Import/export HS code 72139990: High-carbon steel bars (0.25% or more)
Steel bars with high carbon content, ideal for strong and durable construction
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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 | 13,242,000 |
| Italy | 242,661 |
| Spain | 122,286 |
| Poland | 92,358 |
| Czechia | 32,947 |
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 | 8,084,039 | 5,157,961 | -2,926,078 |
| Italy | 113,320 | 129,341 | +16,021 |
| Spain | 111,468 | 10,818 | -100,650 |
| Poland | 60,043 | 32,315 | -27,728 |
| Czechia | 23,491 | 9,456 | -14,035 |
| France | 11,273 | 13,417 | +2,144 |
| United States | 5,583 | 14,042 | +8,459 |
| China | 5,759 | 7,039 | +1,280 |
| Greece | 1,283 | 0 | -1,283 |
| Taiwan | 1,223 | 0 | -1,223 |
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 | 11,727,874 |
| Poland | 1,445,918 |
| Italy | 241,395 |
| Czechia | 125,305 |
| Spain | 122,286 |
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 | 7,229,372 | 4,498,502 | -2,730,870 |
| Poland | 786,459 | 659,459 | -127,000 |
| Italy | 112,054 | 129,341 | +17,287 |
| Czechia | 83,534 | 41,771 | -41,763 |
| Spain | 111,468 | 10,818 | -100,650 |
| Austria | 68,208 | 0 | -68,208 |
| France | 11,273 | 14,542 | +3,269 |
| United States | 3,967 | 14,042 | +10,075 |
| China | 5,759 | 7,039 | +1,280 |
| Sweden | 1,616 | 0 | -1,616 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| South Yorkshire | 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 | 0 | -4 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 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) | 10,944,898 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,761,781 |
| Air transport | 87,334 |
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) | 6,774,553 | 4,170,345 | -2,604,208 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,580,114 | 1,181,667 | -398,447 |
| Air transport | 63,832 | 23,502 | -40,330 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 9,062,300 |
| Dover | 1,887,450 |
| TRT | 1,551,397 |
| Immingham Docks | 684,525 |
| Hull | 209,811 |
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 | 6,476,230 | 2,586,070 | -3,890,160 |
| Dover | 1,081,507 | 805,943 | -275,564 |
| TRT | 96,984 | 1,454,413 | +1,357,429 |
| Immingham Docks | 375,068 | 309,457 | -65,611 |
| Hull | 102,170 | 107,641 | +5,471 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 111,468 | 10,818 | -100,650 |
| Killingholme | 52,488 | 38,470 | -14,018 |
| East Midlands Airport | 58,024 | 8,335 | -49,689 |
| Medway | 0 | 27,797 | +27,797 |
| Eurotunnel | 22,592 | 0 | -22,592 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
| Air transport | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 1,356,418 |
| Spain | 201,202 |
| Ireland | 198,185 |
| Italy | 165,287 |
| Germany | 128,967 |
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 | 457,575 | 898,843 | +441,268 |
| Spain | 119,168 | 82,034 | -37,134 |
| Ireland | 145,414 | 52,771 | -92,643 |
| Italy | 72,166 | 93,121 | +20,955 |
| Germany | 49,388 | 79,579 | +30,191 |
| Barbados | 56,129 | 0 | -56,129 |
| Poland | 11,074 | 11,269 | +195 |
| Norway | 0 | 11,136 | +11,136 |
| Turkey | 0 | 8,606 | +8,606 |
| United States | 6,686 | 0 | -6,686 |
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) | 1,884,633 |
| Other | 198,185 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 65,619 |
| Air transport | 17,275 |
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) | 708,104 | 1,176,529 | +468,425 |
| Other | 145,414 | 52,771 | -92,643 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 56,129 | 9,490 | -46,639 |
| Air transport | 7,953 | 9,322 | +1,369 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,571,344 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 230,552 |
| 000 | 198,185 |
| Portsmouth | 56,129 |
| Hull | 43,132 |
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 | 523,563 | 1,047,781 | +524,218 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 117,901 | 112,651 | -5,250 |
| 000 | 145,414 | 52,771 | -92,643 |
| Portsmouth | 56,129 | 0 | -56,129 |
| Hull | 39,569 | 3,563 | -36,006 |
| London | 27,071 | 0 | -27,071 |
| Poole | 0 | 12,534 | +12,534 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,686 | 5,810 | -876 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 8,606 | +8,606 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 3,512 | +3,512 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72139990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel bars with high carbon content, ideal for strong and durable construction