Import/export HS code 72163390: Large H-shaped steel sections
H-shaped steel sections over 180 mm in height, hot-rolled or extruded
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 97,114,219 |
| Luxembourg | 46,093,702 |
| Germany | 27,811,146 |
| Netherlands | 10,524,421 |
| South Korea | 9,948,493 |
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 | 55,859,599 | 41,254,620 | -14,604,979 |
| Luxembourg | 21,671,349 | 24,422,353 | +2,751,004 |
| Germany | 17,261,514 | 10,549,632 | -6,711,882 |
| Netherlands | 7,140,001 | 3,384,420 | -3,755,581 |
| South Korea | 9,948,493 | 0 | -9,948,493 |
| Brazil | 1,272,461 | 2,224,377 | +951,916 |
| Thailand | 0 | 2,963,597 | +2,963,597 |
| China | 318,425 | 1,835,228 | +1,516,803 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 2,118,786 | +2,118,786 |
| Ireland | 1,080,688 | 806,873 | -273,815 |
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 | 90,164,584 |
| Luxembourg | 33,173,504 |
| Germany | 28,337,852 |
| South Korea | 14,589,271 |
| Brazil | 3,496,838 |
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 | 52,342,861 | 37,821,723 | -14,521,138 |
| Luxembourg | 16,356,526 | 16,816,978 | +460,452 |
| Germany | 18,683,509 | 9,654,343 | -9,029,166 |
| South Korea | 12,578,499 | 2,010,772 | -10,567,727 |
| Brazil | 1,272,461 | 2,224,377 | +951,916 |
| Thailand | 0 | 2,963,597 | +2,963,597 |
| China | 0 | 2,687,255 | +2,687,255 |
| United Arab Emirates | 47,779 | 2,245,728 | +2,197,949 |
| Turkey | 261,758 | 442,399 | +180,641 |
| United Kingdom | 517,132 | 103,114 | -414,018 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Suffolk | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -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) | 167,317,942 |
| Other | 27,628,307 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,619,815 |
| Air transport | 3,560 |
| Road transport | 2,112 |
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) | 96,207,396 | 71,110,546 | -25,096,850 |
| Other | 13,222,900 | 14,405,407 | +1,182,507 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,655,217 | 5,964,598 | -690,619 |
| Air transport | 0 | 3,560 | +3,560 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,112 | +2,112 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 91,226,838 |
| 000 | 27,628,307 |
| London | 14,183,313 |
| Dover | 13,311,903 |
| Goole | 11,650,097 |
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 | 50,964,377 | 40,262,461 | -10,701,916 |
| 000 | 13,222,900 | 14,405,407 | +1,182,507 |
| London | 8,781,258 | 5,402,055 | -3,379,203 |
| Dover | 7,813,617 | 5,498,286 | -2,315,331 |
| Goole | 9,660,045 | 1,990,052 | -7,669,993 |
| Poole | 3,797,865 | 6,481,987 | +2,684,122 |
| Great Yarmouth | 4,514,451 | 5,552,161 | +1,037,710 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,829,864 | 2,188,850 | -2,641,014 |
| Hartlepool | 1,272,461 | 5,082,383 | +3,809,922 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,870,551 | 1,886,607 | -1,983,944 |
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 |
| Specialised construction activities | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Construction of buildings | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
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+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 61,368,967 |
| Ireland | 26,209,196 |
| United States | 14,875,780 |
| Canada | 11,904,263 |
| Netherlands | 9,240,656 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 27,401,209 | 33,967,758 | +6,566,549 |
| Ireland | 13,579,118 | 12,630,078 | -949,040 |
| United States | 5,581,384 | 9,294,396 | +3,713,012 |
| Canada | 8,944,138 | 2,960,125 | -5,984,013 |
| Netherlands | 4,796,864 | 4,443,792 | -353,072 |
| Germany | 1,942,868 | 3,867,909 | +1,925,041 |
| Greece | 1,001,849 | 58,776 | -943,073 |
| Spain | 680,073 | 297,381 | -382,692 |
| Portugal | 655,475 | 266,784 | -388,691 |
| United Arab Emirates | 582,704 | 153,929 | -428,775 |
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 | 20,335,481 |
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 | 10,574,861 | 9,760,620 | -814,241 |
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) | 105,332,404 |
| Other | 20,376,586 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,287,337 |
| Air transport | 2,360 |
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) | 50,884,156 | 54,448,248 | +3,564,092 |
| Other | 10,602,965 | 9,773,621 | -829,344 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,301,736 | 5,985,601 | +1,683,865 |
| Air transport | 0 | 2,360 | +2,360 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 88,650,291 |
| 000 | 20,376,586 |
| TRT | 10,123,180 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,060,717 |
| Grimsby | 3,373,232 |
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 | 46,263,259 | 42,387,032 | -3,876,227 |
| 000 | 10,602,965 | 9,773,621 | -829,344 |
| TRT | 3,011,627 | 7,111,553 | +4,099,926 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,269,695 | 2,791,022 | +1,521,327 |
| Grimsby | 0 | 3,373,232 | +3,373,232 |
| Heysham | 1,457,515 | 1,511,583 | +54,068 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,522,827 | 1,175,483 | -347,344 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 226,673 | 1,070,136 | +843,463 |
| Felixstowe | 580,665 | 153,929 | -426,736 |
| Goole | 463,880 | 42,909 | -420,971 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72163390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: H-shaped steel sections over 180 mm in height, hot-rolled or extruded