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 | 2,898,127 |
| Taiwan | 1,106,100 |
| China | 1,067,049 |
| Netherlands | 539,154 |
| 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 | 1,455,941 | 1,442,186 | -13,755 |
| Taiwan | 667,419 | 438,681 | -228,738 |
| China | 581,984 | 485,065 | -96,919 |
| Netherlands | 331,410 | 207,744 | -123,666 |
| Spain | 191,267 | 6,452 | -184,815 |
| France | 3,022 | 116,743 | +113,721 |
| Poland | 63,857 | 44,572 | -19,285 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 66,563 | 30,351 | -36,212 |
| India | 58,938 | 19,302 | -39,636 |
| Belgium | 8,824 | 50,599 | +41,775 |
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 | 2,898,127 |
| China | 1,180,328 |
| Taiwan | 1,106,100 |
| Netherlands | 642,372 |
| 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 | 1,455,941 | 1,442,186 | -13,755 |
| China | 664,912 | 515,416 | -149,496 |
| Taiwan | 667,419 | 438,681 | -228,738 |
| Netherlands | 319,245 | 323,127 | +3,882 |
| Spain | 191,267 | 6,452 | -184,815 |
| Poland | 63,857 | 44,572 | -19,285 |
| India | 58,938 | 26,092 | -32,846 |
| Belgium | 8,824 | 50,599 | +41,775 |
| Mexico | 21,947 | 10,044 | -11,903 |
| United States | 13,803 | 17,644 | +3,841 |
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 | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| 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 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 4,196,400 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,969,341 |
| Air transport | 232,347 |
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) | 2,001,812 | 2,194,588 | +192,776 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,358,018 | 611,323 | -746,695 |
| Air transport | 139,301 | 93,046 | -46,255 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,901,549 |
| Felixstowe | 2,059,834 |
| Dover | 453,060 |
| Harwich | 151,958 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 130,891 |
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 | 1,459,363 | 1,442,186 | -17,177 |
| Felixstowe | 1,178,756 | 881,078 | -297,678 |
| Dover | 237,449 | 215,611 | -21,838 |
| Harwich | 60,997 | 90,961 | +29,964 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 90,759 | 40,132 | -50,627 |
| Eurotunnel | 50,211 | 57,687 | +7,476 |
| Portsmouth | 105,661 | 0 | -105,661 |
| Southampton | 57,321 | 29,928 | -27,393 |
| Poole | 71,900 | 0 | -71,900 |
| London | 52,575 | 16,494 | -36,081 |
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 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 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 | 33 |
| PHE POLYMER (UK) LIMITED | 23 |
| AMODIL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 19 |
| FLEXITALLIC UK LTD | 19 |
| ARRAN ISLE LIMITED | 15 |
| SMULDERS PROJECTS UK LIMITED | 13 |
| CARLISLE BRASS 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+ | 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 | 226,226 |
| India | 104,359 |
| France | 71,615 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 50,191 |
| United States | 47,412 |
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 | 94,179 | 132,047 | +37,868 |
| India | 56,527 | 47,832 | -8,695 |
| France | 67,925 | 3,690 | -64,235 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 0 | 50,191 | +50,191 |
| United States | 30,127 | 17,285 | -12,842 |
| Romania | 31,513 | 0 | -31,513 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 27,822 | +27,822 |
| Germany | 4,919 | 12,096 | +7,177 |
| Latvia | 11,069 | 4,056 | -7,013 |
| Netherlands | 7,201 | 6,915 | -286 |
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 | 32,196 |
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 | 19,820 | 12,376 | -7,444 |
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) | 309,329 |
| Air transport | 262,424 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,247 |
| Other | 32,196 |
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) | 170,203 | 139,126 | -31,077 |
| Air transport | 103,883 | 158,541 | +54,658 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,219 | 3,028 | -40,191 |
| Other | 19,820 | 12,376 | -7,444 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 174,468 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 144,707 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 107,522 |
| ZLC | 72,353 |
| London Gateway Port | 37,468 |
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 | 61,752 | 112,716 | +50,964 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,768 | 93,939 | +43,171 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 91,626 | 15,896 | -75,730 |
| ZLC | 37,679 | 34,674 | -3,005 |
| London Gateway Port | 34,440 | 3,028 | -31,412 |
| 000 | 19,820 | 12,376 | -7,444 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,477 | 11,952 | +1,475 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,668 | 0 | -18,668 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,840 | 12,430 | +9,590 |
| 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