Import/export HS code 72163310: Medium H-shaped steel sections
H-shaped steel sections, 80 mm to 180 mm in height, hot-rolled or extruded
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* 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 | 24,790,310 |
| Germany | 7,467,355 |
| Turkey | 1,978,830 |
| Luxembourg | 1,957,804 |
| Netherlands | 1,676,140 |
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 | 16,453,777 | 8,336,533 | -8,117,244 |
| Germany | 4,182,948 | 3,284,407 | -898,541 |
| Turkey | 820,923 | 1,157,907 | +336,984 |
| Luxembourg | 1,750,979 | 206,825 | -1,544,154 |
| Netherlands | 1,169,770 | 506,370 | -663,400 |
| Belgium | 1,178,111 | 5,270 | -1,172,841 |
| South Korea | 1,164,942 | 0 | -1,164,942 |
| Brazil | 221,645 | 702,373 | +480,728 |
| China | 0 | 678,711 | +678,711 |
| Ireland | 126,044 | 41,211 | -84,833 |
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 | 22,689,702 |
| Germany | 8,095,994 |
| Turkey | 2,309,776 |
| Luxembourg | 1,818,255 |
| South Korea | 1,192,071 |
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 | 15,016,298 | 7,673,404 | -7,342,894 |
| Germany | 4,660,793 | 3,435,201 | -1,225,592 |
| Turkey | 1,118,780 | 1,190,996 | +72,216 |
| Luxembourg | 1,591,628 | 226,627 | -1,365,001 |
| South Korea | 1,192,071 | 0 | -1,192,071 |
| India | 1,180,202 | 0 | -1,180,202 |
| Brazil | 221,645 | 702,373 | +480,728 |
| China | 0 | 702,374 | +702,374 |
| Poland | 98,819 | 179,016 | +80,197 |
| United Kingdom | 90,525 | 15,383 | -75,142 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 5 |
| Suffolk | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 4 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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) | 34,787,951 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,630,992 |
| Other | 2,842,365 |
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) | 22,939,082 | 11,848,869 | -11,090,213 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,340,429 | 2,290,563 | -49,866 |
| Other | 2,022,212 | 820,153 | -1,202,059 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 14,235,184 |
| London | 5,996,018 |
| Dover | 4,865,885 |
| Goole | 3,129,149 |
| Poole | 2,973,108 |
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 | 9,092,385 | 5,142,799 | -3,949,586 |
| London | 3,834,544 | 2,161,474 | -1,673,070 |
| Dover | 3,868,963 | 996,922 | -2,872,041 |
| Goole | 2,651,196 | 477,953 | -2,173,243 |
| Poole | 1,821,228 | 1,151,880 | -669,348 |
| 000 | 2,022,212 | 820,153 | -1,202,059 |
| Great Yarmouth | 376,499 | 2,012,524 | +1,636,025 |
| Shoreham – Penney’s Wharf | 779,170 | 639,470 | -139,700 |
| Immingham Docks | 802,484 | 535,618 | -266,866 |
| Medway | 721,093 | 0 | -721,093 |
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 |
| Specialised construction activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
| Construction of buildings | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 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+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 4,986,752 |
| Germany | 3,296,408 |
| Sweden | 2,682,881 |
| Ireland | 2,275,106 |
| Netherlands | 2,270,772 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 967,010 | 4,019,742 | +3,052,732 |
| Germany | 1,196,912 | 2,099,496 | +902,584 |
| Sweden | 2,682,881 | 0 | -2,682,881 |
| Ireland | 1,394,297 | 880,809 | -513,488 |
| Netherlands | 1,589,868 | 680,904 | -908,964 |
| United States | 881,499 | 452,827 | -428,672 |
| Denmark | 247,542 | 193,331 | -54,211 |
| Portugal | 222,851 | 70,517 | -152,334 |
| Belgium | 6,751 | 201,045 | +194,294 |
| Canada | 185,148 | 0 | -185,148 |
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 | 2,139,030 |
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 | 1,291,130 | 847,900 | -443,230 |
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) | 12,176,785 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,145,967 |
| Other | 2,139,030 |
| Air transport | 9,422 |
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) | 4,740,950 | 7,435,835 | +2,694,885 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,560,965 | 585,002 | -2,975,963 |
| Other | 1,291,130 | 847,900 | -443,230 |
| Air transport | 1,022 | 8,400 | +7,378 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,113,071 |
| TRT | 3,250,427 |
| Grimsby | 2,683,320 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,534,926 |
| 000 | 2,139,030 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,572,487 | 540,584 | -4,031,903 |
| TRT | 697,621 | 2,552,806 | +1,855,185 |
| Grimsby | 0 | 2,683,320 | +2,683,320 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,873,092 | 661,834 | -1,211,258 |
| 000 | 1,291,130 | 847,900 | -443,230 |
| Goole | 344,271 | 1,213,227 | +868,956 |
| Southampton | 476,607 | 0 | -476,607 |
| Liverpool Docks | 29,425 | 182,166 | +152,741 |
| Heysham | 73,742 | 25,889 | -47,853 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 41,630 | 52,615 | +10,985 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72163310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: H-shaped steel sections, 80 mm to 180 mm in height, hot-rolled or extruded