Import/export HS code 72139190: High-carbon steel bars (over 0.75%)
Steel bars with very high carbon content, used for extremely strong and durable products
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 7,563,909 |
| Czechia | 552,135 |
| Germany | 155,689 |
| Netherlands | 11,574 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,353 |
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 | 4,929,204 | 2,634,705 | -2,294,499 |
| Czechia | 489,514 | 62,621 | -426,893 |
| Germany | 147,472 | 8,217 | -139,255 |
| Netherlands | 11,574 | 0 | -11,574 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,353 | 0 | -7,353 |
| India | 2,264 | 0 | -2,264 |
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 | 8,116,044 |
| Germany | 167,263 |
| China | 7,353 |
| India | 2,264 |
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 | 5,418,718 | 2,697,326 | -2,721,392 |
| Germany | 159,046 | 8,217 | -150,829 |
| China | 7,353 | 0 | -7,353 |
| India | 2,264 | 0 | -2,264 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| South Yorkshire | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 7,750,155 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 533,152 |
| Air transport | 9,617 |
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) | 5,107,233 | 2,642,922 | -2,464,311 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 470,531 | 62,621 | -407,910 |
| Air transport | 9,617 | 0 | -9,617 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 7,633,905 |
| Immingham Docks | 270,842 |
| Dover | 110,483 |
| Hull | 105,317 |
| TRT | 83,939 |
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 | 4,999,200 | 2,634,705 | -2,364,495 |
| Immingham Docks | 254,023 | 16,819 | -237,204 |
| Dover | 94,659 | 15,824 | -78,835 |
| Hull | 105,317 | 0 | -105,317 |
| TRT | 77,476 | 6,463 | -71,013 |
| Eurotunnel | 47,089 | 29,978 | -17,111 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,353 | 0 | -7,353 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,264 | 0 | -2,264 |
| Boston | 0 | 1,754 | +1,754 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-03 | 1 |
| 2024-10 | 1 |
| 2024-09 | 1 |
| 2024-05 | 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 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 10,366,423 |
| Turkey | 7,671,665 |
| Sweden | 7,649,989 |
| Czechia | 7,452,315 |
| Germany | 5,372,261 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 5,467,229 | 4,899,194 | -568,035 |
| Turkey | 7,671,665 | 0 | -7,671,665 |
| Sweden | 2,583,023 | 5,066,966 | +2,483,943 |
| Czechia | 4,972,078 | 2,480,237 | -2,491,841 |
| Germany | 1,489,568 | 3,882,693 | +2,393,125 |
| Poland | 2,428,983 | 2,148,830 | -280,153 |
| Netherlands | 504,226 | 3,448,685 | +2,944,459 |
| Belgium | 900,665 | 961,564 | +60,899 |
| Slovakia | 910,686 | 779,360 | -131,326 |
| Taiwan | 943,009 | 300,564 | -642,445 |
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) | 39,950,708 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,820,106 |
| Air transport | 2,239 |
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) | 17,422,053 | 22,528,655 | +5,106,602 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,947,533 | 1,872,573 | -9,074,960 |
| Air transport | 2,239 | 0 | -2,239 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 34,730,085 |
| Felixstowe | 11,378,674 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,128,128 |
| Hull | 1,510,409 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,431,354 |
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 | 14,022,307 | 20,707,778 | +6,685,471 |
| Felixstowe | 10,794,063 | 584,611 | -10,209,452 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,198,591 | 929,537 | -1,269,054 |
| Hull | 870,406 | 640,003 | -230,403 |
| London Gateway Port | 130,407 | 1,300,947 | +1,170,540 |
| Harwich | 250,123 | 13,331 | -236,792 |
| London | 52,563 | 184,869 | +132,306 |
| Killingholme | 14,461 | 40,152 | +25,691 |
| Southampton | 23,063 | 0 | -23,063 |
| Middlesbrough | 13,602 | 0 | -13,602 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72139190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel bars with very high carbon content, used for extremely strong and durable products