Import/export HS code 72191390: Stainless steel sheets with less than 2.5% nickel
Thinner stainless steel sheets with lower nickel content (less than 2.5%), for general use
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,268,179 |
| South Africa | 1,055,235 |
| Finland | 842,124 |
| Belgium | 626,976 |
| China | 428,989 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,004,416 | 263,763 | -740,653 |
| South Africa | 1,055,235 | 0 | -1,055,235 |
| Finland | 842,124 | 0 | -842,124 |
| Belgium | 567,099 | 59,877 | -507,222 |
| China | 245,531 | 183,458 | -62,073 |
| France | 24,685 | 0 | -24,685 |
| Turkey | 16,897 | 0 | -16,897 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 10,024 | +10,024 |
| United States | 2,116 | 7,141 | +5,025 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 4,283 | +4,283 |
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 | 2,359,702 |
| South Africa | 1,343,683 |
| China | 385,894 |
| Netherlands | 102,524 |
| Taiwan | 44,819 |
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 | 2,299,825 | 59,877 | -2,239,948 |
| South Africa | 1,079,920 | 263,763 | -816,157 |
| China | 247,255 | 138,639 | -108,616 |
| Netherlands | 102,524 | 0 | -102,524 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 44,819 | +44,819 |
| Indonesia | 16,897 | 0 | -16,897 |
| France | 11,290 | 0 | -11,290 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 10,024 | +10,024 |
| United States | 2,116 | 7,141 | +5,025 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 4,283 | +4,283 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 2,630,864 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,629,561 |
| Air transport | 19,232 |
| Road transport | 10,024 |
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) | 2,188,027 | 442,837 | -1,745,190 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,569,684 | 59,877 | -1,509,807 |
| Air transport | 2,116 | 17,116 | +15,000 |
| Road transport | 0 | 10,024 | +10,024 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,438,605 |
| Purfleet | 389,006 |
| London | 377,403 |
| Felixstowe | 366,043 |
| Killingholme | 361,661 |
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 | 2,174,842 | 263,763 | -1,911,079 |
| Purfleet | 389,006 | 0 | -389,006 |
| London | 317,526 | 59,877 | -257,649 |
| Felixstowe | 186,969 | 179,074 | -7,895 |
| Killingholme | 361,661 | 0 | -361,661 |
| Dover | 114,855 | 0 | -114,855 |
| Eurotunnel | 94,546 | 0 | -94,546 |
| Southampton | 75,459 | 0 | -75,459 |
| Harwich | 42,847 | 0 | -42,847 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,116 | 8,449 | +6,333 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 1 |
| 2025-01 | 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+ | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 46,725 |
| United States | 9,709 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,345 |
| Sweden | 6,351 |
| Netherlands | 4,401 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 23,179 | 23,546 | +367 |
| United States | 8,730 | 979 | -7,751 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,345 | 0 | -7,345 |
| Sweden | 6,351 | 0 | -6,351 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 4,401 | +4,401 |
| Oman | 0 | 3,604 | +3,604 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 3,080 | +3,080 |
| India | 0 | 2,369 | +2,369 |
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) | 51,126 |
| Air transport | 32,458 |
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) | 23,179 | 27,947 | +4,768 |
| Air transport | 22,426 | 10,032 | -12,394 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 49,675 |
| ZLC | 16,776 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,733 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,071 |
| Tyne | 1,451 |
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 | 23,179 | 26,496 | +3,317 |
| ZLC | 13,696 | 3,080 | -10,616 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,760 | 5,973 | +213 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,092 | 979 | -1,113 |
| Tyne | 0 | 1,451 | +1,451 |
| London Stansted Airport | 878 | 0 | -878 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72191390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thinner stainless steel sheets with lower nickel content (less than 2.5%), for general use