Import/export HS code 721491: Rectangular steel bars
Steel bars with a rectangular shape, used in construction and manufacturing for specific structural needs
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 16,275,276 |
| Belgium | 10,088,174 |
| Turkey | 5,668,236 |
| Spain | 5,591,150 |
| Sweden | 3,465,821 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 5,892,396 | 10,382,880 | +4,490,484 |
| Belgium | 9,625,617 | 462,557 | -9,163,060 |
| Turkey | 3,059,178 | 2,609,058 | -450,120 |
| Spain | 3,767,542 | 1,823,608 | -1,943,934 |
| Sweden | 1,852,186 | 1,613,635 | -238,551 |
| Italy | 1,374,686 | 835,472 | -539,214 |
| Germany | 554,059 | 203,521 | -350,538 |
| Netherlands | 218,929 | 132,511 | -86,418 |
| Ireland | 177,251 | 106,092 | -71,159 |
| Portugal | 2,239 | 52,699 | +50,460 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 26,103,859 |
| Turkey | 5,887,206 |
| Spain | 5,622,236 |
| Sweden | 3,528,706 |
| Italy | 2,428,682 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 15,463,112 | 10,640,747 | -4,822,365 |
| Turkey | 3,313,205 | 2,574,001 | -739,204 |
| Spain | 3,716,427 | 1,905,809 | -1,810,618 |
| Sweden | 1,852,186 | 1,676,520 | -175,666 |
| Italy | 1,479,307 | 949,375 | -529,932 |
| Germany | 271,652 | 130,909 | -140,743 |
| Poland | 128,284 | 71,995 | -56,289 |
| Czechia | 34,594 | 21,996 | -12,598 |
| Denmark | 24,714 | 25,938 | +1,224 |
| United Kingdom | 28,253 | 10,444 | -17,809 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| South East Wales | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 0 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,213,543 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,025,829 |
| Other | 580,367 |
| Air transport | 94,887 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,409,367 | 12,804,176 | -4,605,191 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,889,803 | 5,136,026 | -3,753,777 |
| Other | 286,203 | 294,164 | +7,961 |
| Air transport | 34,364 | 60,523 | +26,159 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 11,208,062 |
| London | 9,264,190 |
| Dover | 7,383,116 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 4,333,318 |
| Newport | 2,673,872 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,601,315 | 4,606,747 | -1,994,568 |
| London | 4,953,497 | 4,310,693 | -642,804 |
| Dover | 5,277,605 | 2,105,511 | -3,172,094 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,828,409 | 1,504,909 | -1,323,500 |
| Newport | 1,182,954 | 1,490,918 | +307,964 |
| Hull | 1,114,403 | 1,316,783 | +202,380 |
| Belfast Port | 1,076,523 | 873,962 | -202,561 |
| Purfleet | 700,507 | 796,920 | +96,413 |
| Southampton | 453,536 | 287,384 | -166,152 |
| Cardiff Docks | 728,641 | 3,263 | -725,378 |
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 | 32 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 48 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 48 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 48 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 48 |
| BRIGHT STEELS LIMITED | 47 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 47 |
| ASD LIMITED | 47 |
| PARKERSTEEL LIMITED | 46 |
| DENT STEEL SERVICES (YORKSHIRE) LIMITED | 44 |
| EPS STEELS (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 21,645,491 |
| Ireland | 18,738,896 |
| Netherlands | 7,409,601 |
| Denmark | 5,678,545 |
| France | 5,034,646 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 10,793,305 | 10,852,186 | +58,881 |
| Ireland | 10,326,183 | 8,412,713 | -1,913,470 |
| Netherlands | 4,240,440 | 3,169,161 | -1,071,279 |
| Denmark | 3,241,285 | 2,437,260 | -804,025 |
| France | 2,608,013 | 2,426,633 | -181,380 |
| Belgium | 3,129,589 | 1,805,341 | -1,324,248 |
| Spain | 2,805,173 | 891,967 | -1,913,206 |
| Switzerland | 1,475,928 | 874,172 | -601,756 |
| Poland | 20,266 | 908,934 | +888,668 |
| Portugal | 441,268 | 361,588 | -79,680 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 58,068 |
| Ireland | 2,325 |
| XI | 1,202 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 58,068 | 0 | -58,068 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,325 | +2,325 |
| XI | 0 | 1,202 | +1,202 |
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) | 71,841,962 |
| Air transport | 630,192 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 295,036 |
| Other | 172,264 |
| Road transport | 2,725 |
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) | 39,382,298 | 32,459,664 | -6,922,634 |
| Air transport | 99,343 | 530,849 | +431,506 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 211,726 | 83,310 | -128,416 |
| Other | 121,376 | 50,888 | -70,488 |
| Road transport | 2,725 | 0 | -2,725 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 50,987,428 |
| Milford | 13,903,053 |
| Fishguard | 2,929,654 |
| Portsmouth | 1,513,345 |
| Heysham | 791,130 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,801,970 | 23,185,458 | -4,616,512 |
| Milford | 8,141,012 | 5,762,041 | -2,378,971 |
| Fishguard | 1,001,521 | 1,928,133 | +926,612 |
| Portsmouth | 985,608 | 527,737 | -457,871 |
| Heysham | 455,794 | 335,336 | -120,458 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 87,288 | 517,046 | +429,758 |
| Liverpool Docks | 340,683 | 259,955 | -80,728 |
| Immingham Docks | 92,401 | 398,716 | +306,315 |
| Dover | 337,297 | 34,452 | -302,845 |
| Holyhead | 265,797 | 76,360 | -189,437 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721491
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel bars with a rectangular shape, used in construction and manufacturing for specific structural needs