Import/export HS code 72163291: Parallel-flange I-sections (large)
Large I-shaped steel sections with parallel flange faces, 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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 162,153,510 |
| Luxembourg | 32,733,303 |
| Germany | 17,944,243 |
| Netherlands | 7,413,106 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,109,209 |
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 | 95,937,862 | 66,215,648 | -29,722,214 |
| Luxembourg | 24,860,321 | 7,872,982 | -16,987,339 |
| Germany | 12,473,863 | 5,470,380 | -7,003,483 |
| Netherlands | 3,910,038 | 3,503,068 | -406,970 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 3,109,209 | +3,109,209 |
| Ireland | 1,883,488 | 1,067,750 | -815,738 |
| Belgium | 1,997,668 | 428,175 | -1,569,493 |
| Brazil | 0 | 2,335,251 | +2,335,251 |
| South Korea | 419,032 | 1,323,007 | +903,975 |
| China | 18,115 | 1,265,910 | +1,247,795 |
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 | 151,919,252 |
| Luxembourg | 26,472,031 |
| Germany | 18,479,934 |
| South Korea | 7,036,831 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,147,859 |
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 | 90,304,739 | 61,614,513 | -28,690,226 |
| Luxembourg | 22,606,952 | 3,865,079 | -18,741,873 |
| Germany | 12,231,093 | 6,248,841 | -5,982,252 |
| South Korea | 2,586,365 | 4,450,466 | +1,864,101 |
| United Arab Emirates | 37,303 | 3,110,556 | +3,073,253 |
| Brazil | 0 | 2,335,251 | +2,335,251 |
| United Kingdom | 782,593 | 185,046 | -597,547 |
| Ireland | 337,143 | 94,395 | -242,748 |
| Netherlands | 175,501 | 23,428 | -152,073 |
| Turkey | 2,913 | 59,650 | +56,737 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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) | 206,538,834 |
| Other | 24,187,598 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,639,140 |
| Air transport | 5,439 |
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) | 126,123,344 | 80,415,490 | -45,707,854 |
| Other | 13,506,951 | 10,680,647 | -2,826,304 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,033,214 | 1,605,926 | -1,427,288 |
| Air transport | 1,364 | 4,075 | +2,711 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 142,595,126 |
| 000 | 24,187,598 |
| Goole | 23,330,922 |
| Poole | 9,146,641 |
| Shoreham – Penney’s Wharf | 6,887,234 |
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 | 85,602,442 | 56,992,684 | -28,609,758 |
| 000 | 13,506,951 | 10,680,647 | -2,826,304 |
| Goole | 16,693,267 | 6,637,655 | -10,055,612 |
| Poole | 3,458,667 | 5,687,974 | +2,229,307 |
| Shoreham – Penney’s Wharf | 6,764,660 | 122,574 | -6,642,086 |
| Great Yarmouth | 1,543,241 | 4,166,102 | +2,622,861 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,917,520 | 0 | -4,917,520 |
| Hartlepool | 0 | 4,340,893 | +4,340,893 |
| Dover | 3,120,769 | 63,836 | -3,056,933 |
| London | 1,644,875 | 1,130,166 | -514,709 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Specialised construction activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
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+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 46,604,011 |
| Ireland | 24,291,934 |
| Canada | 16,012,820 |
| Turkey | 12,577,586 |
| Netherlands | 4,356,363 |
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 | 22,664,897 | 23,939,114 | +1,274,217 |
| Ireland | 12,269,247 | 12,022,687 | -246,560 |
| Canada | 12,459,129 | 3,553,691 | -8,905,438 |
| Turkey | 1,548,541 | 11,029,045 | +9,480,504 |
| Netherlands | 2,278,550 | 2,077,813 | -200,737 |
| Guyana | 3,794,272 | 0 | -3,794,272 |
| Germany | 361,083 | 3,086,884 | +2,725,801 |
| Australia | 625,069 | 516,807 | -108,262 |
| Denmark | 154,679 | 551,501 | +396,822 |
| Mexico | 693,357 | 0 | -693,357 |
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 | 20,244,148 |
| XU | 40,772 |
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 | 9,530,016 | 10,714,132 | +1,184,116 |
| XU | 33,677 | 7,095 | -26,582 |
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) | 88,731,028 |
| Other | 20,284,920 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,864,972 |
| Air transport | 191,971 |
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) | 44,480,440 | 44,250,588 | -229,852 |
| Other | 9,563,693 | 10,721,227 | +1,157,534 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,830,735 | 3,034,237 | -796,498 |
| Air transport | 104,088 | 87,883 | -16,205 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 71,854,718 |
| 000 | 20,284,920 |
| Grimsby | 4,163,019 |
| TRT | 4,149,703 |
| Hull | 3,818,681 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 37,746,290 | 34,108,428 | -3,637,862 |
| 000 | 9,563,693 | 10,721,227 | +1,157,534 |
| Grimsby | 0 | 4,163,019 | +4,163,019 |
| TRT | 723,945 | 3,425,758 | +2,701,813 |
| Hull | 3,805,563 | 13,118 | -3,792,445 |
| Heysham | 2,092,391 | 1,035,993 | -1,056,398 |
| Goole | 647,326 | 2,013,157 | +1,365,831 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,401,931 | 986,472 | -415,459 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 227,610 | 576,391 | +348,781 |
| Liverpool Docks | 570,583 | 179,099 | -391,484 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72163291
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Large I-shaped steel sections with parallel flange faces, hot-rolled or extruded