Import/export HS code 721550: Cold-formed iron or steel bars and rods
Iron or non-alloy steel bars and rods, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 9,587,298 |
| Turkey | 8,783,077 |
| Italy | 7,932,016 |
| China | 4,224,262 |
| Portugal | 1,666,701 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 4,663,643 | 4,923,655 | +260,012 |
| Turkey | 5,043,006 | 3,740,071 | -1,302,935 |
| Italy | 4,344,919 | 3,587,097 | -757,822 |
| China | 1,947,917 | 2,276,345 | +328,428 |
| Portugal | 811,806 | 854,895 | +43,089 |
| Germany | 631,644 | 944,140 | +312,496 |
| Ireland | 729,870 | 571,190 | -158,680 |
| Belgium | 538,448 | 458,870 | -79,578 |
| Sweden | 228,254 | 323,117 | +94,863 |
| Czechia | 294,873 | 197,974 | -96,899 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 9,671,285 |
| Turkey | 8,795,550 |
| Italy | 7,823,720 |
| China | 4,550,496 |
| Portugal | 1,666,701 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 4,736,629 | 4,934,656 | +198,027 |
| Turkey | 5,043,006 | 3,752,544 | -1,290,462 |
| Italy | 4,206,076 | 3,617,644 | -588,432 |
| China | 2,192,594 | 2,357,902 | +165,308 |
| Portugal | 811,806 | 854,895 | +43,089 |
| Germany | 329,865 | 774,836 | +444,971 |
| Czechia | 380,077 | 207,382 | -172,695 |
| Denmark | 201,830 | 251,302 | +49,472 |
| Switzerland | 192,581 | 201,504 | +8,923 |
| Belgium | 239,947 | 20,697 | -219,250 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Northern Ireland | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +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) | 23,019,234 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,306,378 |
| Other | 2,096,280 |
| Air transport | 216,401 |
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) | 11,878,886 | 11,140,348 | -738,538 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,889,059 | 6,417,319 | -471,740 |
| Other | 1,297,659 | 798,621 | -499,038 |
| Air transport | 137,812 | 78,589 | -59,223 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 8,983,183 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 6,300,722 |
| Purfleet | 5,182,278 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,538,766 |
| Belfast Port | 2,983,800 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,271,217 | 3,711,966 | -1,559,251 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,628,652 | 3,672,070 | +1,043,418 |
| Purfleet | 2,566,503 | 2,615,775 | +49,272 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,071,177 | 1,467,589 | -603,588 |
| Belfast Port | 1,291,464 | 1,692,336 | +400,872 |
| 000 | 1,297,659 | 798,621 | -499,038 |
| Immingham Docks | 885,592 | 749,660 | -135,932 |
| Southampton | 926,812 | 707,803 | -219,009 |
| Dover | 862,049 | 510,735 | -351,314 |
| Killingholme | 398,187 | 870,029 | +471,842 |
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 | 37 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 16 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 13 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 7 |
| Specialised construction activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 29 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 26 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 45 |
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 8,443,952 |
| Canada | 3,130,724 |
| Ireland | 1,291,526 |
| Australia | 693,103 |
| Poland | 432,918 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4,941,375 | 3,502,577 | -1,438,798 |
| Canada | 1,890,047 | 1,240,677 | -649,370 |
| Ireland | 771,933 | 519,593 | -252,340 |
| Australia | 482,694 | 210,409 | -272,285 |
| Poland | 334,336 | 98,582 | -235,754 |
| New Zealand | 168,765 | 165,605 | -3,160 |
| Germany | 143,660 | 38,556 | -105,104 |
| France | 36,242 | 132,010 | +95,768 |
| Kuwait | 82,640 | 0 | -82,640 |
| Sweden | 81,409 | 0 | -81,409 |
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 | 177,118 |
| Ireland | 130,674 |
| Italy | 15,266 |
| China | 8,956 |
| Romania | 2,576 |
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 | 68,429 | 108,689 | +40,260 |
| Ireland | 78,271 | 52,403 | -25,868 |
| Italy | 6,960 | 8,306 | +1,346 |
| China | 5,323 | 3,633 | -1,690 |
| Romania | 282 | 2,294 | +2,012 |
| XI | 836 | 1,719 | +883 |
| Switzerland | 2,429 | 0 | -2,429 |
| Spain | 196 | 618 | +422 |
| Egypt | 0 | 150 | +150 |
| Niger | 29 | 0 | -29 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,893,671 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,800,824 |
| Other | 346,348 |
| Air transport | 214,573 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,725,282 | 5,168,389 | -2,556,893 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,164,593 | 636,231 | -528,362 |
| Other | 165,059 | 181,289 | +16,230 |
| Air transport | 119,646 | 94,927 | -24,719 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 6,965,793 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,444,775 |
| London Gateway Port | 986,580 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 767,021 |
| Holyhead | 595,072 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,513,908 | 3,451,885 | -62,023 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,118,351 | 1,326,424 | -1,791,927 |
| London Gateway Port | 687,247 | 299,333 | -387,914 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 530,857 | 236,164 | -294,693 |
| Holyhead | 373,819 | 221,253 | -152,566 |
| Felixstowe | 443,707 | 102,847 | -340,860 |
| 000 | 165,059 | 181,289 | +16,230 |
| Immingham Docks | 85,405 | 7,680 | -77,725 |
| East Midlands Airport | 39,896 | 41,297 | +1,401 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 67,756 | 0 | -67,756 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721550
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron or non-alloy steel bars and rods, processed only by cold-forming or cold-finishing