Import/export HS code 72155011: Rectangular steel bars
Iron or steel bars with a rectangular (non-square) cross-section, cold-formed or cold-finished
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 7,555,870 |
| Italy | 3,530,605 |
| China | 1,503,407 |
| Germany | 672,096 |
| Sweden | 494,780 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3,695,219 | 3,860,651 | +165,432 |
| Italy | 1,854,610 | 1,675,995 | -178,615 |
| China | 876,237 | 627,170 | -249,067 |
| Germany | 286,975 | 385,121 | +98,146 |
| Sweden | 189,290 | 305,490 | +116,200 |
| Ireland | 86,308 | 27,726 | -58,582 |
| Belgium | 59,155 | 48,321 | -10,834 |
| France | 70,764 | 9,086 | -61,678 |
| Turkey | 33,470 | 36,396 | +2,926 |
| Denmark | 6,672 | 0 | -6,672 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 7,594,551 |
| Italy | 3,388,890 |
| China | 1,503,407 |
| Germany | 707,257 |
| Denmark | 480,827 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3,748,464 | 3,846,087 | +97,623 |
| Italy | 1,792,610 | 1,596,280 | -196,330 |
| China | 876,237 | 627,170 | -249,067 |
| Germany | 323,025 | 384,232 | +61,207 |
| Denmark | 181,416 | 299,411 | +117,995 |
| Turkey | 33,470 | 36,396 | +2,926 |
| France | 49,614 | 9,086 | -40,528 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 20,640 | +20,640 |
| Sweden | 14,546 | 6,079 | -8,467 |
| Belgium | 9,432 | 0 | -9,432 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 8,688,619 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,167,251 |
| Other | 281,581 |
| Air transport | 1,999 |
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) | 4,305,975 | 4,382,644 | +76,669 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,721,855 | 2,445,396 | -276,459 |
| Other | 131,895 | 149,686 | +17,791 |
| Air transport | 984 | 1,015 | +31 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Avonmouth Docks | 5,159,689 |
| Purfleet | 2,559,214 |
| Southampton | 1,357,749 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,296,208 |
| Immingham Docks | 826,257 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,094,960 | 3,064,729 | +969,769 |
| Purfleet | 1,294,831 | 1,264,383 | -30,448 |
| Southampton | 1,050,185 | 307,564 | -742,621 |
| Liverpool Docks | 864,089 | 432,119 | -431,970 |
| Immingham Docks | 426,499 | 399,758 | -26,741 |
| London Gateway Port | 121,979 | 610,280 | +488,301 |
| Killingholme | 258,874 | 344,096 | +85,222 |
| Felixstowe | 409,646 | 136,083 | -273,563 |
| London | 318,680 | 150,535 | -168,145 |
| 000 | 131,895 | 149,686 | +17,791 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Specialised construction activities | 3 |
| 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 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 7,581,813 |
| Canada | 2,220,282 |
| Australia | 500,793 |
| Poland | 433,631 |
| New Zealand | 239,401 |
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 | 4,222,855 | 3,358,958 | -863,897 |
| Canada | 1,084,695 | 1,135,587 | +50,892 |
| Australia | 305,298 | 195,495 | -109,803 |
| Poland | 358,060 | 75,571 | -282,489 |
| New Zealand | 116,363 | 123,038 | +6,675 |
| Ireland | 51,663 | 76,670 | +25,007 |
| Kuwait | 73,920 | 0 | -73,920 |
| Saudi Arabia | 13,487 | 31,689 | +18,202 |
| Spain | 10,754 | 31,446 | +20,692 |
| Angola | 0 | 18,350 | +18,350 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 9,951 |
| Spain | 584 |
| XI | 37 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,441 | 6,510 | +3,069 |
| Spain | 245 | 339 | +94 |
| XI | 37 | 0 | -37 |
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) | 10,693,929 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 590,758 |
| Air transport | 41,534 |
| Other | 11,597 |
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) | 5,822,634 | 4,871,295 | -951,339 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 427,750 | 163,008 | -264,742 |
| Air transport | 12,850 | 28,684 | +15,834 |
| Other | 4,069 | 7,528 | +3,459 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 6,769,480 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,815,236 |
| London Gateway Port | 792,202 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 445,120 |
| Felixstowe | 251,213 |
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 | 3,083,430 | 3,686,050 | +602,620 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,957,903 | 857,333 | -1,100,570 |
| London Gateway Port | 611,619 | 180,583 | -431,036 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 357,840 | 87,280 | -270,560 |
| Felixstowe | 174,725 | 76,488 | -98,237 |
| Holyhead | 42,551 | 63,914 | +21,363 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 45,240 | +45,240 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 25,601 | +25,601 |
| Hull | 22,316 | 0 | -22,316 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,821 | 10,334 | +513 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72155011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron or steel bars with a rectangular (non-square) cross-section, cold-formed or cold-finished