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 | 7,473,569 |
| Germany | 4,722,118 |
| Spain | 1,072,893 |
| Netherlands | 552,167 |
| 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 | 4,352,107 | 3,121,462 | -1,230,645 |
| Germany | 2,429,851 | 2,292,267 | -137,584 |
| Spain | 643,721 | 429,172 | -214,549 |
| Netherlands | 149,042 | 403,125 | +254,083 |
| Czechia | 124,079 | 15,829 | -108,250 |
| France | 0 | 121,039 | +121,039 |
| Croatia | 68,863 | 36,142 | -32,721 |
| 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 | 7,613,477 |
| Germany | 3,428,048 |
| Spain | 1,870,734 |
| 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 | 4,476,186 | 3,137,291 | -1,338,895 |
| Germany | 1,536,333 | 1,891,715 | +355,382 |
| Spain | 1,072,059 | 798,675 | -273,384 |
| United Kingdom | 474,375 | 328,507 | -145,868 |
| Netherlands | 149,042 | 207,678 | +58,636 |
| Croatia | 68,863 | 36,142 | -32,721 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 0 | 14,672 | +14,672 |
| Poland | 0 | 4,356 | +4,356 |
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 | 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) | 10,448,538 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,747,356 |
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) | 5,574,695 | 4,873,843 | -700,852 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,202,163 | 1,545,193 | -656,970 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 8,415,704 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,301,565 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,072,893 |
| TRT | 943,944 |
| 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 | 4,791,101 | 3,624,603 | -1,166,498 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,021,379 | 1,280,186 | -741,193 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 643,721 | 429,172 | -214,549 |
| TRT | 129,817 | 814,127 | +684,310 |
| Dover | 132,912 | 51,971 | -80,941 |
| Eurotunnel | 31,726 | 121,039 | +89,313 |
| Medway | 0 | 64,173 | +64,173 |
| Harwich | 16,146 | 16,038 | -108 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 9,776 | +9,776 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 9,195 | 0 | -9,195 |
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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 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 |
| 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 | 19,208,635 |
| Germany | 16,247,999 |
| Czechia | 9,125,681 |
| Belgium | 9,050,910 |
| Italy | 4,527,155 |
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 | 5,587,389 | 13,621,246 | +8,033,857 |
| Germany | 6,177,609 | 10,070,390 | +3,892,781 |
| Czechia | 5,582,028 | 3,543,653 | -2,038,375 |
| Belgium | 4,871,687 | 4,179,223 | -692,464 |
| Italy | 2,111,780 | 2,415,375 | +303,595 |
| Slovakia | 809,711 | 3,251,288 | +2,441,577 |
| Romania | 330,809 | 399,976 | +69,167 |
| Sweden | 70,173 | 511,495 | +441,322 |
| 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) | 63,719,573 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 610,536 |
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) | 25,534,463 | 38,185,110 | +12,650,647 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 571,639 | 38,897 | -532,742 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 56,271,441 |
| Hull | 3,779,389 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,948,775 |
| Felixstowe | 547,338 |
| Harwich | 281,868 |
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 | 21,977,349 | 34,294,092 | +12,316,743 |
| Hull | 1,496,991 | 2,282,398 | +785,407 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,658,277 | 1,290,498 | -367,779 |
| Felixstowe | 508,441 | 38,897 | -469,544 |
| Harwich | 185,971 | 95,897 | -90,074 |
| London | 90,515 | 134,506 | +43,991 |
| Killingholme | 112,568 | 47,420 | -65,148 |
| 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