72141000 - Other bars and rods of iron - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling, Forged is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 90.7% of imports (€379.9M), followed by 🇷🇺 Russia (5.5%). With an HHI of 8258, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling, Forged to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (19.1%, €8.3M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇳🇴 Norway.

Within the EU, 🇧🇪 Belgium concentrates 53.0% of Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling, Forged imports, well ahead of 🇮🇹 Italy (21.7%). The top importing member states are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇳🇱 Netherlands.

In 2025, imports were surging (48.0%) and exports rising (13.5%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling, Forged to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling, Forged (NC8 72141000) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 90.7% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling, Forged?

The extra-EU trade balance for Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling, Forged (NC8 72141000) is €-375.7M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €418.9M, exports: €43.2M).

How much does the EU import of Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling, Forged?

The EU imported €418.9M of Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling, Forged (NC8 72141000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 410.9M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling, Forged?

The weighted average import price of Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling, Forged (NC8 72141000) is €1.02/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling, Forged?

The leading EU member state importer of Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling, Forged (NC8 72141000) is 🇧🇪 Belgium, accounting for 53.0% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were surging (48.0%) and exports rising (13.5%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇨🇳 China	€379.9M	90.7%	382.1M kg
2	🇷🇺 Russia	€23.0M	5.5%	16.7M kg
3	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€4.8M	1.1%	4.0M kg
4	🇦🇺 Australia	€4.3M	1.0%	5.2M kg
5	🇺🇸 United States	€3.0M	0.7%	423K kg
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€421K	0.1%	449K kg
7	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€242K	0.1%	210K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€8.3M	19.1%	4.9M kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€6.8M	15.8%	4.0M kg
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€4.3M	10.1%	2.2M kg
4	🇽🇱 XL	€3.1M	7.1%	2.8M kg
5	🇺🇸 United States	€2.0M	4.5%	357K kg
6	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€1.5M	3.4%	1.9M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€379.9M	382.1Mt	€0.9942/kg	91.4%
2	🇷🇺 Russia	€23.0M	16.7Mt	€1.38/kg	5.5%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€4.8M	4.0Mt	€1.20/kg	1.1%
4	🇦🇺 Australia	€4.3M	5.2Mt	€0.8314/kg	1.0%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€3.0M	423Kt	€7.08/kg	0.7%
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€421K	449Kt	€0.9376/kg	0.1%
7	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€242K	210Kt	€1.15/kg	0.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€8.3M	4.9Mt	€1.68/kg	31.8%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€6.8M	4.0Mt	€1.69/kg	26.3%
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€4.3M	2.2Mt	€1.99/kg	16.8%
4	🇽🇱 XL	€3.1M	2.8Mt	€1.11/kg	11.8%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€2.0M	357Kt	€5.47/kg	7.5%
6	🇹🇷 Turkey	€1.5M	1.9Mt	€0.7812/kg	5.7%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€379.9M	382.1Mt	€0.9942/kg	91.4%
2	🇷🇺 Russia	€23.0M	16.7Mt	€1.38/kg	5.5%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€4.8M	4.0Mt	€1.20/kg	1.1%
4	🇦🇺 Australia	€4.3M	5.2Mt	€0.8314/kg	1.0%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€3.0M	423Kt	€7.08/kg	0.7%
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€421K	449Kt	€0.9376/kg	0.1%
7	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€242K	210Kt	€1.15/kg	0.1%

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EU External Trade - Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling, Forged

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