Import/export HS code 72165091: Hot-rolled bulb flats
Bulb flat steel shapes, 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.
- 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 | 3,647,544 |
| Netherlands | 1,171,659 |
| Spain | 1,164,565 |
| Germany | 127,600 |
| Belgium | 4,250 |
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 | 1,598,979 | 2,048,565 | +449,586 |
| Netherlands | 663,963 | 507,696 | -156,267 |
| Spain | 731,058 | 433,507 | -297,551 |
| Germany | 72,625 | 54,975 | -17,650 |
| Belgium | 0 | 4,250 | +4,250 |
| Poland | 922 | 0 | -922 |
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 | 3,704,758 |
| Spain | 1,575,096 |
| Netherlands | 602,659 |
| United Kingdom | 126,482 |
| Italy | 75,067 |
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 | 1,629,705 | 2,075,053 | +445,348 |
| Spain | 944,162 | 630,934 | -313,228 |
| Netherlands | 433,255 | 169,404 | -263,851 |
| United Kingdom | 29,727 | 96,755 | +67,028 |
| Italy | 15,842 | 59,225 | +43,383 |
| China | 14,856 | 5,017 | -9,839 |
| South Korea | 0 | 5,381 | +5,381 |
| Germany | 0 | 4,865 | +4,865 |
| France | 0 | 2,359 | +2,359 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 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) | 5,555,711 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 559,907 |
| Air transport | 922 |
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) | 2,687,838 | 2,867,873 | +180,035 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 378,787 | 181,120 | -197,667 |
| Air transport | 922 | 0 | -922 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Cardiff Docks | 1,193,882 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 1,015,182 |
| Immingham Docks | 990,775 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 864,939 |
| Liverpool Docks | 689,372 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Docks | 603,005 | 590,877 | -12,128 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 608,907 | 406,275 | -202,632 |
| Immingham Docks | 586,547 | 404,228 | -182,319 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 491,921 | 373,018 | -118,903 |
| Liverpool Docks | 276,929 | 412,443 | +135,514 |
| Southampton | 239,137 | 159,088 | -80,049 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 219,837 | +219,837 |
| 499 | 0 | 159,125 | +159,125 |
| Shoreham – Penney’s Wharf | 0 | 139,589 | +139,589 |
| Felixstowe | 110,138 | 21,820 | -88,318 |
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
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of other transport equipment
|
5 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
2 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,082,540 |
| Lithuania | 2,838,364 |
| Italy | 2,701,206 |
| Belgium | 2,021,427 |
| Ireland | 1,383,498 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,420,233 | 2,662,307 | +1,242,074 |
| Lithuania | 1,571,226 | 1,267,138 | -304,088 |
| Italy | 1,133,381 | 1,567,825 | +434,444 |
| Belgium | 1,666,693 | 354,734 | -1,311,959 |
| Ireland | 829,860 | 553,638 | -276,222 |
| Australia | 543,567 | 399,839 | -143,728 |
| Spain | 205,020 | 571,714 | +366,694 |
| Austria | 597,978 | 142,736 | -455,242 |
| Viet Nam | 350,592 | 0 | -350,592 |
| Poland | 186,318 | 134,419 | -51,899 |
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 | 1,298,553 |
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 | 756,012 | 542,541 | -213,471 |
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) | 13,540,254 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,538,398 |
| Other | 1,298,553 |
| Air transport | 1,480 |
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) | 6,868,310 | 6,671,944 | -196,366 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,039,242 | 499,156 | -540,086 |
| Other | 756,012 | 542,541 | -213,471 |
| Air transport | 1,480 | 0 | -1,480 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 9,667,869 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,208,884 |
| 000 | 1,298,553 |
| Middlesbrough | 709,341 |
| Hull | 651,451 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,506,160 | 5,161,709 | +655,549 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,781,913 | 426,971 | -1,354,942 |
| 000 | 756,012 | 542,541 | -213,471 |
| Middlesbrough | 604,929 | 104,412 | -500,517 |
| Hull | 252,627 | 398,824 | +146,197 |
| London Gateway Port | 544,467 | 102,187 | -442,280 |
| Portsmouth | 22,969 | 419,044 | +396,075 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 297,652 | +297,652 |
| Tyne | 0 | 146,384 | +146,384 |
| Poole | 25,519 | 83,026 | +57,507 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72165091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bulb flat steel shapes, hot-rolled or extruded