Import/export HS code 72166190: Various flat-rolled steel shapes
Other steel shapes made from flat-rolled products, not specified elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,268,530 |
| Germany | 3,257,307 |
| Belgium | 2,382,655 |
| Italy | 2,011,332 |
| France | 1,343,178 |
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 | 1,693,678 | 1,574,852 | -118,826 |
| Germany | 1,396,502 | 1,860,805 | +464,303 |
| Belgium | 1,403,324 | 979,331 | -423,993 |
| Italy | 1,102,693 | 908,639 | -194,054 |
| France | 797,870 | 545,308 | -252,562 |
| Finland | 286,767 | 425,015 | +138,248 |
| Spain | 642,580 | 5,632 | -636,948 |
| Austria | 422,772 | 182,522 | -240,250 |
| Czechia | 165,221 | 151,171 | -14,050 |
| Sweden | 136,329 | 110,814 | -25,515 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,881,249 |
| Germany | 2,733,554 |
| Italy | 2,338,265 |
| Netherlands | 1,545,206 |
| France | 898,649 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,074,824 | 1,806,425 | -268,399 |
| Germany | 1,361,402 | 1,372,152 | +10,750 |
| Italy | 1,317,036 | 1,021,229 | -295,807 |
| Netherlands | 802,376 | 742,830 | -59,546 |
| France | 588,206 | 310,443 | -277,763 |
| Spain | 626,082 | 181,631 | -444,451 |
| Finland | 286,767 | 381,954 | +95,187 |
| Sweden | 226,802 | 424,551 | +197,749 |
| Austria | 467,989 | 110,273 | -357,716 |
| Czechia | 168,014 | 156,155 | -11,859 |
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 | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
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) | 13,482,763 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,385,480 |
| Air transport | 205,407 |
| Other | 72,557 |
| Road transport | 4,311 |
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) | 7,581,030 | 5,901,733 | -1,679,297 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 564,737 | 820,743 | +256,006 |
| Air transport | 103,016 | 102,391 | -625 |
| Other | 44,519 | 28,038 | -16,481 |
| Road transport | 0 | 4,311 | +4,311 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,973,422 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,881,043 |
| London | 1,685,771 |
| Harwich | 1,222,970 |
| Felixstowe | 1,093,928 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,893,047 | 2,080,375 | +187,328 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,364,221 | 1,516,822 | +152,601 |
| London | 1,106,477 | 579,294 | -527,183 |
| Harwich | 692,318 | 530,652 | -161,666 |
| Felixstowe | 585,642 | 508,286 | -77,356 |
| Killingholme | 761,153 | 244,159 | -516,994 |
| Purfleet | 612,408 | 179,603 | -432,805 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 298,241 | 275,708 | -22,533 |
| Eurotunnel | 131,613 | 404,678 | +273,065 |
| Hull | 247,037 | 51,862 | -195,175 |
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 | 31 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 18 |
| Specialised construction activities | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 25 |
| 2025-10 | 33 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROLLING CENTER LIMITED | 48 |
| WEIDMULLER LIMITED | 46 |
| PHOENIX CONTACT LIMITED | 43 |
| FATRA U.K. LIMITED | 42 |
| IGUS (UK) LIMITED | 36 |
| HELLERMANNTYTON LIMITED | 36 |
| SEGEN LIMITED | 33 |
| EDMUNDSON ELECTRICAL LIMITED | 31 |
| ROBUST UK LIMITED | 31 |
| SCHUECO UK LIMITED | 30 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 38 |
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
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 | 3,178,212 |
| Netherlands | 1,078,436 |
| Canada | 1,070,372 |
| South Korea | 858,684 |
| Ireland | 834,199 |
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 | 45,558 | 3,132,654 | +3,087,096 |
| Netherlands | 563,579 | 514,857 | -48,722 |
| Canada | 814,516 | 255,856 | -558,660 |
| South Korea | 15,840 | 842,844 | +827,004 |
| Ireland | 442,105 | 392,094 | -50,011 |
| France | 315,707 | 224,324 | -91,383 |
| Germany | 251,245 | 134,521 | -116,724 |
| Belgium | 113,058 | 131,786 | +18,728 |
| Poland | 0 | 220,500 | +220,500 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 166,000 | +166,000 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 15,552 |
| France | 6,752 |
| Italy | 1,712 |
| Ireland | 259 |
| Germany | 19 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 8,917 | 6,635 | -2,282 |
| France | 6,752 | 0 | -6,752 |
| Italy | 331 | 1,381 | +1,050 |
| Ireland | 0 | 259 | +259 |
| Germany | 19 | 0 | -19 |
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) | 5,501,508 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,752,299 |
| Air transport | 908,251 |
| Other | 24,940 |
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) | 1,087,248 | 4,414,260 | +3,327,012 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,188,957 | 1,563,342 | +374,385 |
| Air transport | 516,900 | 391,351 | -125,549 |
| Other | 16,665 | 8,275 | -8,390 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,447,331 |
| Felixstowe | 1,045,732 |
| London Gateway Port | 828,909 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 675,517 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 615,743 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 185,213 | 3,262,118 | +3,076,905 |
| Felixstowe | 545,746 | 499,986 | -45,760 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,213 | 822,696 | +816,483 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 296,624 | 378,893 | +82,269 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 274,632 | 341,111 | +66,479 |
| Liverpool Docks | 327,771 | 127,526 | -200,245 |
| Heysham | 216,123 | 207,423 | -8,700 |
| Harwich | 125,882 | 264,823 | +138,941 |
| Dover | 223,788 | 92,938 | -130,850 |
| Portsmouth | 152,281 | 145,745 | -6,536 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72166190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other steel shapes made from flat-rolled products, not specified elsewhere