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 | 3,327,386 |
| Germany | 3,213,374 |
| Belgium | 2,504,977 |
| Italy | 2,215,170 |
| France | 1,508,402 |
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 | 1,590,044 | 1,737,342 | +147,298 |
| Germany | 1,590,594 | 1,622,780 | +32,186 |
| Belgium | 1,200,891 | 1,304,086 | +103,195 |
| Italy | 929,559 | 1,285,611 | +356,052 |
| France | 728,998 | 779,404 | +50,406 |
| Finland | 262,629 | 406,194 | +143,565 |
| Spain | 641,643 | 11,632 | -630,011 |
| Austria | 371,206 | 220,111 | -151,095 |
| Czechia | 162,595 | 198,731 | +36,136 |
| Sweden | 142,411 | 127,559 | -14,852 |
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 | 3,812,852 |
| Germany | 2,813,099 |
| Italy | 2,467,120 |
| Netherlands | 1,658,238 |
| France | 975,023 |
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 | 1,913,362 | 1,899,490 | -13,872 |
| Germany | 1,370,520 | 1,442,579 | +72,059 |
| Italy | 1,054,190 | 1,412,930 | +358,740 |
| Netherlands | 803,142 | 855,096 | +51,954 |
| France | 499,169 | 475,854 | -23,315 |
| Spain | 646,018 | 253,658 | -392,360 |
| Sweden | 276,701 | 378,726 | +102,025 |
| Austria | 475,808 | 173,093 | -302,715 |
| Finland | 262,629 | 363,133 | +100,504 |
| Czechia | 165,388 | 203,715 | +38,327 |
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 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
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 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| 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) | 13,853,701 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,608,533 |
| Air transport | 185,882 |
| Other | 77,868 |
| 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) | 7,093,362 | 6,760,339 | -333,023 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 609,033 | 999,500 | +390,467 |
| Air transport | 131,551 | 54,331 | -77,220 |
| Other | 43,792 | 34,076 | -9,716 |
| 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 | 4,358,973 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,039,205 |
| London | 1,688,765 |
| Harwich | 1,255,802 |
| Killingholme | 1,061,375 |
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 | 1,854,169 | 2,504,804 | +650,635 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,416,886 | 1,622,319 | +205,433 |
| London | 996,468 | 692,297 | -304,171 |
| Harwich | 655,057 | 600,745 | -54,312 |
| Killingholme | 777,566 | 283,809 | -493,757 |
| Felixstowe | 462,267 | 530,290 | +68,023 |
| Eurotunnel | 250,484 | 513,963 | +263,479 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 261,314 | 380,300 | +118,986 |
| Purfleet | 406,598 | 167,155 | -239,443 |
| Newhaven | 122,614 | 199,687 | +77,073 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 29 |
| 2026-03 | 29 |
| 2026-02 | 28 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-12 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROLLING CENTER LIMITED | 52 |
| WEIDMULLER LIMITED | 50 |
| PHOENIX CONTACT LIMITED | 47 |
| FATRA U.K. LIMITED | 46 |
| HELLERMANNTYTON LIMITED | 40 |
| IGUS (UK) LIMITED | 38 |
| SEGEN LIMITED | 37 |
| EDMUNDSON ELECTRICAL LIMITED | 35 |
| ROBUST UK LIMITED | 34 |
| SCHUECO 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+ | 38 |
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
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 | 3,816,778 |
| Netherlands | 1,175,236 |
| Canada | 1,077,827 |
| Ireland | 912,102 |
| South Korea | 861,156 |
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 | 48,325 | 3,768,453 | +3,720,128 |
| Netherlands | 566,825 | 608,411 | +41,586 |
| Canada | 1,062,772 | 15,055 | -1,047,717 |
| Ireland | 460,617 | 451,485 | -9,132 |
| South Korea | 739,949 | 121,207 | -618,742 |
| France | 331,916 | 211,549 | -120,367 |
| Germany | 375,616 | 13,840 | -361,776 |
| Poland | 145,878 | 88,366 | -57,512 |
| Belgium | 117,655 | 113,051 | -4,604 |
| 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 | 16,739 |
| France | 6,752 |
| Italy | 1,712 |
| 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 | 8,605 | 8,134 | -471 |
| France | 6,752 | 0 | -6,752 |
| Italy | 331 | 1,381 | +1,050 |
| 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) | 5,899,338 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,172,854 |
| Air transport | 912,318 |
| Other | 26,127 |
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) | 1,805,203 | 4,094,135 | +2,288,932 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,537,055 | 1,635,799 | +98,744 |
| Air transport | 743,158 | 169,160 | -573,998 |
| Other | 16,612 | 9,515 | -7,097 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,090,395 |
| Felixstowe | 1,132,611 |
| London Gateway Port | 828,909 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 683,595 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 676,500 |
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 | 185,213 | 3,905,182 | +3,719,969 |
| Felixstowe | 612,858 | 519,753 | -93,105 |
| London Gateway Port | 738,657 | 90,252 | -648,405 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 265,998 | 417,597 | +151,599 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 510,424 | 166,076 | -344,348 |
| Liverpool Docks | 337,670 | 150,793 | -186,877 |
| Heysham | 248,921 | 215,352 | -33,569 |
| Harwich | 331,369 | 83,001 | -248,368 |
| Dover | 235,113 | 89,216 | -145,897 |
| Portsmouth | 176,344 | 120,831 | -55,513 |
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