Import/export HS code 72166110: C, L, U, Z, or omega steel shapes
C, L, U, Z, or omega-shaped steel sections made from flat-rolled products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 14,779,413 |
| Netherlands | 10,233,027 |
| Germany | 2,899,096 |
| Spain | 2,523,473 |
| China | 2,208,709 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,494,943 | 12,284,470 | +9,789,527 |
| Netherlands | 8,034,580 | 2,198,447 | -5,836,133 |
| Germany | 1,320,723 | 1,578,373 | +257,650 |
| Spain | 2,000,383 | 523,090 | -1,477,293 |
| China | 725,907 | 1,482,802 | +756,895 |
| Austria | 166,520 | 1,108,674 | +942,154 |
| Italy | 490,375 | 360,166 | -130,209 |
| Belgium | 406,140 | 369,257 | -36,883 |
| Switzerland | 90,394 | 669,684 | +579,290 |
| India | 365,467 | 188,059 | -177,408 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 14,705,686 |
| Netherlands | 10,460,754 |
| France | 2,688,167 |
| Spain | 2,459,234 |
| China | 2,261,810 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,415,606 | 12,290,080 | +9,874,474 |
| Netherlands | 7,658,062 | 2,802,692 | -4,855,370 |
| France | 1,382,910 | 1,305,257 | -77,653 |
| Spain | 1,934,908 | 524,326 | -1,410,582 |
| China | 743,036 | 1,518,774 | +775,738 |
| Finland | 786,307 | 438,649 | -347,658 |
| Poland | 592,445 | 222,065 | -370,380 |
| Italy | 440,295 | 321,834 | -118,461 |
| Switzerland | 16,314 | 551,215 | +534,901 |
| India | 365,467 | 188,059 | -177,408 |
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 | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
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 | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,112,923 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,735,325 |
| Other | 880,759 |
| Air transport | 98,317 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,483,568 | 18,629,355 | +3,145,787 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,395,195 | 2,340,130 | +944,935 |
| Other | 114,588 | 766,171 | +651,583 |
| Air transport | 62,260 | 36,057 | -26,203 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 9,698,899 |
| London | 9,223,383 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,653,392 |
| Dover | 4,951,431 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,740,965 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,659,389 | 3,039,510 | -3,619,879 |
| London | 1,326,893 | 7,896,490 | +6,569,597 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,936,855 | 4,716,537 | +2,779,682 |
| Dover | 2,736,294 | 2,215,137 | -521,157 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,400,883 | 1,340,082 | -60,801 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 269,307 | 651,924 | +382,617 |
| 000 | 114,588 | 766,171 | +651,583 |
| Killingholme | 748,088 | 66,821 | -681,267 |
| Harwich | 442,666 | 310,391 | -132,275 |
| Poole | 526,535 | 179,339 | -347,196 |
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 | 27 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 15 |
| Specialised construction activities | 13 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 27 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CLEVELAND CABLE COMPANY LIMITED | 49 |
| STAUFF UK LIMITED | 48 |
| OWA (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| INDUPART LIMITED | 47 |
| BELLOTTO HOLDINGS LIMITED | 44 |
| DEMATIC LIMITED | 43 |
| POLBUD ( UK ) LTD | 43 |
| ANT BM LIMITED | 42 |
| OSA DOOR PARTS LIMITED | 41 |
| ROLLING CENTER LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 43 |
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| Other | 13 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 17,009,960 |
| Netherlands | 2,525,303 |
| Germany | 1,152,509 |
| Denmark | 553,109 |
| Israel | 480,290 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 9,916,409 | 7,093,551 | -2,822,858 |
| Netherlands | 1,821,786 | 703,517 | -1,118,269 |
| Germany | 917,462 | 235,047 | -682,415 |
| Denmark | 407,286 | 145,823 | -261,463 |
| Israel | 422,723 | 57,567 | -365,156 |
| Austria | 0 | 167,178 | +167,178 |
| Norway | 94,379 | 58,692 | -35,687 |
| Belgium | 39,043 | 62,113 | +23,070 |
| Sweden | 0 | 101,013 | +101,013 |
| United States | 23,250 | 64,541 | +41,291 |
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 | 911,533 |
| Italy | 1,252 |
| Denmark | 244 |
| Germany | 204 |
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 | 432,031 | 479,502 | +47,471 |
| Italy | 732 | 520 | -212 |
| Denmark | 244 | 0 | -244 |
| Germany | 143 | 61 | -82 |
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) | 20,683,118 |
| Other | 1,035,713 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 991,786 |
| Air transport | 25,906 |
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) | 12,852,018 | 7,831,100 | -5,020,918 |
| Other | 472,320 | 563,393 | +91,073 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 613,233 | 378,553 | -234,680 |
| Air transport | 10,000 | 15,906 | +5,906 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 9,716,977 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,988,823 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,622,172 |
| Heysham | 2,431,122 |
| 000 | 1,035,713 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 4,465,159 | 5,251,818 | +786,659 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,992,620 | 996,203 | -1,996,417 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,908,394 | 713,778 | -2,194,616 |
| Heysham | 1,804,560 | 626,562 | -1,177,998 |
| 000 | 472,320 | 563,393 | +91,073 |
| London Gateway Port | 442,721 | 47,469 | -395,252 |
| London | 232,933 | 232,323 | -610 |
| Immingham Docks | 206,253 | 179,791 | -26,462 |
| Fishguard | 224,869 | 0 | -224,869 |
| Felixstowe | 67,649 | 98,221 | +30,572 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72166110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: C, L, U, Z, or omega-shaped steel sections made from flat-rolled products