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 | 7,682,953 |
| France | 4,522,063 |
| Belgium | 2,319,683 |
| Poland | 1,929,386 |
| Italy | 1,474,724 |
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 | 2,655,557 | 5,027,396 | +2,371,839 |
| France | 1,406,061 | 3,116,002 | +1,709,941 |
| Belgium | 2,153,837 | 165,846 | -1,987,991 |
| Poland | 1,300,521 | 628,865 | -671,656 |
| Italy | 664,820 | 809,904 | +145,084 |
| Netherlands | 999,882 | 100,622 | -899,260 |
| Sweden | 708,914 | 264,985 | -443,929 |
| Spain | 10,541 | 466,900 | +456,359 |
| China | 64,365 | 207,048 | +142,683 |
| Egypt | 0 | 237,519 | +237,519 |
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 | 8,475,747 |
| France | 6,744,391 |
| Czechia | 1,786,832 |
| Italy | 1,525,243 |
| Sweden | 1,021,702 |
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 | 3,496,563 | 4,979,184 | +1,482,621 |
| France | 3,501,274 | 3,243,117 | -258,157 |
| Czechia | 1,222,913 | 563,919 | -658,994 |
| Italy | 714,599 | 810,644 | +96,045 |
| Sweden | 688,887 | 332,815 | -356,072 |
| Spain | 10,541 | 457,252 | +446,711 |
| Poland | 165,626 | 124,834 | -40,792 |
| China | 71,237 | 213,669 | +142,432 |
| Egypt | 0 | 237,519 | +237,519 |
| Germany | 106,259 | 70,033 | -36,226 |
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 |
| South East Wales | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 |
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 | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +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) | 11,956,375 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,032,470 |
| Other | 208,155 |
| Air transport | 77,581 |
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) | 5,315,556 | 6,640,819 | +1,325,263 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,545,762 | 4,486,708 | -59,054 |
| Other | 186,786 | 21,369 | -165,417 |
| Air transport | 33,448 | 44,133 | +10,685 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,414,933 |
| London | 3,135,467 |
| TRT | 3,033,460 |
| Goole | 1,764,366 |
| Dover | 1,728,253 |
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 | 1,775,840 | 1,639,093 | -136,747 |
| London | 1,432,481 | 1,702,986 | +270,505 |
| TRT | 538,347 | 2,495,113 | +1,956,766 |
| Goole | 1,221,948 | 542,418 | -679,530 |
| Dover | 1,177,427 | 550,826 | -626,601 |
| Hull | 799,728 | 251,969 | -547,759 |
| Liverpool Docks | 464,973 | 574,078 | +109,105 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 428,427 | 526,238 | +97,811 |
| Cardiff Docks | 384,832 | 550,965 | +166,133 |
| Newport | 503,838 | 356,982 | -146,856 |
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 | 40 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| 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 | 26 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-12 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 57 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 52 |
| ASD LIMITED | 51 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 51 |
| EPS STEELS (UK) LIMITED | 50 |
| LAIDLER STEELS LIMITED | 48 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 48 |
| ALL STEELS TRADING LIMITED | 48 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 45 |
| C.& S.STEELS(WOLVERHAMPTON)LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | 2,795,644 |
| France | 63,101 |
| Israel | 24,758 |
| Denmark | 23,391 |
| United States | 12,646 |
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 | 1,464,252 | 1,331,392 | -132,860 |
| France | 2,905 | 60,196 | +57,291 |
| Israel | 8,000 | 16,758 | +8,758 |
| Denmark | 21,186 | 2,205 | -18,981 |
| United States | 11,646 | 1,000 | -10,646 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 8,991 | +8,991 |
| Belgium | 2,270 | 3,204 | +934 |
| Germany | 3,858 | 1,040 | -2,818 |
| Netherlands | 3,989 | 0 | -3,989 |
| Norway | 3,763 | 0 | -3,763 |
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 | 903,472 |
| China | 6,792 |
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 | 426,460 | 477,012 | +50,552 |
| China | 0 | 6,792 | +6,792 |
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) | 1,991,338 |
| Other | 910,540 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,389 |
| Air transport | 22,077 |
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) | 1,072,495 | 918,843 | -153,652 |
| Other | 426,736 | 483,804 | +57,068 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,528 | 19,861 | +3,333 |
| Air transport | 12,904 | 9,173 | -3,731 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Milford | 1,129,332 |
| 000 | 910,540 |
| Holyhead | 320,713 |
| Fishguard | 255,426 |
| Liverpool Docks | 144,277 |
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 | 643,922 | 485,410 | -158,512 |
| 000 | 426,736 | 483,804 | +57,068 |
| Holyhead | 159,055 | 161,658 | +2,603 |
| Fishguard | 142,705 | 112,721 | -29,984 |
| Liverpool Docks | 74,584 | 69,693 | -4,891 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,243 | 70,215 | +47,972 |
| Heysham | 17,250 | 18,106 | +856 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,061 | 19,861 | +17,800 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,952 | 6,888 | +936 |
| Dover | 12,736 | 0 | -12,736 |
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