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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 326,161 |
| Poland | 239,799 |
| Sweden | 56,448 |
| Belgium | 37,293 |
| Turkey | 25,809 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 57,581 | 268,580 | +210,999 |
| Poland | 70,318 | 169,481 | +99,163 |
| Sweden | 56,448 | 0 | -56,448 |
| Belgium | 37,293 | 0 | -37,293 |
| Turkey | 0 | 25,809 | +25,809 |
| Ireland | 24,698 | 0 | -24,698 |
| United States | 17,306 | 1,456 | -15,850 |
| Netherlands | 3,546 | 9,557 | +6,011 |
| Germany | 0 | 7,806 | +7,806 |
| France | 2,616 | 4,958 | +2,342 |
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 | 327,570 |
| Belgium | 123,508 |
| Sweden | 109,525 |
| Slovenia | 49,227 |
| Turkey | 25,809 |
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 | 57,581 | 269,989 | +212,408 |
| Belgium | 69,503 | 54,005 | -15,498 |
| Sweden | 68,738 | 40,787 | -27,951 |
| Slovenia | 2,830 | 46,397 | +43,567 |
| Turkey | 0 | 25,809 | +25,809 |
| Germany | 7,029 | 16,409 | +9,380 |
| Ireland | 22,031 | 0 | -22,031 |
| Spain | 0 | 19,350 | +19,350 |
| United States | 17,306 | 1,456 | -15,850 |
| Netherlands | 3,546 | 11,111 | +7,565 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 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) | 316,877 |
| Air transport | 233,162 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 193,422 |
| Road transport | 25,809 |
| 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) | 138,120 | 178,757 | +40,637 |
| Air transport | 50,148 | 183,014 | +132,866 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 83,859 | 109,563 | +25,704 |
| Road transport | 0 | 25,809 | +25,809 |
| 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 | 253,843 |
| East Midlands Airport | 196,843 |
| Southampton | 82,892 |
| Immingham Docks | 59,994 |
| Felixstowe | 58,164 |
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 | 92,615 | 161,228 | +68,613 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,088 | 170,755 | +144,667 |
| Southampton | 31,493 | 51,399 | +19,906 |
| Immingham Docks | 59,994 | 0 | -59,994 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 58,164 | +58,164 |
| ZLC | 0 | 25,809 | +25,809 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,089 | 6,929 | -2,160 |
| Holyhead | 15,894 | 0 | -15,894 |
| Harwich | 0 | 14,372 | +14,372 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,242 | 3,157 | -7,085 |
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 |
|
Creative, arts and entertainment activities
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 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+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 |
| Italy | 63,454 |
| Qatar | 42,246 |
| Egypt | 37,359 |
| Turkey | 22,820 |
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 | 145,260 | 13,794 | -131,466 |
| Italy | 0 | 63,454 | +63,454 |
| Qatar | 0 | 42,246 | +42,246 |
| Egypt | 37,359 | 0 | -37,359 |
| Turkey | 0 | 22,820 | +22,820 |
| Brazil | 2,553 | 13,678 | +11,125 |
| Ireland | 15,006 | 0 | -15,006 |
| Singapore | 3,962 | 3,936 | -26 |
| United States | 3,264 | 3,103 | -161 |
| 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) | 226,992 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 108,961 |
| Air transport | 64,386 |
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) | 142,522 | 84,470 | -58,052 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,359 | 71,602 | +34,243 |
| Air transport | 46,687 | 17,699 | -28,988 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 219,586 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,246 |
| Middlesbrough | 37,359 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,350 |
| Felixstowe | 22,820 |
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 | 139,516 | 80,070 | -59,446 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 42,246 | +42,246 |
| Middlesbrough | 37,359 | 0 | -37,359 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,670 | 14,680 | -990 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 22,820 | +22,820 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,505 | 1,170 | -14,335 |
| ZLC | 9,616 | 918 | -8,698 |
| Southampton | 0 | 6,536 | +6,536 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,896 | 0 | -5,896 |
| Dover | 0 | 4,400 | +4,400 |
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