Import/export HS code 72155080: High-carbon steel bars
Iron or steel bars containing 0.25% or more carbon by weight, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,976,564 |
| Portugal | 1,666,701 |
| Italy | 1,493,611 |
| Spain | 1,270,208 |
| Ireland | 752,942 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,803,243 | 1,173,321 | -629,922 |
| Portugal | 811,806 | 854,895 | +43,089 |
| Italy | 867,585 | 626,026 | -241,559 |
| Spain | 591,246 | 678,962 | +87,716 |
| Ireland | 381,880 | 371,062 | -10,818 |
| Belgium | 400,814 | 278,351 | -122,463 |
| Germany | 391,461 | 244,159 | -147,302 |
| Romania | 210,179 | 124,541 | -85,638 |
| Switzerland | 93,900 | 92,510 | -1,390 |
| Czechia | 63,717 | 53,170 | -10,547 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,985,722 |
| Portugal | 1,666,701 |
| Italy | 1,416,209 |
| Spain | 1,306,715 |
| China | 366,241 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,803,243 | 1,182,479 | -620,764 |
| Portugal | 811,806 | 854,895 | +43,089 |
| Italy | 728,051 | 688,158 | -39,893 |
| Spain | 616,439 | 690,276 | +73,837 |
| China | 195,669 | 170,572 | -25,097 |
| Germany | 166,185 | 134,511 | -31,674 |
| Belgium | 220,918 | 20,697 | -200,221 |
| Romania | 71,724 | 165,956 | +94,232 |
| Switzerland | 93,900 | 92,510 | -1,390 |
| Czechia | 113,983 | 65,170 | -48,813 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
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 | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 2 | +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) | 5,446,388 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,809,740 |
| Other | 1,317,434 |
| Air transport | 125,431 |
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) | 2,845,965 | 2,600,423 | -245,542 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,140,673 | 1,669,067 | -471,606 |
| Other | 863,030 | 454,404 | -408,626 |
| Air transport | 101,924 | 23,507 | -78,417 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,191,013 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,758,432 |
| 000 | 1,317,434 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 945,049 |
| Belfast Port | 933,015 |
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 | 1,447,878 | 743,135 | -704,743 |
| Liverpool Docks | 847,098 | 911,334 | +64,236 |
| 000 | 863,030 | 454,404 | -408,626 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 378,187 | 566,862 | +188,675 |
| Belfast Port | 417,855 | 515,160 | +97,305 |
| Immingham Docks | 353,636 | 308,285 | -45,351 |
| Purfleet | 264,110 | 321,717 | +57,607 |
| Dover | 302,732 | 209,733 | -92,999 |
| London | 194,649 | 58,430 | -136,219 |
| Killingholme | 99,059 | 132,142 | +33,083 |
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 | 24 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 11 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 21 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
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 | 37 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 660,824 |
| Germany | 152,352 |
| France | 116,931 |
| United States | 41,137 |
| South Africa | 30,834 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 415,469 | 245,355 | -170,114 |
| Germany | 127,286 | 25,066 | -102,220 |
| France | 21,452 | 95,479 | +74,027 |
| United States | 41,137 | 0 | -41,137 |
| South Africa | 30,834 | 0 | -30,834 |
| Czechia | 10,151 | 16,978 | +6,827 |
| Canada | 12,889 | 9,460 | -3,429 |
| Australia | 12,620 | 7,870 | -4,750 |
| Spain | 0 | 16,240 | +16,240 |
| Sweden | 6,035 | 0 | -6,035 |
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 | 79,443 |
| Romania | 2,576 |
| Italy | 2,418 |
| China | 1,923 |
| XI | 1,284 |
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 | 37,112 | 42,331 | +5,219 |
| Romania | 282 | 2,294 | +2,012 |
| Italy | 2,418 | 0 | -2,418 |
| China | 1,847 | 76 | -1,771 |
| XI | 26 | 1,258 | +1,232 |
| Switzerland | 1,032 | 0 | -1,032 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 881,944 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 128,381 |
| Other | 91,678 |
| Air transport | 16,927 |
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) | 536,432 | 345,512 | -190,920 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 109,139 | 19,242 | -89,897 |
| Other | 42,722 | 48,956 | +6,234 |
| Air transport | 6,132 | 10,795 | +4,663 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 293,343 |
| Liverpool Docks | 290,014 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 270,811 |
| 000 | 91,678 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,746 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 190,679 | 102,664 | -88,015 |
| Liverpool Docks | 204,360 | 85,654 | -118,706 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 142,891 | 127,920 | -14,971 |
| 000 | 42,722 | 48,956 | +6,234 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,834 | 1,912 | -28,922 |
| Heysham | 19,580 | 12,074 | -7,506 |
| Portsmouth | 21,452 | 8,196 | -13,256 |
| Southampton | 12,620 | 7,870 | -4,750 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,031 | 7,680 | -2,351 |
| Tyne | 0 | 8,044 | +8,044 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72155080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron or steel bars containing 0.25% or more carbon by weight, cold-formed or cold-finished