Import/export HS code 72164010: Large L-shaped steel sections
L-shaped steel sections, 80 mm or more in height, hot-rolled or extruded
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 19,663,769 |
| Spain | 7,179,607 |
| Netherlands | 4,960,861 |
| France | 3,509,394 |
| Belgium | 1,486,933 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 5,029,166 | 14,634,603 | +9,605,437 |
| Spain | 2,622,305 | 4,557,302 | +1,934,997 |
| Netherlands | 3,327,218 | 1,633,643 | -1,693,575 |
| France | 753,459 | 2,755,935 | +2,002,476 |
| Belgium | 1,378,003 | 108,930 | -1,269,073 |
| Poland | 302,855 | 530,701 | +227,846 |
| Ireland | 431,635 | 297,023 | -134,612 |
| Italy | 226,097 | 383,366 | +157,269 |
| Sweden | 563,977 | 11,100 | -552,877 |
| Germany | 276,377 | 102,638 | -173,739 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 22,871,955 |
| Spain | 8,009,069 |
| France | 4,744,675 |
| Poland | 1,026,130 |
| Italy | 783,024 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 8,147,943 | 14,724,012 | +6,576,069 |
| Spain | 2,478,918 | 5,530,151 | +3,051,233 |
| France | 1,957,328 | 2,787,347 | +830,019 |
| Poland | 341,561 | 684,569 | +343,008 |
| Italy | 326,629 | 456,395 | +129,766 |
| Luxembourg | 55,087 | 233,942 | +178,855 |
| Germany | 178,145 | 17,804 | -160,341 |
| Netherlands | 146,351 | 3,822 | -142,529 |
| United States | 19,072 | 1,506 | -17,566 |
| Czechia | 16,862 | 1,061 | -15,801 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 |
| South East Wales | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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) | 26,725,125 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,394,777 |
| Other | 2,072,051 |
| Air transport | 17,873 |
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) | 10,658,613 | 16,066,512 | +5,407,899 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,011,281 | 8,383,496 | +5,372,215 |
| Other | 1,250,008 | 822,043 | -427,965 |
| Air transport | 16,367 | 1,506 | -14,861 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 20,474,537 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,924,542 |
| Hull | 2,812,079 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,084,174 |
| 000 | 2,072,051 |
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 | 7,926,991 | 12,547,546 | +4,620,555 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,644,555 | 2,279,987 | +635,432 |
| Hull | 2,116 | 2,809,963 | +2,807,847 |
| Liverpool Docks | 97,051 | 1,987,123 | +1,890,072 |
| 000 | 1,250,008 | 822,043 | -427,965 |
| London | 382,850 | 987,065 | +604,215 |
| Cardiff Docks | 1,033,072 | 222,138 | -810,934 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 381,460 | 781,525 | +400,065 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 502,999 | 562,306 | +59,307 |
| Dover | 533,589 | 380,113 | -153,476 |
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 | 26 |
| Specialised construction activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Construction of buildings | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 59 |
| ASD LIMITED | 52 |
| BARCLAY & MATHIESON LIMITED | 51 |
| PARKERSTEEL LIMITED | 50 |
| ALL STEELS TRADING LIMITED | 44 |
| DENT STEEL SERVICES (YORKSHIRE) LIMITED | 42 |
| A.J.N. STEELSTOCK LTD. | 35 |
| DYFED STEELS LIMITED | 33 |
| LAIDLER STEELS LIMITED | 32 |
| HALL & PICKLES 1812 LIMITED | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 11,112,601 |
| Ireland | 9,092,119 |
| Netherlands | 4,718,270 |
| Belgium | 3,073,886 |
| France | 2,197,140 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,947,823 | 6,164,778 | +1,216,955 |
| Ireland | 4,208,500 | 4,883,619 | +675,119 |
| Netherlands | 2,226,290 | 2,491,980 | +265,690 |
| Belgium | 1,730,667 | 1,343,219 | -387,448 |
| France | 193,905 | 2,003,235 | +1,809,330 |
| Poland | 250,104 | 1,004,847 | +754,743 |
| Spain | 427,082 | 785,504 | +358,422 |
| Portugal | 387,055 | 283,036 | -104,019 |
| Denmark | 337,330 | 316,387 | -20,943 |
| Switzerland | 330,353 | 229,067 | -101,286 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,240,923 |
| XI | 120,900 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 640,679 | 600,244 | -40,435 |
| XI | 21,303 | 99,597 | +78,294 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,141,207 |
| Other | 1,526,559 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 233,465 |
| Air transport | 34,730 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,842,181 | 19,299,026 | +4,456,845 |
| Other | 732,912 | 793,647 | +60,735 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,684 | 181,781 | +130,097 |
| Air transport | 3,463 | 31,267 | +27,804 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,591,345 |
| Milford | 4,644,809 |
| 000 | 1,526,559 |
| Heysham | 1,407,923 |
| Fishguard | 1,064,362 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,778,639 | 13,812,706 | +3,034,067 |
| Milford | 2,160,044 | 2,484,765 | +324,721 |
| 000 | 732,912 | 793,647 | +60,735 |
| Heysham | 656,255 | 751,668 | +95,413 |
| Fishguard | 439,320 | 625,042 | +185,722 |
| Immingham Docks | 130,435 | 634,758 | +504,323 |
| Liverpool Docks | 227,941 | 190,892 | -37,049 |
| Dover | 269,675 | 123,191 | -146,484 |
| Portsmouth | 100,267 | 256,334 | +156,067 |
| Poole | 0 | 257,816 | +257,816 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72164010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: L-shaped steel sections, 80 mm or more in height, hot-rolled or extruded