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 | 12,237,289 |
| Italy | 265,207 |
| Spain | 109,807 |
| Poland | 91,802 |
| Czechia | 26,651 |
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 | 7,387,165 | 4,850,124 | -2,537,041 |
| Italy | 113,320 | 151,887 | +38,567 |
| Spain | 105,118 | 4,689 | -100,429 |
| Poland | 61,855 | 29,947 | -31,908 |
| Czechia | 20,373 | 6,278 | -14,095 |
| France | 12,569 | 12,121 | -448 |
| 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 | 10,723,163 |
| Poland | 1,445,918 |
| Italy | 263,941 |
| Czechia | 118,453 |
| Spain | 109,807 |
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 | 6,532,498 | 4,190,665 | -2,341,833 |
| Poland | 786,459 | 659,459 | -127,000 |
| Italy | 112,054 | 151,887 | +39,833 |
| Czechia | 82,228 | 36,225 | -46,003 |
| Spain | 105,118 | 4,689 | -100,429 |
| Austria | 68,208 | 0 | -68,208 |
| France | 12,569 | 13,246 | +677 |
| 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 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
| 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 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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) | 9,942,557 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,762,626 |
| 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) | 6,070,023 | 3,872,534 | -2,197,489 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,580,114 | 1,182,512 | -397,602 |
| Air transport | 65,128 | 22,206 | -42,922 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 8,049,892 |
| Dover | 1,887,450 |
| TRT | 1,551,397 |
| Immingham Docks | 684,525 |
| Hull | 232,357 |
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 | 5,778,050 | 2,271,842 | -3,506,208 |
| 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 | 130,187 | +28,017 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 105,118 | 4,689 | -100,429 |
| Killingholme | 52,488 | 38,470 | -14,018 |
| East Midlands Airport | 59,320 | 7,039 | -52,281 |
| 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
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
4 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,469,747 |
| Spain | 218,228 |
| Ireland | 195,731 |
| Italy | 165,287 |
| Germany | 117,279 |
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 | 655,782 | 813,965 | +158,183 |
| Spain | 98,468 | 119,760 | +21,292 |
| Ireland | 146,776 | 48,955 | -97,821 |
| Italy | 72,166 | 93,121 | +20,955 |
| Germany | 37,700 | 79,579 | +41,879 |
| 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 | 191,931 |
| 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 | 146,776 | 45,155 | -101,621 |
| 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) | 2,003,300 |
| Other | 195,731 |
| 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) | 873,923 | 1,129,377 | +255,454 |
| Other | 146,776 | 48,955 | -97,821 |
| 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 | 1,672,985 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 204,834 |
| 000 | 195,731 |
| Portsmouth | 56,129 |
| Poole | 55,278 |
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 | 710,082 | 962,903 | +252,821 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 97,201 | 107,633 | +10,432 |
| 000 | 146,776 | 48,955 | -97,821 |
| Portsmouth | 56,129 | 0 | -56,129 |
| Poole | 0 | 55,278 | +55,278 |
| Hull | 39,569 | 3,563 | -36,006 |
| London | 27,071 | 0 | -27,071 |
| 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