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 | 5,465,221 |
| Spain | 3,172,403 |
| France | 2,602,274 |
| Germany | 1,483,734 |
| Turkey | 1,418,230 |
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 | 2,252,896 | 3,212,325 | +959,429 |
| Spain | 1,615,085 | 1,557,318 | -57,767 |
| France | 1,064,032 | 1,538,242 | +474,210 |
| Germany | 896,485 | 587,249 | -309,236 |
| Turkey | 847,104 | 571,126 | -275,978 |
| Czechia | 155,903 | 142,788 | -13,115 |
| Ireland | 225,944 | 60,671 | -165,273 |
| Egypt | 108,486 | 99,169 | -9,317 |
| India | 80,789 | 43,488 | -37,301 |
| Belgium | 67,502 | 41,473 | -26,029 |
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 | 5,550,516 |
| France | 2,638,293 |
| Spain | 2,546,226 |
| Turkey | 1,418,230 |
| Germany | 1,319,661 |
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 | 2,364,640 | 3,185,876 | +821,236 |
| France | 1,059,339 | 1,578,954 | +519,615 |
| Spain | 1,115,312 | 1,430,914 | +315,602 |
| Turkey | 847,104 | 571,126 | -275,978 |
| Germany | 852,626 | 467,035 | -385,591 |
| Czechia | 159,467 | 221,154 | +61,687 |
| Egypt | 108,486 | 99,169 | -9,317 |
| India | 80,789 | 43,488 | -37,301 |
| China | 75,954 | 27,475 | -48,479 |
| Ireland | 74,348 | 4,144 | -70,204 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| 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 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 9,313,939 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,216,047 |
| Other | 919,873 |
| Air transport | 51,095 |
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) | 4,248,509 | 5,065,430 | +816,921 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,553,080 | 2,662,967 | +109,887 |
| Other | 651,784 | 268,089 | -383,695 |
| Air transport | 18,654 | 32,441 | +13,787 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Purfleet | 2,984,352 |
| Dover | 2,817,449 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,049,568 |
| Killingholme | 1,721,076 |
| Felixstowe | 1,316,161 |
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 | 1,135,896 | 1,848,456 | +712,560 |
| Dover | 1,564,999 | 1,252,450 | -312,549 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 787,036 | 1,262,532 | +475,496 |
| Killingholme | 707,236 | 1,013,840 | +306,604 |
| Felixstowe | 865,937 | 450,224 | -415,713 |
| Eurotunnel | 296,935 | 917,083 | +620,148 |
| 000 | 651,784 | 268,089 | -383,695 |
| London | 225,326 | 236,767 | +11,441 |
| Liverpool Docks | 332,218 | 117,443 | -214,775 |
| Immingham Docks | 253,040 | 155,032 | -98,008 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 55 |
| PARKSIDE STEEL (STOCKHOLDERS) LIMITED | 46 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 41 |
| CAPCO PALMER STEELS LIMITED | 39 |
| APOLLO METALS (2004) LIMITED | 36 |
| HIGH PEAK STEELS LIMITED | 35 |
| HASCELIK UK LTD | 26 |
| LINEAR TOOLS LIMITED | 26 |
| AVDEL UK LIMITED | 25 |
| PARKERSTEEL LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 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 | 2,190,947 |
| Canada | 765,059 |
| Ireland | 756,020 |
| Australia | 122,336 |
| Denmark | 82,298 |
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 | 1,149,400 | 1,041,547 | -107,853 |
| Canada | 398,153 | 366,906 | -31,247 |
| Ireland | 555,590 | 200,430 | -355,160 |
| Australia | 82,040 | 40,296 | -41,744 |
| Denmark | 41,043 | 41,255 | +212 |
| United States | 64,177 | 14,006 | -50,171 |
| Czechia | 39,128 | 10,379 | -28,749 |
| Italy | 27,699 | 10,896 | -16,803 |
| Mexico | 34,374 | 0 | -34,374 |
| China | 29,776 | 0 | -29,776 |
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 | 7,191 |
| Germany | 1,027 |
| XI | 678 |
| Italy | 266 |
| 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 | 2,863 | 4,328 | +1,465 |
| Germany | 512 | 515 | +3 |
| XI | 0 | 678 | +678 |
| Italy | 0 | 266 | +266 |
| 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) | 2,823,831 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,353,938 |
| Air transport | 79,435 |
| Other | 9,327 |
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) | 1,472,038 | 1,351,793 | -120,245 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 929,242 | 424,696 | -504,546 |
| Air transport | 49,652 | 29,783 | -19,869 |
| Other | 3,391 | 5,936 | +2,545 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,288,082 |
| Liverpool Docks | 906,730 |
| Holyhead | 360,794 |
| Felixstowe | 155,603 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 144,628 |
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 | 1,189,953 | 1,098,129 | -91,824 |
| Liverpool Docks | 642,124 | 264,606 | -377,518 |
| Holyhead | 218,469 | 142,325 | -76,144 |
| Felixstowe | 61,541 | 94,062 | +32,521 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 78,008 | 66,620 | -11,388 |
| Southampton | 87,131 | 38,691 | -48,440 |
| Heysham | 77,333 | 40,084 | -37,249 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,958 | 20,078 | -4,880 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 33,276 | 9,082 | -24,194 |
| Hull | 13,102 | 8,768 | -4,334 |
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