Import/export HS code 72191310: Stainless steel sheets with 2.5% or more nickel
Thinner stainless steel sheets with high nickel content (2.5% or more), for corrosion-resistant uses
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,143,621 |
| Belgium | 1,296,231 |
| Netherlands | 898,896 |
| Indonesia | 264,964 |
| Finland | 222,623 |
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 | 555,408 | 1,588,213 | +1,032,805 |
| Belgium | 710,562 | 585,669 | -124,893 |
| Netherlands | 783,249 | 115,647 | -667,602 |
| Indonesia | 264,964 | 0 | -264,964 |
| Finland | 47,871 | 174,752 | +126,881 |
| Germany | 3,564 | 158,860 | +155,296 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 125,448 | +125,448 |
| Spain | 88,323 | 9,710 | -78,613 |
| France | 56,438 | 0 | -56,438 |
| United States | 9,181 | 10,525 | +1,344 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 2,055,135 |
| Indonesia | 1,309,287 |
| China | 1,099,298 |
| Belgium | 515,893 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 125,448 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 1,298,783 | 756,352 | -542,431 |
| Indonesia | 319,216 | 990,071 | +670,855 |
| China | 501,156 | 598,142 | +96,986 |
| Belgium | 240,588 | 275,305 | +34,717 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 125,448 | +125,448 |
| Spain | 90,634 | 9,710 | -80,924 |
| Germany | 58,614 | 3,271 | -55,343 |
| United States | 9,181 | 10,525 | +1,344 |
| France | 1,388 | 0 | -1,388 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,662,065 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,604,838 |
| Air transport | 21,481 |
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) | 1,627,137 | 1,034,928 | -592,209 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 881,467 | 1,723,371 | +841,904 |
| Air transport | 10,956 | 10,525 | -431 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,501,864 |
| Killingholme | 1,277,160 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,222,423 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 665,533 |
| Felixstowe | 287,596 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 376,830 | 1,125,034 | +748,204 |
| Killingholme | 849,380 | 427,780 | -421,600 |
| Immingham Docks | 671,616 | 550,807 | -120,809 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 264,964 | 400,569 | +135,605 |
| Felixstowe | 99,538 | 188,058 | +88,520 |
| Eurotunnel | 55,050 | 40,535 | -14,515 |
| Southampton | 79,040 | 0 | -79,040 |
| Hull | 59,044 | 11,525 | -47,519 |
| London | 49,443 | 11,951 | -37,492 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,181 | 10,525 | +1,344 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
4 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-04 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 235,995 |
| United States | 114,070 |
| Czechia | 114,000 |
| Ireland | 29,535 |
| Romania | 20,151 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 235,995 | 0 | -235,995 |
| United States | 107,128 | 6,942 | -100,186 |
| Czechia | 114,000 | 0 | -114,000 |
| Ireland | 565 | 28,970 | +28,405 |
| Romania | 20,151 | 0 | -20,151 |
| Egypt | 11,745 | 0 | -11,745 |
| Belgium | 0 | 11,638 | +11,638 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,576 | 0 | -1,576 |
| Netherlands | 1,300 | 0 | -1,300 |
| Spain | 0 | 933 | +933 |
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 | 786 |
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 | 565 | 221 | -344 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 354,745 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 158,191 |
| Air transport | 27,221 |
| Other | 786 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 336,165 | 18,580 | -317,585 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 135,451 | 22,740 | -112,711 |
| Air transport | 20,279 | 6,942 | -13,337 |
| Other | 565 | 221 | -344 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 235,995 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 136,384 |
| Southampton | 100,170 |
| Holyhead | 26,332 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,687 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 235,995 | 0 | -235,995 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 135,451 | 933 | -134,518 |
| Southampton | 100,170 | 0 | -100,170 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 26,332 | +26,332 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,745 | 6,942 | -4,803 |
| London | 0 | 11,638 | +11,638 |
| Glasgow Airport | 6,958 | 0 | -6,958 |
| Heysham | 0 | 2,417 | +2,417 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,576 | 0 | -1,576 |
| 000 | 565 | 221 | -344 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72191310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thinner stainless steel sheets with high nickel content (2.5% or more), for corrosion-resistant uses