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 | 10,890,201 |
| Spain | 9,983,315 |
| Italy | 7,221,192 |
| China | 4,132,681 |
| Portugal | 1,701,372 |
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 | 4,616,134 | 6,274,067 | +1,657,933 |
| Spain | 4,854,803 | 5,128,512 | +273,709 |
| Italy | 3,699,527 | 3,521,665 | -177,862 |
| China | 2,520,928 | 1,611,753 | -909,175 |
| Portugal | 932,158 | 769,214 | -162,944 |
| Germany | 738,094 | 682,407 | -55,687 |
| Ireland | 738,299 | 593,726 | -144,573 |
| Belgium | 700,862 | 288,117 | -412,745 |
| Sweden | 249,690 | 431,249 | +181,559 |
| Czechia | 239,855 | 175,038 | -64,817 |
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 | 10,934,105 |
| Spain | 10,081,523 |
| Italy | 7,324,844 |
| China | 4,436,517 |
| Portugal | 1,701,372 |
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 | 4,624,728 | 6,309,377 | +1,684,649 |
| Spain | 4,955,375 | 5,126,148 | +170,773 |
| Italy | 3,781,291 | 3,543,553 | -237,738 |
| China | 2,868,594 | 1,567,923 | -1,300,671 |
| Portugal | 932,158 | 769,214 | -162,944 |
| Germany | 500,220 | 578,229 | +78,009 |
| Denmark | 184,970 | 320,163 | +135,193 |
| Czechia | 296,435 | 192,717 | -103,718 |
| Switzerland | 241,310 | 121,102 | -120,208 |
| Romania | 127,640 | 129,792 | +2,152 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 17 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Northern Ireland | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 24,830,752 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,406,712 |
| Other | 1,754,324 |
| Air transport | 160,760 |
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) | 12,342,127 | 12,488,625 | +146,498 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,818,113 | 6,588,599 | -229,514 |
| Other | 932,850 | 821,474 | -111,376 |
| Air transport | 64,826 | 95,934 | +31,108 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 10,360,100 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 7,268,618 |
| Purfleet | 4,780,537 |
| Belfast Port | 3,419,739 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,366,651 |
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 | 5,207,776 | 5,152,324 | -55,452 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,059,606 | 4,209,012 | +1,149,406 |
| Purfleet | 2,300,136 | 2,480,401 | +180,265 |
| Belfast Port | 1,247,813 | 2,171,926 | +924,113 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,090,263 | 1,276,388 | -813,875 |
| 000 | 932,850 | 821,474 | -111,376 |
| Southampton | 1,203,392 | 472,068 | -731,324 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,027,910 | 616,665 | -411,245 |
| Killingholme | 599,517 | 834,647 | +235,130 |
| Dover | 614,299 | 492,498 | -121,801 |
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 | 37 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 14 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 11 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 8 |
| Specialised construction activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 23 |
| 2026-01 | 29 |
| 2025-12 | 18 |
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 | 45 |
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 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 | 8,153,730 |
| Canada | 3,113,961 |
| Ireland | 1,181,252 |
| Australia | 698,627 |
| Poland | 461,998 |
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 | 4,496,691 | 3,657,039 | -839,652 |
| Canada | 1,555,641 | 1,558,320 | +2,679 |
| Ireland | 545,146 | 636,106 | +90,960 |
| Australia | 424,470 | 274,157 | -150,313 |
| Poland | 375,387 | 86,611 | -288,776 |
| New Zealand | 201,432 | 177,462 | -23,970 |
| France | 80,199 | 84,712 | +4,513 |
| Germany | 84,984 | 21,280 | -63,704 |
| Kuwait | 73,920 | 0 | -73,920 |
| Spain | 10,754 | 47,686 | +36,932 |
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 | 213,393 |
| Ireland | 52,403 |
| Italy | 19,394 |
| China | 11,410 |
| XI | 2,555 |
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 | 92,977 | 120,416 | +27,439 |
| Ireland | 0 | 52,403 | +52,403 |
| Italy | 8,214 | 11,180 | +2,966 |
| China | 6,382 | 5,028 | -1,354 |
| XI | 2,094 | 461 | -1,633 |
| Romania | 389 | 2,129 | +1,740 |
| Spain | 245 | 891 | +646 |
| 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) | 12,522,809 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,693,757 |
| Other | 308,604 |
| Air transport | 154,827 |
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) | 6,811,568 | 5,711,241 | -1,100,327 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,009,195 | 684,562 | -324,633 |
| Other | 115,341 | 193,263 | +77,922 |
| Air transport | 63,354 | 91,473 | +28,119 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 7,338,150 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,034,708 |
| London Gateway Port | 943,317 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 729,045 |
| Holyhead | 530,376 |
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 | 3,234,123 | 4,104,027 | +869,904 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,675,382 | 1,359,326 | -1,316,056 |
| London Gateway Port | 730,693 | 212,624 | -518,069 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 522,055 | 206,990 | -315,065 |
| Holyhead | 248,821 | 281,555 | +32,734 |
| Felixstowe | 273,292 | 101,425 | -171,867 |
| 000 | 115,341 | 193,263 | +77,922 |
| East Midlands Airport | 40,108 | 28,439 | -11,669 |
| Immingham Docks | 45,970 | 7,680 | -38,290 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 52,661 | +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