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 | 96,269,554 |
| Luxembourg | 51,185,878 |
| Germany | 30,363,291 |
| Netherlands | 14,287,990 |
| South Korea | 6,082,290 |
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 | 57,237,202 | 39,032,352 | -18,204,850 |
| Luxembourg | 22,572,258 | 28,613,620 | +6,041,362 |
| Germany | 15,292,119 | 15,071,172 | -220,947 |
| Netherlands | 6,432,767 | 7,855,223 | +1,422,456 |
| South Korea | 6,082,290 | 0 | -6,082,290 |
| Brazil | 1,272,461 | 2,224,377 | +951,916 |
| Thailand | 0 | 2,963,597 | +2,963,597 |
| China | 318,425 | 1,862,943 | +1,544,518 |
| Ireland | 1,069,528 | 1,072,544 | +3,016 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 2,118,786 | +2,118,786 |
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 | 89,336,497 |
| Luxembourg | 38,489,388 |
| Germany | 30,709,387 |
| South Korea | 10,480,856 |
| 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 | 54,179,606 | 35,156,891 | -19,022,715 |
| Luxembourg | 16,648,835 | 21,840,553 | +5,191,718 |
| Germany | 17,148,698 | 13,560,689 | -3,588,009 |
| South Korea | 8,783,598 | 1,697,258 | -7,086,340 |
| Brazil | 1,272,461 | 2,224,377 | +951,916 |
| China | 0 | 3,450,272 | +3,450,272 |
| Thailand | 0 | 2,963,597 | +2,963,597 |
| United Arab Emirates | 130,204 | 2,170,633 | +2,040,429 |
| Turkey | 263,383 | 400,097 | +136,714 |
| United Kingdom | 450,171 | 130,603 | -319,568 |
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 | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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) | 169,023,197 |
| Other | 31,278,774 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,406,595 |
| 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) | 91,868,648 | 77,154,549 | -14,714,099 |
| Other | 11,596,673 | 19,682,101 | +8,085,428 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,664,241 | 6,742,354 | -921,887 |
| 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 | 100,747,230 |
| 000 | 31,278,774 |
| London | 15,081,183 |
| Dover | 13,410,620 |
| Great Yarmouth | 10,598,750 |
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 | 52,338,133 | 48,409,097 | -3,929,036 |
| 000 | 11,596,673 | 19,682,101 | +8,085,428 |
| London | 8,693,091 | 6,388,092 | -2,304,999 |
| Dover | 8,188,159 | 5,222,461 | -2,965,698 |
| Great Yarmouth | 5,817,814 | 4,780,936 | -1,036,878 |
| Poole | 6,177,701 | 4,385,485 | -1,792,216 |
| Goole | 8,012,056 | 2,156,416 | -5,855,640 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,397,613 | 2,545,161 | -1,852,452 |
| Hartlepool | 1,272,461 | 5,082,383 | +3,809,922 |
| Shoreham – Penney’s Wharf | 1,594,090 | 1,305,737 | -288,353 |
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 | 16 |
| Specialised construction activities | 9 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
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+ | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | 64,708,724 |
| Ireland | 29,667,141 |
| United States | 16,455,518 |
| Canada | 10,555,784 |
| Netherlands | 9,256,765 |
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 | 27,152,498 | 37,556,226 | +10,403,728 |
| Ireland | 14,321,772 | 15,345,369 | +1,023,597 |
| United States | 4,706,515 | 11,749,003 | +7,042,488 |
| Canada | 3,834,142 | 6,721,642 | +2,887,500 |
| Netherlands | 3,449,104 | 5,807,661 | +2,358,557 |
| Germany | 1,818,183 | 3,820,088 | +2,001,905 |
| Portugal | 535,533 | 881,471 | +345,938 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 1,321,891 | +1,321,891 |
| Libya | 0 | 1,267,377 | +1,267,377 |
| Greece | 1,001,849 | 58,776 | -943,073 |
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 | 22,796,904 |
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 | 11,646,038 | 11,150,866 | -495,172 |
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) | 110,696,653 |
| Other | 22,827,213 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,026,677 |
| Air transport | 11,368 |
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) | 42,906,157 | 67,790,496 | +24,884,339 |
| Other | 11,664,711 | 11,162,502 | -502,209 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,829,487 | 8,197,190 | +4,367,703 |
| Air transport | 2,360 | 9,008 | +6,648 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 93,342,396 |
| 000 | 22,827,213 |
| TRT | 9,576,339 |
| Grimsby | 5,001,103 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,800,516 |
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 | 39,803,377 | 53,539,019 | +13,735,642 |
| 000 | 11,664,711 | 11,162,502 | -502,209 |
| TRT | 1,684,056 | 7,892,283 | +6,208,227 |
| Grimsby | 0 | 5,001,103 | +5,001,103 |
| Immingham Docks | 885,823 | 2,914,693 | +2,028,870 |
| Heysham | 1,480,585 | 2,118,106 | +637,521 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,158,391 | 1,894,715 | +736,324 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 103,387 | 1,695,736 | +1,592,349 |
| Felixstowe | 731,446 | 11,290 | -720,156 |
| 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