Import/export HS code 72155019: Various shaped steel bars
Iron or steel bars with shapes other than rectangular, cold-formed or cold-finished
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 5,567,789 |
| China | 2,448,011 |
| Italy | 2,095,305 |
| Spain | 1,041,691 |
| Ireland | 415,786 |
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 | 3,131,834 | 2,435,955 | -695,879 |
| China | 1,177,068 | 1,270,943 | +93,875 |
| Italy | 1,103,408 | 991,897 | -111,511 |
| Spain | 473,699 | 567,992 | +94,293 |
| Ireland | 273,895 | 141,891 | -132,004 |
| Czechia | 158,102 | 138,374 | -19,728 |
| Germany | 149,589 | 97,147 | -52,442 |
| Belgium | 99,430 | 110,164 | +10,734 |
| Netherlands | 62,748 | 35,039 | -27,709 |
| Egypt | 64,998 | 29,120 | -35,878 |
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 | 5,571,104 |
| China | 2,462,756 |
| Italy | 2,185,018 |
| Spain | 1,069,354 |
| Czechia | 328,822 |
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 | 3,131,834 | 2,439,270 | -692,564 |
| China | 1,253,564 | 1,209,192 | -44,372 |
| Italy | 1,189,511 | 995,507 | -194,004 |
| Spain | 495,890 | 573,464 | +77,574 |
| Czechia | 193,040 | 135,782 | -57,258 |
| Switzerland | 94,170 | 95,289 | +1,119 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 126,710 | +126,710 |
| Egypt | 64,998 | 29,120 | -35,878 |
| Germany | 34,597 | 58,146 | +23,549 |
| India | 45,598 | 16,484 | -29,114 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Northern Ireland | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
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 | 6 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -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) | 8,874,256 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,372,846 |
| Other | 475,698 |
| Air transport | 83,772 |
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) | 4,842,125 | 4,032,131 | -809,994 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,721,561 | 1,651,285 | -70,276 |
| Other | 287,363 | 188,335 | -99,028 |
| Air transport | 34,918 | 48,854 | +13,936 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,762,724 |
| Belfast Port | 2,019,203 |
| Purfleet | 1,396,193 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 948,504 |
| 000 | 475,698 |
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 | 3,268,565 | 2,494,159 | -774,406 |
| Belfast Port | 860,414 | 1,158,789 | +298,375 |
| Purfleet | 660,242 | 735,951 | +75,709 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 414,979 | 533,525 | +118,546 |
| 000 | 287,363 | 188,335 | -99,028 |
| Dover | 241,119 | 225,428 | -15,691 |
| Killingholme | 198,280 | 237,007 | +38,727 |
| London | 241,747 | 33,222 | -208,525 |
| London Gateway Port | 193,627 | 69,975 | -123,652 |
| Eurotunnel | 116,380 | 53,863 | -62,517 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Specialised construction activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
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 | 22 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 846,799 |
| United States | 493,721 |
| Ireland | 472,345 |
| Australia | 190,744 |
| New Zealand | 136,097 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 583,634 | 263,165 | -320,469 |
| United States | 282,374 | 211,347 | -71,027 |
| Ireland | 253,298 | 219,047 | -34,251 |
| Australia | 131,286 | 59,458 | -71,828 |
| New Zealand | 38,222 | 97,875 | +59,653 |
| Sweden | 75,374 | 0 | -75,374 |
| France | 13,240 | 31,985 | +18,745 |
| Poland | 5,518 | 22,849 | +17,331 |
| Germany | 13,605 | 5,490 | -8,115 |
| Czechia | 9,813 | 6,807 | -3,006 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 130,674 |
| Turkey | 92,219 |
| China | 7,033 |
| Italy | 3,496 |
| XI | 1,234 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 78,271 | 52,403 | -25,868 |
| Turkey | 29,631 | 62,588 | +32,957 |
| China | 4,220 | 2,813 | -1,407 |
| Italy | 2,101 | 1,395 | -706 |
| XI | 773 | 461 | -312 |
| Switzerland | 895 | 0 | -895 |
| Spain | 0 | 66 | +66 |
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) | 1,714,561 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 314,958 |
| Other | 237,967 |
| Air transport | 92,911 |
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) | 1,105,188 | 609,373 | -495,815 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 158,391 | 156,567 | -1,824 |
| Other | 118,171 | 119,796 | +1,625 |
| Air transport | 38,720 | 54,191 | +15,471 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 905,707 |
| Southampton | 419,145 |
| 000 | 237,967 |
| Holyhead | 178,806 |
| London Gateway Port | 176,618 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 702,048 | 203,659 | -498,389 |
| Southampton | 106,228 | 312,917 | +206,689 |
| 000 | 118,171 | 119,796 | +1,625 |
| Holyhead | 93,629 | 85,177 | -8,452 |
| London Gateway Port | 106,025 | 70,593 | -35,432 |
| Felixstowe | 148,086 | 24,937 | -123,149 |
| Immingham Docks | 75,374 | 0 | -75,374 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,024 | 36,307 | +18,283 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,757 | 29,497 | +5,740 |
| Portsmouth | 9,724 | 11,160 | +1,436 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72155019
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron or steel bars with shapes other than rectangular, cold-formed or cold-finished