Import/export HS code 72169110: Profiled (ribbed) steel sheets
Profiled or ribbed steel sheets, cold-formed or cold-finished
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 6,134,330 |
| Germany | 1,838,465 |
| Ireland | 1,115,970 |
| United Arab Emirates | 855,179 |
| Netherlands | 778,048 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,161,286 | 1,973,044 | -2,188,242 |
| Germany | 594,204 | 1,244,261 | +650,057 |
| Ireland | 436,286 | 679,684 | +243,398 |
| United Arab Emirates | 325,912 | 529,267 | +203,355 |
| Netherlands | 405,256 | 372,792 | -32,464 |
| France | 302,091 | 462,362 | +160,271 |
| Italy | 152,404 | 283,326 | +130,922 |
| Egypt | 332,305 | 0 | -332,305 |
| China | 142,062 | 148,663 | +6,601 |
| Poland | 95,929 | 86,025 | -9,904 |
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 | 6,199,578 |
| Germany | 1,537,314 |
| United Arab Emirates | 855,179 |
| France | 824,447 |
| Poland | 550,702 |
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 | 4,186,591 | 2,012,987 | -2,173,604 |
| Germany | 338,223 | 1,199,091 | +860,868 |
| United Arab Emirates | 325,912 | 529,267 | +203,355 |
| France | 354,719 | 469,728 | +115,009 |
| Poland | 289,882 | 260,820 | -29,062 |
| China | 233,836 | 225,983 | -7,853 |
| Italy | 109,737 | 283,326 | +173,589 |
| Egypt | 332,305 | 0 | -332,305 |
| Hungary | 266,062 | 58,156 | -207,906 |
| Netherlands | 146,349 | 171,952 | +25,603 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 8,696,938 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,630,479 |
| Other | 943,171 |
| Air transport | 198,190 |
| Road transport | 4,376 |
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) | 4,920,226 | 3,776,712 | -1,143,514 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,008,406 | 1,622,073 | -386,333 |
| Other | 324,927 | 618,244 | +293,317 |
| Air transport | 119,001 | 79,189 | -39,812 |
| Road transport | 4,376 | 0 | -4,376 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 2,848,798 |
| Dover | 2,201,394 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,960,149 |
| Felixstowe | 1,571,078 |
| Purfleet | 1,233,372 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1,948,618 | 900,180 | -1,048,438 |
| Dover | 878,602 | 1,322,792 | +444,190 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,063,777 | 896,372 | -167,405 |
| Felixstowe | 1,385,502 | 185,576 | -1,199,926 |
| Purfleet | 554,602 | 678,770 | +124,168 |
| London Gateway Port | 366,318 | 600,181 | +233,863 |
| 000 | 324,927 | 618,244 | +293,317 |
| Eurotunnel | 136,475 | 312,321 | +175,846 |
| Killingholme | 204,094 | 207,291 | +3,197 |
| Harwich | 156,248 | 3,003 | -153,245 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Specialised construction activities | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Construction of buildings | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WEBASTO ROOF SYSTEMS LTD. | 41 |
| EUROCLAD GROUP LIMITED | 29 |
| LINDAB LIMITED | 27 |
| YOUR EXTRA SPACE LIMITED | 20 |
| FORHILLS LTD | 20 |
| KAB SEATING LIMITED | 17 |
| HUBER PARKING UK LIMITED | 17 |
| JORIS IDE LIMITED | 16 |
| PAGUREK LIMITED | 14 |
| VP PLC | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Guyana | 498,289 |
| Finland | 347,807 |
| Ireland | 319,026 |
| Sweden | 154,706 |
| Germany | 61,171 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guyana | 498,289 | 0 | -498,289 |
| Finland | 0 | 347,807 | +347,807 |
| Ireland | 85,774 | 233,252 | +147,478 |
| Sweden | 137,212 | 17,494 | -119,718 |
| Germany | 0 | 61,171 | +61,171 |
| United States | 44,901 | 2,612 | -42,289 |
| Indonesia | 36,882 | 0 | -36,882 |
| Netherlands | 30,520 | 1,235 | -29,285 |
| Spain | 30,880 | 0 | -30,880 |
| France | 30,333 | 0 | -30,333 |
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) | 825,292 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 787,386 |
| Air transport | 22,774 |
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) | 306,260 | 519,032 | +212,772 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 615,400 | 171,986 | -443,414 |
| Air transport | 20,539 | 2,235 | -18,304 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 501,513 |
| Hull | 498,289 |
| Milford | 148,830 |
| Fishguard | 126,652 |
| Southampton | 105,774 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 137,212 | 364,301 | +227,089 |
| Hull | 498,289 | 0 | -498,289 |
| Milford | 26,399 | 122,431 | +96,032 |
| Fishguard | 41,776 | 84,876 | +43,100 |
| Southampton | 91,446 | 14,328 | -77,118 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 62,809 | 36,023 | -26,786 |
| Portsmouth | 29,266 | 0 | -29,266 |
| Dover | 1,614 | 26,219 | +24,605 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,270 | 22,331 | +19,061 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,453 | 16,895 | +13,442 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72169110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Profiled or ribbed steel sheets, cold-formed or cold-finished