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 | 4,423,174 |
| China | 2,438,412 |
| Italy | 648,808 |
| Netherlands | 453,539 |
| Belgium | 284,075 |
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 | 2,690,118 | 1,733,056 | -957,062 |
| China | 1,001,740 | 1,436,672 | +434,932 |
| Italy | 220,109 | 428,699 | +208,590 |
| Netherlands | 223,401 | 230,138 | +6,737 |
| Belgium | 145,095 | 138,980 | -6,115 |
| Spain | 133,865 | 107,570 | -26,295 |
| Germany | 173,227 | 51,128 | -122,099 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 137,926 | +137,926 |
| France | 69,165 | 37,630 | -31,535 |
| Czechia | 60,888 | 14,065 | -46,823 |
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 | 4,115,811 |
| China | 2,880,306 |
| Italy | 828,875 |
| Poland | 477,160 |
| Spain | 254,339 |
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 | 2,499,142 | 1,616,669 | -882,473 |
| China | 1,151,981 | 1,728,325 | +576,344 |
| Italy | 293,281 | 535,594 | +242,313 |
| Poland | 276,331 | 200,829 | -75,502 |
| Spain | 143,493 | 110,846 | -32,647 |
| Netherlands | 113,008 | 101,168 | -11,840 |
| Germany | 150,638 | 14,380 | -136,258 |
| France | 63,706 | 6,853 | -56,853 |
| Sweden | 28,486 | 27,316 | -1,170 |
| Turkey | 0 | 25,588 | +25,588 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| 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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 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 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 7,508,596 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,602,833 |
| Other | 84,510 |
| 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) | 3,989,619 | 3,518,977 | -470,642 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 772,021 | 830,812 | +58,791 |
| Other | 34,869 | 49,641 | +14,772 |
| 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 | 4,190,989 |
| Felixstowe | 1,913,886 |
| Immingham Docks | 761,582 |
| Dover | 505,038 |
| Liverpool Docks | 426,194 |
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 | 2,568,860 | 1,622,129 | -946,731 |
| Felixstowe | 732,097 | 1,181,789 | +449,692 |
| Immingham Docks | 378,885 | 382,697 | +3,812 |
| Dover | 274,624 | 230,414 | -44,210 |
| Liverpool Docks | 80,604 | 345,590 | +264,986 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 124,303 | 107,570 | -16,733 |
| London | 171,872 | 55,026 | -116,846 |
| Purfleet | 85,126 | 124,713 | +39,587 |
| Killingholme | 67,830 | 128,359 | +60,529 |
| Belfast Port | 114,567 | 58,479 | -56,088 |
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 | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
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 | 16 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 34,719 |
| Czechia | 26,042 |
| Kazakhstan | 16,789 |
| Germany | 16,388 |
| Australia | 12,239 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 19,325 | 15,394 | -3,931 |
| Czechia | 7,986 | 18,056 | +10,070 |
| Kazakhstan | 16,789 | 0 | -16,789 |
| Germany | 15,024 | 1,364 | -13,660 |
| Australia | 9,423 | 2,816 | -6,607 |
| Belgium | 8,292 | 3,000 | -5,292 |
| Pakistan | 4,489 | 0 | -4,489 |
| Israel | 4,118 | 0 | -4,118 |
| Qatar | 0 | 2,239 | +2,239 |
| Romania | 0 | 2,191 | +2,191 |
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 | 8,451 |
| Italy | 1,978 |
| Netherlands | 204 |
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 | 8,451 | +8,451 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,978 | +1,978 |
| Netherlands | 204 | 0 | -204 |
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) | 101,003 |
| Air transport | 13,153 |
| Other | 10,633 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,526 |
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) | 70,413 | 30,590 | -39,823 |
| Air transport | 5,618 | 7,535 | +1,917 |
| Other | 204 | 10,429 | +10,225 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,526 | 0 | -10,526 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 75,903 |
| Holyhead | 14,219 |
| 000 | 10,633 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,526 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,836 |
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 | 51,292 | 24,611 | -26,681 |
| Holyhead | 10,584 | 3,635 | -6,949 |
| 000 | 204 | 10,429 | +10,225 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,526 | 0 | -10,526 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,015 | 4,821 | +1,806 |
| Heysham | 4,034 | 1,330 | -2,704 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,503 | 0 | -4,503 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,603 | 0 | -2,603 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 1,439 | +1,439 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 1,275 | +1,275 |
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