Import/export HS code 72163211: Parallel-flange I-sections
I-shaped steel sections with parallel flange faces, 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 | 59,305,352 |
| Germany | 10,669,460 |
| Turkey | 10,191,670 |
| Netherlands | 3,060,373 |
| Ireland | 1,764,925 |
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 | 38,909,983 | 20,395,369 | -18,514,614 |
| Germany | 6,315,293 | 4,354,167 | -1,961,126 |
| Turkey | 5,392,440 | 4,799,230 | -593,210 |
| Netherlands | 1,987,984 | 1,072,389 | -915,595 |
| Ireland | 870,235 | 894,690 | +24,455 |
| Luxembourg | 920,082 | 313,229 | -606,853 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 886,174 | +886,174 |
| Brazil | 222,769 | 629,676 | +406,907 |
| South Korea | 646,224 | 0 | -646,224 |
| Denmark | 492,392 | 0 | -492,392 |
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 | 44,942,061 |
| Germany | 12,366,532 |
| Turkey | 11,544,747 |
| United Arab Emirates | 886,174 |
| Brazil | 852,445 |
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 | 28,816,428 | 16,125,633 | -12,690,795 |
| Germany | 7,137,244 | 5,229,288 | -1,907,956 |
| Turkey | 6,743,857 | 4,800,890 | -1,942,967 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 886,174 | +886,174 |
| Brazil | 222,769 | 629,676 | +406,907 |
| South Korea | 697,864 | 0 | -697,864 |
| United Kingdom | 226,580 | 98,712 | -127,868 |
| Luxembourg | 252,513 | 24,735 | -227,778 |
| Poland | 85,875 | 83,668 | -2,207 |
| France | 68,720 | 57,602 | -11,118 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 68,119,088 |
| Other | 17,407,388 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,355,976 |
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) | 42,654,493 | 25,464,595 | -17,189,898 |
| Other | 11,929,750 | 5,477,638 | -6,452,112 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,750,591 | 2,605,385 | +854,794 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 33,438,300 |
| 000 | 17,407,388 |
| Goole | 6,241,133 |
| London | 5,844,464 |
| Dover | 5,070,053 |
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 | 19,631,672 | 13,806,628 | -5,825,044 |
| 000 | 11,929,750 | 5,477,638 | -6,452,112 |
| Goole | 5,272,665 | 968,468 | -4,304,197 |
| London | 3,388,843 | 2,455,621 | -933,222 |
| Dover | 3,122,885 | 1,947,168 | -1,175,717 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 3,414,960 | 729,890 | -2,685,070 |
| Poole | 2,587,552 | 1,409,038 | -1,178,514 |
| Great Yarmouth | 1,881,622 | 2,086,945 | +205,323 |
| Shoreham – Penney’s Wharf | 1,592,972 | 1,371,031 | -221,941 |
| Newport | 1,291,211 | 597,247 | -693,964 |
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 | 17 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Specialised construction activities | 4 |
| Construction of buildings | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 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+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 15,507,932 |
| Turkey | 2,740,749 |
| United States | 1,530,581 |
| Germany | 962,034 |
| Belgium | 618,827 |
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 | 9,422,094 | 6,085,838 | -3,336,256 |
| Turkey | 635,659 | 2,105,090 | +1,469,431 |
| United States | 433,150 | 1,097,431 | +664,281 |
| Germany | 96,727 | 865,307 | +768,580 |
| Belgium | 3,366 | 615,461 | +612,095 |
| Netherlands | 270,840 | 264,720 | -6,120 |
| Canada | 226,026 | 0 | -226,026 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 86,295 | 70,873 | -15,422 |
| Denmark | 98,272 | 50,812 | -47,460 |
| Poland | 128,483 | 982 | -127,501 |
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 | 9,338,698 |
| XI | 5,697,634 |
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 | 5,817,396 | 3,521,302 | -2,296,094 |
| XI | 3,312,158 | 2,385,476 | -926,682 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 15,244,018 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,338,850 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,244,965 |
| Air transport | 1,555 |
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 | 9,217,536 | 6,026,482 | -3,191,054 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,919,562 | 4,419,288 | +2,499,726 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 421,458 | 823,507 | +402,049 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,555 | +1,555 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 15,244,018 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,029,112 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,463,389 |
| TRT | 1,230,815 |
| Grimsby | 1,146,197 |
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 | 9,217,536 | 6,026,482 | -3,191,054 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,187,690 | 841,422 | -346,268 |
| Immingham Docks | 464,306 | 999,083 | +534,777 |
| TRT | 135,305 | 1,095,510 | +960,205 |
| Grimsby | 0 | 1,146,197 | +1,146,197 |
| Goole | 15,378 | 934,238 | +918,860 |
| Felixstowe | 123,160 | 70,873 | -52,287 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 144,201 | 47,569 | -96,632 |
| Heysham | 101,379 | 60,168 | -41,211 |
| Liverpool Docks | 64,830 | 8,463 | -56,367 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72163211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: I-shaped steel sections with parallel flange faces, hot-rolled or extruded