Import/export HS code 72139170: Medium-high carbon steel bars (0.25%-0.75%)
Steel bars with higher carbon content, providing greater strength for heavy-duty applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 7,599,421 |
| Germany | 4,565,068 |
| Spain | 1,056,622 |
| Netherlands | 552,167 |
| Czechia | 130,782 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 4,898,653 | 2,700,768 | -2,197,885 |
| Germany | 2,283,779 | 2,281,289 | -2,490 |
| Spain | 654,628 | 401,994 | -252,634 |
| Netherlands | 169,871 | 382,296 | +212,425 |
| Czechia | 130,782 | 0 | -130,782 |
| France | 0 | 121,039 | +121,039 |
| Croatia | 68,863 | 36,142 | -32,721 |
| Belgium | 0 | 29,050 | +29,050 |
| Norway | 9,195 | 0 | -9,195 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 7,730,203 |
| Germany | 3,289,400 |
| Spain | 1,836,061 |
| United Kingdom | 802,882 |
| Netherlands | 356,720 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 5,029,435 | 2,700,768 | -2,328,667 |
| Germany | 1,384,011 | 1,905,389 | +521,378 |
| Spain | 1,057,710 | 778,351 | -279,359 |
| United Kingdom | 503,871 | 299,011 | -204,860 |
| Netherlands | 169,871 | 186,849 | +16,978 |
| Croatia | 68,863 | 36,142 | -32,721 |
| Belgium | 0 | 29,050 | +29,050 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 0 | 14,672 | +14,672 |
| Poland | 2,010 | 2,346 | +336 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| South Yorkshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,446,848 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,721,501 |
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) | 6,038,509 | 4,408,339 | -1,630,170 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,177,262 | 1,544,239 | -633,023 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 8,532,430 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,218,704 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,056,622 |
| TRT | 841,799 |
| Dover | 184,883 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goole | 5,346,153 | 3,186,277 | -2,159,876 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,978,639 | 1,240,065 | -738,574 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 654,628 | 401,994 | -252,634 |
| TRT | 27,672 | 814,127 | +786,455 |
| Dover | 148,741 | 36,142 | -112,599 |
| Eurotunnel | 31,726 | 126,249 | +94,523 |
| Medway | 0 | 64,173 | +64,173 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 37,732 | +37,732 |
| Harwich | 16,146 | 16,038 | -108 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 23,840 | +23,840 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of furniture
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
1 |
|
Mining support service activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 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 | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 19,013,939 |
| Germany | 15,789,215 |
| Belgium | 9,002,846 |
| Czechia | 8,800,132 |
| Italy | 4,470,665 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 6,956,381 | 12,057,558 | +5,101,177 |
| Germany | 6,491,061 | 9,298,154 | +2,807,093 |
| Belgium | 4,764,221 | 4,238,625 | -525,596 |
| Czechia | 6,019,245 | 2,780,887 | -3,238,358 |
| Italy | 2,663,445 | 1,807,220 | -856,225 |
| Slovakia | 904,508 | 3,158,877 | +2,254,369 |
| Romania | 558,774 | 248,971 | -309,803 |
| Sweden | 130,731 | 423,041 | +292,310 |
| Taiwan | 544,902 | 0 | -544,902 |
| Hungary | 0 | 93,167 | +93,167 |
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) | 62,686,144 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 607,959 |
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) | 28,480,347 | 34,205,797 | +5,725,450 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 569,062 | 38,897 | -530,165 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 55,667,630 |
| Hull | 3,623,830 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,740,074 |
| Felixstowe | 547,338 |
| London | 225,021 |
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 | 24,800,524 | 30,867,106 | +6,066,582 |
| Hull | 1,466,743 | 2,157,087 | +690,344 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,833,192 | 906,882 | -926,310 |
| Felixstowe | 508,441 | 38,897 | -469,544 |
| London | 120,433 | 104,588 | -15,845 |
| Harwich | 116,984 | 96,949 | -20,035 |
| Killingholme | 127,102 | 32,886 | -94,216 |
| London Gateway Port | 49,809 | 0 | -49,809 |
| Poole | 0 | 27,335 | +27,335 |
| Middlesbrough | 13,886 | 0 | -13,886 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72139170
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel bars with higher carbon content, providing greater strength for heavy-duty applications