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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* 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 | 53,327,015 |
| Poland | 15,150,716 |
| Portugal | 9,870,513 |
| Spain | 5,244,376 |
| Netherlands | 3,474,967 |
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 | 38,087,054 | 15,239,961 | -22,847,093 |
| Poland | 9,717,015 | 5,433,701 | -4,283,314 |
| Portugal | 4,859,807 | 5,010,706 | +150,899 |
| Spain | 4,643,033 | 601,343 | -4,041,690 |
| Netherlands | 152,166 | 3,322,801 | +3,170,635 |
| Ireland | 1,063,816 | 793,039 | -270,777 |
| Czechia | 566,040 | 126,003 | -440,037 |
| Turkey | 142,368 | 109,481 | -32,887 |
| Croatia | 68,863 | 36,142 | -32,721 |
| Italy | 18,449 | 0 | -18,449 |
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 | 43,840,481 |
| Czechia | 15,774,482 |
| Portugal | 6,510,746 |
| Spain | 5,966,267 |
| 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 | 32,125,437 | 11,715,044 | -20,410,393 |
| Czechia | 10,288,161 | 5,486,321 | -4,801,840 |
| Portugal | 3,263,565 | 3,247,181 | -16,384 |
| Spain | 5,075,675 | 890,592 | -4,185,083 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 2,860,529 | +2,860,529 |
| Norway | 371,149 | 552,852 | +181,703 |
| United Kingdom | 459,207 | 317,763 | -141,444 |
| Ireland | 226,979 | 175,346 | -51,633 |
| Netherlands | 140,592 | 145,786 | +5,194 |
| Turkey | 142,368 | 109,481 | -32,887 |
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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 41,351,987 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,484,067 |
| Other | 12,165,748 |
| Air transport | 10,718 |
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) | 26,850,827 | 14,501,160 | -12,349,667 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,353,256 | 11,130,811 | -14,222,445 |
| Other | 7,124,542 | 5,041,206 | -2,083,336 |
| Air transport | 10,718 | 0 | -10,718 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 25,089,826 |
| Goole | 18,946,109 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,359,875 |
| 000 | 12,165,748 |
| 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 | 20,789,745 | 4,300,081 | -16,489,664 |
| Goole | 13,150,918 | 5,795,191 | -7,355,727 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,377,951 | 4,981,924 | -3,396,027 |
| 000 | 7,124,542 | 5,041,206 | -2,083,336 |
| Medway | 0 | 7,690,602 | +7,690,602 |
| Newport | 3,972,271 | 0 | -3,972,271 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,651,066 | 1,141,950 | -1,509,116 |
| TRT | 1,812,833 | 826,543 | -986,290 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 754,017 | 558,407 | -195,610 |
| Dover | 217,023 | 157,005 | -60,018 |
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 | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
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 | 7 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 45,354,955 |
| Poland | 21,495,640 |
| Netherlands | 20,606,600 |
| Turkey | 19,941,819 |
| Italy | 19,584,313 |
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 | 16,447,622 | 28,907,333 | +12,459,711 |
| Poland | 7,253,690 | 14,241,950 | +6,988,260 |
| Netherlands | 4,663,120 | 15,943,480 | +11,280,360 |
| Turkey | 17,780,332 | 2,161,487 | -15,618,845 |
| Italy | 10,854,589 | 8,729,724 | -2,124,865 |
| Belgium | 8,958,470 | 9,974,879 | +1,016,409 |
| Czechia | 11,066,181 | 7,198,915 | -3,867,266 |
| Sweden | 8,415,640 | 9,820,631 | +1,404,991 |
| Ireland | 6,807,749 | 10,453,367 | +3,645,618 |
| Slovakia | 3,596,894 | 2,091,678 | -1,505,216 |
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 | 36,628 |
| 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 | 19,488 | 17,140 | -2,348 |
| Ireland | 144 | 52 | -92 |
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) | 178,141,613 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,586,796 |
| Air transport | 126,785 |
| Other | 40,753 |
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) | 77,675,372 | 100,466,241 | +22,790,869 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,783,145 | 15,803,651 | -12,979,494 |
| Air transport | 124,051 | 2,734 | -121,317 |
| Other | 23,561 | 17,192 | -6,369 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 143,192,276 |
| Felixstowe | 25,113,889 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,299,315 |
| Newport | 16,153,073 |
| Hull | 6,905,547 |
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 | 63,013,933 | 80,178,343 | +17,164,410 |
| Felixstowe | 22,367,791 | 2,746,098 | -19,621,693 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,056,792 | 15,242,523 | +6,185,731 |
| Newport | 5,303,313 | 10,849,760 | +5,546,447 |
| Hull | 3,803,312 | 3,102,235 | -701,077 |
| London Gateway Port | 290,414 | 2,204,419 | +1,914,005 |
| Milford | 621,645 | 689,088 | +67,443 |
| Harwich | 544,416 | 267,532 | -276,884 |
| Cardiff Docks | 758,442 | 0 | -758,442 |
| London | 253,919 | 317,321 | +63,402 |
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