Import/export HS code 72139910: Low-carbon steel bars (less than 0.25%)
Steel bars with low carbon content, suitable for lightweight and flexible uses
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 4,332,067 |
| Germany | 1,762,128 |
| Austria | 866,130 |
| Poland | 711,870 |
| Spain | 345,486 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,602,191 | 1,729,876 | -872,315 |
| Germany | 1,509,141 | 252,987 | -1,256,154 |
| Austria | 288,075 | 578,055 | +289,980 |
| Poland | 505,774 | 206,096 | -299,678 |
| Spain | 206,996 | 138,490 | -68,506 |
| France | 63,834 | 33,529 | -30,305 |
| United States | 3,864 | 27,015 | +23,151 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 21,140 | +21,140 |
| Czechia | 2,946 | 0 | -2,946 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 4,332,067 |
| Germany | 1,749,687 |
| Austria | 888,905 |
| Czechia | 640,156 |
| Spain | 345,486 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,602,191 | 1,729,876 | -872,315 |
| Germany | 1,502,493 | 247,194 | -1,255,299 |
| Austria | 294,723 | 594,182 | +299,459 |
| Czechia | 434,060 | 206,096 | -227,964 |
| Spain | 206,996 | 138,490 | -68,506 |
| France | 63,834 | 33,529 | -30,305 |
| Poland | 74,660 | 10,806 | -63,854 |
| United States | 3,864 | 19,993 | +16,129 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 7,022 | +7,022 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| South Yorkshire | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 6,012,605 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,125,531 |
| Air transport | 31,873 |
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) | 4,021,219 | 1,991,386 | -2,029,833 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,156,744 | 968,787 | -187,957 |
| Air transport | 4,858 | 27,015 | +22,157 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 3,929,195 |
| Goole | 1,659,255 |
| Purfleet | 921,386 |
| Liverpool Docks | 540,089 |
| Immingham Docks | 442,908 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 2,459,743 | 1,469,452 | -990,291 |
| Goole | 1,361,282 | 297,973 | -1,063,309 |
| Purfleet | 327,790 | 593,596 | +265,806 |
| Liverpool Docks | 540,089 | 0 | -540,089 |
| Immingham Docks | 121,234 | 321,674 | +200,440 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 204,618 | 138,490 | -66,128 |
| TRT | 33,656 | 66,256 | +32,600 |
| Harwich | 55,387 | 0 | -55,387 |
| Killingholme | 21,767 | 14,889 | -6,878 |
| London | 26,686 | 9,306 | -17,380 |
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 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,735,419 |
| Belgium | 1,213,789 |
| Germany | 706,634 |
| Italy | 155,232 |
| Spain | 126,292 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 822,587 | 912,832 | +90,245 |
| Belgium | 436,585 | 777,204 | +340,619 |
| Germany | 301,536 | 405,098 | +103,562 |
| Italy | 118,202 | 37,030 | -81,172 |
| Spain | 95,904 | 30,388 | -65,516 |
| Netherlands | 3,178 | 51,998 | +48,820 |
| Czechia | 1,245 | 13,941 | +12,696 |
| Finland | 5,914 | 5,170 | -744 |
| Poland | 0 | 8,671 | +8,671 |
| Greece | 6,465 | 0 | -6,465 |
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) | 3,966,544 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 63,656 |
| Air transport | 27,608 |
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) | 1,730,257 | 2,236,287 | +506,030 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 58,472 | 5,184 | -53,288 |
| Air transport | 16,216 | 11,392 | -4,824 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,532,140 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,380,128 |
| Hull | 95,416 |
| Harwich | 14,562 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,792 |
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 | 1,146,182 | 1,385,958 | +239,776 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 560,278 | 819,850 | +259,572 |
| Hull | 64,937 | 30,479 | -34,458 |
| Harwich | 14,562 | 0 | -14,562 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,744 | 1,048 | -6,696 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,988 | 2,746 | -3,242 |
| ZLC | 2,484 | 6,045 | +3,561 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 5,184 | +5,184 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 1,553 | +1,553 |
| Felixstowe | 1,469 | 0 | -1,469 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72139910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel bars with low carbon content, suitable for lightweight and flexible uses