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 | 9,606,016 |
| Turkey | 8,669,773 |
| Italy | 8,359,858 |
| China | 4,181,674 |
| Germany | 1,629,009 |
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 | 4,732,742 | 4,873,274 | +140,532 |
| Turkey | 4,778,154 | 3,891,619 | -886,535 |
| Italy | 4,635,543 | 3,724,315 | -911,228 |
| China | 1,923,231 | 2,258,443 | +335,212 |
| Germany | 610,211 | 1,018,798 | +408,587 |
| Portugal | 754,667 | 856,550 | +101,883 |
| Ireland | 711,873 | 613,110 | -98,763 |
| Belgium | 426,575 | 545,012 | +118,437 |
| Czechia | 333,505 | 180,109 | -153,396 |
| Sweden | 208,440 | 276,032 | +67,592 |
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 | 9,688,761 |
| Turkey | 8,682,246 |
| Italy | 8,162,112 |
| China | 4,514,909 |
| Portugal | 1,611,217 |
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 | 4,805,728 | 4,883,033 | +77,305 |
| Turkey | 4,778,154 | 3,904,092 | -874,062 |
| Italy | 4,457,958 | 3,704,154 | -753,804 |
| China | 2,086,101 | 2,428,808 | +342,707 |
| Portugal | 754,667 | 856,550 | +101,883 |
| Germany | 284,218 | 825,164 | +540,946 |
| Czechia | 430,209 | 187,051 | -243,158 |
| Switzerland | 189,881 | 218,839 | +28,958 |
| Denmark | 182,016 | 218,616 | +36,600 |
| Belgium | 215,311 | 45,333 | -169,978 |
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 | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 3 | +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) | 23,029,894 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,494,931 |
| Other | 2,253,057 |
| Air transport | 234,057 |
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) | 12,047,098 | 10,982,796 | -1,064,302 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,589,102 | 6,905,829 | +316,727 |
| Other | 1,362,019 | 891,038 | -470,981 |
| Air transport | 159,589 | 74,468 | -85,121 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 8,898,393 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 6,252,611 |
| Purfleet | 5,289,224 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,550,111 |
| Belfast Port | 2,989,038 |
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 | 5,014,488 | 3,883,905 | -1,130,583 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,679,769 | 3,572,842 | +893,073 |
| Purfleet | 2,614,695 | 2,674,529 | +59,834 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,032,020 | 1,518,091 | -513,929 |
| Belfast Port | 1,395,461 | 1,593,577 | +198,116 |
| 000 | 1,362,019 | 891,038 | -470,981 |
| Southampton | 846,913 | 796,520 | -50,393 |
| Immingham Docks | 770,158 | 840,027 | +69,869 |
| Dover | 955,875 | 532,704 | -423,171 |
| Killingholme | 312,299 | 922,242 | +609,943 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 12 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 26 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
| 2025-07 | 30 |
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 | 44 |
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 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 | 8,813,059 |
| Canada | 3,225,888 |
| Ireland | 1,341,260 |
| 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 | 5,053,328 | 3,759,731 | -1,293,597 |
| Canada | 1,892,828 | 1,333,060 | -559,768 |
| Ireland | 840,764 | 500,496 | -340,268 |
| Australia | 450,825 | 242,278 | -208,547 |
| Poland | 312,286 | 120,632 | -191,654 |
| New Zealand | 158,830 | 180,732 | +21,902 |
| Germany | 161,963 | 38,556 | -123,407 |
| France | 14,790 | 153,462 | +138,672 |
| 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 | 193,169 |
| Ireland | 130,674 |
| Italy | 19,460 |
| China | 8,956 |
| XU | 6,863 |
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 | 74,636 | 118,533 | +43,897 |
| Ireland | 78,271 | 52,403 | -25,868 |
| Italy | 10,560 | 8,900 | -1,660 |
| China | 5,323 | 3,633 | -1,690 |
| XU | 3,386 | 3,477 | +91 |
| XI | 1,246 | 1,719 | +473 |
| Romania | 153 | 2,423 | +2,270 |
| Switzerland | 2,429 | 0 | -2,429 |
| Spain | 622 | 618 | -4 |
| Egypt | 0 | 150 | +150 |
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) | 13,378,676 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,831,678 |
| Other | 368,511 |
| Air transport | 210,640 |
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) | 7,814,213 | 5,564,463 | -2,249,750 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,176,908 | 654,770 | -522,138 |
| Other | 176,655 | 191,856 | +15,201 |
| Air transport | 118,665 | 91,975 | -26,690 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 7,107,494 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,698,262 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,089,149 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 770,304 |
| Holyhead | 590,413 |
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 | 3,470,319 | 3,637,175 | +166,856 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,176,712 | 1,521,550 | -1,655,162 |
| London Gateway Port | 789,816 | 299,333 | -490,483 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 507,389 | 262,915 | -244,474 |
| Holyhead | 413,958 | 176,455 | -237,503 |
| Felixstowe | 411,838 | 134,716 | -277,122 |
| 000 | 176,655 | 191,856 | +15,201 |
| Immingham Docks | 98,886 | 7,680 | -91,206 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,376 | 41,483 | +4,107 |
| 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