Import/export HS code 72155080: High-carbon steel bars
Iron or steel bars containing 0.25% or more carbon by weight, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 3,951,826 |
| Portugal | 1,701,372 |
| Italy | 1,293,797 |
| Spain | 1,284,943 |
| Ireland | 829,369 |
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 | 1,592,921 | 2,358,905 | +765,984 |
| Portugal | 932,158 | 769,214 | -162,944 |
| Italy | 674,751 | 619,046 | -55,705 |
| Spain | 631,174 | 653,769 | +22,595 |
| Ireland | 393,067 | 436,302 | +43,235 |
| Belgium | 542,721 | 127,236 | -415,485 |
| Germany | 291,408 | 200,968 | -90,440 |
| Romania | 148,908 | 128,545 | -20,363 |
| Switzerland | 125,648 | 40,828 | -84,820 |
| Sweden | 25,511 | 125,759 | +100,248 |
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 | 3,960,984 |
| Portugal | 1,701,372 |
| Italy | 1,441,527 |
| Spain | 1,320,500 |
| China | 359,650 |
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 | 1,598,950 | 2,362,034 | +763,084 |
| Portugal | 932,158 | 769,214 | -162,944 |
| Italy | 728,505 | 713,022 | -15,483 |
| Spain | 658,056 | 662,444 | +4,388 |
| China | 301,168 | 58,482 | -242,686 |
| Germany | 143,600 | 133,118 | -10,482 |
| Romania | 127,640 | 129,792 | +2,152 |
| Belgium | 216,450 | 0 | -216,450 |
| Switzerland | 125,648 | 40,828 | -84,820 |
| Sweden | 25,511 | 125,759 | +100,248 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +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) | 6,309,657 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,936,277 |
| Other | 1,009,594 |
| Air transport | 75,922 |
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) | 2,874,902 | 3,434,755 | +559,853 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,240,295 | 1,695,982 | -544,313 |
| Other | 528,355 | 481,239 | -47,116 |
| Air transport | 30,171 | 45,751 | +15,580 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,009,315 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,900,170 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,061,049 |
| Belfast Port | 1,033,472 |
| 000 | 1,009,594 |
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 | 1,265,388 | 1,743,927 | +478,539 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,078,515 | 821,655 | -256,860 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 499,782 | 561,267 | +61,485 |
| Belfast Port | 366,085 | 667,387 | +301,302 |
| 000 | 528,355 | 481,239 | -47,116 |
| Immingham Docks | 473,783 | 200,597 | -273,186 |
| Purfleet | 256,912 | 340,976 | +84,064 |
| Dover | 264,493 | 223,061 | -41,432 |
| Killingholme | 128,071 | 150,169 | +22,098 |
| Holyhead | 122,396 | 135,130 | +12,734 |
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 | 25 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 17 |
| 2026-02 | 20 |
| 2026-01 | 21 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
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 | 37 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 599,114 |
| France | 116,931 |
| Germany | 83,669 |
| Czechia | 27,129 |
| Canada | 26,180 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 361,328 | 237,786 | -123,542 |
| France | 69,783 | 47,148 | -22,635 |
| Germany | 70,389 | 13,280 | -57,109 |
| Czechia | 18,082 | 9,047 | -9,035 |
| Canada | 0 | 26,180 | +26,180 |
| Australia | 12,620 | 7,870 | -4,750 |
| Spain | 0 | 16,240 | +16,240 |
| Italy | 1,474 | 11,143 | +9,669 |
| Senegal | 5,719 | 0 | -5,719 |
| Denmark | 3,996 | 0 | -3,996 |
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 | 91,273 |
| China | 3,908 |
| Italy | 2,519 |
| Romania | 2,518 |
| XI | 1,284 |
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 | 51,655 | 39,618 | -12,037 |
| China | 1,923 | 1,985 | +62 |
| Italy | 2,418 | 101 | -2,317 |
| Romania | 389 | 2,129 | +1,740 |
| XI | 1,284 | 0 | -1,284 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 745,834 |
| Other | 104,499 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 60,173 |
| Air transport | 16,285 |
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) | 463,712 | 282,122 | -181,590 |
| Other | 60,666 | 43,833 | -16,833 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,211 | 35,962 | +11,751 |
| Air transport | 3,240 | 13,045 | +9,805 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 258,587 |
| Holyhead | 234,689 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 211,482 |
| 000 | 104,499 |
| Portsmouth | 29,648 |
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 | 127,338 | 131,249 | +3,911 |
| Holyhead | 153,522 | 81,167 | -72,355 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 142,256 | 69,226 | -73,030 |
| 000 | 60,666 | 43,833 | -16,833 |
| Portsmouth | 21,452 | 8,196 | -13,256 |
| Southampton | 12,620 | 7,870 | -4,750 |
| Heysham | 13,287 | 0 | -13,287 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,350 | 7,680 | +2,330 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,240 | 4,977 | +1,737 |
| Tyne | 0 | 8,044 | +8,044 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72155080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron or steel bars containing 0.25% or more carbon by weight, cold-formed or cold-finished