Import/export HS code 72163291: Parallel-flange I-sections (large)
Large 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 | 155,448,703 |
| Luxembourg | 28,265,368 |
| Germany | 17,998,346 |
| Netherlands | 7,471,710 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,109,209 |
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 | 91,577,220 | 63,871,483 | -27,705,737 |
| Luxembourg | 25,490,257 | 2,775,111 | -22,715,146 |
| Germany | 11,091,869 | 6,906,477 | -4,185,392 |
| Netherlands | 5,172,221 | 2,299,489 | -2,872,732 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 3,109,209 | +3,109,209 |
| Ireland | 1,843,447 | 1,198,658 | -644,789 |
| Brazil | 1,231,684 | 1,396,547 | +164,863 |
| Belgium | 1,429,558 | 471,090 | -958,468 |
| South Korea | 1,677,223 | 0 | -1,677,223 |
| China | 1,262,949 | 224,422 | -1,038,527 |
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 | 143,656,225 |
| Luxembourg | 22,483,056 |
| Germany | 19,171,926 |
| South Korea | 6,994,938 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,125,309 |
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 | 84,765,170 | 58,891,055 | -25,874,115 |
| Luxembourg | 21,255,479 | 1,227,577 | -20,027,902 |
| Germany | 11,878,478 | 7,293,448 | -4,585,030 |
| South Korea | 6,507,659 | 487,279 | -6,020,380 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,347 | 3,123,962 | +3,122,615 |
| Brazil | 1,231,684 | 1,396,547 | +164,863 |
| United Kingdom | 742,368 | 118,866 | -623,502 |
| Ireland | 337,143 | 101,821 | -235,322 |
| China | 0 | 224,422 | +224,422 |
| Netherlands | 150,761 | 32,154 | -118,607 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
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 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 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) | 194,577,895 |
| Other | 24,369,616 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,405,745 |
| Air transport | 4,075 |
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) | 123,823,063 | 70,754,832 | -53,068,231 |
| Other | 14,345,881 | 10,023,735 | -4,322,146 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,176,134 | 2,229,611 | -946,523 |
| Air transport | 0 | 4,075 | +4,075 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 139,481,818 |
| 000 | 24,369,616 |
| Goole | 18,287,332 |
| Poole | 8,974,244 |
| Great Yarmouth | 6,592,516 |
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 | 84,241,819 | 55,239,999 | -29,001,820 |
| 000 | 14,345,881 | 10,023,735 | -4,322,146 |
| Goole | 17,207,102 | 1,080,230 | -16,126,872 |
| Poole | 3,347,557 | 5,626,687 | +2,279,130 |
| Great Yarmouth | 3,247,590 | 3,344,926 | +97,336 |
| Shoreham – Penney’s Wharf | 4,435,914 | 0 | -4,435,914 |
| Hartlepool | 1,231,684 | 3,109,209 | +1,877,525 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,418,337 | 0 | -3,418,337 |
| Dover | 2,357,290 | 342,814 | -2,014,476 |
| London | 1,546,500 | 1,149,252 | -397,248 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Specialised construction activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
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 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 50,051,944 |
| Ireland | 25,749,900 |
| Turkey | 16,350,729 |
| Canada | 12,545,537 |
| Netherlands | 4,226,293 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 14,023,753 | 36,028,191 | +22,004,438 |
| Ireland | 12,899,828 | 12,850,072 | -49,756 |
| Turkey | 5,324,590 | 11,026,139 | +5,701,549 |
| Canada | 8,902,561 | 3,642,976 | -5,259,585 |
| Netherlands | 2,789,409 | 1,436,884 | -1,352,525 |
| Germany | 732,564 | 2,740,714 | +2,008,150 |
| Australia | 543,060 | 798,836 | +255,776 |
| Greece | 465,228 | 196,823 | -268,405 |
| Denmark | 56,785 | 567,047 | +510,262 |
| Portugal | 244,005 | 324,865 | +80,860 |
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 | 22,118,581 |
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 | 11,140,157 | 10,978,424 | -161,733 |
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) | 88,297,254 |
| Other | 22,140,407 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,894,344 |
| Air transport | 191,971 |
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) | 32,465,538 | 55,831,716 | +23,366,178 |
| Other | 11,155,228 | 10,985,179 | -170,049 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,840,586 | 4,053,758 | +1,213,172 |
| Air transport | 186,518 | 5,453 | -181,065 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 72,519,850 |
| 000 | 22,140,407 |
| Grimsby | 5,940,348 |
| TRT | 5,229,057 |
| Goole | 2,660,483 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 29,539,677 | 42,980,173 | +13,440,496 |
| 000 | 11,155,228 | 10,985,179 | -170,049 |
| Grimsby | 0 | 5,940,348 | +5,940,348 |
| TRT | 979,213 | 4,249,844 | +3,270,631 |
| Goole | 647,326 | 2,013,157 | +1,365,831 |
| Heysham | 1,284,216 | 1,337,896 | +53,680 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,253,831 | 1,114,724 | -139,107 |
| Liverpool Docks | 440,606 | 436,472 | -4,134 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 212,650 | 615,292 | +402,642 |
| London Gateway Port | 556,611 | 170,285 | -386,326 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72163291
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Large I-shaped steel sections with parallel flange faces, hot-rolled or extruded