Import/export HS code 72149939: Small steel bars (less than 80mm)
Thinner steel bars used in lightweight construction and manufacturing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 7,078,656 |
| France | 3,887,878 |
| Belgium | 2,697,490 |
| Poland | 1,929,851 |
| Italy | 1,479,732 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,290,644 | 4,788,012 | +2,497,368 |
| France | 1,332,999 | 2,554,879 | +1,221,880 |
| Belgium | 2,469,001 | 228,489 | -2,240,512 |
| Poland | 1,080,093 | 849,758 | -230,335 |
| Italy | 898,265 | 581,467 | -316,798 |
| Sweden | 1,175,804 | 278,453 | -897,351 |
| Netherlands | 1,006,459 | 43,706 | -962,753 |
| Germany | 759,954 | 44,204 | -715,750 |
| China | 47,222 | 153,375 | +106,153 |
| Egypt | 0 | 121,473 | +121,473 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 8,617,587 |
| France | 6,487,907 |
| Czechia | 1,781,437 |
| Italy | 1,540,517 |
| Sweden | 1,434,230 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 3,829,575 | 4,788,012 | +958,437 |
| France | 3,777,781 | 2,710,126 | -1,067,655 |
| Czechia | 1,013,340 | 768,097 | -245,243 |
| Italy | 919,990 | 620,527 | -299,463 |
| Sweden | 1,155,777 | 278,453 | -877,324 |
| Poland | 166,833 | 134,137 | -32,696 |
| China | 52,113 | 159,600 | +107,487 |
| Germany | 109,920 | 46,639 | -63,281 |
| Egypt | 0 | 121,473 | +121,473 |
| Spain | 0 | 76,766 | +76,766 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| South East Wales | 4 |
| West 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 | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,063,404 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,595,751 |
| Other | 199,887 |
| Air transport | 63,801 |
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) | 5,994,632 | 6,068,772 | +74,140 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,945,047 | 3,650,704 | -1,294,343 |
| Other | 166,252 | 33,635 | -132,617 |
| Air transport | 33,716 | 30,085 | -3,631 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,629,307 |
| TRT | 3,240,282 |
| London | 2,946,659 |
| Dover | 1,797,606 |
| Goole | 1,775,915 |
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 | 2,300,942 | 1,328,365 | -972,577 |
| TRT | 1,225,691 | 2,014,591 | +788,900 |
| London | 1,556,426 | 1,390,233 | -166,193 |
| Dover | 1,303,377 | 494,229 | -809,148 |
| Goole | 1,012,010 | 763,905 | -248,105 |
| Hull | 934,702 | 230,228 | -704,474 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 404,584 | 710,210 | +305,626 |
| Liverpool Docks | 286,726 | 672,622 | +385,896 |
| Cardiff Docks | 392,195 | 450,983 | +58,788 |
| Newport | 402,345 | 331,457 | -70,888 |
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 | 42 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 28 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 53 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 48 |
| ASD LIMITED | 47 |
| EPS STEELS (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 47 |
| LAIDLER STEELS LIMITED | 45 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 44 |
| ALL STEELS TRADING LIMITED | 44 |
| C.& S.STEELS(WOLVERHAMPTON)LIMITED | 43 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,622,551 |
| France | 52,678 |
| Denmark | 27,364 |
| United States | 12,646 |
| Belgium | 9,813 |
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 | 1,426,668 | 1,195,883 | -230,785 |
| France | 2,905 | 49,773 | +46,868 |
| Denmark | 25,159 | 2,205 | -22,954 |
| United States | 11,646 | 1,000 | -10,646 |
| Belgium | 6,609 | 3,204 | -3,405 |
| Israel | 8,000 | 0 | -8,000 |
| Netherlands | 6,705 | 0 | -6,705 |
| Germany | 4,702 | 0 | -4,702 |
| Norway | 3,763 | 0 | -3,763 |
| Italy | 3,532 | 0 | -3,532 |
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 | 842,816 |
| China | 5,990 |
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 | 435,831 | 406,985 | -28,846 |
| China | 0 | 5,990 | +5,990 |
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) | 1,883,644 |
| Other | 849,082 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,631 |
| Air transport | 15,199 |
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) | 1,040,944 | 842,700 | -198,244 |
| Other | 436,107 | 412,975 | -23,132 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,528 | 3,103 | -13,425 |
| Air transport | 12,904 | 2,295 | -10,609 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Milford | 1,066,103 |
| 000 | 849,082 |
| Holyhead | 292,321 |
| Fishguard | 262,811 |
| Liverpool Docks | 118,998 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford | 622,394 | 443,709 | -178,685 |
| 000 | 436,107 | 412,975 | -23,132 |
| Holyhead | 123,750 | 168,571 | +44,821 |
| Fishguard | 155,382 | 107,429 | -47,953 |
| Liverpool Docks | 69,144 | 49,854 | -19,290 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,647 | 59,792 | +22,145 |
| Heysham | 19,891 | 13,345 | -6,546 |
| Dover | 12,736 | 0 | -12,736 |
| Felixstowe | 10,704 | 0 | -10,704 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,952 | 1,000 | -4,952 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72149939
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thinner steel bars used in lightweight construction and manufacturing