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 | 3,692,639 |
| China | 1,325,545 |
| Taiwan | 1,150,519 |
| Netherlands | 611,779 |
| 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 | 1,234,130 | 2,458,509 | +1,224,379 |
| China | 588,368 | 737,177 | +148,809 |
| Taiwan | 720,751 | 429,768 | -290,983 |
| Netherlands | 303,958 | 307,821 | +3,863 |
| Spain | 191,267 | 6,452 | -184,815 |
| France | 63,615 | 53,128 | -10,487 |
| Poland | 77,957 | 30,472 | -47,485 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 65,204 | 30,351 | -34,853 |
| India | 72,488 | 5,752 | -66,736 |
| Belgium | 1,334 | 50,599 | +49,265 |
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 | 3,692,639 |
| China | 1,434,007 |
| Taiwan | 1,150,519 |
| Netherlands | 711,975 |
| 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 | 1,234,130 | 2,458,509 | +1,224,379 |
| China | 669,937 | 764,070 | +94,133 |
| Taiwan | 720,751 | 429,768 | -290,983 |
| Netherlands | 352,386 | 359,589 | +7,203 |
| Spain | 191,267 | 6,452 | -184,815 |
| Poland | 77,957 | 30,472 | -47,485 |
| India | 72,488 | 12,542 | -59,946 |
| Belgium | 1,334 | 50,599 | +49,265 |
| United States | 8,868 | 35,911 | +27,043 |
| 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 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -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 |
| 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) | 5,369,802 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,943,582 |
| Air transport | 248,886 |
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) | 1,924,068 | 3,445,734 | +1,521,666 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,310,812 | 632,770 | -678,042 |
| Air transport | 133,276 | 115,610 | -17,666 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,696,061 |
| Felixstowe | 2,290,341 |
| Dover | 435,876 |
| 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 | 1,237,552 | 2,458,509 | +1,220,957 |
| Felixstowe | 1,183,857 | 1,106,484 | -77,373 |
| Dover | 344,119 | 91,757 | -252,362 |
| Harwich | 16,806 | 182,486 | +165,680 |
| Eurotunnel | 50,211 | 112,378 | +62,167 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 71,678 | 54,523 | -17,155 |
| Portsmouth | 105,661 | 0 | -105,661 |
| London | 63,317 | 40,200 | -23,117 |
| Southampton | 82,435 | 4,814 | -77,621 |
| Manchester Airport | 52,477 | 30,281 | -22,196 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
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 | 36 |
| 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 | 13 |
| IMTEX CONTROLS LIMITED | 10 |
| 3M UNITED KINGDOM PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 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 | 277,205 |
| India | 138,189 |
| France | 75,075 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 50,191 |
| United States | 45,041 |
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 | 103,389 | 173,816 | +70,427 |
| India | 54,903 | 83,286 | +28,383 |
| France | 71,615 | 3,460 | -68,155 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 0 | 50,191 | +50,191 |
| United States | 39,829 | 5,212 | -34,617 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 41,873 | +41,873 |
| Netherlands | 11,961 | 19,075 | +7,114 |
| Germany | 16,015 | 0 | -16,015 |
| Latvia | 8,832 | 0 | -8,832 |
| Kazakhstan | 0 | 8,418 | +8,418 |
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 | 22,874 |
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 | 10,689 | 12,185 | +1,496 |
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) | 392,128 |
| Air transport | 285,366 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,876 |
| Other | 22,874 |
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) | 197,645 | 194,483 | -3,162 |
| Air transport | 91,027 | 194,339 | +103,312 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,876 | 0 | -43,876 |
| Other | 10,689 | 12,185 | +1,496 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 239,862 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 160,087 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 130,020 |
| ZLC | 54,891 |
| London Gateway Port | 35,097 |
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 | 83,332 | 156,530 | +73,198 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 57,490 | 102,597 | +45,107 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 97,839 | 32,181 | -65,658 |
| ZLC | 8,020 | 46,871 | +38,851 |
| London Gateway Port | 35,097 | 0 | -35,097 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,840 | 30,880 | +28,040 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,012 | 13,991 | -1,021 |
| 000 | 10,689 | 12,185 | +1,496 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,575 | 0 | -13,575 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,316 | 5,772 | +1,456 |
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