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 | 4,894,939 |
| Netherlands | 896,807 |
| Germany | 519,482 |
| China | 485,498 |
| Spain | 340,752 |
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 | 1,765,059 | 3,129,880 | +1,364,821 |
| Netherlands | 638,485 | 258,322 | -380,163 |
| Germany | 335,207 | 184,275 | -150,932 |
| China | 90,726 | 394,772 | +304,046 |
| Spain | 340,752 | 0 | -340,752 |
| Italy | 230,160 | 77,040 | -153,120 |
| Ireland | 88,701 | 41,913 | -46,788 |
| 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 | 5,395,330 |
| Germany | 720,785 |
| Italy | 525,141 |
| China | 500,859 |
| Spain | 340,752 |
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 | 2,265,450 | 3,129,880 | +864,430 |
| Germany | 452,542 | 268,243 | -184,299 |
| Italy | 231,143 | 293,998 | +62,855 |
| China | 106,087 | 394,772 | +288,685 |
| Spain | 340,752 | 0 | -340,752 |
| 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 |
| South East Wales | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 6,474,684 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 742,283 |
| Other | 413,744 |
| Air transport | 4,996 |
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) | 2,908,791 | 3,565,893 | +657,102 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 484,113 | 258,170 | -225,943 |
| Other | 106,551 | 307,193 | +200,642 |
| Air transport | 4,996 | 0 | -4,996 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,279,946 |
| TRT | 1,708,601 |
| Felixstowe | 1,019,219 |
| Killingholme | 434,321 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 415,519 |
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 | 1,845,174 | 434,772 | -1,410,402 |
| TRT | 460,720 | 1,247,881 | +787,161 |
| Felixstowe | 86,440 | 932,779 | +846,339 |
| Killingholme | 213,358 | 220,963 | +7,605 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 146,439 | 269,080 | +122,641 |
| 000 | 106,551 | 307,193 | +200,642 |
| Liverpool Docks | 310,146 | 11,611 | -298,535 |
| London | 132,927 | 130,366 | -2,561 |
| 499 | 0 | 237,760 | +237,760 |
| Cardiff Docks | 23,769 | 203,552 | +179,783 |
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 | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
| 2025-06 | 4 |
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 | 4 |
| 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 | 2,055,006 |
| France | 1,244,290 |
| Netherlands | 419,783 |
| Germany | 303,366 |
| Sri Lanka | 259,869 |
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 | 1,537,358 | 517,648 | -1,019,710 |
| France | 760,502 | 483,788 | -276,714 |
| Netherlands | 369,259 | 50,524 | -318,735 |
| Germany | 267,406 | 35,960 | -231,446 |
| Sri Lanka | 259,869 | 0 | -259,869 |
| Denmark | 39,279 | 195,139 | +155,860 |
| Ireland | 60,433 | 50,809 | -9,624 |
| Italy | 103,154 | 0 | -103,154 |
| Australia | 57,952 | 0 | -57,952 |
| Belgium | 45,415 | 0 | -45,415 |
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) | 2,690,824 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,291,293 |
| 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) | 1,998,637 | 692,187 | -1,306,450 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,597,226 | 694,067 | -903,159 |
| 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 | 2,041,836 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,508,154 |
| Dover | 500,101 |
| Immingham Docks | 376,174 |
| London Gateway Port | 172,599 |
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 | 1,508,511 | 533,325 | -975,186 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,017,355 | 490,799 | -526,556 |
| Dover | 478,211 | 21,890 | -456,321 |
| Immingham Docks | 123,452 | 252,722 | +129,270 |
| London Gateway Port | 172,599 | 0 | -172,599 |
| Felixstowe | 143,438 | 26,607 | -116,831 |
| Holyhead | 46,911 | 33,255 | -13,656 |
| Liverpool Docks | 73,923 | 4,133 | -69,790 |
| Eurotunnel | 22,499 | 0 | -22,499 |
| Heysham | 3,904 | 13,154 | +9,250 |
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