Import/export HS code 721391: Small steel bars, less than 14mm in diameter
Thin steel bars with a circular shape, often used in lightweight construction or manufacturing
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 54,764,107 |
| Poland | 15,618,887 |
| Portugal | 7,217,807 |
| Spain | 5,376,125 |
| Netherlands | 3,460,710 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 40,138,556 | 14,625,551 | -25,513,005 |
| Poland | 9,110,759 | 6,508,128 | -2,602,631 |
| Portugal | 5,623,073 | 1,594,734 | -4,028,339 |
| Spain | 4,747,294 | 628,831 | -4,118,463 |
| Netherlands | 179,098 | 3,281,612 | +3,102,514 |
| Ireland | 1,555,068 | 135,240 | -1,419,828 |
| Czechia | 666,098 | 211,897 | -454,201 |
| Turkey | 83,255 | 109,481 | +26,226 |
| France | 0 | 121,039 | +121,039 |
| Croatia | 68,863 | 36,142 | -32,721 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 42,109,901 |
| Czechia | 16,418,172 |
| Spain | 6,155,564 |
| Portugal | 4,408,586 |
| Ukraine | 2,860,529 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 32,459,935 | 9,649,966 | -22,809,969 |
| Czechia | 9,781,963 | 6,636,209 | -3,145,754 |
| Spain | 5,150,376 | 1,005,188 | -4,145,188 |
| Portugal | 3,554,914 | 853,672 | -2,701,242 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 2,860,529 | +2,860,529 |
| Norway | 924,001 | 1,053 | -922,948 |
| United Kingdom | 503,871 | 303,181 | -200,690 |
| Ireland | 360,819 | 55,581 | -305,238 |
| Netherlands | 169,871 | 225,636 | +55,765 |
| Turkey | 83,255 | 109,481 | +26,226 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| South Yorkshire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 42,423,332 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,583,041 |
| Other | 14,476,912 |
| Air transport | 10,556 |
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) | 30,357,816 | 12,065,516 | -18,292,300 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,763,690 | 9,819,351 | -12,944,339 |
| Other | 9,079,021 | 5,397,891 | -3,681,130 |
| Air transport | 3,365 | 7,191 | +3,826 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 23,155,686 |
| Goole | 19,893,886 |
| 000 | 14,476,912 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,671,124 |
| Medway | 7,690,602 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 23,119,146 | 36,540 | -23,082,606 |
| Goole | 12,510,182 | 7,383,704 | -5,126,478 |
| 000 | 9,079,021 | 5,397,891 | -3,681,130 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,427,024 | 3,244,100 | -5,182,924 |
| Medway | 0 | 7,690,602 | +7,690,602 |
| Newport | 3,972,271 | 0 | -3,972,271 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,503,482 | 1,453,267 | -1,050,215 |
| TRT | 908,794 | 823,699 | -85,095 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 858,278 | 585,895 | -272,383 |
| Dover | 264,503 | 151,296 | -113,207 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| Other | 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 | 49,286,721 |
| Poland | 24,120,019 |
| Netherlands | 23,043,205 |
| Belgium | 22,778,299 |
| Sweden | 20,678,240 |
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 | 23,586,467 | 25,700,254 | +2,113,787 |
| Poland | 9,832,330 | 14,287,689 | +4,455,359 |
| Netherlands | 10,634,261 | 12,408,944 | +1,774,683 |
| Belgium | 7,858,360 | 14,919,939 | +7,061,579 |
| Sweden | 8,883,124 | 11,795,116 | +2,911,992 |
| Ireland | 6,667,498 | 13,983,661 | +7,316,163 |
| Italy | 11,278,371 | 8,175,679 | -3,102,692 |
| Czechia | 11,089,489 | 6,770,908 | -4,318,581 |
| Turkey | 15,796,120 | 560,185 | -15,235,935 |
| Slovakia | 3,851,811 | 4,315,612 | +463,801 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 25,076 |
| Ireland | 196 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 7,878 | 17,198 | +9,320 |
| Ireland | 161 | 35 | -126 |
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) | 194,454,651 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,725,083 |
| Other | 30,480 |
| Air transport | 18,686 |
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) | 92,796,597 | 101,658,054 | +8,861,457 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,047,836 | 17,677,247 | -9,370,589 |
| Other | 11,968 | 18,512 | +6,544 |
| Air transport | 5,501 | 13,185 | +7,684 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 152,574,851 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,124,910 |
| Felixstowe | 20,815,862 |
| Newport | 19,408,829 |
| Hull | 6,954,648 |
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 | 75,929,613 | 76,645,238 | +715,625 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,825,122 | 19,299,788 | +7,474,666 |
| Felixstowe | 19,725,072 | 1,090,790 | -18,634,282 |
| Newport | 5,112,925 | 14,295,904 | +9,182,979 |
| Hull | 3,406,021 | 3,548,627 | +142,606 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,360,950 | 2,130,905 | +769,955 |
| Milford | 614,466 | 774,890 | +160,424 |
| Cardiff Docks | 758,442 | 144,350 | -614,092 |
| Harwich | 358,055 | 290,930 | -67,125 |
| London | 224,611 | 364,149 | +139,538 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721391
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thin steel bars with a circular shape, often used in lightweight construction or manufacturing