Import/export HS code 73089051: Insulated steel panels
Steel panels with two walls and an insulating core, used in construction
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 36,383,210 |
| Slovenia | 35,114,540 |
| Italy | 23,116,031 |
| Ireland | 14,894,671 |
| Finland | 9,347,855 |
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 | 17,118,446 | 19,264,764 | +2,146,318 |
| Slovenia | 17,916,459 | 17,198,081 | -718,378 |
| Italy | 12,027,608 | 11,088,423 | -939,185 |
| Ireland | 8,598,343 | 6,296,328 | -2,302,015 |
| Finland | 6,190,763 | 3,157,092 | -3,033,671 |
| Germany | 4,246,373 | 4,642,007 | +395,634 |
| France | 2,562,683 | 5,628,706 | +3,066,023 |
| Spain | 3,685,564 | 4,449,375 | +763,811 |
| Austria | 6,455,446 | 1,336,226 | -5,119,220 |
| Netherlands | 2,556,304 | 1,581,233 | -975,071 |
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 | 36,322,621 |
| Slovenia | 36,018,796 |
| Italy | 23,769,948 |
| Germany | 9,963,200 |
| Finland | 9,624,732 |
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 | 17,277,977 | 19,044,644 | +1,766,667 |
| Slovenia | 18,408,952 | 17,609,844 | -799,108 |
| Italy | 12,539,293 | 11,230,655 | -1,308,638 |
| Germany | 5,195,700 | 4,767,500 | -428,200 |
| Finland | 6,452,620 | 3,172,112 | -3,280,508 |
| Spain | 4,333,151 | 5,231,164 | +898,013 |
| Ireland | 5,020,861 | 2,798,603 | -2,222,258 |
| Austria | 5,305,060 | 1,199,793 | -4,105,267 |
| France | 1,181,710 | 4,019,839 | +2,838,129 |
| Poland | 2,401,255 | 2,083,328 | -317,927 |
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 | 18 |
| Inner London - West | 16 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 14 |
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 |
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 | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 13 | 4 | -9 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 10 | +4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 6 | +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) | 133,561,350 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,811,584 |
| Other | 8,044,965 |
| Road transport | 1,551,827 |
| Air transport | 497,109 |
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) | 67,232,232 | 66,329,118 | -903,114 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,803,426 | 11,008,158 | -4,795,268 |
| Other | 4,062,616 | 3,982,349 | -80,267 |
| Road transport | 434,833 | 1,116,994 | +682,161 |
| Air transport | 300,334 | 196,775 | -103,559 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 65,818,238 |
| London | 29,144,752 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,930,762 |
| Purfleet | 13,090,671 |
| 000 | 8,044,965 |
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 | 35,514,997 | 30,303,241 | -5,211,756 |
| London | 17,368,411 | 11,776,341 | -5,592,070 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,324,852 | 5,605,910 | -2,718,942 |
| Purfleet | 3,612,982 | 9,477,689 | +5,864,707 |
| 000 | 4,062,616 | 3,982,349 | -80,267 |
| Killingholme | 2,531,263 | 3,699,979 | +1,168,716 |
| Felixstowe | 2,888,316 | 2,391,574 | -496,742 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,093,153 | 4,051,309 | +2,958,156 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,471,543 | 1,564,051 | +92,508 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,177,810 | 636,138 | -1,541,672 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Specialised construction activities
|
57 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
41 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
28 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
20 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
18 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 43 |
| 2026-04 | 39 |
| 2026-03 | 51 |
| 2026-02 | 42 |
| 2026-01 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ERBAY UK LTD | 70 |
| KINGSPAN LIMITED | 55 |
| HÖRMANN (U.K.) LIMITED | 53 |
| EUROCLAD GROUP LIMITED | 53 |
| INDUPART LIMITED | 53 |
| SECURITY WINDOW SHUTTERS LIMITED | 43 |
| CONTAINEX UK LTD | 43 |
| DOCO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 42 |
| GL EVENTS UK LIMITED | 30 |
| JORIS IDE LIMITED | 30 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 111 |
| 54m+ | 77 |
| 0-1m | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 30 |
| Other | 23 |
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 | 88,318,186 |
| Netherlands | 38,907,167 |
| Belgium | 16,693,992 |
| France | 14,811,787 |
| Sweden | 4,670,665 |
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 | 47,086,554 | 41,231,632 | -5,854,922 |
| Netherlands | 20,689,393 | 18,217,774 | -2,471,619 |
| Belgium | 9,103,362 | 7,590,630 | -1,512,732 |
| France | 8,523,010 | 6,288,777 | -2,234,233 |
| Sweden | 2,409,749 | 2,260,916 | -148,833 |
| Spain | 2,534,216 | 1,509,177 | -1,025,039 |
| Uruguay | 1,479,408 | 18,548 | -1,460,860 |
| United States | 875,016 | 486,844 | -388,172 |
| Germany | 353,780 | 759,607 | +405,827 |
| Austria | 175,758 | 580,068 | +404,310 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 7,451,271 |
| Ireland | 6,583 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 3,676,851 | 3,774,420 | +97,569 |
| Ireland | 0 | 6,583 | +6,583 |
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) | 161,545,152 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,807,850 |
| Other | 8,030,918 |
| Air transport | 1,097,081 |
| Road transport | 1,939 |
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) | 87,409,305 | 74,135,847 | -13,273,458 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,546,011 | 3,261,839 | -2,284,172 |
| Other | 3,961,160 | 4,069,758 | +108,598 |
| Air transport | 390,484 | 706,597 | +316,113 |
| Road transport | 1,939 | 0 | -1,939 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 49,817,188 |
| Holyhead | 35,499,925 |
| Liverpool Docks | 33,916,171 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,006,804 |
| 000 | 8,030,918 |
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 | 26,823,626 | 22,993,562 | -3,830,064 |
| Holyhead | 19,070,585 | 16,429,340 | -2,641,245 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,778,247 | 16,137,924 | -1,640,323 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,941,946 | 4,064,858 | -5,877,088 |
| 000 | 3,961,160 | 4,069,758 | +108,598 |
| Dover | 2,656,962 | 4,496,101 | +1,839,139 |
| Felixstowe | 2,115,636 | 4,165,769 | +2,050,133 |
| Heysham | 2,715,147 | 2,499,734 | -215,413 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,555,173 | 907,767 | -1,647,406 |
| Fishguard | 1,945,134 | 1,448,250 | -496,884 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73089051
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel panels with two walls and an insulating core, used in construction