Import/export HS code 72149931: Large steel bars (80mm or more)
Thick steel bars used in heavy-duty construction and industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 4,525,261 |
| China | 2,822,947 |
| Italy | 731,485 |
| Netherlands | 496,069 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 400,461 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 2,443,296 | 2,081,965 | -361,331 |
| China | 1,147,682 | 1,675,265 | +527,583 |
| Italy | 323,094 | 408,391 | +85,297 |
| Netherlands | 184,190 | 311,879 | +127,689 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 400,461 | +400,461 |
| Belgium | 195,330 | 156,884 | -38,446 |
| Egypt | 0 | 236,299 | +236,299 |
| Spain | 132,731 | 95,888 | -36,843 |
| Germany | 159,194 | 51,820 | -107,374 |
| France | 65,781 | 36,808 | -28,973 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 4,266,572 |
| China | 3,590,084 |
| Italy | 878,362 |
| Poland | 465,821 |
| Spain | 241,523 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 2,306,132 | 1,960,440 | -345,692 |
| China | 1,347,075 | 2,243,009 | +895,934 |
| Italy | 368,364 | 509,998 | +141,634 |
| Poland | 237,846 | 227,975 | -9,871 |
| Spain | 142,359 | 99,164 | -43,195 |
| Egypt | 0 | 236,299 | +236,299 |
| Netherlands | 100,940 | 113,545 | +12,605 |
| Germany | 131,999 | 27,072 | -104,927 |
| France | 56,531 | 12,184 | -44,347 |
| Sweden | 23,075 | 37,747 | +14,672 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| South East Wales | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 8,381,023 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,891,706 |
| Other | 83,349 |
| Air transport | 15,989 |
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) | 3,958,217 | 4,422,806 | +464,589 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 791,148 | 1,100,558 | +309,410 |
| Other | 52,960 | 30,389 | -22,571 |
| Air transport | 1,178 | 14,811 | +13,633 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 4,292,290 |
| Felixstowe | 2,272,648 |
| Liverpool Docks | 913,372 |
| Immingham Docks | 841,307 |
| Dover | 501,802 |
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 | 2,388,269 | 1,904,021 | -484,248 |
| Felixstowe | 862,386 | 1,410,262 | +547,876 |
| Liverpool Docks | 80,604 | 832,768 | +752,164 |
| Immingham Docks | 403,436 | 437,871 | +34,435 |
| Dover | 236,416 | 265,386 | +28,970 |
| Purfleet | 99,809 | 156,907 | +57,098 |
| Killingholme | 78,392 | 163,031 | +84,639 |
| London | 182,698 | 38,241 | -144,457 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 123,169 | 90,810 | -32,359 |
| Belfast Port | 123,690 | 60,217 | -63,473 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 78,820 |
| Czechia | 44,610 |
| Kazakhstan | 42,420 |
| Ireland | 38,765 |
| Germany | 31,979 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 10,698 | 68,122 | +57,424 |
| Czechia | 10,683 | 33,927 | +23,244 |
| Kazakhstan | 16,789 | 25,631 | +8,842 |
| Ireland | 17,438 | 21,327 | +3,889 |
| Germany | 15,024 | 16,955 | +1,931 |
| Belgium | 8,292 | 3,000 | -5,292 |
| Israel | 4,118 | 3,729 | -389 |
| Romania | 0 | 4,615 | +4,615 |
| Spain | 0 | 3,698 | +3,698 |
| Norway | 0 | 2,576 | +2,576 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 8,864 |
| Italy | 1,978 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 0 | 8,864 | +8,864 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,978 | +1,978 |
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) | 167,825 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 79,774 |
| Air transport | 14,215 |
| Other | 10,842 |
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) | 66,938 | 100,887 | +33,949 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,526 | 69,248 | +58,722 |
| Air transport | 10,571 | 3,644 | -6,927 |
| Other | 0 | 10,842 | +10,842 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 137,326 |
| London Gateway Port | 60,526 |
| Holyhead | 20,558 |
| Felixstowe | 15,833 |
| 000 | 10,842 |
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 | 49,500 | 87,826 | +38,326 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,526 | 50,000 | +39,474 |
| Holyhead | 10,073 | 10,485 | +412 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 15,833 | +15,833 |
| 000 | 0 | 10,842 | +10,842 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,254 | 3,644 | -1,610 |
| Heysham | 5,364 | 0 | -5,364 |
| Southampton | 0 | 3,415 | +3,415 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,603 | 0 | -2,603 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 2,576 | +2,576 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72149931
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thick steel bars used in heavy-duty construction and industrial applications