Import/export HS code 72139141: Low-carbon steel bars (0.06% or less)
Steel bars with very low carbon content, ideal for applications requiring flexibility and less strength
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 3,815,000 |
| Germany | 2,951,828 |
| Poland | 90,196 |
| Ireland | 1,415 |
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 | 3,611,371 | 203,629 | -3,407,742 |
| Germany | 2,408,447 | 543,381 | -1,865,066 |
| Poland | 6,380 | 83,816 | +77,436 |
| Ireland | 681 | 734 | +53 |
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 | 3,815,000 |
| Germany | 2,930,277 |
| Poland | 109,924 |
| Austria | 1,823 |
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 | 3,611,371 | 203,629 | -3,407,742 |
| Germany | 2,390,640 | 539,637 | -1,851,003 |
| Poland | 22,364 | 87,560 | +65,196 |
| Austria | 1,823 | 0 | -1,823 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| South East Wales | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 0 | -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) | 6,209,883 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 646,040 |
| Other | 1,415 |
| Air transport | 1,101 |
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) | 5,933,531 | 276,352 | -5,657,179 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 91,566 | 554,474 | +462,908 |
| Other | 681 | 734 | +53 |
| Air transport | 1,101 | 0 | -1,101 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newport | 3,517,024 |
| Goole | 2,358,209 |
| Medway | 281,768 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 255,040 |
| Liverpool Docks | 165,963 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 3,517,024 | 0 | -3,517,024 |
| Goole | 2,272,592 | 85,617 | -2,186,975 |
| Medway | 0 | 281,768 | +281,768 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 94,347 | 160,693 | +66,346 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 165,963 | +165,963 |
| Dover | 5,279 | 83,816 | +78,537 |
| London | 62,381 | 0 | -62,381 |
| TRT | 48,999 | 881 | -48,118 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 42,936 | +42,936 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,984 | 0 | -15,984 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2024-11 | 2 |
| 2024-10 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 8,513,030 |
| Germany | 6,593,271 |
| Austria | 2,427,447 |
| Italy | 1,334,771 |
| Czechia | 864,630 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 4,207,190 | 4,305,840 | +98,650 |
| Germany | 4,194,474 | 2,398,797 | -1,795,677 |
| Austria | 1,003,161 | 1,424,286 | +421,125 |
| Italy | 932,151 | 402,620 | -529,531 |
| Czechia | 620,331 | 244,299 | -376,032 |
| Spain | 503,006 | 249,917 | -253,089 |
| Belgium | 122,001 | 88,314 | -33,687 |
| Netherlands | 45,386 | 112,229 | +66,843 |
| India | 98,824 | 15,913 | -82,911 |
| France | 0 | 81,810 | +81,810 |
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) | 20,968,750 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 148,127 |
| Air transport | 2,550 |
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) | 11,632,457 | 9,336,293 | -2,296,164 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 132,214 | 15,913 | -116,301 |
| Air transport | 1,673 | 877 | -796 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 18,234,377 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,691,306 |
| Hull | 915,235 |
| Southampton | 114,737 |
| London | 53,321 |
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 | 10,030,720 | 8,203,657 | -1,827,063 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 950,411 | 740,895 | -209,516 |
| Hull | 582,837 | 332,398 | -250,439 |
| Southampton | 98,824 | 15,913 | -82,911 |
| London | 37,962 | 15,359 | -22,603 |
| Harwich | 25,770 | 13,834 | -11,936 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,390 | 0 | -33,390 |
| Poole | 0 | 21,480 | +21,480 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 8,670 | +8,670 |
| Holyhead | 4,757 | 0 | -4,757 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72139141
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel bars with very low carbon content, ideal for applications requiring flexibility and less strength