Import/export HS code 72169110: Profiled (ribbed) steel sheets
Profiled or ribbed steel sheets, cold-formed or cold-finished
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.
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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 | 5,857,786 |
| Germany | 2,320,013 |
| Ireland | 1,360,250 |
| United Arab Emirates | 855,179 |
| France | 803,190 |
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 | 4,013,295 | 1,844,491 | -2,168,804 |
| Germany | 695,769 | 1,624,244 | +928,475 |
| Ireland | 628,473 | 731,777 | +103,304 |
| United Arab Emirates | 405,172 | 450,007 | +44,835 |
| France | 423,293 | 379,897 | -43,396 |
| Netherlands | 449,145 | 328,667 | -120,478 |
| Italy | 127,794 | 251,617 | +123,823 |
| Hungary | 87,568 | 281,870 | +194,302 |
| China | 146,730 | 210,560 | +63,830 |
| Egypt | 332,305 | 0 | -332,305 |
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 | 5,923,034 |
| Germany | 2,002,362 |
| France | 916,812 |
| United Arab Emirates | 855,179 |
| Poland | 630,295 |
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 | 4,038,600 | 1,884,434 | -2,154,166 |
| Germany | 432,402 | 1,569,960 | +1,137,558 |
| France | 485,554 | 431,258 | -54,296 |
| United Arab Emirates | 405,172 | 450,007 | +44,835 |
| Poland | 321,530 | 308,765 | -12,765 |
| China | 244,645 | 300,927 | +56,282 |
| Hungary | 231,686 | 281,870 | +50,184 |
| Italy | 122,191 | 251,617 | +129,426 |
| Egypt | 332,305 | 0 | -332,305 |
| Netherlands | 165,346 | 104,650 | -60,696 |
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 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 6 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 9,352,563 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,504,449 |
| Other | 1,149,240 |
| Air transport | 195,142 |
| 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) | 4,840,646 | 4,511,917 | -328,729 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,224,290 | 1,280,159 | -944,131 |
| Other | 522,870 | 626,370 | +103,500 |
| Air transport | 110,021 | 85,121 | -24,900 |
| 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 | 2,446,222 |
| Dover | 2,359,481 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,901,679 |
| Felixstowe | 1,609,676 |
| Purfleet | 1,601,299 |
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 | 1,921,449 | 524,773 | -1,396,676 |
| Dover | 977,249 | 1,382,232 | +404,983 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,111,181 | 790,498 | -320,683 |
| Felixstowe | 1,369,771 | 239,905 | -1,129,866 |
| Purfleet | 607,908 | 993,391 | +385,483 |
| 000 | 522,870 | 626,370 | +103,500 |
| London Gateway Port | 446,883 | 576,631 | +129,748 |
| Eurotunnel | 105,389 | 539,337 | +433,948 |
| Killingholme | 206,134 | 337,217 | +131,083 |
| Harwich | 106,362 | 48,661 | -57,701 |
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 | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WEBASTO ROOF SYSTEMS LTD. | 43 |
| EUROCLAD GROUP LIMITED | 29 |
| LINDAB LIMITED | 28 |
| YOUR EXTRA SPACE LIMITED | 24 |
| JORIS IDE LIMITED | 20 |
| FORHILLS LTD | 20 |
| HUBER PARKING UK LIMITED | 19 |
| KAB SEATING LIMITED | 18 |
| ARCELORMITTAL CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED | 15 |
| VP PLC | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 552,535 |
| Finland | 504,011 |
| Sweden | 148,251 |
| Germany | 88,657 |
| Netherlands | 74,063 |
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 | 105,407 | 447,128 | +341,721 |
| Finland | 0 | 504,011 | +504,011 |
| Sweden | 130,757 | 17,494 | -113,263 |
| Germany | 34,952 | 53,705 | +18,753 |
| Netherlands | 31,755 | 42,308 | +10,553 |
| Indonesia | 36,882 | 0 | -36,882 |
| Uruguay | 15,646 | 11,716 | -3,930 |
| Singapore | 16,411 | 1,249 | -15,162 |
| France | 0 | 17,438 | +17,438 |
| Spain | 14,327 | 1,000 | -13,327 |
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) | 1,180,977 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 301,278 |
| Air transport | 40,212 |
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) | 316,919 | 864,058 | +547,139 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 84,042 | 217,236 | +133,194 |
| Air transport | 21,774 | 18,438 | -3,336 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 651,262 |
| Milford | 283,069 |
| Fishguard | 161,046 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 95,985 |
| Holyhead | 75,881 |
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 | 130,757 | 520,505 | +389,748 |
| Milford | 26,399 | 256,670 | +230,271 |
| Fishguard | 54,155 | 106,891 | +52,736 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 66,428 | 29,557 | -36,871 |
| Holyhead | 17,599 | 58,282 | +40,683 |
| Southampton | 53,146 | 14,328 | -38,818 |
| Felixstowe | 8,527 | 42,308 | +33,781 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,524 | 21,671 | +11,147 |
| Dover | 1,614 | 26,219 | +24,605 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,849 | 17,438 | +13,589 |
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