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 | 147,114,948 |
| Luxembourg | 29,667,019 |
| Germany | 16,233,122 |
| Netherlands | 7,373,021 |
| 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 | 91,588,982 | 55,525,966 | -36,063,016 |
| Luxembourg | 26,531,834 | 3,135,185 | -23,396,649 |
| Germany | 12,941,973 | 3,291,149 | -9,650,824 |
| Netherlands | 4,529,079 | 2,843,942 | -1,685,137 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 3,109,209 | +3,109,209 |
| Ireland | 1,878,653 | 1,012,409 | -866,244 |
| Brazil | 1,231,684 | 1,396,547 | +164,863 |
| Belgium | 1,997,668 | 428,175 | -1,569,493 |
| South Korea | 1,742,039 | 0 | -1,742,039 |
| China | 1,281,064 | 224,422 | -1,056,642 |
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 | 136,292,880 |
| Luxembourg | 24,018,143 |
| Germany | 16,757,043 |
| South Korea | 7,035,917 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,135,036 |
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 | 84,692,855 | 51,600,025 | -33,092,830 |
| Luxembourg | 22,771,679 | 1,246,464 | -21,525,215 |
| Germany | 13,276,833 | 3,480,210 | -9,796,623 |
| South Korea | 5,174,328 | 1,861,589 | -3,312,739 |
| United Arab Emirates | 24,480 | 3,110,556 | +3,086,076 |
| Brazil | 1,231,684 | 1,396,547 | +164,863 |
| United Kingdom | 786,169 | 167,820 | -618,349 |
| Ireland | 337,143 | 94,395 | -242,748 |
| China | 18,115 | 224,422 | +206,307 |
| Netherlands | 175,501 | 23,428 | -152,073 |
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 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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) | 187,272,541 |
| Other | 23,470,222 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,589,336 |
| 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) | 125,442,577 | 61,829,964 | -63,612,613 |
| Other | 15,692,316 | 7,777,906 | -7,914,410 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,172,317 | 1,417,019 | -1,755,298 |
| 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 | 129,393,718 |
| 000 | 23,470,222 |
| Goole | 20,846,641 |
| Poole | 8,222,696 |
| Shoreham – Penney’s Wharf | 6,430,093 |
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 | 82,672,678 | 46,721,040 | -35,951,638 |
| 000 | 15,692,316 | 7,777,906 | -7,914,410 |
| Goole | 18,234,891 | 2,611,750 | -15,623,141 |
| Poole | 3,494,281 | 4,728,415 | +1,234,134 |
| Shoreham – Penney’s Wharf | 6,430,093 | 0 | -6,430,093 |
| Great Yarmouth | 1,903,108 | 3,715,391 | +1,812,283 |
| Hartlepool | 1,231,684 | 3,109,209 | +1,877,525 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,418,337 | 0 | -3,418,337 |
| Dover | 2,706,052 | 26,443 | -2,679,609 |
| London | 1,768,519 | 841,338 | -927,181 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 48,068,875 |
| Ireland | 22,945,293 |
| Canada | 14,139,961 |
| Turkey | 12,577,586 |
| Netherlands | 4,363,265 |
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 | 18,057,752 | 30,011,123 | +11,953,371 |
| Ireland | 12,740,787 | 10,204,506 | -2,536,281 |
| Canada | 11,177,931 | 2,962,030 | -8,215,901 |
| Turkey | 1,556,292 | 11,021,294 | +9,465,002 |
| Netherlands | 2,284,640 | 2,078,625 | -206,015 |
| Germany | 362,146 | 3,085,821 | +2,723,675 |
| Guyana | 1,888,211 | 0 | -1,888,211 |
| Australia | 665,975 | 574,443 | -91,532 |
| Denmark | 154,679 | 551,501 | +396,822 |
| Greece | 465,228 | 196,823 | -268,405 |
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 | 19,635,794 |
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 | 10,934,504 | 8,701,290 | -2,233,214 |
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) | 86,006,906 |
| Other | 19,663,452 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,388,652 |
| 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) | 36,152,893 | 49,854,013 | +13,701,120 |
| Other | 10,955,366 | 8,708,086 | -2,247,280 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,924,575 | 3,464,077 | +539,502 |
| Air transport | 176,682 | 15,289 | -161,393 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 71,086,363 |
| 000 | 19,663,452 |
| Grimsby | 4,163,019 |
| TRT | 4,149,703 |
| 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 | 31,363,233 | 39,723,130 | +8,359,897 |
| 000 | 10,955,366 | 8,708,086 | -2,247,280 |
| Grimsby | 0 | 4,163,019 | +4,163,019 |
| TRT | 723,945 | 3,425,758 | +2,701,813 |
| Goole | 647,326 | 2,013,157 | +1,365,831 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,412,105 | 1,039,362 | -372,743 |
| Heysham | 1,307,579 | 1,134,008 | -173,571 |
| Hull | 1,899,502 | 13,118 | -1,886,384 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 231,409 | 608,221 | +376,812 |
| Liverpool Docks | 470,352 | 259,599 | -210,753 |
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