Import/export HS code 72165010: Small hot-rolled steel shapes
Hot-rolled steel shapes that fit within an 80 mm square cross-section
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 4,941,866 |
| Netherlands | 1,269,920 |
| Germany | 552,498 |
| China | 485,498 |
| Spain | 403,948 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,617,038 | 3,324,828 | +1,707,790 |
| Netherlands | 900,279 | 369,641 | -530,638 |
| Germany | 368,223 | 184,275 | -183,948 |
| China | 66,273 | 419,225 | +352,952 |
| Spain | 373,342 | 30,606 | -342,736 |
| Italy | 273,825 | 77,040 | -196,785 |
| Ireland | 98,058 | 41,913 | -56,145 |
| Belgium | 0 | 42,604 | +42,604 |
| Portugal | 31,643 | 0 | -31,643 |
| Canada | 15,361 | 0 | -15,361 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 5,813,192 |
| Germany | 753,801 |
| Italy | 568,806 |
| China | 500,859 |
| Spain | 435,591 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,460,968 | 3,352,224 | +891,256 |
| Germany | 421,411 | 332,390 | -89,021 |
| Italy | 274,808 | 293,998 | +19,190 |
| China | 81,634 | 419,225 | +337,591 |
| Spain | 404,985 | 30,606 | -374,379 |
| Netherlands | 2,178 | 19,776 | +17,598 |
| Poland | 12,091 | 0 | -12,091 |
| United States | 4,361 | 0 | -4,361 |
| Sweden | 0 | 2,450 | +2,450 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| South East Wales | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 7,034,837 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 785,781 |
| Other | 423,101 |
| Air transport | 9,357 |
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) | 3,239,997 | 3,794,840 | +554,843 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 413,082 | 372,699 | -40,383 |
| Other | 98,058 | 325,043 | +226,985 |
| Air transport | 9,357 | 0 | -9,357 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,329,511 |
| TRT | 2,079,536 |
| Felixstowe | 1,019,219 |
| Killingholme | 477,986 |
| 000 | 423,101 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,748,696 | 580,815 | -1,167,881 |
| TRT | 804,259 | 1,275,277 | +471,018 |
| Felixstowe | 61,987 | 957,232 | +895,245 |
| Killingholme | 257,023 | 220,963 | -36,060 |
| 000 | 98,058 | 325,043 | +226,985 |
| Liverpool Docks | 404,985 | 11,611 | -393,374 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 51,237 | 364,282 | +313,045 |
| London | 132,927 | 130,366 | -2,561 |
| 499 | 0 | 237,760 | +237,760 |
| Cardiff Docks | 23,769 | 203,552 | +179,783 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Civil engineering | 1 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
| 2025-06 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,330,887 |
| France | 1,390,397 |
| Netherlands | 1,177,739 |
| Germany | 303,366 |
| Sri Lanka | 259,869 |
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 | 1,452,851 | 878,036 | -574,815 |
| France | 776,832 | 613,565 | -163,267 |
| Netherlands | 1,127,215 | 50,524 | -1,076,691 |
| Germany | 201,433 | 101,933 | -99,500 |
| Sri Lanka | 259,869 | 0 | -259,869 |
| Denmark | 39,279 | 195,139 | +155,860 |
| Italy | 84,727 | 37,420 | -47,307 |
| Ireland | 51,651 | 59,845 | +8,194 |
| Australia | 0 | 57,952 | +57,952 |
| Belgium | 39,347 | 6,068 | -33,279 |
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 | 4,521 |
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 | 4,521 | 0 | -4,521 |
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) | 3,169,165 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,057,075 |
| Other | 5,351 |
| Air transport | 4,452 |
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) | 2,208,089 | 961,076 | -1,247,013 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,932,946 | 1,124,129 | -808,817 |
| Other | 5,084 | 267 | -4,817 |
| Air transport | 4,452 | 0 | -4,452 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,383,054 |
| Southampton | 2,317,717 |
| Dover | 503,073 |
| Immingham Docks | 422,423 |
| London Gateway Port | 215,717 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,762,478 | 620,576 | -1,141,902 |
| Southampton | 1,399,376 | 918,341 | -481,035 |
| Dover | 352,987 | 150,086 | -202,901 |
| Immingham Docks | 159,751 | 262,672 | +102,921 |
| London Gateway Port | 215,717 | 0 | -215,717 |
| Felixstowe | 143,438 | 26,607 | -116,831 |
| Holyhead | 37,875 | 42,291 | +4,416 |
| Liverpool Docks | 36,947 | 41,109 | +4,162 |
| Eurotunnel | 22,499 | 0 | -22,499 |
| Heysham | 3,904 | 13,154 | +9,250 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72165010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled steel shapes that fit within an 80 mm square cross-section