Import/export HS code 721399: Various hot-rolled steel bars
Steel bars that don’t fit into specific categories, used in various industrial 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 14,219,731 |
| Italy | 5,444,723 |
| Austria | 978,000 |
| Poland | 881,911 |
| Spain | 451,336 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,822,264 | 5,397,467 | -3,424,797 |
| Italy | 2,632,404 | 2,812,319 | +179,915 |
| Austria | 580,069 | 397,931 | -182,138 |
| Poland | 429,688 | 452,223 | +22,535 |
| Spain | 408,280 | 43,056 | -365,224 |
| France | 68,007 | 102,464 | +34,457 |
| United States | 16,469 | 37,027 | +20,558 |
| Czechia | 26,437 | 12,054 | -14,383 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 23,642 | +23,642 |
| China | 5,759 | 8,125 | +2,366 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 12,678,854 |
| Italy | 5,443,457 |
| Poland | 1,545,205 |
| Austria | 1,068,983 |
| Czechia | 692,851 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 7,947,172 | 4,731,682 | -3,215,490 |
| Italy | 2,631,138 | 2,812,319 | +181,181 |
| Poland | 852,652 | 692,553 | -160,099 |
| Austria | 657,896 | 411,087 | -246,809 |
| Czechia | 400,738 | 292,113 | -108,625 |
| Spain | 408,280 | 43,056 | -365,224 |
| United States | 7,831 | 190,407 | +182,576 |
| France | 68,007 | 103,589 | +35,582 |
| China | 5,759 | 8,125 | +2,366 |
| United Kingdom | 7,022 | 2,502 | -4,520 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 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) | 16,812,814 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,345,320 |
| Air transport | 122,199 |
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) | 9,959,932 | 6,852,882 | -3,107,050 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,957,256 | 2,388,064 | -569,192 |
| Air transport | 75,712 | 46,487 | -29,225 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 9,983,837 |
| Hull | 4,251,504 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,932,554 |
| Dover | 1,889,687 |
| TRT | 1,651,309 |
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 | 7,031,653 | 2,952,184 | -4,079,469 |
| Hull | 2,407,903 | 1,843,601 | -564,302 |
| Immingham Docks | 593,238 | 1,339,316 | +746,078 |
| Dover | 1,081,507 | 808,180 | -273,327 |
| TRT | 130,640 | 1,520,669 | +1,390,029 |
| Purfleet | 616,973 | 413,472 | -203,501 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 408,280 | 43,056 | -365,224 |
| Liverpool Docks | 401,875 | 0 | -401,875 |
| Eurotunnel | 45,453 | 180,058 | +134,605 |
| Killingholme | 57,953 | 50,388 | -7,565 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Air transport | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| C.& S.STEELS(WOLVERHAMPTON)LIMITED | 45 |
| BRIGHT STEELS LIMITED | 41 |
| UNITED BRIGHT BAR CO. LIMITED | 21 |
| JOY GLOBAL (UK) LIMITED | 18 |
| TRIMARK EUROPE LIMITED | 18 |
| ABB LIMITED | 14 |
| BRAIME PRESSINGS LIMITED | 11 |
| AARTEE BRIGHT BAR LIMITED | 9 |
| AVDEL UK LIMITED | 7 |
| G. JOHN POWER LIMITED | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,148,804 |
| Sweden | 1,856,366 |
| Germany | 713,367 |
| Spain | 344,070 |
| Italy | 299,458 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 607,080 | 2,541,724 | +1,934,644 |
| Sweden | 953,247 | 903,119 | -50,128 |
| Germany | 303,426 | 409,941 | +106,515 |
| Spain | 204,176 | 139,894 | -64,282 |
| Italy | 147,196 | 152,262 | +5,066 |
| Netherlands | 15,656 | 277,058 | +261,402 |
| Ireland | 149,507 | 52,771 | -96,736 |
| Poland | 11,074 | 119,481 | +108,407 |
| Barbados | 56,129 | 0 | -56,129 |
| Czechia | 1,245 | 18,386 | +17,141 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 194,385 |
| Ireland | 3,800 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 145,414 | 48,971 | -96,443 |
| Ireland | 0 | 3,800 | +3,800 |
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) | 6,814,742 |
| Other | 198,185 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 75,787 |
| Air transport | 52,644 |
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) | 2,249,856 | 4,564,886 | +2,315,030 |
| Other | 145,414 | 52,771 | -92,643 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 57,598 | 18,189 | -39,409 |
| Air transport | 31,940 | 20,704 | -11,236 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,120,328 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,471,212 |
| 000 | 198,185 |
| Hull | 152,238 |
| Portsmouth | 56,129 |
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 | 1,761,550 | 2,358,778 | +597,228 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 372,986 | 2,098,226 | +1,725,240 |
| 000 | 145,414 | 52,771 | -92,643 |
| Hull | 72,386 | 79,852 | +7,466 |
| Portsmouth | 56,129 | 0 | -56,129 |
| Poole | 0 | 28,030 | +28,030 |
| London | 27,071 | 0 | -27,071 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,988 | 8,790 | +2,802 |
| Harwich | 14,562 | 0 | -14,562 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,239 | 5,810 | -2,429 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721399
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel bars that don’t fit into specific categories, used in various industrial applications