Import/export HS code 72155011: Rectangular steel bars
Iron or steel bars with a rectangular (non-square) cross-section, cold-formed or cold-finished
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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 | 7,242,643 |
| Italy | 4,517,693 |
| China | 1,570,688 |
| Germany | 671,207 |
| Sweden | 380,531 |
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 | 3,712,040 | 3,530,603 | -181,437 |
| Italy | 2,534,145 | 1,983,548 | -550,597 |
| China | 789,841 | 780,847 | -8,994 |
| Germany | 24,734 | 646,473 | +621,739 |
| Sweden | 167,049 | 213,482 | +46,433 |
| Ireland | 84,469 | 35,916 | -48,553 |
| France | 57,268 | 40,971 | -16,297 |
| Belgium | 38,204 | 52,461 | +14,257 |
| Turkey | 25,075 | 15,402 | -9,673 |
| Denmark | 0 | 6,672 | +6,672 |
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 | 7,262,460 |
| Italy | 4,385,122 |
| China | 1,570,688 |
| Germany | 707,257 |
| Denmark | 362,580 |
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 | 3,737,642 | 3,524,818 | -212,824 |
| Italy | 2,461,246 | 1,923,876 | -537,370 |
| China | 789,841 | 780,847 | -8,994 |
| Germany | 67,734 | 639,523 | +571,789 |
| Denmark | 162,067 | 200,513 | +38,446 |
| France | 29,543 | 40,971 | +11,428 |
| Turkey | 25,075 | 15,402 | -9,673 |
| Sweden | 4,982 | 19,641 | +14,659 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 20,640 | +20,640 |
| Belgium | 10,515 | 0 | -10,515 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +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) | 8,260,438 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,191,383 |
| Other | 286,333 |
| Air transport | 5,603 |
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) | 4,292,540 | 3,967,898 | -324,642 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,992,723 | 3,198,660 | +205,937 |
| Other | 144,180 | 142,153 | -2,027 |
| Air transport | 4,588 | 1,015 | -3,573 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Avonmouth Docks | 4,336,576 |
| Purfleet | 3,339,405 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,658,619 |
| Southampton | 1,352,855 |
| Immingham Docks | 750,910 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,931,146 | 2,405,430 | +474,284 |
| Purfleet | 1,744,350 | 1,595,055 | -149,295 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,082,637 | 575,982 | -506,655 |
| Southampton | 698,140 | 654,715 | -43,425 |
| Immingham Docks | 358,859 | 392,051 | +33,192 |
| Felixstowe | 617,778 | 122,443 | -495,335 |
| London | 432,875 | 206,157 | -226,718 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,966 | 536,937 | +473,971 |
| Killingholme | 81,256 | 493,236 | +411,980 |
| Dover | 213,785 | 87,976 | -125,809 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Specialised construction activities | 3 |
| 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 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 8,152,569 |
| Canada | 2,273,047 |
| Australia | 472,477 |
| Poland | 404,551 |
| New Zealand | 202,566 |
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 | 4,620,968 | 3,531,601 | -1,089,367 |
| Canada | 1,262,136 | 1,010,911 | -251,225 |
| Australia | 297,527 | 174,950 | -122,577 |
| Poland | 306,768 | 97,783 | -208,985 |
| New Zealand | 119,709 | 82,857 | -36,852 |
| Ireland | 92,301 | 49,213 | -43,088 |
| Kuwait | 73,920 | 0 | -73,920 |
| Norway | 67,756 | 0 | -67,756 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 42,988 | +42,988 |
| Spain | 10,754 | 30,369 | +19,615 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 9,469 |
| Spain | 1,174 |
| XU | 632 |
| XI | 37 |
| Niger | 29 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,380 | 7,089 | +4,709 |
| Spain | 622 | 552 | -70 |
| XU | 203 | 429 | +226 |
| XI | 37 | 0 | -37 |
| 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) | 11,290,779 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 588,815 |
| Air transport | 100,460 |
| Other | 11,341 |
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) | 6,420,599 | 4,870,180 | -1,550,419 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 429,423 | 159,392 | -270,031 |
| Air transport | 74,110 | 26,350 | -47,760 |
| Other | 3,271 | 8,070 | +4,799 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 6,666,960 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,338,331 |
| London Gateway Port | 792,731 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 437,253 |
| Felixstowe | 361,237 |
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 | 3,352,065 | 3,314,895 | -37,170 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,185,403 | 1,152,928 | -1,032,475 |
| London Gateway Port | 565,903 | 226,828 | -339,075 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 338,565 | 98,688 | -239,877 |
| Felixstowe | 251,458 | 109,779 | -141,679 |
| Holyhead | 87,044 | 31,901 | -55,143 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 67,756 | 0 | -67,756 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 45,240 | +45,240 |
| ZLC | 33,699 | 0 | -33,699 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,491 | 18,350 | +6,859 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72155011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron or steel bars with a rectangular (non-square) cross-section, cold-formed or cold-finished