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 | 7,589,048 |
| France | 4,982,488 |
| Belgium | 2,219,451 |
| Poland | 1,897,231 |
| Italy | 1,707,154 |
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 | 3,044,654 | 4,544,394 | +1,499,740 |
| France | 1,623,572 | 3,358,916 | +1,735,344 |
| Belgium | 2,057,240 | 162,211 | -1,895,029 |
| Poland | 1,331,024 | 566,207 | -764,817 |
| Italy | 692,511 | 1,014,643 | +322,132 |
| Netherlands | 990,756 | 101,905 | -888,851 |
| Sweden | 710,024 | 200,393 | -509,631 |
| Spain | 10,541 | 479,846 | +469,305 |
| China | 64,365 | 241,759 | +177,394 |
| Egypt | 0 | 263,095 | +263,095 |
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 | 8,401,910 |
| France | 7,093,365 |
| Czechia | 1,754,677 |
| Italy | 1,752,660 |
| Sweden | 958,220 |
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 | 3,885,660 | 4,516,250 | +630,590 |
| France | 3,624,768 | 3,468,597 | -156,171 |
| Czechia | 1,254,424 | 500,253 | -754,171 |
| Italy | 726,804 | 1,025,856 | +299,052 |
| Sweden | 689,997 | 268,223 | -421,774 |
| Spain | 10,541 | 457,252 | +446,711 |
| China | 71,237 | 390,653 | +319,416 |
| Poland | 166,997 | 119,633 | -47,364 |
| Egypt | 0 | 263,095 | +263,095 |
| Germany | 104,870 | 70,033 | -34,837 |
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 | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| 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) | 12,173,492 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,420,144 |
| Other | 220,718 |
| Air transport | 74,017 |
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) | 5,733,603 | 6,439,889 | +706,286 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,670,832 | 4,749,312 | +78,480 |
| Other | 188,954 | 31,764 | -157,190 |
| Air transport | 28,275 | 45,742 | +17,467 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,476,813 |
| London | 3,164,629 |
| TRT | 3,022,624 |
| Dover | 1,861,324 |
| Goole | 1,732,211 |
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 | 1,852,561 | 1,624,252 | -228,309 |
| London | 1,434,881 | 1,729,748 | +294,867 |
| TRT | 865,448 | 2,157,176 | +1,291,728 |
| Dover | 1,170,935 | 690,389 | -480,546 |
| Goole | 1,252,451 | 479,760 | -772,691 |
| Hull | 837,763 | 415,004 | -422,759 |
| Liverpool Docks | 464,973 | 738,981 | +274,008 |
| Cardiff Docks | 384,832 | 550,965 | +166,133 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 365,605 | 526,238 | +160,633 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 23 |
| 2026-04 | 26 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 58 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 53 |
| ASD LIMITED | 52 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 52 |
| EPS STEELS (UK) LIMITED | 51 |
| LAIDLER STEELS LIMITED | 49 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 49 |
| ALL STEELS TRADING LIMITED | 49 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 46 |
| 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+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 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 | 2,775,433 |
| France | 63,101 |
| Israel | 24,758 |
| Saudi Arabia | 18,149 |
| Denmark | 16,030 |
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 | 1,479,337 | 1,296,096 | -183,241 |
| France | 2,905 | 60,196 | +57,291 |
| Israel | 8,000 | 16,758 | +8,758 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 18,149 | +18,149 |
| Denmark | 13,825 | 2,205 | -11,620 |
| United States | 11,646 | 1,000 | -10,646 |
| 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 | 940,120 |
| China | 7,278 |
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 | 478,923 | 461,197 | -17,726 |
| China | 0 | 7,278 | +7,278 |
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) | 1,925,764 |
| Other | 947,674 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,547 |
| 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) | 1,027,796 | 897,968 | -129,828 |
| Other | 479,199 | 468,475 | -10,724 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,528 | 29,019 | +12,491 |
| 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 | 1,068,998 |
| 000 | 947,674 |
| Holyhead | 336,956 |
| Fishguard | 228,556 |
| Liverpool Docks | 155,842 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford | 591,825 | 477,173 | -114,652 |
| 000 | 479,199 | 468,475 | -10,724 |
| Holyhead | 184,784 | 152,172 | -32,612 |
| Fishguard | 119,693 | 108,863 | -10,830 |
| Liverpool Docks | 82,936 | 72,906 | -10,030 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,922 | 69,307 | +54,385 |
| Heysham | 20,900 | 16,507 | -4,393 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,061 | 19,861 | +17,800 |
| Felixstowe | 10,704 | 9,158 | -1,546 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,952 | 6,888 | +936 |
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