Import/export HS code 72163190: Large U-shaped steel sections
U-shaped steel sections over 220 mm in height, hot-rolled or extruded
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 11,756,079 |
| Turkey | 4,171,387 |
| Netherlands | 1,564,709 |
| Ireland | 1,336,508 |
| Germany | 748,949 |
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 | 5,429,128 | 6,326,951 | +897,823 |
| Turkey | 2,720,805 | 1,450,582 | -1,270,223 |
| Netherlands | 1,215,669 | 349,040 | -866,629 |
| Ireland | 562,172 | 774,336 | +212,164 |
| Germany | 420,739 | 328,210 | -92,529 |
| United States | 422,048 | 0 | -422,048 |
| Thailand | 0 | 391,039 | +391,039 |
| France | 263,520 | 0 | -263,520 |
| Italy | 0 | 240,309 | +240,309 |
| United Arab Emirates | 109,964 | 0 | -109,964 |
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 | 10,721,897 |
| Turkey | 4,822,871 |
| Germany | 1,325,366 |
| United States | 422,048 |
| Thailand | 391,039 |
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 | 4,785,699 | 5,936,198 | +1,150,499 |
| Turkey | 3,371,934 | 1,450,937 | -1,920,997 |
| Germany | 924,223 | 401,143 | -523,080 |
| United States | 422,048 | 0 | -422,048 |
| Thailand | 0 | 391,039 | +391,039 |
| Luxembourg | 66,152 | 108,170 | +42,018 |
| Poland | 32,037 | 0 | -32,037 |
| Italy | 0 | 24,044 | +24,044 |
| Netherlands | 12,613 | 7,706 | -4,907 |
| South Korea | 11,341 | 0 | -11,341 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 |
| Suffolk | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 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) | 16,709,016 |
| Other | 3,183,282 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,250,603 |
| Air transport | 2,497 |
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) | 8,953,215 | 7,755,801 | -1,197,414 |
| Other | 1,507,023 | 1,676,259 | +169,236 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 689,664 | 560,939 | -128,725 |
| Air transport | 0 | 2,497 | +2,497 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 11,444,324 |
| 000 | 3,183,282 |
| Goole | 1,188,811 |
| Immingham Docks | 984,880 |
| Cardiff Docks | 623,601 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRT | 5,931,350 | 5,512,974 | -418,376 |
| 000 | 1,507,023 | 1,676,259 | +169,236 |
| Goole | 976,365 | 212,446 | -763,919 |
| Immingham Docks | 576,671 | 408,209 | -168,462 |
| Cardiff Docks | 623,601 | 0 | -623,601 |
| Dover | 259,608 | 361,853 | +102,245 |
| Hull | 238,546 | 287,296 | +48,750 |
| Liverpool Docks | 422,048 | 0 | -422,048 |
| Shoreham – Penney’s Wharf | 2,867 | 408,694 | +405,827 |
| London | 165,170 | 235,015 | +69,845 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Specialised construction activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Civil engineering | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
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+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,935,714 |
| Ukraine | 199,199 |
| United States | 147,838 |
| Bahrain | 117,040 |
| Belgium | 115,474 |
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 | 1,330,872 | 1,604,842 | +273,970 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 199,199 | +199,199 |
| United States | 2,318 | 145,520 | +143,202 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 117,040 | +117,040 |
| Belgium | 63,301 | 52,173 | -11,128 |
| Italy | 46,566 | 16,393 | -30,173 |
| Poland | 27,535 | 20,898 | -6,637 |
| South Korea | 5,295 | 42,923 | +37,628 |
| Spain | 37,151 | 4,873 | -32,278 |
| Singapore | 25,214 | 12,559 | -12,655 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 2,332,062 |
| China | 25,932 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,085,803 | 1,246,259 | +160,456 |
| China | 0 | 25,932 | +25,932 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 2,357,994 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,156,820 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 417,573 |
| Air transport | 4,783 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1,085,803 | 1,272,191 | +186,388 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 496,178 | 660,642 | +164,464 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 68,489 | 349,084 | +280,595 |
| Air transport | 2,318 | 2,465 | +147 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 2,357,994 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 401,450 |
| Heysham | 391,125 |
| Southampton | 182,003 |
| Liverpool Docks | 156,895 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 1,085,803 | 1,272,191 | +186,388 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 165,386 | 236,064 | +70,678 |
| Heysham | 112,802 | 278,323 | +165,521 |
| Southampton | 5,295 | 176,708 | +171,413 |
| Liverpool Docks | 80,325 | 76,570 | -3,755 |
| Felixstowe | 28,058 | 117,040 | +88,982 |
| Immingham Docks | 54,379 | 64,282 | +9,903 |
| Holyhead | 38,692 | 8,868 | -29,824 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 22,238 | 0 | -22,238 |
| Hull | 3,815 | 16,393 | +12,578 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72163190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: U-shaped steel sections over 220 mm in height, hot-rolled or extruded