Import/export HS code 72189920: Rolled stainless steel products
Stainless steel products shaped by rolling or continuous casting
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 3,246,789 |
| China | 1,218,962 |
| Taiwan | 1,055,147 |
| Netherlands | 611,001 |
| Spain | 197,719 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 667,715 | 2,579,074 | +1,911,359 |
| China | 528,303 | 690,659 | +162,356 |
| Taiwan | 647,031 | 408,116 | -238,915 |
| Netherlands | 341,319 | 269,682 | -71,637 |
| Spain | 197,719 | 0 | -197,719 |
| France | 63,615 | 53,128 | -10,487 |
| Poland | 77,957 | 30,472 | -47,485 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 93,841 | 0 | -93,841 |
| India | 63,561 | 0 | -63,561 |
| Belgium | 28,572 | 24,890 | -3,682 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 3,246,789 |
| China | 1,324,532 |
| Taiwan | 1,055,147 |
| Netherlands | 711,197 |
| Spain | 197,719 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 667,715 | 2,579,074 | +1,911,359 |
| China | 637,331 | 687,201 | +49,870 |
| Taiwan | 647,031 | 408,116 | -238,915 |
| Netherlands | 389,747 | 321,450 | -68,297 |
| Spain | 197,719 | 0 | -197,719 |
| Poland | 77,957 | 30,472 | -47,485 |
| India | 63,561 | 6,790 | -56,771 |
| Belgium | 28,572 | 24,890 | -3,682 |
| United States | 7,272 | 35,911 | +28,639 |
| Mexico | 21,947 | 10,044 | -11,903 |
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 | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,012,908 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,652,966 |
| Air transport | 232,989 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,541,289 | 3,471,619 | +1,930,330 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,090,496 | 562,470 | -528,026 |
| Air transport | 123,134 | 109,855 | -13,279 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,246,789 |
| Felixstowe | 2,107,866 |
| Dover | 438,520 |
| Harwich | 199,292 |
| Eurotunnel | 162,589 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 667,715 | 2,579,074 | +1,911,359 |
| Felixstowe | 1,087,704 | 1,020,162 | -67,542 |
| Dover | 361,919 | 76,601 | -285,318 |
| Harwich | 41,682 | 157,610 | +115,928 |
| Eurotunnel | 54,770 | 107,819 | +53,049 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 78,673 | 44,930 | -33,743 |
| Portsmouth | 105,661 | 0 | -105,661 |
| London | 54,390 | 34,448 | -19,942 |
| Southampton | 81,257 | 4,814 | -76,443 |
| Poole | 71,900 | 0 | -71,900 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
4 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KOHLER MIRA LIMITED | 47 |
| DDC DOLPHIN LIMITED | 37 |
| PHE POLYMER (UK) LIMITED | 23 |
| AMODIL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 19 |
| FLEXITALLIC UK LTD | 19 |
| CARLISLE BRASS LIMITED | 15 |
| ARRAN ISLE LIMITED | 15 |
| SMULDERS PROJECTS UK LIMITED | 14 |
| CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES (U.K.) LIMITED | 10 |
| IMTEX CONTROLS LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | 270,998 |
| India | 131,913 |
| France | 75,075 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 50,191 |
| Switzerland | 41,873 |
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 | 107,900 | 163,098 | +55,198 |
| India | 65,349 | 66,564 | +1,215 |
| France | 71,615 | 3,460 | -68,155 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 0 | 50,191 | +50,191 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 41,873 | +41,873 |
| Netherlands | 8,920 | 25,540 | +16,620 |
| United States | 19,814 | 5,212 | -14,602 |
| Germany | 16,015 | 0 | -16,015 |
| Kazakhstan | 0 | 8,418 | +8,418 |
| Norway | 4,350 | 3,028 | -1,322 |
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 | 21,949 |
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 | 15,641 | 6,308 | -9,333 |
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) | 381,909 |
| Air transport | 283,888 |
| Other | 21,949 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,857 |
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) | 184,773 | 197,136 | +12,363 |
| Air transport | 108,364 | 175,524 | +67,160 |
| Other | 15,641 | 6,308 | -9,333 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,857 | 0 | -15,857 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 234,580 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 159,570 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 127,053 |
| ZLC | 54,891 |
| Manchester Airport | 33,720 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 80,798 | 153,782 | +72,984 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 73,695 | 85,875 | +12,180 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 88,407 | 38,646 | -49,761 |
| ZLC | 8,020 | 46,871 | +38,851 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,840 | 30,880 | +28,040 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,105 | 11,898 | -5,207 |
| 000 | 15,641 | 6,308 | -9,333 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,575 | 0 | -13,575 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,410 | 4,708 | +1,298 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,078 | 0 | -7,078 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72189920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel products shaped by rolling or continuous casting