 | 2,039,226 | 4,265,354 | +2,226,128 |
| France | 1,360,643 | 2,393,382 | +1,032,739 |
| Belgium | 2,611,039 | 319,649 | -2,291,390 |
| Poland | 1,164,197 | 1,002,255 | -161,942 |
| Sweden | 1,522,252 | 436,031 | -1,086,221 |
| Italy | 1,055,254 | 567,786 | -487,468 |
| Netherlands | 596,360 | 468,201 | -128,159 |
| Germany | 756,164 | 50,197 | -705,967 |
| China | 0 | 182,636 | +182,636 |
| 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 | 7,843,511 |
| France | 6,575,757 |
| Sweden | 1,938,256 |
| Czechia | 1,898,892 |
| Italy | 1,691,415 |
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 | 3,173,112 | 4,670,399 | +1,497,287 |
| France | 3,935,968 | 2,639,789 | -1,296,179 |
| Sweden | 1,525,806 | 412,450 | -1,113,356 |
| Czechia | 931,571 | 967,321 | +35,750 |
| Italy | 1,085,393 | 606,022 | -479,371 |
| Poland | 318,756 | 114,057 | -204,699 |
| China | 4,891 | 188,861 | +183,970 |
| Germany | 79,711 | 76,848 | -2,863 |
| Egypt | 0 | 121,473 | +121,473 |
| Spain | 30,122 | 76,766 | +46,644 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| South East Wales | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -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) | 12,241,958 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,676,398 |
| Other | 200,931 |
| 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) | 5,773,897 | 6,468,061 | +694,164 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,252,780 | 3,423,618 | -1,829,162 |
| Other | 153,501 | 47,430 | -106,071 |
| Air transport | 26,371 | 37,430 | +11,059 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,125,368 |
| TRT | 2,822,352 |
| London | 2,796,237 |
| Dover | 2,067,817 |
| Goole | 1,892,470 |
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 | 2,724,626 | 1,400,742 | -1,323,884 |
| TRT | 767,996 | 2,054,356 | +1,286,360 |
| London | 1,566,193 | 1,230,044 | -336,149 |
| Dover | 1,507,873 | 559,944 | -947,929 |
| Goole | 929,341 | 963,129 | +33,788 |
| Hull | 1,076,968 | 221,339 | -855,629 |
| Liverpool Docks | 197,354 | 789,076 | +591,722 |
| Cardiff Docks | 412,951 | 450,983 | +38,032 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 461,945 | 371,356 | -90,589 |
| Belfast Port | 382,817 | 429,205 | +46,388 |
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 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| 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 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 28 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
| 2025-07 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 52 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 47 |
| ASD LIMITED | 46 |
| EPS STEELS (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 46 |
| LAIDLER STEELS LIMITED | 44 |
| C.& S.STEELS(WOLVERHAMPTON)LIMITED | 43 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 43 |
| ALL STEELS TRADING LIMITED | 43 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 2,859,621 |
| France | 54,829 |
| Denmark | 27,364 |
| Belgium | 20,668 |
| Netherlands | 18,826 |
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 | 1,486,939 | 1,372,682 | -114,257 |
| France | 21,040 | 33,789 | +12,749 |
| Denmark | 25,159 | 2,205 | -22,954 |
| Belgium | 17,464 | 3,204 | -14,260 |
| Netherlands | 18,826 | 0 | -18,826 |
| United States | 11,646 | 1,000 | -10,646 |
| 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 | 950,007 |
| China | 5,990 |
| XU | 276 |
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 | 526,229 | 423,778 | -102,451 |
| China | 0 | 5,990 | +5,990 |
| XU | 276 | 0 | -276 |
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) | 2,029,112 |
| Other | 956,273 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,217 |
| 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) | 1,045,295 | 983,817 | -61,478 |
| Other | 526,505 | 429,768 | -96,737 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,114 | 3,103 | -25,011 |
| Air transport | 9,999 | 5,200 | -4,799 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Milford | 1,204,132 |
| 000 | 956,273 |
| Holyhead | 275,843 |
| Fishguard | 264,834 |
| Liverpool Docks | 126,285 |
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 | 672,213 | 531,919 | -140,294 |
| 000 | 526,505 | 429,768 | -96,737 |
| Holyhead | 124,380 | 151,463 | +27,083 |
| Fishguard | 102,949 | 161,885 | +58,936 |
| Liverpool Docks | 41,983 | 84,302 | +42,319 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 60,623 | 40,903 | -19,720 |
| Heysham | 19,891 | 13,345 | -6,546 |
| Dover | 23,256 | 0 | -23,256 |
| Felixstowe | 10,704 | 0 | -10,704 |
| Killingholme | 10,520 | 0 | -10,520 |
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