Import/export HS code 721550: Cold-formed iron or steel bars and rods
Iron or non-alloy steel bars and rods, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 12,384,614 |
| Spain | 9,742,486 |
| Italy | 6,917,733 |
| China | 4,275,579 |
| Portugal | 1,631,619 |
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 | 4,672,369 | 7,712,245 | +3,039,876 |
| Spain | 4,784,305 | 4,958,181 | +173,876 |
| Italy | 3,640,209 | 3,277,524 | -362,685 |
| China | 2,916,326 | 1,359,253 | -1,557,073 |
| Portugal | 892,432 | 739,187 | -153,245 |
| Germany | 900,319 | 414,811 | -485,508 |
| Ireland | 752,549 | 531,330 | -221,219 |
| Belgium | 695,489 | 241,402 | -454,087 |
| Sweden | 253,034 | 404,811 | +151,777 |
| Czechia | 220,778 | 162,192 | -58,586 |
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 | 12,428,518 |
| Spain | 9,810,902 |
| Italy | 7,034,342 |
| China | 4,564,132 |
| Portugal | 1,631,619 |
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 | 4,684,842 | 7,743,676 | +3,058,834 |
| Spain | 4,837,495 | 4,973,407 | +135,912 |
| Italy | 3,708,767 | 3,325,575 | -383,192 |
| China | 3,147,186 | 1,416,946 | -1,730,240 |
| Portugal | 892,432 | 739,187 | -153,245 |
| Germany | 662,785 | 334,351 | -328,434 |
| Denmark | 216,079 | 295,174 | +79,095 |
| Czechia | 212,172 | 181,728 | -30,444 |
| Switzerland | 284,642 | 62,674 | -221,968 |
| Romania | 143,856 | 106,087 | -37,769 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 16 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
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 | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Northern Ireland | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
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) | 24,911,372 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,025,777 |
| Other | 1,692,591 |
| Air transport | 158,406 |
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) | 12,444,496 | 12,466,876 | +22,380 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,067,186 | 6,958,591 | -108,595 |
| Other | 940,017 | 752,574 | -187,443 |
| Air transport | 52,885 | 105,521 | +52,636 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 11,805,018 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 7,054,095 |
| Purfleet | 4,627,828 |
| Belfast Port | 3,458,877 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,067,388 |
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 | 5,019,887 | 6,785,131 | +1,765,244 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,142,668 | 3,911,427 | +768,759 |
| Purfleet | 2,414,828 | 2,213,000 | -201,828 |
| Belfast Port | 1,600,023 | 1,858,854 | +258,831 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,884,224 | 1,183,164 | -701,060 |
| Southampton | 1,193,846 | 788,691 | -405,155 |
| 000 | 940,017 | 752,574 | -187,443 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,073,340 | 475,984 | -597,356 |
| Killingholme | 689,298 | 808,824 | +119,526 |
| London Gateway Port | 552,171 | 442,688 | -109,483 |
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
|
34 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
9 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 19 |
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 23 |
| 2026-01 | 29 |
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 | 44 |
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 7,479,189 |
| Canada | 3,000,019 |
| Ireland | 1,062,995 |
| Australia | 571,937 |
| New Zealand | 366,790 |
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 | 4,211,385 | 3,267,804 | -943,581 |
| Canada | 1,512,637 | 1,487,382 | -25,255 |
| Ireland | 479,227 | 583,768 | +104,541 |
| Australia | 288,973 | 282,964 | -6,009 |
| New Zealand | 211,753 | 155,037 | -56,716 |
| Poland | 118,515 | 86,611 | -31,904 |
| France | 109,839 | 51,622 | -58,217 |
| Germany | 60,866 | 21,280 | -39,586 |
| Spain | 10,754 | 47,686 | +36,932 |
| Czechia | 32,803 | 19,760 | -13,043 |
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 | 211,000 |
| Ireland | 52,403 |
| Italy | 17,077 |
| China | 6,953 |
| XI | 4,132 |
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 | 100,997 | 110,003 | +9,006 |
| Ireland | 0 | 52,403 | +52,403 |
| Italy | 7,372 | 9,705 | +2,333 |
| China | 2,748 | 4,205 | +1,457 |
| XI | 1,673 | 2,459 | +786 |
| Romania | 591 | 1,866 | +1,275 |
| Spain | 584 | 552 | -32 |
| Switzerland | 895 | 0 | -895 |
| 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) | 11,520,992 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,292,092 |
| Other | 300,378 |
| Air transport | 165,283 |
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) | 6,281,868 | 5,239,124 | -1,042,744 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 687,311 | 604,781 | -82,530 |
| Other | 118,430 | 181,948 | +63,518 |
| Air transport | 87,235 | 78,048 | -9,187 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 6,829,228 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,779,055 |
| London Gateway Port | 773,112 |
| Holyhead | 456,157 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 443,004 |
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 | 3,186,229 | 3,642,999 | +456,770 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,390,450 | 1,388,605 | -1,001,845 |
| London Gateway Port | 550,132 | 222,980 | -327,152 |
| Holyhead | 215,733 | 240,424 | +24,691 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 264,105 | 178,899 | -85,206 |
| 000 | 118,430 | 181,948 | +63,518 |
| Felixstowe | 172,174 | 101,425 | -70,749 |
| East Midlands Airport | 44,669 | 29,034 | -15,635 |
| Immingham Docks | 45,970 | 7,680 | -38,290 |
| Middlesbrough | 52,661 | 0 | -52,661 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721550
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron or non-alloy steel bars and rods, processed only by cold-forming or cold-finishing