Import/export HS code 72165010: Small hot-rolled steel shapes
Hot-rolled steel shapes that fit within an 80 mm square cross-section
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 5,409,352 |
| Netherlands | 995,731 |
| China | 512,130 |
| Germany | 481,693 |
| Italy | 349,948 |
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 | 2,197,064 | 3,212,288 | +1,015,224 |
| Netherlands | 639,378 | 356,353 | -283,025 |
| China | 114,387 | 397,743 | +283,356 |
| Germany | 65,691 | 416,002 | +350,311 |
| Italy | 214,786 | 135,162 | -79,624 |
| Spain | 309,284 | 0 | -309,284 |
| Ireland | 96,446 | 39,313 | -57,133 |
| Belgium | 0 | 42,604 | +42,604 |
| Canada | 15,361 | 0 | -15,361 |
| Sweden | 0 | 2,450 | +2,450 |
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 | 5,682,663 |
| Germany | 962,501 |
| Italy | 613,450 |
| China | 528,429 |
| Spain | 309,284 |
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 | 2,470,375 | 3,212,288 | +741,913 |
| Germany | 410,999 | 551,502 | +140,503 |
| Italy | 215,769 | 397,681 | +181,912 |
| China | 129,748 | 398,681 | +268,933 |
| Spain | 309,284 | 0 | -309,284 |
| Netherlands | 19,776 | 0 | -19,776 |
| Sweden | 0 | 2,450 | +2,450 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| South East Wales | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 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) | 6,586,968 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,242,521 |
| Other | 418,889 |
| Air transport | 5,934 |
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) | 3,029,553 | 3,557,415 | +527,862 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 442,570 | 799,951 | +357,381 |
| Other | 175,278 | 243,611 | +68,333 |
| Air transport | 4,996 | 938 | -4,058 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,299,442 |
| TRT | 1,522,352 |
| Felixstowe | 1,019,219 |
| 499 | 531,587 |
| Killingholme | 479,882 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,952,500 | 346,942 | -1,605,558 |
| TRT | 233,640 | 1,288,712 | +1,055,072 |
| Felixstowe | 140,863 | 878,356 | +737,493 |
| 499 | 0 | 531,587 | +531,587 |
| Killingholme | 213,358 | 266,524 | +53,166 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 288,500 | 168,403 | -120,097 |
| 000 | 175,278 | 243,611 | +68,333 |
| Cardiff Docks | 72,207 | 293,485 | +221,278 |
| London | 133,820 | 178,366 | +44,546 |
| Liverpool Docks | 278,678 | 11,611 | -267,067 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Civil engineering | 1 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,305,721 |
| France | 1,273,702 |
| Sri Lanka | 325,867 |
| Denmark | 322,520 |
| Netherlands | 267,994 |
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 | 1,412,086 | 893,635 | -518,451 |
| France | 621,265 | 652,437 | +31,172 |
| Sri Lanka | 259,869 | 65,998 | -193,871 |
| Denmark | 100,906 | 221,614 | +120,708 |
| Netherlands | 215,223 | 52,771 | -162,452 |
| Germany | 218,331 | 7,059 | -211,272 |
| Canada | 24,571 | 85,341 | +60,770 |
| Ireland | 62,834 | 44,189 | -18,645 |
| Italy | 103,154 | 0 | -103,154 |
| Australia | 57,952 | 28,298 | -29,654 |
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 | 4,267 |
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 | 4,267 | 0 | -4,267 |
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) | 3,107,443 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,184,372 |
| Other | 5,097 |
| Air transport | 4,452 |
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) | 1,916,798 | 1,190,645 | -726,153 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,262,047 | 922,325 | -339,722 |
| Other | 4,830 | 267 | -4,563 |
| Air transport | 4,452 | 0 | -4,452 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,267,063 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,316,857 |
| Dover | 500,101 |
| Immingham Docks | 446,575 |
| London Gateway Port | 236,674 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,385,162 | 881,901 | -503,261 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 661,522 | 655,335 | -6,187 |
| Dover | 500,101 | 0 | -500,101 |
| Immingham Docks | 163,248 | 283,327 | +120,079 |
| London Gateway Port | 170,676 | 65,998 | -104,678 |
| Felixstowe | 143,438 | 56,252 | -87,186 |
| Liverpool Docks | 73,923 | 119,999 | +46,076 |
| Holyhead | 39,843 | 36,104 | -3,739 |
| Eurotunnel | 22,499 | 0 | -22,499 |
| Heysham | 13,373 | 3,685 | -9,688 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72165010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel shapes that fit within an 80 mm square cross-section