Import/export HS code 72169180: Various cold-formed steel shapes
Other steel shapes cold-formed or cold-finished from flat-rolled products
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 4,592,385 |
| Poland | 3,981,412 |
| United States | 3,679,691 |
| Denmark | 2,120,104 |
| Austria | 2,073,942 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,330,072 | 2,262,313 | -67,759 |
| Poland | 3,238,720 | 742,692 | -2,496,028 |
| United States | 245,057 | 3,434,634 | +3,189,577 |
| Denmark | 1,441,132 | 678,972 | -762,160 |
| Austria | 0 | 2,073,942 | +2,073,942 |
| Germany | 737,226 | 541,773 | -195,453 |
| Netherlands | 501,311 | 452,252 | -49,059 |
| Sweden | 485,137 | 388,050 | -97,087 |
| China | 581,076 | 196,008 | -385,068 |
| Turkey | 77,709 | 108,029 | +30,320 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 8,321,483 |
| United States | 3,637,140 |
| Germany | 2,130,831 |
| Denmark | 2,097,957 |
| Austria | 1,310,798 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 5,138,781 | 3,182,702 | -1,956,079 |
| United States | 201,066 | 3,436,074 | +3,235,008 |
| Germany | 1,047,158 | 1,083,673 | +36,515 |
| Denmark | 1,679,062 | 418,895 | -1,260,167 |
| Austria | 0 | 1,310,798 | +1,310,798 |
| Sweden | 337,039 | 654,041 | +317,002 |
| China | 657,292 | 197,048 | -460,244 |
| France | 261,189 | 112,629 | -148,560 |
| Czechia | 71,603 | 133,042 | +61,439 |
| Turkey | 91,257 | 110,998 | +19,741 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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) | 14,333,082 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,290,907 |
| Other | 405,739 |
| Air transport | 123,700 |
| Road transport | 46,337 |
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) | 7,849,974 | 6,483,108 | -1,366,866 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,878,568 | 4,412,339 | +2,533,771 |
| Other | 158,113 | 247,626 | +89,513 |
| Air transport | 44,638 | 79,062 | +34,424 |
| Road transport | 39,201 | 7,136 | -32,065 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 10,733,036 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,417,190 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,151,038 |
| Southampton | 677,525 |
| London | 465,533 |
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 | 5,416,112 | 5,316,924 | -99,188 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,125,388 | 1,291,802 | -833,586 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 3,151,038 | +3,151,038 |
| Southampton | 399,565 | 277,960 | -121,605 |
| London | 354,732 | 110,801 | -243,931 |
| Felixstowe | 335,115 | 94,838 | -240,277 |
| 000 | 158,113 | 247,626 | +89,513 |
| Harwich | 254,232 | 131,975 | -122,257 |
| Eurotunnel | 247,402 | 108,820 | -138,582 |
| Belfast Port | 112,898 | 195,007 | +82,109 |
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 | 13 |
| Specialised construction activities | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ETEX BUILDING PERFORMANCE LIMITED | 48 |
| FIXMART LIMITED | 38 |
| NIFTYLIFT LIMITED | 35 |
| LEVIAT LIMITED | 33 |
| PAGUREK LIMITED | 32 |
| WAGO LIMITED | 30 |
| PROFINE UK LTD. | 29 |
| IBB BUILDERS MERCHANTS LTD | 29 |
| DOCO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 28 |
| REHAU LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| Other | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 20,109,177 |
| South Korea | 2,915,921 |
| Germany | 1,461,401 |
| France | 1,419,040 |
| United States | 849,190 |
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 | 15,959,421 | 4,149,756 | -11,809,665 |
| South Korea | 563,435 | 2,352,486 | +1,789,051 |
| Germany | 625,574 | 835,827 | +210,253 |
| France | 714,938 | 704,102 | -10,836 |
| United States | 752,154 | 97,036 | -655,118 |
| Australia | 487,322 | 338,893 | -148,429 |
| Poland | 220,330 | 344,957 | +124,627 |
| Belgium | 3,005 | 552,474 | +549,469 |
| Canada | 374,561 | 126,754 | -247,807 |
| Spain | 175,082 | 48,286 | -126,796 |
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 | 18,130,373 |
| India | 60,683 |
| China | 4,450 |
| Germany | 449 |
| Nicaragua | 254 |
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 | 14,868,883 | 3,261,490 | -11,607,393 |
| India | 37,039 | 23,644 | -13,395 |
| China | 1,076 | 3,374 | +2,298 |
| Germany | 449 | 0 | -449 |
| Nicaragua | 254 | 0 | -254 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 18,196,216 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,419,323 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,027,423 |
| Air transport | 441,681 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 14,907,708 | 3,288,508 | -11,619,200 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,967,227 | 3,452,096 | +484,869 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,335,756 | 2,691,667 | +355,911 |
| Air transport | 90,796 | 350,885 | +260,089 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 18,196,216 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,360,225 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,967,750 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,333,216 |
| Southampton | 1,305,964 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 14,907,708 | 3,288,508 | -11,619,200 |
| London Gateway Port | 256,511 | 2,103,714 | +1,847,203 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,023,885 | 943,865 | -80,020 |
| Liverpool Docks | 825,323 | 507,893 | -317,430 |
| Southampton | 1,180,746 | 125,218 | -1,055,528 |
| Portsmouth | 542,258 | 462,392 | -79,866 |
| Immingham Docks | 140,414 | 668,450 | +528,036 |
| Felixstowe | 344,519 | 296,893 | -47,626 |
| Milford | 305,103 | 164,662 | -140,441 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 71,153 | 340,185 | +269,032 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72169180
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other steel shapes cold-formed or cold-finished from flat-rolled products