Import/export HS code 721510: Free-cutting steel bars and rods
Bars and rods made of free-cutting steel, processed only by cold-forming or cold-finishing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 5,700,881 |
| Spain | 3,290,183 |
| France | 2,729,683 |
| Turkey | 1,567,771 |
| Germany | 1,549,546 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,216,661 | 3,484,220 | +1,267,559 |
| Spain | 1,635,206 | 1,654,977 | +19,771 |
| France | 1,130,381 | 1,599,302 | +468,921 |
| Turkey | 975,309 | 592,462 | -382,847 |
| Germany | 887,836 | 661,710 | -226,126 |
| Czechia | 167,248 | 142,788 | -24,460 |
| Ireland | 206,459 | 84,737 | -121,722 |
| Egypt | 108,486 | 99,169 | -9,317 |
| India | 79,799 | 47,585 | -32,214 |
| China | 82,199 | 27,475 | -54,724 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 5,809,466 |
| France | 2,758,505 |
| Spain | 2,620,651 |
| Turkey | 1,567,771 |
| Germany | 1,391,059 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,351,695 | 3,457,771 | +1,106,076 |
| France | 1,136,788 | 1,621,717 | +484,929 |
| Spain | 1,092,078 | 1,528,573 | +436,495 |
| Turkey | 975,309 | 592,462 | -382,847 |
| Germany | 834,104 | 556,955 | -277,149 |
| Czechia | 178,009 | 221,154 | +43,145 |
| Egypt | 108,486 | 99,169 | -9,317 |
| India | 79,799 | 47,585 | -32,214 |
| China | 82,199 | 27,475 | -54,724 |
| Ireland | 75,321 | 4,144 | -71,177 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Cheshire | 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 | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 9,732,251 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,507,737 |
| Other | 943,546 |
| Air transport | 51,095 |
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) | 4,296,841 | 5,435,410 | +1,138,569 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,687,080 | 2,820,657 | +133,577 |
| Other | 651,391 | 292,155 | -359,236 |
| Air transport | 15,816 | 35,279 | +19,463 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Purfleet | 3,131,930 |
| Dover | 3,018,916 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,114,178 |
| Killingholme | 1,769,007 |
| Felixstowe | 1,470,352 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purfleet | 1,184,955 | 1,946,975 | +762,020 |
| Dover | 1,730,333 | 1,288,583 | -441,750 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 803,585 | 1,310,593 | +507,008 |
| Killingholme | 596,359 | 1,172,648 | +576,289 |
| Felixstowe | 998,370 | 471,982 | -526,388 |
| Eurotunnel | 243,072 | 978,143 | +735,071 |
| 000 | 651,391 | 292,155 | -359,236 |
| London | 221,854 | 251,335 | +29,481 |
| Immingham Docks | 277,985 | 178,334 | -99,651 |
| Liverpool Docks | 323,461 | 126,200 | -197,261 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| 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 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 55 |
| PARKSIDE STEEL (STOCKHOLDERS) LIMITED | 46 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 41 |
| CAPCO PALMER STEELS LIMITED | 39 |
| APOLLO METALS (2004) LIMITED | 36 |
| HIGH PEAK STEELS LIMITED | 35 |
| HASCELIK UK LTD | 26 |
| LINEAR TOOLS LIMITED | 26 |
| AVDEL UK LIMITED | 25 |
| PARKERSTEEL LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,337,573 |
| Ireland | 776,502 |
| Canada | 771,526 |
| Australia | 123,416 |
| Denmark | 88,486 |
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 | 1,164,973 | 1,172,600 | +7,627 |
| Ireland | 497,331 | 279,171 | -218,160 |
| Canada | 365,162 | 406,364 | +41,202 |
| Australia | 83,120 | 40,296 | -42,824 |
| Denmark | 28,925 | 59,561 | +30,636 |
| United States | 64,177 | 14,006 | -50,171 |
| China | 52,849 | 0 | -52,849 |
| Czechia | 32,778 | 16,729 | -16,049 |
| Italy | 25,461 | 13,134 | -12,327 |
| Mexico | 0 | 34,374 | +34,374 |
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 | 7,191 |
| Germany | 1,027 |
| XI | 678 |
| Italy | 266 |
| Spain | 104 |
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 | 2,684 | 4,507 | +1,823 |
| Germany | 512 | 515 | +3 |
| XI | 0 | 678 | +678 |
| Italy | 0 | 266 | +266 |
| Spain | 104 | 0 | -104 |
| China | 10 | 0 | -10 |
| Taiwan | 6 | 0 | -6 |
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) | 2,844,209 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,545,873 |
| Air transport | 79,435 |
| Other | 9,431 |
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) | 1,270,233 | 1,573,976 | +303,743 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,029,039 | 516,834 | -512,205 |
| Air transport | 49,652 | 29,783 | -19,869 |
| Other | 3,316 | 6,115 | +2,799 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,440,896 |
| Liverpool Docks | 914,457 |
| Holyhead | 379,912 |
| Felixstowe | 156,683 |
| Southampton | 148,895 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,193,408 | 1,247,488 | +54,080 |
| Liverpool Docks | 543,299 | 371,158 | -172,141 |
| Holyhead | 226,119 | 153,793 | -72,326 |
| Felixstowe | 62,621 | 94,062 | +31,441 |
| Southampton | 75,830 | 73,065 | -2,765 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 65,440 | 79,188 | +13,748 |
| Heysham | 77,333 | 40,084 | -37,249 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,459 | 20,078 | -13,381 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 33,276 | 9,082 | -24,194 |
| Hull | 13,102 | 8,768 | -4,334 |
Quick facts
HS code: 721510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bars and rods made of free-cutting steel, processed only by cold-forming or cold-finishing