Import/export HS code 721491: Rectangular steel bars
Steel bars with a rectangular shape, used in construction and manufacturing for specific structural needs
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 22,924,074 |
| Belgium | 6,776,904 |
| Turkey | 6,007,112 |
| Spain | 5,702,196 |
| Sweden | 3,923,797 |
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 | 8,204,200 | 14,719,874 | +6,515,674 |
| Belgium | 6,519,531 | 257,373 | -6,262,158 |
| Turkey | 3,031,097 | 2,976,015 | -55,082 |
| Spain | 3,536,530 | 2,165,666 | -1,370,864 |
| Sweden | 2,006,289 | 1,917,508 | -88,781 |
| Italy | 1,243,219 | 1,547,060 | +303,841 |
| Germany | 263,662 | 232,538 | -31,124 |
| Ireland | 211,570 | 162,163 | -49,407 |
| Netherlands | 180,222 | 153,206 | -27,016 |
| Greece | 0 | 161,372 | +161,372 |
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 | 29,289,534 |
| Turkey | 6,006,978 |
| Spain | 5,828,106 |
| Sweden | 4,024,209 |
| Italy | 3,008,447 |
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 | 14,654,414 | 14,635,120 | -19,294 |
| Turkey | 3,154,499 | 2,852,479 | -302,020 |
| Spain | 3,525,973 | 2,302,133 | -1,223,840 |
| Sweden | 2,005,393 | 2,018,816 | +13,423 |
| Italy | 1,308,567 | 1,699,880 | +391,313 |
| Germany | 126,602 | 129,684 | +3,082 |
| Poland | 125,410 | 82,732 | -42,678 |
| North Macedonia | 0 | 161,372 | +161,372 |
| Azerbaijan | 0 | 104,614 | +104,614 |
| United States | 24,730 | 36,357 | +11,627 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,457,678 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,451,286 |
| Other | 690,372 |
| Air transport | 120,038 |
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) | 16,737,094 | 17,720,584 | +983,490 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,234,488 | 6,216,798 | -2,017,690 |
| Other | 330,545 | 359,827 | +29,282 |
| Air transport | 48,461 | 71,577 | +23,116 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 12,373,991 |
| London | 10,058,351 |
| Dover | 7,652,956 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 4,521,837 |
| Newport | 3,185,300 |
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 | 6,388,968 | 5,985,023 | -403,945 |
| London | 4,691,973 | 5,366,378 | +674,405 |
| Dover | 4,706,601 | 2,946,355 | -1,760,246 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,880,707 | 1,641,130 | -1,239,577 |
| Newport | 1,719,118 | 1,466,182 | -252,936 |
| Hull | 1,146,335 | 1,996,190 | +849,855 |
| Belfast Port | 1,120,638 | 1,167,614 | +46,976 |
| Purfleet | 888,684 | 1,319,515 | +430,831 |
| Middlesbrough | 339,057 | 505,965 | +166,908 |
| Southampton | 415,131 | 332,021 | -83,110 |
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
|
5 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 28 |
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 20 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 53 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 53 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 53 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 53 |
| BRIGHT STEELS LIMITED | 52 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 52 |
| ASD LIMITED | 52 |
| PARKERSTEEL LIMITED | 51 |
| DENT STEEL SERVICES (YORKSHIRE) LIMITED | 48 |
| EPS STEELS (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 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 | 22,108,964 |
| Ireland | 19,397,111 |
| Netherlands | 7,804,178 |
| France | 5,954,232 |
| Belgium | 5,554,394 |
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 | 9,819,473 | 12,289,491 | +2,470,018 |
| Ireland | 10,516,671 | 8,880,440 | -1,636,231 |
| Netherlands | 3,951,989 | 3,852,189 | -99,800 |
| France | 2,408,998 | 3,545,234 | +1,136,236 |
| Belgium | 2,851,509 | 2,702,885 | -148,624 |
| Denmark | 3,185,830 | 2,064,402 | -1,121,428 |
| Spain | 1,992,855 | 1,339,152 | -653,703 |
| Switzerland | 1,399,749 | 1,256,749 | -143,000 |
| Poland | 25,207 | 978,427 | +953,220 |
| Portugal | 424,009 | 315,536 | -108,473 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,527 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 0 | 3,527 | +3,527 |
| 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) | 74,808,582 |
| Air transport | 632,733 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 325,667 |
| Other | 108,896 |
| 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) | 37,010,408 | 37,798,174 | +787,766 |
| Air transport | 322,979 | 309,754 | -13,225 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 126,738 | 198,929 | +72,191 |
| Other | 48,356 | 60,540 | +12,184 |
| 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 | 53,228,539 |
| Milford | 14,287,820 |
| Fishguard | 3,318,655 |
| Portsmouth | 1,351,280 |
| Heysham | 738,485 |
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 | 25,210,102 | 28,018,437 | +2,808,335 |
| Milford | 8,129,177 | 6,158,643 | -1,970,534 |
| Fishguard | 1,321,643 | 1,997,012 | +675,369 |
| Portsmouth | 912,357 | 438,923 | -473,434 |
| Heysham | 482,997 | 255,488 | -227,509 |
| Liverpool Docks | 393,665 | 276,198 | -117,467 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 302,662 | 293,112 | -9,550 |
| Immingham Docks | 90,474 | 419,630 | +329,156 |
| Dover | 313,846 | 47,601 | -266,245 |
| Holyhead | 140,833 | 83,091 | -57,742 |
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