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 | 5,511,380 |
| Spain | 3,800,388 |
| France | 2,605,647 |
| Germany | 1,592,443 |
| Turkey | 1,586,126 |
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 | 2,196,278 | 3,315,102 | +1,118,824 |
| Spain | 2,125,253 | 1,675,135 | -450,118 |
| France | 1,047,525 | 1,558,122 | +510,597 |
| Germany | 915,447 | 676,996 | -238,451 |
| Turkey | 1,005,763 | 580,363 | -425,400 |
| Ireland | 210,254 | 85,347 | -124,907 |
| Czechia | 134,104 | 157,628 | +23,524 |
| Egypt | 108,486 | 99,169 | -9,317 |
| India | 77,242 | 48,198 | -29,044 |
| Belgium | 67,502 | 41,473 | -26,029 |
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 | 5,630,419 |
| Spain | 2,924,279 |
| France | 2,653,539 |
| Turkey | 1,586,126 |
| Germany | 1,405,639 |
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 | 2,316,856 | 3,313,563 | +996,707 |
| Spain | 1,376,915 | 1,547,364 | +170,449 |
| France | 1,096,376 | 1,557,163 | +460,787 |
| Turkey | 1,005,763 | 580,363 | -425,400 |
| Germany | 816,869 | 588,770 | -228,099 |
| Czechia | 144,865 | 235,994 | +91,129 |
| Egypt | 108,486 | 99,169 | -9,317 |
| India | 77,242 | 48,198 | -29,044 |
| China | 80,285 | 24,724 | -55,561 |
| Ireland | 79,933 | 4,144 | -75,789 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| 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 | 6 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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) | 9,396,399 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,858,833 |
| Other | 1,148,549 |
| 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) | 4,183,215 | 5,213,184 | +1,029,969 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,992,109 | 2,866,724 | -125,385 |
| Other | 855,784 | 292,765 | -563,019 |
| Air transport | 13,462 | 37,633 | +24,171 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,008,692 |
| Purfleet | 2,976,537 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,288,440 |
| Killingholme | 1,702,286 |
| Felixstowe | 1,542,013 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,753,611 | 1,255,081 | -498,530 |
| Purfleet | 1,187,271 | 1,789,266 | +601,995 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 973,945 | 1,314,495 | +340,550 |
| Killingholme | 497,670 | 1,204,616 | +706,946 |
| Felixstowe | 1,038,263 | 503,750 | -534,513 |
| 000 | 855,784 | 292,765 | -563,019 |
| Eurotunnel | 144,501 | 979,476 | +834,975 |
| Liverpool Docks | 430,496 | 126,200 | -304,296 |
| Immingham Docks | 277,559 | 182,363 | -95,196 |
| London | 229,668 | 205,722 | -23,946 |
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 basic metals | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 54 |
| PARKSIDE STEEL (STOCKHOLDERS) LIMITED | 46 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 40 |
| CAPCO PALMER STEELS LIMITED | 38 |
| APOLLO METALS (2004) LIMITED | 36 |
| HIGH PEAK STEELS LIMITED | 35 |
| LINEAR TOOLS LIMITED | 26 |
| AVDEL UK LIMITED | 25 |
| HASCELIK UK LTD | 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 | 18 |
| 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 | 2,344,449 |
| Ireland | 858,675 |
| Canada | 760,638 |
| Australia | 123,416 |
| Denmark | 95,114 |
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 | 1,251,850 | 1,092,599 | -159,251 |
| Ireland | 570,323 | 288,352 | -281,971 |
| Canada | 330,304 | 430,334 | +100,030 |
| Australia | 83,120 | 40,296 | -42,824 |
| Denmark | 35,553 | 59,561 | +24,008 |
| China | 88,899 | 0 | -88,899 |
| United States | 64,177 | 14,006 | -50,171 |
| Czechia | 32,443 | 21,274 | -11,169 |
| Mexico | 0 | 34,374 | +34,374 |
| Italy | 25,461 | 2,238 | -23,223 |
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 | 454 |
| XU | 149 |
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 | 2,103 | 5,088 | +2,985 |
| Germany | 512 | 515 | +3 |
| XI | 0 | 678 | +678 |
| Italy | 188 | 266 | +78 |
| XU | 0 | 149 | +149 |
| 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) | 2,773,594 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,674,087 |
| Air transport | 130,378 |
| Other | 9,619 |
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) | 1,294,486 | 1,479,108 | +184,622 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,136,483 | 537,604 | -598,879 |
| Air transport | 103,095 | 27,283 | -75,812 |
| Other | 2,923 | 6,696 | +3,773 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,442,597 |
| Liverpool Docks | 965,025 |
| Holyhead | 399,214 |
| 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 | 1,286,913 | 1,155,684 | -131,229 |
| Liverpool Docks | 573,797 | 391,228 | -182,569 |
| Holyhead | 232,921 | 166,293 | -66,628 |
| Felixstowe | 62,621 | 94,062 | +31,441 |
| Southampton | 75,830 | 73,065 | -2,765 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 65,105 | 67,524 | +2,419 |
| Heysham | 78,560 | 40,084 | -38,476 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 86,719 | 9,082 | -77,637 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,459 | 16,878 | -16,581 |
| 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