Import/export HS code 72163390: Large H-shaped steel sections
H-shaped steel sections over 180 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.
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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 | 99,589,909 |
| Luxembourg | 44,363,799 |
| Germany | 28,391,308 |
| Netherlands | 10,557,673 |
| 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 | 57,157,765 | 42,432,144 | -14,725,621 |
| Luxembourg | 20,174,116 | 24,189,683 | +4,015,567 |
| Germany | 17,181,210 | 11,210,098 | -5,971,112 |
| Netherlands | 6,576,077 | 3,981,596 | -2,594,481 |
| South Korea | 9,575,333 | 373,160 | -9,202,173 |
| Brazil | 0 | 2,428,969 | +2,428,969 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 2,118,786 | +2,118,786 |
| Ireland | 1,112,224 | 749,955 | -362,269 |
| Belgium | 375,847 | 1,308,904 | +933,057 |
| Turkey | 0 | 535,647 | +535,647 |
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 | 92,928,050 |
| Luxembourg | 31,987,645 |
| Germany | 28,916,673 |
| South Korea | 14,591,518 |
| Brazil | 2,428,969 |
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 | 53,717,269 | 39,210,781 | -14,506,488 |
| Luxembourg | 15,598,218 | 16,389,427 | +791,209 |
| Germany | 18,305,306 | 10,611,367 | -7,693,939 |
| South Korea | 11,761,409 | 2,830,109 | -8,931,300 |
| Brazil | 0 | 2,428,969 | +2,428,969 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,321 | 2,281,186 | +2,268,865 |
| China | 0 | 857,856 | +857,856 |
| Turkey | 86,927 | 617,230 | +530,303 |
| United Kingdom | 500,961 | 112,316 | -388,645 |
| Netherlands | 390,901 | 40,973 | -349,928 |
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 | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
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) | 163,660,043 |
| Other | 26,861,618 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,574,793 |
| Air transport | 3,560 |
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) | 94,403,501 | 69,256,542 | -25,146,959 |
| Other | 12,437,278 | 14,424,340 | +1,987,062 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,365,496 | 6,209,297 | -156,199 |
| Air transport | 0 | 3,560 | +3,560 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| TRT | 91,435,891 |
| 000 | 26,861,618 |
| London | 15,381,133 |
| Dover | 13,466,297 |
| Goole | 11,351,820 |
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 | 50,349,207 | 41,086,684 | -9,262,523 |
| 000 | 12,437,278 | 14,424,340 | +1,987,062 |
| London | 9,945,826 | 5,435,307 | -4,510,519 |
| Dover | 7,763,672 | 5,702,625 | -2,061,047 |
| Goole | 9,372,186 | 1,979,634 | -7,392,552 |
| Poole | 4,085,900 | 6,481,987 | +2,396,087 |
| Great Yarmouth | 3,720,641 | 5,682,742 | +1,962,101 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,550,213 | 2,529,244 | -2,020,969 |
| Shoreham – Penney’s Wharf | 2,954,359 | 1,541,675 | -1,412,684 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,870,551 | 43,990 | -3,826,561 |
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 |
| Construction of buildings | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
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+ | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | 25,825,191 |
| United States | 13,258,520 |
| Canada | 9,389,264 |
| Netherlands | 9,135,591 |
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 | 27,389,323 | 33,979,644 | +6,590,321 |
| Ireland | 14,075,715 | 11,749,476 | -2,326,239 |
| United States | 5,757,788 | 7,500,732 | +1,742,944 |
| Canada | 7,152,199 | 2,237,065 | -4,915,134 |
| Netherlands | 4,802,254 | 4,333,337 | -468,917 |
| 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 | 20,314,106 |
| XU | 43,292 |
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 | 10,493,632 | 9,820,474 | -673,158 |
| XU | 29,134 | 14,158 | -14,976 |
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) | 101,064,698 |
| Other | 20,357,398 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,066,944 |
| 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) | 49,258,139 | 51,806,559 | +2,548,420 |
| Other | 10,522,766 | 9,834,632 | -688,134 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,866,646 | 4,200,298 | -666,348 |
| 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 | 84,485,636 |
| 000 | 20,357,398 |
| TRT | 10,123,180 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,968,169 |
| 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 | 44,647,724 | 39,837,912 | -4,809,812 |
| 000 | 10,522,766 | 9,834,632 | -688,134 |
| TRT | 3,011,627 | 7,111,553 | +4,099,926 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,272,095 | 2,696,074 | +1,423,979 |
| Grimsby | 0 | 3,373,232 | +3,373,232 |
| Heysham | 1,668,119 | 1,049,237 | -618,882 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,848,644 | 739,848 | -1,108,796 |
| Felixstowe | 580,665 | 153,929 | -426,736 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 219,300 | 347,419 | +128,119 |
| 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