Import/export HS code 7215: Iron or steel bars and rods
Various types of iron or non-alloy steel bars and rods, not specified elsewhere
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 15,765,626 |
| Spain | 13,817,502 |
| Turkey | 13,090,809 |
| China | 6,230,318 |
| Sweden | 5,179,770 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 6,921,074 | 8,844,552 | +1,923,478 |
| Spain | 6,444,481 | 7,373,021 | +928,540 |
| Turkey | 5,393,846 | 7,696,963 | +2,303,117 |
| China | 3,826,600 | 2,403,718 | -1,422,882 |
| Sweden | 2,784,568 | 2,395,202 | -389,366 |
| India | 1,769,289 | 2,433,174 | +663,885 |
| France | 1,648,598 | 2,534,331 | +885,733 |
| Germany | 1,904,748 | 1,647,002 | -257,746 |
| Romania | 933,810 | 954,598 | +20,788 |
| Portugal | 932,158 | 790,995 | -141,163 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 14,788,596 |
| Turkey | 13,134,713 |
| Spain | 12,951,889 |
| China | 6,515,615 |
| India | 4,340,364 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 6,698,962 | 8,089,634 | +1,390,672 |
| Turkey | 5,402,440 | 7,732,273 | +2,329,833 |
| Spain | 6,055,251 | 6,896,638 | +841,387 |
| China | 4,164,515 | 2,351,100 | -1,813,415 |
| India | 1,910,553 | 2,429,811 | +519,258 |
| Sweden | 2,182,716 | 2,070,303 | -112,413 |
| France | 1,590,885 | 2,539,999 | +949,114 |
| Germany | 1,336,541 | 1,184,679 | -151,862 |
| Romania | 1,157,060 | 841,937 | -315,123 |
| Portugal | 932,158 | 790,995 | -141,163 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 26 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
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 | 20 | 16 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -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) | 38,151,992 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,954,847 |
| Other | 4,854,412 |
| Air transport | 607,467 |
| Road transport | 2,538 |
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) | 17,875,852 | 20,276,140 | +2,400,288 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,834,785 | 17,120,062 | +1,285,277 |
| Other | 2,296,763 | 2,557,649 | +260,886 |
| Air transport | 267,905 | 339,562 | +71,657 |
| Road transport | 2,538 | 0 | -2,538 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 14,944,098 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 9,714,046 |
| Purfleet | 8,350,025 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,830,432 |
| Dover | 6,011,981 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,883,823 | 7,060,275 | -823,548 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,843,794 | 5,870,252 | +2,026,458 |
| Purfleet | 3,766,800 | 4,583,225 | +816,425 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,915,121 | 2,915,311 | -999,810 |
| Dover | 2,943,801 | 3,068,180 | +124,379 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,642,304 | 3,839,384 | +2,197,080 |
| 000 | 2,296,763 | 2,557,649 | +260,886 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,521,762 | 1,586,488 | -935,274 |
| Killingholme | 1,456,527 | 2,437,997 | +981,470 |
| Belfast Port | 1,314,090 | 2,277,154 | +963,064 |
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 | 59 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 28 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 21 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 33 |
| 2026-03 | 43 |
| 2026-02 | 35 |
| 2026-01 | 38 |
| 2025-12 | 28 |
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 | 78 |
| 54m+ | 58 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 8,669,217 |
| Canada | 3,971,813 |
| Germany | 2,614,371 |
| Ireland | 2,460,972 |
| Australia | 881,981 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4,794,786 | 3,874,431 | -920,355 |
| Canada | 2,012,949 | 1,958,864 | -54,085 |
| Germany | 1,309,780 | 1,304,591 | -5,189 |
| Ireland | 1,372,056 | 1,088,916 | -283,140 |
| Australia | 516,181 | 365,800 | -150,381 |
| Saudi Arabia | 595,574 | 105,529 | -490,045 |
| Poland | 428,950 | 115,790 | -313,160 |
| Egypt | 365,763 | 54,720 | -311,043 |
| New Zealand | 210,590 | 195,087 | -15,503 |
| France | 108,756 | 106,813 | -1,943 |
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 | 221,988 |
| Ireland | 52,405 |
| XI | 51,246 |
| Italy | 20,387 |
| China | 11,420 |
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 | 97,081 | 124,907 | +27,826 |
| Ireland | 2 | 52,403 | +52,401 |
| XI | 24,171 | 27,075 | +2,904 |
| Italy | 8,214 | 12,173 | +3,959 |
| China | 6,392 | 5,028 | -1,364 |
| Romania | 389 | 2,129 | +1,740 |
| Spain | 245 | 891 | +646 |
| Switzerland | 895 | 0 | -895 |
| Germany | 520 | 254 | -266 |
| Egypt | 150 | 0 | -150 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,076,351 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,887,151 |
| Air transport | 507,199 |
| Other | 368,100 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,896,314 | 7,180,037 | -2,716,277 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,184,974 | 2,702,177 | -482,797 |
| Air transport | 262,315 | 244,884 | -17,431 |
| Other | 142,060 | 226,040 | +83,980 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 7,831,538 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,341,704 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,193,542 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,732,719 |
| Holyhead | 1,256,893 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,432,020 | 4,399,518 | +967,498 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,612,785 | 1,728,919 | -1,883,866 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,316,894 | 876,648 | -1,440,246 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,297,719 | 1,435,000 | +137,281 |
| Holyhead | 636,981 | 619,912 | -17,069 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 765,214 | 403,239 | -361,975 |
| Felixstowe | 621,836 | 267,743 | -354,093 |
| 000 | 142,060 | 226,040 | +83,980 |
| East Midlands Airport | 123,663 | 99,054 | -24,609 |
| Heysham | 146,477 | 5,385 | -141,092 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 7215
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various types of iron or non-alloy steel bars and rods, not specified elsewhere