Import/export HS code 72166110: C, L, U, Z, or omega steel shapes
C, L, U, Z, or omega-shaped steel sections made from flat-rolled products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 13,796,223 |
| France | 12,742,514 |
| Germany | 2,556,692 |
| Spain | 2,469,589 |
| Austria | 1,268,310 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 9,612,248 | 4,183,975 | -5,428,273 |
| France | 1,984,535 | 10,757,979 | +8,773,444 |
| Germany | 906,972 | 1,649,720 | +742,748 |
| Spain | 1,451,360 | 1,018,229 | -433,131 |
| Austria | 61,205 | 1,207,105 | +1,145,900 |
| China | 654,141 | 493,169 | -160,972 |
| Italy | 496,337 | 327,781 | -168,556 |
| Belgium | 432,797 | 370,916 | -61,881 |
| Switzerland | 74,222 | 690,752 | +616,530 |
| Poland | 565,299 | 113,970 | -451,329 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 13,915,959 |
| Germany | 12,661,261 |
| France | 2,572,118 |
| Spain | 2,405,350 |
| China | 1,297,151 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 9,031,996 | 4,883,963 | -4,148,033 |
| Germany | 1,279,247 | 11,382,014 | +10,102,767 |
| France | 1,606,201 | 965,917 | -640,284 |
| Spain | 1,385,885 | 1,019,465 | -366,420 |
| China | 762,028 | 535,123 | -226,905 |
| Finland | 787,862 | 471,206 | -316,656 |
| Poland | 933,092 | 166,780 | -766,312 |
| Italy | 450,980 | 272,761 | -178,219 |
| India | 512,971 | 129,432 | -383,539 |
| Switzerland | 21,210 | 551,215 | +530,005 |
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 | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
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 | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,805,075 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,633,689 |
| Other | 609,156 |
| Air transport | 84,552 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,822,488 | 19,982,587 | +4,160,099 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,589,278 | 1,044,411 | -544,867 |
| Other | 123,974 | 485,182 | +361,208 |
| Air transport | 49,653 | 34,899 | -14,754 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 11,690,041 |
| London | 8,820,817 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,379,042 |
| Dover | 5,207,687 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,487,250 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 8,300,174 | 3,389,867 | -4,910,307 |
| London | 931,292 | 7,889,525 | +6,958,233 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,291,666 | 4,087,376 | +2,795,710 |
| Dover | 3,062,456 | 2,145,231 | -917,225 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,497,426 | 989,824 | -507,602 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 239,628 | 705,802 | +466,174 |
| Killingholme | 589,999 | 309,767 | -280,232 |
| Harwich | 368,270 | 421,939 | +53,669 |
| Poole | 196,020 | 509,854 | +313,834 |
| 000 | 123,974 | 485,182 | +361,208 |
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 | 26 |
| Specialised construction activities | 14 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 13 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INDUPART LIMITED | 45 |
| CLEVELAND CABLE COMPANY LIMITED | 45 |
| STAUFF UK LIMITED | 44 |
| BELLOTTO HOLDINGS LIMITED | 44 |
| OWA (UK) LIMITED | 43 |
| DEMATIC LIMITED | 39 |
| POLBUD ( UK ) LTD | 39 |
| ANT BM LIMITED | 38 |
| OSA DOOR PARTS LIMITED | 38 |
| ROLLING CENTER LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 41 |
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| Other | 13 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 18,046,765 |
| Netherlands | 3,136,958 |
| Germany | 1,088,721 |
| Israel | 649,581 |
| Denmark | 543,684 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 10,937,557 | 7,109,208 | -3,828,349 |
| Netherlands | 2,359,759 | 777,199 | -1,582,560 |
| Germany | 782,421 | 306,300 | -476,121 |
| Israel | 440,413 | 209,168 | -231,245 |
| Denmark | 311,431 | 232,253 | -79,178 |
| France | 148,017 | 45,524 | -102,493 |
| Norway | 103,539 | 47,635 | -55,904 |
| Belgium | 37,934 | 73,221 | +35,287 |
| United States | 50,718 | 59,429 | +8,711 |
| Sweden | 0 | 101,013 | +101,013 |
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 | 889,234 |
| Italy | 1,252 |
| Denmark | 244 |
| Germany | 165 |
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 | 459,388 | 429,846 | -29,542 |
| Italy | 732 | 520 | -212 |
| Denmark | 0 | 244 | +244 |
| Germany | 143 | 22 | -121 |
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) | 22,332,056 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,207,105 |
| Other | 1,008,463 |
| Air transport | 15,386 |
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) | 14,196,404 | 8,135,652 | -6,060,752 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 695,294 | 511,811 | -183,483 |
| Other | 505,626 | 502,837 | -2,789 |
| Air transport | 8,540 | 6,846 | -1,694 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 10,145,364 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,615,025 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,984,812 |
| Heysham | 2,700,330 |
| 000 | 1,008,463 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 4,857,815 | 5,287,549 | +429,734 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,369,766 | 1,245,259 | -2,124,507 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,317,565 | 667,247 | -2,650,318 |
| Heysham | 2,045,400 | 654,930 | -1,390,470 |
| 000 | 505,626 | 502,837 | -2,789 |
| London Gateway Port | 498,662 | 190,672 | -307,990 |
| London | 187,309 | 215,927 | +28,618 |
| Immingham Docks | 201,228 | 160,819 | -40,409 |
| Fishguard | 224,869 | 0 | -224,869 |
| Felixstowe | 52,595 | 116,103 | +63,508 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72166110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: C, L, U, Z, or omega-shaped steel sections made from flat-rolled products