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 | 14,959,285 |
| Netherlands | 10,141,071 |
| Germany | 2,944,460 |
| China | 2,349,462 |
| Spain | 2,283,193 |
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 | 5,580,427 | 9,378,858 | +3,798,431 |
| Netherlands | 8,854,323 | 1,286,748 | -7,567,575 |
| Germany | 1,379,529 | 1,564,931 | +185,402 |
| China | 914,342 | 1,435,120 | +520,778 |
| Spain | 2,163,338 | 119,855 | -2,043,483 |
| Austria | 167,769 | 1,107,425 | +939,656 |
| Italy | 453,095 | 301,377 | -151,718 |
| Switzerland | 111,738 | 642,244 | +530,506 |
| Belgium | 454,301 | 230,720 | -223,581 |
| Turkey | 66,258 | 510,941 | +444,683 |
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 | 14,645,540 |
| Netherlands | 10,416,850 |
| France | 2,904,366 |
| China | 2,405,675 |
| Spain | 2,203,186 |
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 | 5,221,403 | 9,424,137 | +4,202,734 |
| Netherlands | 8,597,033 | 1,819,817 | -6,777,216 |
| France | 1,730,640 | 1,173,726 | -556,914 |
| China | 949,128 | 1,456,547 | +507,419 |
| Spain | 2,097,863 | 105,323 | -1,992,540 |
| Finland | 733,491 | 410,035 | -323,456 |
| Poland | 560,162 | 210,420 | -349,742 |
| Italy | 395,386 | 284,915 | -110,471 |
| Turkey | 66,258 | 524,342 | +458,084 |
| Switzerland | 10,218 | 551,215 | +540,997 |
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 | 10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 7 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 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) | 33,726,941 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,835,686 |
| Other | 943,103 |
| Air transport | 98,065 |
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) | 19,601,130 | 14,125,811 | -5,475,319 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,465,838 | 2,369,848 | +904,010 |
| Other | 119,037 | 824,066 | +705,029 |
| Air transport | 63,867 | 34,198 | -29,669 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 9,959,677 |
| London | 9,202,155 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,611,319 |
| Dover | 4,650,844 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,921,140 |
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 | 7,588,739 | 2,370,938 | -5,217,801 |
| London | 4,109,232 | 5,092,923 | +983,691 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,102,770 | 4,508,549 | +2,405,779 |
| Dover | 2,619,950 | 2,030,894 | -589,056 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,579,672 | 1,341,468 | -238,204 |
| 000 | 119,037 | 824,066 | +705,029 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 220,380 | 642,617 | +422,237 |
| Harwich | 472,563 | 267,992 | -204,571 |
| Killingholme | 722,395 | 8,070 | -714,325 |
| Poole | 705,874 | 0 | -705,874 |
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.
|
10 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 26 |
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 27 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CLEVELAND CABLE COMPANY LIMITED | 50 |
| STAUFF UK LIMITED | 49 |
| OWA (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| INDUPART LIMITED | 48 |
| DEMATIC LIMITED | 44 |
| POLBUD ( UK ) LTD | 44 |
| BELLOTTO HOLDINGS LIMITED | 44 |
| ANT BM LIMITED | 43 |
| OSA DOOR PARTS LIMITED | 41 |
| ROLLING CENTER LIMITED | 40 |
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 | 36 |
| Other | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
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 | 15,675,574 |
| Netherlands | 2,094,226 |
| Germany | 1,133,626 |
| Denmark | 488,068 |
| Israel | 348,106 |
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 | 8,876,310 | 6,799,264 | -2,077,046 |
| Netherlands | 1,688,684 | 405,542 | -1,283,142 |
| Germany | 949,245 | 184,381 | -764,864 |
| Denmark | 353,860 | 134,208 | -219,652 |
| Israel | 329,610 | 18,496 | -311,114 |
| Austria | 0 | 167,178 | +167,178 |
| Norway | 91,642 | 53,344 | -38,298 |
| Belgium | 48,494 | 55,462 | +6,968 |
| Sweden | 0 | 101,013 | +101,013 |
| United States | 28,403 | 59,388 | +30,985 |
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 | 903,698 |
| Italy | 520 |
| 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 | 403,882 | 499,816 | +95,934 |
| Italy | 0 | 520 | +520 |
| 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) | 18,787,191 |
| Other | 1,024,776 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 852,252 |
| Air transport | 35,402 |
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) | 11,593,336 | 7,193,855 | -4,399,481 |
| Other | 477,999 | 546,777 | +68,778 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 534,520 | 317,732 | -216,788 |
| Air transport | 10,000 | 25,402 | +15,402 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 9,592,478 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,432,103 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,939,243 |
| Heysham | 1,917,844 |
| 000 | 1,024,776 |
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 | 4,426,539 | 5,165,939 | +739,400 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,644,059 | 788,044 | -1,856,015 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,301,762 | 637,481 | -1,664,281 |
| Heysham | 1,410,389 | 507,455 | -902,934 |
| 000 | 477,999 | 546,777 | +68,778 |
| London | 377,554 | 87,702 | -289,852 |
| Immingham Docks | 207,119 | 170,840 | -36,279 |
| London Gateway Port | 342,258 | 8,398 | -333,860 |
| Fishguard | 224,869 | 0 | -224,869 |
| Felixstowe | 75,881 | 89,989 | +14,108 |
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