Import/export HS code 72169110: Profiled (ribbed) steel sheets
Profiled or ribbed steel sheets, cold-formed or cold-finished
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 6,820,986 |
| Germany | 1,745,581 |
| Ireland | 1,120,563 |
| United Arab Emirates | 855,179 |
| Netherlands | 833,178 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,095,471 | 2,725,515 | -1,369,956 |
| Germany | 620,105 | 1,125,476 | +505,371 |
| Ireland | 392,867 | 727,696 | +334,829 |
| United Arab Emirates | 325,912 | 529,267 | +203,355 |
| Netherlands | 457,225 | 375,953 | -81,272 |
| France | 373,025 | 436,410 | +63,385 |
| Italy | 272,001 | 290,139 | +18,138 |
| Egypt | 332,305 | 0 | -332,305 |
| China | 132,263 | 143,213 | +10,950 |
| Poland | 96,565 | 97,704 | +1,139 |
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 | 6,879,565 |
| Germany | 1,492,614 |
| United Arab Emirates | 855,179 |
| France | 848,915 |
| Poland | 574,542 |
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 | 4,112,455 | 2,767,110 | -1,345,345 |
| Germany | 418,997 | 1,073,617 | +654,620 |
| United Arab Emirates | 325,912 | 529,267 | +203,355 |
| France | 375,166 | 473,749 | +98,583 |
| Poland | 326,205 | 248,337 | -77,868 |
| Italy | 156,895 | 290,139 | +133,244 |
| China | 208,000 | 227,099 | +19,099 |
| Netherlands | 173,992 | 196,396 | +22,404 |
| Hungary | 338,501 | 0 | -338,501 |
| Egypt | 332,305 | 0 | -332,305 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 9,139,566 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,998,339 |
| Other | 927,752 |
| Air transport | 206,369 |
| Road transport | 4,376 |
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) | 5,144,845 | 3,994,721 | -1,150,124 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,007,965 | 1,990,374 | -17,591 |
| Other | 291,367 | 636,385 | +345,018 |
| Air transport | 111,446 | 94,923 | -16,523 |
| Road transport | 4,376 | 0 | -4,376 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 3,075,802 |
| Dover | 2,413,779 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,198,441 |
| Felixstowe | 1,721,852 |
| Purfleet | 1,218,912 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1,829,338 | 1,246,464 | -582,874 |
| Dover | 1,103,190 | 1,310,589 | +207,399 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,129,003 | 1,069,438 | -59,565 |
| Felixstowe | 1,353,006 | 368,846 | -984,160 |
| Purfleet | 490,451 | 728,461 | +238,010 |
| London Gateway Port | 373,067 | 588,109 | +215,042 |
| 000 | 291,367 | 636,385 | +345,018 |
| Killingholme | 270,164 | 172,884 | -97,280 |
| Eurotunnel | 140,716 | 187,662 | +46,946 |
| Harwich | 153,291 | 9,816 | -143,475 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Specialised construction activities | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Construction of buildings | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WEBASTO ROOF SYSTEMS LTD. | 40 |
| EUROCLAD GROUP LIMITED | 28 |
| LINDAB LIMITED | 26 |
| YOUR EXTRA SPACE LIMITED | 20 |
| FORHILLS LTD | 20 |
| HUBER PARKING UK LIMITED | 16 |
| KAB SEATING LIMITED | 16 |
| JORIS IDE LIMITED | 15 |
| PAGUREK LIMITED | 14 |
| VP PLC | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Guyana | 498,289 |
| Ireland | 398,780 |
| Finland | 327,344 |
| United States | 187,457 |
| Sweden | 154,706 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guyana | 498,289 | 0 | -498,289 |
| Ireland | 123,237 | 275,543 | +152,306 |
| Finland | 0 | 327,344 | +327,344 |
| United States | 184,845 | 2,612 | -182,233 |
| Sweden | 95,211 | 59,495 | -35,716 |
| Germany | 0 | 61,171 | +61,171 |
| France | 59,521 | 0 | -59,521 |
| Spain | 39,301 | 0 | -39,301 |
| Indonesia | 14,131 | 22,751 | +8,620 |
| Netherlands | 32,753 | 1,235 | -31,518 |
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) | 949,784 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 921,123 |
| Air transport | 22,774 |
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) | 761,347 | 188,437 | -572,910 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 327,099 | 594,024 | +266,925 |
| Air transport | 17,656 | 5,118 | -12,538 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 499,566 |
| Hull | 498,289 |
| Southampton | 245,718 |
| Milford | 174,170 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 138,440 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 113,727 | 385,839 | +272,112 |
| Hull | 498,289 | 0 | -498,289 |
| Southampton | 207,046 | 38,672 | -168,374 |
| Milford | 51,739 | 122,431 | +70,692 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 102,417 | 36,023 | -66,394 |
| Fishguard | 17,084 | 109,568 | +92,484 |
| Liverpool Docks | 35,898 | 25,601 | -10,297 |
| Portsmouth | 33,561 | 0 | -33,561 |
| Dover | 5,899 | 26,219 | +20,320 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,259 | 16,895 | +2,636 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72169110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Profiled or ribbed steel sheets, cold-formed or cold-finished