Import/export HS code 72163390: Large H-shaped steel sections
H-shaped steel sections over 180 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.
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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 | 91,472,835 |
| Luxembourg | 44,454,957 |
| Germany | 27,183,357 |
| Netherlands | 10,200,077 |
| South Korea | 9,948,493 |
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 | 54,297,559 | 37,175,276 | -17,122,283 |
| Luxembourg | 21,940,651 | 22,514,306 | +573,655 |
| Germany | 18,498,712 | 8,684,645 | -9,814,067 |
| Netherlands | 7,251,562 | 2,948,515 | -4,303,047 |
| South Korea | 9,948,493 | 0 | -9,948,493 |
| Brazil | 1,272,461 | 2,224,377 | +951,916 |
| Thailand | 0 | 2,963,597 | +2,963,597 |
| China | 318,425 | 1,835,228 | +1,516,803 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 2,118,786 | +2,118,786 |
| Ireland | 1,057,151 | 731,745 | -325,406 |
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 | 84,642,360 |
| Luxembourg | 31,855,549 |
| Germany | 28,023,109 |
| South Korea | 14,435,120 |
| Brazil | 3,496,838 |
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 | 50,604,391 | 34,037,969 | -16,566,422 |
| Luxembourg | 15,750,654 | 16,104,895 | +354,241 |
| Germany | 20,384,444 | 7,638,665 | -12,745,779 |
| South Korea | 12,486,085 | 1,949,035 | -10,537,050 |
| Brazil | 1,272,461 | 2,224,377 | +951,916 |
| Thailand | 0 | 2,963,597 | +2,963,597 |
| China | 0 | 2,687,255 | +2,687,255 |
| United Arab Emirates | 65,300 | 2,220,283 | +2,154,983 |
| Turkey | 266,225 | 411,271 | +145,046 |
| United Kingdom | 499,509 | 103,114 | -396,395 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Suffolk | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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) | 160,389,292 |
| Other | 26,312,806 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,170,252 |
| Air transport | 3,560 |
| Road transport | 2,112 |
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) | 94,973,519 | 65,415,773 | -29,557,746 |
| Other | 13,678,522 | 12,634,284 | -1,044,238 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,151,099 | 5,019,153 | -2,131,946 |
| Air transport | 0 | 3,560 | +3,560 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,112 | +2,112 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 87,951,031 |
| 000 | 26,312,806 |
| London | 14,183,313 |
| Dover | 13,311,903 |
| Goole | 11,100,407 |
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 | 50,072,639 | 37,878,392 | -12,194,247 |
| 000 | 13,678,522 | 12,634,284 | -1,044,238 |
| London | 10,306,025 | 3,877,288 | -6,428,737 |
| Dover | 7,819,087 | 5,492,816 | -2,326,271 |
| Goole | 9,349,146 | 1,751,261 | -7,597,885 |
| Poole | 4,651,678 | 4,984,117 | +332,439 |
| Great Yarmouth | 4,044,263 | 5,552,161 | +1,507,898 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,858,480 | 1,765,153 | -3,093,327 |
| Hartlepool | 1,272,461 | 5,082,383 | +3,809,922 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,870,551 | 1,886,607 | -1,983,944 |
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 | 15 |
| Specialised construction activities | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Construction of buildings | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
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 | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 61,368,967 |
| Ireland | 25,613,497 |
| United States | 14,359,888 |
| Canada | 10,406,657 |
| Netherlands | 9,231,849 |
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 | 34,427,235 | 26,941,732 | -7,485,503 |
| Ireland | 14,015,695 | 11,597,802 | -2,417,893 |
| United States | 5,825,499 | 8,534,389 | +2,708,890 |
| Canada | 7,446,532 | 2,960,125 | -4,486,407 |
| Netherlands | 4,790,593 | 4,441,256 | -349,337 |
| Germany | 1,942,868 | 3,867,909 | +1,925,041 |
| Greece | 1,001,849 | 58,776 | -943,073 |
| Spain | 680,073 | 297,381 | -382,692 |
| Portugal | 649,608 | 266,784 | -382,824 |
| United Arab Emirates | 577,517 | 153,929 | -423,588 |
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 | 19,864,175 |
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 | 11,063,327 | 8,800,848 | -2,262,479 |
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) | 103,041,122 |
| Other | 19,902,056 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,160,301 |
| Air transport | 2,360 |
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) | 56,338,862 | 46,702,260 | -9,636,602 |
| Other | 11,089,588 | 8,812,468 | -2,277,120 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,291,394 | 5,868,907 | +1,577,513 |
| Air transport | 0 | 2,360 | +2,360 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 86,373,003 |
| 000 | 19,902,056 |
| TRT | 10,123,180 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,053,859 |
| Grimsby | 3,373,232 |
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 | 51,731,959 | 34,641,044 | -17,090,915 |
| 000 | 11,089,588 | 8,812,468 | -2,277,120 |
| TRT | 3,011,627 | 7,111,553 | +4,099,926 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,265,827 | 2,788,032 | +1,522,205 |
| Grimsby | 0 | 3,373,232 | +3,373,232 |
| Heysham | 1,463,592 | 1,484,430 | +20,838 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,470,001 | 1,131,513 | -338,488 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 260,851 | 1,030,091 | +769,240 |
| Felixstowe | 580,665 | 153,929 | -426,736 |
| Goole | 463,880 | 42,909 | -420,971 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72163390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: H-shaped steel sections over 180 mm in height, hot-rolled or extruded