Import/export HS code 73089051: Insulated steel panels
Steel panels with two walls and an insulating core, used in construction
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovenia | 34,739,144 |
| Belgium | 33,868,175 |
| Italy | 23,700,486 |
| Ireland | 16,626,324 |
| Austria | 9,957,365 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | 17,513,209 | 17,225,935 | -287,274 |
| Belgium | 18,444,279 | 15,423,896 | -3,020,383 |
| Italy | 11,791,972 | 11,908,514 | +116,542 |
| Ireland | 11,240,916 | 5,385,408 | -5,855,508 |
| Austria | 7,510,615 | 2,446,750 | -5,063,865 |
| Germany | 4,950,586 | 4,019,669 | -930,917 |
| Finland | 5,264,053 | 3,666,941 | -1,597,112 |
| Spain | 2,633,823 | 4,145,712 | +1,511,889 |
| France | 1,435,332 | 4,469,516 | +3,034,184 |
| Poland | 2,732,788 | 2,523,520 | -209,268 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovenia | 35,235,396 |
| Belgium | 33,699,419 |
| Italy | 24,669,320 |
| Germany | 10,887,504 |
| Finland | 9,286,057 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | 18,052,314 | 17,183,082 | -869,232 |
| Belgium | 18,679,245 | 15,020,174 | -3,659,071 |
| Italy | 12,303,500 | 12,365,820 | +62,320 |
| Germany | 6,621,434 | 4,266,070 | -2,355,364 |
| Finland | 5,459,406 | 3,826,651 | -1,632,755 |
| Ireland | 6,731,884 | 2,286,098 | -4,445,786 |
| Austria | 5,939,366 | 2,057,637 | -3,881,729 |
| Spain | 2,878,585 | 5,036,321 | +2,157,736 |
| Poland | 3,114,005 | 2,766,996 | -347,009 |
| France | 509,840 | 3,287,303 | +2,777,463 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 18 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 14 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
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 | 12 | 8 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 7 | +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) | 127,676,489 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,841,323 |
| Other | 8,467,515 |
| Road transport | 1,115,385 |
| Air transport | 476,488 |
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) | 69,605,228 | 58,071,261 | -11,533,967 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,229,426 | 14,611,897 | -617,529 |
| Other | 4,752,696 | 3,714,819 | -1,037,877 |
| Road transport | 408,639 | 706,746 | +298,107 |
| Air transport | 335,591 | 140,897 | -194,694 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 68,209,544 |
| London | 31,976,830 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,490,855 |
| 000 | 8,467,515 |
| Purfleet | 6,931,644 |
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 | 36,175,056 | 32,034,488 | -4,140,568 |
| London | 17,118,670 | 14,858,160 | -2,260,510 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,800,991 | 6,689,864 | -1,111,127 |
| 000 | 4,752,696 | 3,714,819 | -1,037,877 |
| Purfleet | 3,048,862 | 3,882,782 | +833,920 |
| Felixstowe | 3,440,958 | 2,526,705 | -914,253 |
| Killingholme | 2,098,237 | 2,643,341 | +545,104 |
| Harwich | 3,034,843 | 1,089,716 | -1,945,127 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,219,628 | 320,089 | -2,899,539 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,850,999 | 1,097,523 | -753,476 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Specialised construction activities | 57 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 36 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 27 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 35 |
| 2025-10 | 41 |
| 2025-09 | 36 |
| 2025-08 | 40 |
| 2025-07 | 41 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ERBAY UK LTD | 64 |
| KINGSPAN LIMITED | 49 |
| HÖRMANN (U.K.) LIMITED | 47 |
| EUROCLAD GROUP LIMITED | 47 |
| INDUPART LIMITED | 47 |
| CONTAINEX UK LTD | 38 |
| SECURITY WINDOW SHUTTERS LIMITED | 37 |
| DOCO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 37 |
| SCHUECO UK LIMITED | 27 |
| GL EVENTS UK LIMITED | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 107 |
| 54m+ | 78 |
| 15m-54m | 32 |
| 0-1m | 31 |
| Other | 22 |
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 | 88,693,321 |
| Netherlands | 38,253,878 |
| France | 17,650,329 |
| Belgium | 16,685,259 |
| Sweden | 3,877,384 |
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 | 46,196,335 | 42,496,986 | -3,699,349 |
| Netherlands | 21,860,149 | 16,393,729 | -5,466,420 |
| France | 11,083,794 | 6,566,535 | -4,517,259 |
| Belgium | 8,570,831 | 8,114,428 | -456,403 |
| Sweden | 2,353,165 | 1,524,219 | -828,946 |
| Spain | 2,390,909 | 1,404,858 | -986,051 |
| Israel | 2,077,816 | 972 | -2,076,844 |
| Uruguay | 755,391 | 742,565 | -12,826 |
| United States | 644,270 | 713,890 | +69,620 |
| Germany | 307,202 | 671,152 | +363,950 |
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 | 5,647,099 |
| XU | 663,499 |
| Ireland | 4,725 |
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 | 1,129,728 | 4,517,371 | +3,387,643 |
| XU | 401,128 | 262,371 | -138,757 |
| Ireland | 0 | 4,725 | +4,725 |
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) | 159,362,108 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,996,245 |
| Other | 6,315,323 |
| Air transport | 1,223,220 |
| Road transport | 4,647 |
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) | 86,772,105 | 72,590,003 | -14,182,102 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,861,830 | 4,134,415 | -7,727,415 |
| Other | 1,530,856 | 4,784,467 | +3,253,611 |
| Air transport | 613,053 | 610,167 | -2,886 |
| Road transport | 4,647 | 0 | -4,647 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 47,389,684 |
| Holyhead | 37,153,411 |
| Liverpool Docks | 33,887,359 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,889,124 |
| 000 | 6,315,323 |
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 | 24,847,351 | 22,542,333 | -2,305,018 |
| Holyhead | 19,564,096 | 17,589,315 | -1,974,781 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,112,877 | 13,774,482 | -6,338,395 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,475,165 | 5,413,959 | -7,061,206 |
| 000 | 1,530,856 | 4,784,467 | +3,253,611 |
| Dover | 2,021,713 | 4,059,017 | +2,037,304 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,027,840 | 1,236,756 | -2,791,084 |
| Heysham | 1,686,108 | 3,327,185 | +1,641,077 |
| Felixstowe | 2,398,265 | 1,810,510 | -587,755 |
| Fishguard | 1,608,263 | 1,999,570 | +391,307 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73089051
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel panels with two walls and an insulating core, used in construction