Import/export HS code 72166190: Various flat-rolled steel shapes
Other steel shapes made from flat-rolled products, not specified elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,349,754 |
| Germany | 3,125,854 |
| Belgium | 2,361,619 |
| Italy | 2,153,171 |
| France | 1,483,182 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,867,880 | 1,481,874 | -386,006 |
| Germany | 1,834,885 | 1,290,969 | -543,916 |
| Belgium | 1,093,969 | 1,267,650 | +173,681 |
| Italy | 941,558 | 1,211,613 | +270,055 |
| France | 764,496 | 718,686 | -45,810 |
| Finland | 254,026 | 360,975 | +106,949 |
| Spain | 582,566 | 11,632 | -570,934 |
| Austria | 475,901 | 115,416 | -360,485 |
| Czechia | 165,818 | 256,867 | +91,049 |
| Sweden | 122,092 | 119,923 | -2,169 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,715,763 |
| Germany | 2,693,914 |
| Italy | 2,392,082 |
| Netherlands | 1,688,552 |
| France | 947,071 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,955,569 | 1,760,194 | -195,375 |
| Germany | 1,524,616 | 1,169,298 | -355,318 |
| Italy | 1,051,833 | 1,340,249 | +288,416 |
| Netherlands | 859,673 | 828,879 | -30,794 |
| France | 533,515 | 413,556 | -119,959 |
| Spain | 623,796 | 255,238 | -368,558 |
| Austria | 481,546 | 154,130 | -327,416 |
| Sweden | 343,462 | 285,095 | -58,367 |
| Finland | 254,026 | 317,914 | +63,888 |
| Czechia | 168,611 | 261,851 | +93,240 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 13,471,979 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,602,980 |
| Air transport | 172,211 |
| Other | 63,727 |
| Road transport | 11,098 |
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) | 7,338,394 | 6,133,585 | -1,204,809 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 800,709 | 802,271 | +1,562 |
| Air transport | 140,503 | 31,708 | -108,795 |
| Other | 38,213 | 25,514 | -12,699 |
| Road transport | 0 | 11,098 | +11,098 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,239,433 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,999,501 |
| London | 1,720,747 |
| Harwich | 1,211,303 |
| Killingholme | 1,057,235 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,964,938 | 2,274,495 | +309,557 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,679,487 | 1,320,014 | -359,473 |
| London | 1,081,802 | 638,945 | -442,857 |
| Harwich | 682,084 | 529,219 | -152,865 |
| Killingholme | 763,779 | 293,456 | -470,323 |
| Felixstowe | 489,480 | 472,688 | -16,792 |
| Eurotunnel | 320,500 | 463,446 | +142,946 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 253,890 | 376,675 | +122,785 |
| Purfleet | 330,464 | 151,766 | -178,698 |
| Newhaven | 144,941 | 173,913 | +28,972 |
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
|
32 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
17 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 21 |
| 2026-04 | 29 |
| 2026-03 | 29 |
| 2026-02 | 28 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROLLING CENTER LIMITED | 53 |
| WEIDMULLER LIMITED | 51 |
| PHOENIX CONTACT LIMITED | 48 |
| FATRA U.K. LIMITED | 47 |
| HELLERMANNTYTON LIMITED | 40 |
| IGUS (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| SEGEN LIMITED | 38 |
| EDMUNDSON ELECTRICAL LIMITED | 36 |
| SCHUECO UK LIMITED | 35 |
| ROBUST UK LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 36 |
| 1m-15m | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | 3,807,396 |
| Canada | 1,077,827 |
| Netherlands | 1,053,845 |
| South Korea | 861,156 |
| Ireland | 833,393 |
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 | 616,768 | 3,190,628 | +2,573,860 |
| Canada | 1,062,772 | 15,055 | -1,047,717 |
| Netherlands | 529,903 | 523,942 | -5,961 |
| South Korea | 812,437 | 48,719 | -763,718 |
| Ireland | 417,711 | 415,682 | -2,029 |
| France | 299,123 | 169,929 | -129,194 |
| Germany | 378,639 | 10,817 | -367,822 |
| Poland | 215,771 | 18,473 | -197,298 |
| Belgium | 113,485 | 92,209 | -21,276 |
| New Zealand | 83,000 | 83,000 | +0 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 13,151 |
| France | 4,829 |
| Italy | 2,384 |
| Ireland | 259 |
| Germany | 19 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 7,687 | 5,464 | -2,223 |
| France | 4,829 | 0 | -4,829 |
| Italy | 331 | 2,053 | +1,722 |
| Ireland | 259 | 0 | -259 |
| Germany | 19 | 0 | -19 |
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) | 5,768,944 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,969,814 |
| Air transport | 897,219 |
| Other | 21,288 |
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) | 2,385,163 | 3,383,781 | +998,618 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,555,598 | 1,414,216 | -141,382 |
| Air transport | 804,494 | 92,725 | -711,769 |
| Other | 13,771 | 7,517 | -6,254 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,085,182 |
| Felixstowe | 1,011,220 |
| London Gateway Port | 828,909 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 672,412 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 584,954 |
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 | 774,845 | 3,310,337 | +2,535,492 |
| Felixstowe | 577,854 | 433,366 | -144,488 |
| London Gateway Port | 795,058 | 33,851 | -761,207 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 582,771 | 89,641 | -493,130 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 238,297 | 346,657 | +108,360 |
| Liverpool Docks | 332,373 | 132,074 | -200,299 |
| Harwich | 357,809 | 56,561 | -301,248 |
| Heysham | 206,810 | 203,896 | -2,914 |
| Dover | 250,263 | 63,463 | -186,800 |
| Portsmouth | 176,386 | 95,202 | -81,184 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72166190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other steel shapes made from flat-rolled products, not specified elsewhere