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 | 3,255,988 |
| Germany | 3,123,477 |
| Belgium | 2,118,609 |
| Italy | 1,915,467 |
| France | 1,260,790 |
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 | 1,851,693 | 1,404,295 | -447,398 |
| Germany | 1,450,831 | 1,672,646 | +221,815 |
| Belgium | 1,149,439 | 969,170 | -180,269 |
| Italy | 1,049,915 | 865,552 | -184,363 |
| France | 775,162 | 485,628 | -289,534 |
| Finland | 272,549 | 425,015 | +152,466 |
| Spain | 642,580 | 5,632 | -636,948 |
| Austria | 422,772 | 182,522 | -240,250 |
| Czechia | 158,324 | 145,037 | -13,287 |
| Sweden | 132,934 | 102,143 | -30,791 |
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 | 3,584,754 |
| Germany | 2,606,196 |
| Italy | 2,235,507 |
| Netherlands | 1,532,664 |
| France | 855,936 |
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 | 1,838,962 | 1,745,792 | -93,170 |
| Germany | 1,413,995 | 1,192,201 | -221,794 |
| Italy | 1,268,510 | 966,997 | -301,513 |
| Netherlands | 908,195 | 624,469 | -283,726 |
| France | 557,926 | 298,010 | -259,916 |
| Spain | 626,082 | 181,631 | -444,451 |
| Finland | 272,549 | 381,954 | +109,405 |
| Sweden | 223,482 | 418,817 | +195,335 |
| Austria | 473,973 | 96,531 | -377,442 |
| Czechia | 161,117 | 150,021 | -11,096 |
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 | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
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) | 12,918,240 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,337,019 |
| Air transport | 189,758 |
| Other | 70,498 |
| Road transport | 4,311 |
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) | 7,418,125 | 5,500,115 | -1,918,010 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 574,638 | 762,381 | +187,743 |
| Air transport | 113,719 | 76,039 | -37,680 |
| Other | 42,577 | 27,921 | -14,656 |
| Road transport | 0 | 4,311 | +4,311 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,814,194 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,816,397 |
| London | 1,685,771 |
| Harwich | 1,127,069 |
| Felixstowe | 1,081,386 |
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 | 1,882,073 | 1,932,121 | +50,048 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,375,979 | 1,440,418 | +64,439 |
| London | 1,106,477 | 579,294 | -527,183 |
| Harwich | 693,774 | 433,295 | -260,479 |
| Felixstowe | 573,100 | 508,286 | -64,814 |
| Killingholme | 751,247 | 192,050 | -559,197 |
| Purfleet | 487,869 | 179,603 | -308,266 |
| Eurotunnel | 158,437 | 375,415 | +216,978 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 286,581 | 240,170 | -46,411 |
| Hull | 232,819 | 51,862 | -180,957 |
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 | 31 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 18 |
| Specialised construction activities | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 25 |
| 2025-10 | 33 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROLLING CENTER LIMITED | 48 |
| WEIDMULLER LIMITED | 46 |
| PHOENIX CONTACT LIMITED | 43 |
| FATRA U.K. LIMITED | 42 |
| IGUS (UK) LIMITED | 36 |
| HELLERMANNTYTON LIMITED | 36 |
| SEGEN LIMITED | 33 |
| EDMUNDSON ELECTRICAL LIMITED | 31 |
| ROBUST UK LIMITED | 31 |
| SCHUECO UK LIMITED | 30 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 37 |
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| 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 | 3,178,212 |
| Canada | 1,070,372 |
| Netherlands | 1,013,886 |
| South Korea | 858,684 |
| Ireland | 813,617 |
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 | 45,558 | 3,132,654 | +3,087,096 |
| Canada | 1,014,739 | 55,633 | -959,106 |
| Netherlands | 546,249 | 467,637 | -78,612 |
| South Korea | 99,594 | 759,090 | +659,496 |
| Ireland | 427,064 | 386,553 | -40,511 |
| France | 335,506 | 198,001 | -137,505 |
| Germany | 374,606 | 11,160 | -363,446 |
| Belgium | 109,591 | 127,722 | +18,131 |
| Poland | 0 | 220,500 | +220,500 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 166,000 | +166,000 |
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 | 15,057 |
| 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 | 8,655 | 6,402 | -2,253 |
| 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) | 5,436,958 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,706,382 |
| Air transport | 898,073 |
| Other | 24,445 |
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) | 1,176,793 | 4,260,165 | +3,083,372 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,309,723 | 1,396,659 | +86,936 |
| Air transport | 687,462 | 210,611 | -476,851 |
| Other | 16,662 | 7,783 | -8,879 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,447,331 |
| Felixstowe | 981,182 |
| London Gateway Port | 828,909 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 665,339 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 597,709 |
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 | 3,262,118 | +3,076,905 |
| Felixstowe | 528,416 | 452,766 | -75,650 |
| London Gateway Port | 91,367 | 737,542 | +646,175 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 461,068 | 204,271 | -256,797 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 260,662 | 337,047 | +76,385 |
| Liverpool Docks | 333,049 | 105,805 | -227,244 |
| Heysham | 218,764 | 204,782 | -13,982 |
| Harwich | 248,037 | 142,668 | -105,369 |
| Dover | 222,710 | 86,220 | -136,490 |
| Portsmouth | 177,343 | 120,683 | -56,660 |
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