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 | 4,798,024 |
| Poland | 3,925,649 |
| United States | 3,679,691 |
| Denmark | 2,241,877 |
| Austria | 1,942,422 |
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 | 2,300,623 | 2,497,401 | +196,778 |
| Poland | 3,285,806 | 639,843 | -2,645,963 |
| United States | 212,506 | 3,467,185 | +3,254,679 |
| Denmark | 1,614,938 | 626,939 | -987,999 |
| Austria | 0 | 1,942,422 | +1,942,422 |
| Germany | 717,428 | 558,627 | -158,801 |
| Netherlands | 473,605 | 535,275 | +61,670 |
| Sweden | 283,163 | 588,460 | +305,297 |
| China | 617,334 | 195,012 | -422,322 |
| Turkey | 77,550 | 109,578 | +32,028 |
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 | 8,519,508 |
| United States | 3,637,140 |
| Denmark | 2,319,027 |
| Germany | 2,104,946 |
| Austria | 1,225,367 |
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 | 5,241,385 | 3,278,123 | -1,963,262 |
| United States | 168,515 | 3,468,625 | +3,300,110 |
| Denmark | 1,731,485 | 587,542 | -1,143,943 |
| Germany | 1,044,578 | 1,060,368 | +15,790 |
| Austria | 0 | 1,225,367 | +1,225,367 |
| China | 693,550 | 195,012 | -498,538 |
| Sweden | 256,448 | 630,549 | +374,101 |
| France | 131,434 | 241,119 | +109,685 |
| Czechia | 74,052 | 132,253 | +58,201 |
| Turkey | 91,098 | 112,547 | +21,449 |
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 | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Essex | 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 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 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) | 14,573,747 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,267,634 |
| Other | 398,452 |
| Air transport | 129,501 |
| Road transport | 50,704 |
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) | 8,075,060 | 6,498,687 | -1,576,373 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,553,915 | 4,713,719 | +3,159,804 |
| Other | 149,689 | 248,763 | +99,074 |
| Air transport | 45,705 | 83,796 | +38,091 |
| Road transport | 43,568 | 7,136 | -36,432 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 10,669,668 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,541,288 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,151,038 |
| Southampton | 677,525 |
| Harwich | 485,017 |
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 | 5,413,177 | 5,256,491 | -156,686 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,066,607 | 1,474,681 | -591,926 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 3,151,038 | +3,151,038 |
| Southampton | 367,014 | 310,511 | -56,503 |
| Harwich | 340,036 | 144,981 | -195,055 |
| Felixstowe | 334,200 | 149,256 | -184,944 |
| London | 332,746 | 132,787 | -199,959 |
| 000 | 149,689 | 248,763 | +99,074 |
| Eurotunnel | 183,986 | 172,591 | -11,395 |
| Belfast Port | 95,653 | 194,011 | +98,358 |
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 | 12 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Specialised construction activities | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
| 2025-07 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ETEX BUILDING PERFORMANCE LIMITED | 47 |
| FIXMART LIMITED | 37 |
| NIFTYLIFT LIMITED | 34 |
| LEVIAT LIMITED | 32 |
| PAGUREK LIMITED | 32 |
| WAGO LIMITED | 29 |
| IBB BUILDERS MERCHANTS LTD | 29 |
| PROFINE UK LTD. | 28 |
| DOCO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 28 |
| MIDLAND VENTILATION SUPPLIES 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 | 30 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| Other | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 21,458,315 |
| South Korea | 2,915,921 |
| Germany | 1,470,167 |
| France | 1,446,979 |
| United States | 937,221 |
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 | 16,142,567 | 5,315,748 | -10,826,819 |
| South Korea | 545,650 | 2,370,271 | +1,824,621 |
| Germany | 615,907 | 854,260 | +238,353 |
| France | 740,046 | 706,933 | -33,113 |
| United States | 835,335 | 101,886 | -733,449 |
| Australia | 431,735 | 394,480 | -37,255 |
| Poland | 203,571 | 351,726 | +148,155 |
| Canada | 153,740 | 347,575 | +193,835 |
| Spain | 306,549 | 49,253 | -257,296 |
| Netherlands | 235,498 | 21,252 | -214,246 |
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 | 19,489,200 |
| India | 60,683 |
| China | 4,466 |
| 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 | 15,003,562 | 4,485,638 | -10,517,924 |
| India | 34,472 | 26,211 | -8,261 |
| China | 1,154 | 3,312 | +2,158 |
| Germany | 449 | 0 | -449 |
| Nicaragua | 254 | 0 | -254 |
| XU | 7 | 0 | -7 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 19,555,059 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,134,049 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,178,289 |
| Air transport | 445,681 |
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 | 15,039,898 | 4,515,161 | -10,524,737 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,203,115 | 2,930,934 | -272,181 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,206,181 | 2,972,108 | +765,927 |
| Air transport | 84,199 | 361,482 | +277,283 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 19,555,059 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,363,029 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,097,333 |
| Southampton | 1,389,411 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,282,554 |
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 | 15,039,898 | 4,515,161 | -10,524,737 |
| London Gateway Port | 187,723 | 2,175,306 | +1,987,583 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,149,700 | 947,633 | -202,067 |
| Southampton | 1,264,193 | 125,218 | -1,138,975 |
| Liverpool Docks | 632,942 | 649,612 | +16,670 |
| Portsmouth | 503,242 | 470,459 | -32,783 |
| Felixstowe | 344,519 | 287,166 | -57,353 |
| Milford | 310,086 | 189,734 | -120,352 |
| Dover | 206,236 | 222,931 | +16,695 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 68,908 | 342,430 | +273,522 |
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