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 | 8,130,788 |
| Germany | 4,560,793 |
| Spain | 986,114 |
| Netherlands | 604,086 |
| Czechia | 139,908 |
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 | 5,226,942 | 2,903,846 | -2,323,096 |
| Germany | 2,427,656 | 2,133,137 | -294,519 |
| Spain | 553,400 | 432,714 | -120,686 |
| Netherlands | 160,426 | 443,660 | +283,234 |
| Czechia | 76,526 | 63,382 | -13,144 |
| Croatia | 68,863 | 36,142 | -32,721 |
| Norway | 0 | 9,195 | +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 | 8,270,696 |
| Germany | 3,341,991 |
| Spain | 1,734,668 |
| United Kingdom | 803,670 |
| Netherlands | 277,849 |
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 | 5,303,468 | 2,967,228 | -2,336,240 |
| Germany | 1,567,914 | 1,774,077 | +206,163 |
| Spain | 967,126 | 767,542 | -199,584 |
| United Kingdom | 455,767 | 347,903 | -107,864 |
| Netherlands | 150,675 | 127,174 | -23,501 |
| Croatia | 68,863 | 36,142 | -32,721 |
| Poland | 0 | 2,010 | +2,010 |
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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +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) | 10,994,954 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,540,935 |
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) | 6,375,718 | 4,619,236 | -1,756,482 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,138,095 | 1,402,840 | -735,255 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 9,042,691 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,225,959 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 986,114 |
| TRT | 952,498 |
| 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 | 5,687,597 | 3,355,094 | -2,332,503 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,004,864 | 1,221,095 | -783,769 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 553,400 | 432,714 | -120,686 |
| TRT | 134,721 | 817,777 | +683,056 |
| Dover | 117,085 | 67,798 | -49,287 |
| Medway | 0 | 64,173 | +64,173 |
| Harwich | 16,146 | 16,038 | -108 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 31,726 | +31,726 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 0 | 9,195 | +9,195 |
| Boston | 0 | 4,456 | +4,456 |
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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 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 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 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 | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 17,542,692 |
| Germany | 13,309,991 |
| Czechia | 10,255,995 |
| Belgium | 9,199,951 |
| Italy | 4,401,381 |
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 | 4,749,720 | 12,792,972 | +8,043,252 |
| Germany | 2,210,797 | 11,099,194 | +8,888,397 |
| Czechia | 5,430,045 | 4,825,950 | -604,095 |
| Belgium | 6,240,384 | 2,959,567 | -3,280,817 |
| Italy | 2,120,369 | 2,281,012 | +160,643 |
| Slovakia | 457,710 | 684,446 | +226,736 |
| Romania | 116,772 | 444,268 | +327,496 |
| Taiwan | 504,428 | 49,809 | -454,619 |
| Sweden | 62,733 | 476,548 | +413,815 |
| Turkey | 135,588 | 38,897 | -96,691 |
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) | 56,253,116 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,670,154 |
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) | 20,498,442 | 35,754,674 | +15,256,232 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,579,701 | 90,453 | -1,489,248 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 50,199,513 |
| Hull | 3,640,288 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,622,773 |
| Felixstowe | 692,261 |
| Harwich | 242,286 |
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 | 18,022,478 | 32,177,035 | +14,154,557 |
| Hull | 1,716,361 | 1,923,927 | +207,566 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,316,718 | 1,306,055 | -10,663 |
| Felixstowe | 653,364 | 38,897 | -614,467 |
| Harwich | 153,988 | 88,298 | -65,690 |
| London | 113,101 | 93,710 | -19,391 |
| Killingholme | 102,133 | 100,916 | -1,217 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 49,809 | +49,809 |
| Poole | 0 | 27,335 | +27,335 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 13,886 | +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