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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 5,202,062 |
| Germany | 1,783,296 |
| Austria | 978,000 |
| Poland | 815,009 |
| 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 | 2,473,965 | 2,728,097 | +254,132 |
| Germany | 1,532,984 | 250,312 | -1,282,672 |
| Austria | 451,461 | 526,539 | +75,078 |
| Poland | 390,103 | 424,906 | +34,803 |
| Spain | 287,007 | 58,479 | -228,528 |
| France | 56,734 | 89,047 | +32,313 |
| United States | 10,886 | 22,985 | +12,099 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 23,642 | +23,642 |
| Czechia | 2,946 | 2,598 | -348 |
| China | 0 | 1,086 | +1,086 |
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 | 5,202,062 |
| Germany | 1,756,545 |
| Austria | 1,000,775 |
| Czechia | 593,002 |
| 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 | 2,473,965 | 2,728,097 | +254,132 |
| Germany | 1,523,365 | 233,180 | -1,290,185 |
| Austria | 461,080 | 539,695 | +78,615 |
| Czechia | 337,662 | 255,340 | -82,322 |
| Spain | 287,007 | 58,479 | -228,528 |
| United States | 3,864 | 176,365 | +172,501 |
| France | 56,734 | 89,047 | +32,313 |
| Poland | 55,387 | 43,900 | -11,487 |
| United Kingdom | 7,022 | 2,502 | -4,520 |
| China | 0 | 1,086 | +1,086 |
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 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 6,579,537 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,719,375 |
| Air transport | 34,865 |
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) | 3,865,761 | 2,713,776 | -1,151,985 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,328,445 | 1,390,930 | +62,485 |
| Air transport | 11,880 | 22,985 | +11,105 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 4,041,693 |
| Goole | 1,616,722 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,248,029 |
| Purfleet | 1,030,445 |
| Liverpool Docks | 540,089 |
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 | 2,305,733 | 1,735,960 | -569,773 |
| Goole | 1,245,610 | 371,112 | -874,498 |
| Immingham Docks | 173,051 | 1,074,978 | +901,927 |
| Purfleet | 488,365 | 542,080 | +53,715 |
| Liverpool Docks | 540,089 | 0 | -540,089 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 284,629 | 58,479 | -226,150 |
| Eurotunnel | 22,861 | 180,058 | +157,197 |
| TRT | 33,656 | 66,256 | +32,600 |
| Harwich | 55,387 | 0 | -55,387 |
| London | 25,247 | 9,306 | -15,941 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,878,349 |
| Belgium | 1,792,386 |
| Germany | 671,593 |
| Netherlands | 292,714 |
| Italy | 180,294 |
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 | 926,531 | 951,818 | +25,287 |
| Belgium | 149,505 | 1,642,881 | +1,493,376 |
| Germany | 287,428 | 384,165 | +96,737 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 292,714 | +292,714 |
| Italy | 121,153 | 59,141 | -62,012 |
| Spain | 85,008 | 57,860 | -27,148 |
| Poland | 0 | 108,212 | +108,212 |
| Czechia | 1,245 | 13,941 | +12,696 |
| Finland | 10,114 | 970 | -9,144 |
| South Africa | 3,293 | 4,978 | +1,685 |
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) | 5,085,408 |
| Air transport | 35,369 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,168 |
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) | 1,578,893 | 3,506,515 | +1,927,622 |
| Air transport | 23,017 | 12,352 | -10,665 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,469 | 8,699 | +7,230 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,679,839 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,240,660 |
| Hull | 133,550 |
| Poole | 15,496 |
| Harwich | 14,562 |
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 | 1,250,684 | 1,429,155 | +178,471 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 255,085 | 1,985,575 | +1,730,490 |
| Hull | 57,261 | 76,289 | +19,028 |
| Poole | 0 | 15,496 | +15,496 |
| Harwich | 14,562 | 0 | -14,562 |
| ZLC | 6,684 | 5,187 | -1,497 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,988 | 5,278 | -710 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,792 | 1,887 | -6,905 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 8,699 | +8,699 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,553 | 0 | -1,553 |
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