Import/export HS code 721510: Free-cutting steel bars and rods
Bars and rods made of free-cutting steel, processed only by cold-forming or cold-finishing
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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 | 6,310,187 |
| Spain | 3,834,187 |
| France | 3,120,037 |
| Turkey | 2,187,808 |
| Germany | 1,541,866 |
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 | 2,666,612 | 3,643,575 | +976,963 |
| Spain | 1,589,678 | 2,244,509 | +654,831 |
| France | 1,152,706 | 1,967,331 | +814,625 |
| Turkey | 766,083 | 1,421,725 | +655,642 |
| Germany | 859,303 | 682,563 | -176,740 |
| Czechia | 184,625 | 157,543 | -27,082 |
| Ireland | 195,677 | 74,400 | -121,277 |
| Egypt | 108,486 | 117,380 | +8,894 |
| China | 75,954 | 64,250 | -11,704 |
| India | 77,052 | 46,477 | -30,575 |
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 | 6,409,448 |
| France | 3,170,943 |
| Spain | 2,870,366 |
| Turkey | 2,187,808 |
| Germany | 1,360,110 |
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 | 2,755,894 | 3,653,554 | +897,660 |
| France | 1,164,423 | 2,006,520 | +842,097 |
| Spain | 1,099,876 | 1,770,490 | +670,614 |
| Turkey | 766,083 | 1,421,725 | +655,642 |
| Germany | 805,762 | 554,348 | -251,414 |
| Czechia | 188,189 | 247,898 | +59,709 |
| Egypt | 108,486 | 117,380 | +8,894 |
| China | 75,954 | 64,250 | -11,704 |
| India | 77,052 | 46,477 | -30,575 |
| United Kingdom | 7,078 | 52,278 | +45,200 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Cheshire | 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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,292,997 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,839,594 |
| Other | 1,258,142 |
| Air transport | 51,769 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,617,248 | 6,675,749 | +2,058,501 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,521,420 | 3,318,174 | +796,754 |
| Other | 652,654 | 605,488 | -47,166 |
| Air transport | 27,750 | 24,019 | -3,731 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Purfleet | 3,569,488 |
| Dover | 3,001,406 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,445,428 |
| Felixstowe | 1,964,354 |
| Killingholme | 1,948,632 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purfleet | 1,466,664 | 2,102,824 | +636,160 |
| Dover | 1,469,913 | 1,531,493 | +61,580 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 784,188 | 1,661,240 | +877,052 |
| Felixstowe | 783,266 | 1,181,088 | +397,822 |
| Killingholme | 825,564 | 1,123,068 | +297,504 |
| Eurotunnel | 440,937 | 1,220,889 | +779,952 |
| 000 | 652,654 | 605,488 | -47,166 |
| London | 183,877 | 350,263 | +166,386 |
| Immingham Docks | 296,208 | 155,639 | -140,569 |
| Liverpool Docks | 271,295 | 135,654 | -135,641 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
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 | 21 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,426,328 |
| Canada | 808,521 |
| Ireland | 747,167 |
| United States | 230,950 |
| Australia | 160,659 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,153,748 | 1,272,580 | +118,832 |
| Canada | 457,308 | 351,213 | -106,095 |
| Ireland | 518,373 | 228,794 | -289,579 |
| United States | 65,679 | 165,271 | +99,592 |
| Australia | 85,161 | 75,498 | -9,663 |
| Denmark | 53,040 | 60,026 | +6,986 |
| Czechia | 33,797 | 23,610 | -10,187 |
| Italy | 27,699 | 19,578 | -8,121 |
| Sweden | 12,012 | 25,303 | +13,291 |
| Mexico | 34,374 | 0 | -34,374 |
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 | 8,595 |
| Italy | 993 |
| Germany | 774 |
| XI | 678 |
| China | 10 |
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 | 4,104 | 4,491 | +387 |
| Italy | 0 | 993 | +993 |
| Germany | 520 | 254 | -266 |
| XI | 0 | 678 | +678 |
| China | 10 | 0 | -10 |
| Taiwan | 6 | 0 | -6 |
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) | 3,352,988 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,393,244 |
| Air transport | 48,377 |
| Other | 11,205 |
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) | 1,647,000 | 1,705,988 | +58,988 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 792,399 | 600,845 | -191,554 |
| Air transport | 19,607 | 28,770 | +9,163 |
| Other | 4,640 | 6,565 | +1,925 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,566,684 |
| Liverpool Docks | 937,669 |
| Holyhead | 362,333 |
| Southampton | 312,086 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 194,232 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,207,053 | 1,359,631 | +152,578 |
| Liverpool Docks | 667,113 | 270,556 | -396,557 |
| Holyhead | 174,093 | 188,240 | +14,147 |
| Southampton | 87,131 | 224,955 | +137,824 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 74,643 | 119,589 | +44,946 |
| Felixstowe | 54,089 | 94,062 | +39,973 |
| Heysham | 117,417 | 0 | -117,417 |
| London Gateway Port | 37,087 | 37,906 | +819 |
| Hull | 13,102 | 8,768 | -4,334 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,650 | 11,756 | +7,106 |
Quick facts
HS code: 721510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bars and rods made of free-cutting steel, processed only by cold-forming or cold-finishing