Import/export HS code 72163190: Large U-shaped steel sections
U-shaped steel sections over 220 mm in height, hot-rolled or extruded
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 9,977,374 |
| Turkey | 3,865,414 |
| Netherlands | 1,569,221 |
| Ireland | 1,042,228 |
| Germany | 707,204 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 6,171,084 | 3,806,290 | -2,364,794 |
| Turkey | 2,482,199 | 1,383,215 | -1,098,984 |
| Netherlands | 1,083,043 | 486,178 | -596,865 |
| Ireland | 489,412 | 552,816 | +63,404 |
| Germany | 598,387 | 108,817 | -489,570 |
| France | 430,300 | 0 | -430,300 |
| United States | 422,048 | 0 | -422,048 |
| Thailand | 0 | 391,039 | +391,039 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 109,964 | +109,964 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 0 | 70,365 | +70,365 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 8,479,431 |
| Turkey | 4,564,219 |
| Germany | 1,340,399 |
| United States | 422,048 |
| Thailand | 391,039 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 5,523,020 | 2,956,411 | -2,566,609 |
| Turkey | 2,881,823 | 1,682,396 | -1,199,427 |
| Germany | 1,030,446 | 309,953 | -720,493 |
| United States | 422,048 | 0 | -422,048 |
| Thailand | 0 | 391,039 | +391,039 |
| Luxembourg | 100,266 | 26,769 | -73,497 |
| Netherlands | 40,467 | 11,083 | -29,384 |
| Poland | 24,359 | 13,490 | -10,869 |
| Italy | 0 | 24,044 | +24,044 |
| South Korea | 11,341 | 0 | -11,341 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Suffolk | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,528,646 |
| Other | 3,171,192 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 936,375 |
| Air transport | 2,497 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,524,482 | 5,004,164 | -4,520,318 |
| Other | 1,634,478 | 1,536,714 | -97,764 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 521,200 | 415,175 | -106,025 |
| Air transport | 0 | 2,497 | +2,497 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 9,336,975 |
| 000 | 3,171,192 |
| Goole | 1,540,239 |
| Immingham Docks | 850,984 |
| Cardiff Docks | 638,761 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRT | 5,865,903 | 3,471,072 | -2,394,831 |
| 000 | 1,634,478 | 1,536,714 | -97,764 |
| Goole | 1,375,152 | 165,087 | -1,210,065 |
| Immingham Docks | 585,638 | 265,346 | -320,292 |
| Cardiff Docks | 638,761 | 0 | -638,761 |
| Dover | 270,769 | 314,296 | +43,527 |
| Shoreham – Penney’s Wharf | 84,646 | 408,694 | +324,048 |
| Liverpool Docks | 422,048 | 0 | -422,048 |
| Hartlepool | 0 | 391,039 | +391,039 |
| Poole | 236,115 | 118,699 | -117,416 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Specialised construction activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Civil engineering | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | 3,003,599 |
| Ukraine | 199,199 |
| Bahrain | 117,040 |
| Belgium | 102,117 |
| Italy | 96,253 |
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 | 1,532,492 | 1,471,107 | -61,385 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 199,199 | +199,199 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 117,040 | +117,040 |
| Belgium | 63,301 | 38,816 | -24,485 |
| Italy | 33,294 | 62,959 | +29,665 |
| United States | 2,318 | 51,589 | +49,271 |
| Poland | 19,242 | 29,191 | +9,949 |
| Spain | 6,000 | 37,690 | +31,690 |
| South Korea | 0 | 38,948 | +38,948 |
| Germany | 24,786 | 13,728 | -11,058 |
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 | 2,256,230 |
| Turkey | 120,593 |
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 | 1,105,163 | 1,151,067 | +45,904 |
| Turkey | 120,593 | 0 | -120,593 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 2,376,823 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,171,977 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 386,336 |
| Air transport | 4,218 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1,225,756 | 1,151,067 | -74,689 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 471,308 | 700,669 | +229,361 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 102,497 | 283,839 | +181,342 |
| Air transport | 4,218 | 0 | -4,218 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 2,376,823 |
| Heysham | 421,159 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 400,098 |
| Liverpool Docks | 167,869 |
| Felixstowe | 146,011 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 1,225,756 | 1,151,067 | -74,689 |
| Heysham | 174,786 | 246,373 | +71,587 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 82,071 | 318,027 | +235,956 |
| Liverpool Docks | 80,647 | 87,222 | +6,575 |
| Felixstowe | 26,229 | 119,782 | +93,553 |
| Immingham Docks | 62,882 | 38,350 | -24,532 |
| Southampton | 0 | 90,537 | +90,537 |
| Holyhead | 45,553 | 10,055 | -35,498 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 14,712 | 22,238 | +7,526 |
| Tyne | 29,889 | 0 | -29,889 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72163190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: U-shaped steel sections over 220 mm in height, hot-rolled or extruded