Import/export HS code 72149950: Various steel bars
Steel bars used in various applications not covered by specific categories
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | 3,411,803 |
| France | 2,157,244 |
| Italy | 1,991,979 |
| Belgium | 1,767,163 |
| Netherlands | 1,569,772 |
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 | 1,185,933 | 2,225,870 | +1,039,937 |
| France | 682,901 | 1,474,343 | +791,442 |
| Italy | 1,228,044 | 763,935 | -464,109 |
| Belgium | 1,577,885 | 189,278 | -1,388,607 |
| Netherlands | 1,359,318 | 210,454 | -1,148,864 |
| Germany | 555,101 | 356,800 | -198,301 |
| Spain | 92,771 | 89,597 | -3,174 |
| Denmark | 33,345 | 115,852 | +82,507 |
| United States | 0 | 125,479 | +125,479 |
| Ireland | 5,330 | 28,870 | +23,540 |
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 | 4,835,430 |
| France | 3,831,121 |
| Italy | 2,153,059 |
| Germany | 874,223 |
| Spain | 165,686 |
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 | 2,458,522 | 2,376,908 | -81,614 |
| France | 2,240,499 | 1,590,622 | -649,877 |
| Italy | 1,332,875 | 820,184 | -512,691 |
| Germany | 530,414 | 343,809 | -186,605 |
| Spain | 74,616 | 91,070 | +16,454 |
| Denmark | 43,187 | 115,852 | +72,665 |
| United States | 0 | 125,479 | +125,479 |
| China | 0 | 30,766 | +30,766 |
| Sweden | 0 | 16,607 | +16,607 |
| Azerbaijan | 0 | 10,737 | +10,737 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| North Yorkshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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) | 6,942,431 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,063,452 |
| Other | 303,987 |
| Air transport | 19,426 |
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) | 3,696,603 | 3,245,828 | -450,775 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,905,940 | 2,157,512 | -748,428 |
| Other | 114,921 | 189,066 | +74,145 |
| Air transport | 15,822 | 3,604 | -12,218 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 2,248,075 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,959,126 |
| Hull | 1,543,275 |
| London | 1,316,030 |
| Dover | 1,074,082 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRT | 1,250,614 | 997,461 | -253,153 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,081,111 | 878,015 | -203,096 |
| Hull | 942,617 | 600,658 | -341,959 |
| London | 690,834 | 625,196 | -65,638 |
| Dover | 709,943 | 364,139 | -345,804 |
| Liverpool Docks | 229,362 | 829,007 | +599,645 |
| Goole | 478,289 | 182,367 | -295,922 |
| Belfast Port | 201,561 | 280,053 | +78,492 |
| 000 | 114,921 | 189,066 | +74,145 |
| Newport | 144,622 | 150,696 | +6,074 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
| 2025-07 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 46 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 45 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 45 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 42 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 42 |
| LAIDLER STEELS LIMITED | 42 |
| ASD LIMITED | 41 |
| ALL STEELS TRADING LIMITED | 40 |
| PARKERSTEEL LIMITED | 40 |
| BRIGHT STEELS LIMITED | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,357,669 |
| Ireland | 498,272 |
| France | 329,622 |
| Germany | 189,040 |
| Belgium | 159,999 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,102,019 | 255,650 | -846,369 |
| Ireland | 248,797 | 249,475 | +678 |
| France | 0 | 329,622 | +329,622 |
| Germany | 138,059 | 50,981 | -87,078 |
| Belgium | 129,343 | 30,656 | -98,687 |
| Spain | 102,182 | 0 | -102,182 |
| Australia | 63,505 | 23,855 | -39,650 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 54,055 | +54,055 |
| Denmark | 34,873 | 17,533 | -17,340 |
| Switzerland | 47,213 | 0 | -47,213 |
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 | 436,902 |
| XU | 26,159 |
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 | 202,493 | 234,409 | +31,916 |
| XU | 13,148 | 13,011 | -137 |
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) | 2,247,480 |
| Other | 463,061 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 301,093 |
| Air transport | 4,589 |
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) | 1,565,232 | 682,248 | -882,984 |
| Other | 215,641 | 247,420 | +31,779 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 154,901 | 146,192 | -8,709 |
| Air transport | 1,991 | 2,598 | +607 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 986,972 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 683,409 |
| 000 | 463,061 |
| Immingham Docks | 431,343 |
| Southampton | 153,289 |
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 | 659,878 | 327,094 | -332,784 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 366,397 | 317,012 | -49,385 |
| 000 | 215,641 | 247,420 | +31,779 |
| Immingham Docks | 394,035 | 37,308 | -356,727 |
| Southampton | 85,007 | 68,282 | -16,725 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 77,910 | +77,910 |
| Eurotunnel | 77,278 | 0 | -77,278 |
| London | 74,134 | 0 | -74,134 |
| Portsmouth | 25,766 | 0 | -25,766 |
| Holyhead | 11,601 | 0 | -11,601 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72149950
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel bars used in various applications not covered by specific categories