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 | 3,385,516 |
| Netherlands | 1,632,069 |
| Germany | 509,236 |
| China | 496,753 |
| Spain | 435,860 |
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 | 1,768,478 | +151,440 |
| Netherlands | 1,133,011 | 499,058 | -633,953 |
| Germany | 364,387 | 144,849 | -219,538 |
| China | 77,528 | 419,225 | +341,697 |
| Spain | 374,648 | 61,212 | -313,436 |
| Italy | 196,019 | 173,350 | -22,669 |
| Ireland | 117,238 | 37,441 | -79,797 |
| 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 | 4,695,818 |
| Germany | 710,539 |
| China | 512,114 |
| Italy | 510,483 |
| Spain | 467,503 |
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 | 2,693,700 | 2,002,118 | -691,582 |
| Germany | 417,575 | 292,964 | -124,611 |
| China | 92,889 | 419,225 | +326,336 |
| Italy | 197,002 | 313,481 | +116,479 |
| Spain | 406,291 | 61,212 | -345,079 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 5,879,943 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 764,883 |
| Other | 437,809 |
| 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) | 3,371,541 | 2,508,402 | -863,139 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 445,189 | 319,694 | -125,495 |
| Other | 117,238 | 320,571 | +203,333 |
| 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 | 2,265,954 |
| TRT | 1,518,151 |
| Felixstowe | 822,261 |
| 000 | 437,809 |
| Liverpool Docks | 436,897 |
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 | 1,748,891 | 517,063 | -1,231,828 |
| TRT | 1,036,991 | 481,160 | -555,831 |
| Felixstowe | 73,242 | 749,019 | +675,777 |
| 000 | 117,238 | 320,571 | +203,333 |
| Liverpool Docks | 406,291 | 30,606 | -375,685 |
| Killingholme | 175,186 | 240,446 | +65,260 |
| Warrenpoint Harbour | 51,237 | 290,203 | +238,966 |
| London | 132,927 | 130,366 | -2,561 |
| Cardiff Docks | 23,769 | 203,552 | +179,783 |
| Dover | 42,469 | 135,974 | +93,505 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
| 2025-06 | 4 |
| 2025-05 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,291,222 |
| France | 1,458,127 |
| Netherlands | 1,379,128 |
| 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 | 1,479,038 | 812,184 | -666,854 |
| France | 844,562 | 613,565 | -230,997 |
| Netherlands | 1,328,604 | 50,524 | -1,278,080 |
| Germany | 179,863 | 123,503 | -56,360 |
| Sri Lanka | 194,427 | 65,442 | -128,985 |
| Denmark | 39,279 | 154,394 | +115,115 |
| Italy | 84,727 | 37,420 | -47,307 |
| Ireland | 59,565 | 52,845 | -6,720 |
| Nigeria | 77,836 | 0 | -77,836 |
| Australia | 0 | 57,952 | +57,952 |
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 | 6,306 |
| XU | 830 |
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 | 6,306 | 0 | -6,306 |
| XU | 563 | 267 | -296 |
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) | 3,370,702 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,121,212 |
| Other | 7,136 |
| 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) | 2,435,801 | 934,901 | -1,500,900 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,997,493 | 1,123,719 | -873,774 |
| Other | 6,869 | 267 | -6,602 |
| 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 | 2,626,207 |
| Southampton | 2,251,865 |
| Dover | 503,073 |
| Immingham Docks | 407,644 |
| London Gateway Port | 293,553 |
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 | 2,005,631 | 620,576 | -1,385,055 |
| Southampton | 1,399,376 | 852,489 | -546,887 |
| Dover | 331,417 | 171,656 | -159,761 |
| Immingham Docks | 185,717 | 221,927 | +36,210 |
| London Gateway Port | 293,553 | 0 | -293,553 |
| Felixstowe | 77,996 | 92,049 | +14,053 |
| Holyhead | 44,004 | 39,424 | -4,580 |
| Liverpool Docks | 36,947 | 36,976 | +29 |
| London | 26,187 | 0 | -26,187 |
| Eurotunnel | 22,499 | 0 | -22,499 |
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