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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* 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 | 21,657,300 |
| Belgium | 9,119,852 |
| Turkey | 5,957,462 |
| Spain | 5,763,644 |
| Sweden | 3,995,294 |
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 | 6,652,628 | 15,004,672 | +8,352,044 |
| Belgium | 8,670,510 | 449,342 | -8,221,168 |
| Turkey | 3,015,773 | 2,941,689 | -74,084 |
| Spain | 3,606,754 | 2,156,890 | -1,449,864 |
| Sweden | 2,013,456 | 1,981,838 | -31,618 |
| Italy | 1,340,168 | 1,313,791 | -26,377 |
| Germany | 349,849 | 248,665 | -101,184 |
| Netherlands | 215,646 | 153,512 | -62,134 |
| Ireland | 193,899 | 173,839 | -20,060 |
| Greece | 0 | 99,576 | +99,576 |
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 | 30,395,125 |
| Turkey | 6,045,807 |
| Spain | 5,852,413 |
| Sweden | 4,078,100 |
| Italy | 2,911,483 |
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 | 15,271,818 | 15,123,307 | -148,511 |
| Turkey | 3,139,175 | 2,906,632 | -232,543 |
| Spain | 3,539,553 | 2,312,860 | -1,226,693 |
| Sweden | 2,013,456 | 2,064,644 | +51,188 |
| Italy | 1,453,980 | 1,457,503 | +3,523 |
| Germany | 200,082 | 142,629 | -57,453 |
| Poland | 133,492 | 85,233 | -48,259 |
| North Macedonia | 0 | 99,576 | +99,576 |
| United States | 15,525 | 44,155 | +28,630 |
| Czechia | 29,338 | 25,277 | -4,061 |
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 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 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) | 35,393,882 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,611,622 |
| Other | 692,288 |
| Air transport | 117,523 |
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) | 17,278,021 | 18,115,861 | +837,840 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,550,747 | 6,060,875 | -2,489,872 |
| Other | 299,138 | 393,150 | +94,012 |
| Air transport | 36,289 | 81,234 | +44,945 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 13,020,505 |
| London | 10,719,629 |
| Dover | 8,016,902 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 4,536,659 |
| 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 | 6,600,381 | 6,420,124 | -180,257 |
| London | 4,834,436 | 5,885,193 | +1,050,757 |
| Dover | 5,075,037 | 2,941,865 | -2,133,172 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,827,546 | 1,709,113 | -1,118,433 |
| Newport | 1,719,118 | 1,466,182 | -252,936 |
| Hull | 1,117,070 | 1,704,454 | +587,384 |
| Belfast Port | 1,159,467 | 1,167,614 | +8,147 |
| Purfleet | 832,935 | 1,285,106 | +452,171 |
| Middlesbrough | 481,189 | 361,712 | -119,477 |
| Southampton | 428,139 | 362,476 | -65,663 |
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 | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 20 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 52 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 52 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 52 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 52 |
| BRIGHT STEELS LIMITED | 51 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 51 |
| ASD LIMITED | 51 |
| PARKERSTEEL LIMITED | 50 |
| DENT STEEL SERVICES (YORKSHIRE) LIMITED | 47 |
| EPS STEELS (UK) LIMITED | 45 |
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 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 23,567,005 |
| Ireland | 20,159,205 |
| Netherlands | 8,092,055 |
| Denmark | 6,040,210 |
| France | 6,031,721 |
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 | 10,021,080 | 13,545,925 | +3,524,845 |
| Ireland | 10,316,427 | 9,842,778 | -473,649 |
| Netherlands | 3,855,249 | 4,236,806 | +381,557 |
| Denmark | 3,061,992 | 2,978,218 | -83,774 |
| France | 2,390,557 | 3,641,164 | +1,250,607 |
| Belgium | 2,973,797 | 2,836,108 | -137,689 |
| Spain | 2,500,793 | 1,366,966 | -1,133,827 |
| Switzerland | 1,392,990 | 1,202,521 | -190,469 |
| Poland | 39,000 | 978,427 | +939,427 |
| Portugal | 391,234 | 388,885 | -2,349 |
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) | 79,023,294 |
| Air transport | 644,717 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 346,812 |
| Other | 117,840 |
| 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) | 37,368,499 | 41,654,795 | +4,286,296 |
| Air transport | 118,174 | 526,543 | +408,369 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 155,910 | 190,902 | +34,992 |
| Other | 48,923 | 68,917 | +19,994 |
| 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 | 56,434,010 |
| Milford | 14,855,257 |
| Fishguard | 3,301,764 |
| Portsmouth | 1,515,286 |
| Heysham | 799,235 |
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 | 25,809,341 | 30,624,669 | +4,815,328 |
| Milford | 7,917,503 | 6,937,754 | -979,749 |
| Fishguard | 1,217,914 | 2,083,850 | +865,936 |
| Portsmouth | 820,251 | 695,035 | -125,216 |
| Heysham | 509,130 | 290,105 | -219,025 |
| Liverpool Docks | 360,895 | 379,061 | +18,166 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 104,262 | 503,496 | +399,234 |
| Immingham Docks | 139,371 | 399,656 | +260,285 |
| Dover | 337,297 | 58,423 | -278,874 |
| Holyhead | 262,062 | 83,091 | -178,971 |
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