Import/export HS code 721911: Stainless steel sheets over 10mm thick
Thick stainless steel sheets, over 10mm, ideal for heavy-duty industrial applications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 212,935 |
| China | 211,281 |
| Sweden | 56,448 |
| United States | 55,938 |
| Belgium | 37,293 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 178,812 | 34,123 | -144,689 |
| China | 948 | 210,333 | +209,385 |
| Sweden | 56,448 | 0 | -56,448 |
| United States | 55,938 | 0 | -55,938 |
| Belgium | 37,293 | 0 | -37,293 |
| Ireland | 24,698 | 0 | -24,698 |
| Turkey | 6,775 | 8,188 | +1,413 |
| Netherlands | 1,045 | 12,072 | +11,027 |
| France | 2,616 | 4,958 | +2,342 |
| Italy | 7,174 | 0 | -7,174 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 212,690 |
| Belgium | 132,496 |
| Sweden | 86,577 |
| United States | 55,938 |
| Germany | 30,521 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 948 | 211,742 | +210,794 |
| Belgium | 115,531 | 16,965 | -98,566 |
| Sweden | 76,143 | 10,434 | -65,709 |
| United States | 55,938 | 0 | -55,938 |
| Germany | 19,357 | 11,164 | -8,193 |
| France | 29,889 | 0 | -29,889 |
| Ireland | 22,031 | 0 | -22,031 |
| Slovenia | 18,900 | 0 | -18,900 |
| Turkey | 6,775 | 8,188 | +1,413 |
| South Korea | 12,281 | 0 | -12,281 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Southern Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 282,516 |
| Air transport | 212,320 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 148,798 |
| Road transport | 8,188 |
| Other | 2,667 |
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) | 245,301 | 37,215 | -208,086 |
| Air transport | 66,638 | 145,682 | +79,044 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,141 | 89,657 | +30,516 |
| Road transport | 0 | 8,188 | +8,188 |
| Other | 2,667 | 0 | -2,667 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 223,775 |
| East Midlands Airport | 134,407 |
| Immingham Docks | 59,994 |
| Felixstowe | 58,164 |
| Manchester Airport | 48,849 |
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 | 203,342 | 20,433 | -182,909 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,993 | 132,414 | +130,421 |
| Immingham Docks | 56,448 | 3,546 | -52,902 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 58,164 | +58,164 |
| Manchester Airport | 48,849 | 0 | -48,849 |
| Southampton | 0 | 31,493 | +31,493 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,707 | 10,084 | +3,377 |
| Holyhead | 15,894 | 0 | -15,894 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,242 | 2,080 | -8,162 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,089 | 3,184 | -5,905 |
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 | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2024-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 159,054 |
| Ireland | 142,648 |
| Italy | 63,454 |
| Qatar | 42,246 |
| Egypt | 37,359 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 93,160 | 65,894 | -27,266 |
| Ireland | 127,642 | 15,006 | -112,636 |
| Italy | 0 | 63,454 | +63,454 |
| Qatar | 0 | 42,246 | +42,246 |
| Egypt | 37,359 | 0 | -37,359 |
| Canada | 21,025 | 4,441 | -16,584 |
| United States | 17,840 | 1,170 | -16,670 |
| Brazil | 2,553 | 13,678 | +11,125 |
| Singapore | 3,962 | 3,936 | -26 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 5,222 | +5,222 |
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) | 352,634 |
| Air transport | 98,054 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 86,141 |
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) | 220,802 | 131,832 | -88,970 |
| Air transport | 51,455 | 46,599 | -4,856 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,359 | 48,782 | +11,423 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 217,586 |
| Holyhead | 130,648 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,246 |
| Middlesbrough | 37,359 |
| East Midlands Airport | 31,251 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 93,160 | 124,426 | +31,266 |
| Holyhead | 127,642 | 3,006 | -124,636 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 42,246 | +42,246 |
| Middlesbrough | 37,359 | 0 | -37,359 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,840 | 13,411 | -4,429 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,694 | 22,654 | +15,960 |
| London Stansted Airport | 21,025 | 0 | -21,025 |
| ZLC | 0 | 10,534 | +10,534 |
| Southampton | 0 | 6,536 | +6,536 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,896 | 0 | -5,896 |
Quick facts
HS code: 721911
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thick stainless steel sheets, over 10mm, ideal for heavy-duty industrial applications