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 | 1,283,437 |
| South Africa | 1,108,306 |
| Finland | 1,024,972 |
| Belgium | 642,612 |
| China | 345,312 |
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 | 871,019 | 412,418 | -458,601 |
| South Africa | 1,022,255 | 86,051 | -936,204 |
| Finland | 948,092 | 76,880 | -871,212 |
| Belgium | 541,941 | 100,671 | -441,270 |
| China | 255,032 | 90,280 | -164,752 |
| France | 24,685 | 0 | -24,685 |
| Turkey | 0 | 16,897 | +16,897 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 4,283 | +4,283 |
| United States | 2,116 | 0 | -2,116 |
| Denmark | 1,724 | 0 | -1,724 |
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 | 2,573,444 |
| South Africa | 1,396,754 |
| China | 302,217 |
| 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 | 2,269,900 | 303,544 | -1,966,356 |
| South Africa | 1,046,940 | 349,814 | -697,126 |
| China | 256,756 | 45,461 | -211,295 |
| Netherlands | 91,152 | 11,372 | -79,780 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 44,819 | +44,819 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 16,897 | +16,897 |
| France | 0 | 11,290 | +11,290 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 4,283 | +4,283 |
| United States | 2,116 | 0 | -2,116 |
| Portugal | 0 | 1,308 | +1,308 |
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) | 2,783,106 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,660,455 |
| Air transport | 12,091 |
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) | 2,253,619 | 529,487 | -1,724,132 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,411,129 | 249,326 | -1,161,803 |
| Air transport | 2,116 | 9,975 | +7,859 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,586,521 |
| London | 481,042 |
| Purfleet | 389,006 |
| Killingholme | 376,919 |
| Felixstowe | 272,865 |
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 | 2,154,891 | 431,630 | -1,723,261 |
| London | 385,307 | 95,735 | -289,572 |
| Purfleet | 389,006 | 0 | -389,006 |
| Killingholme | 239,636 | 137,283 | -102,353 |
| Felixstowe | 170,072 | 102,793 | -67,279 |
| Dover | 114,855 | 0 | -114,855 |
| Eurotunnel | 94,546 | 0 | -94,546 |
| Southampton | 84,960 | 0 | -84,960 |
| Harwich | 31,475 | 11,372 | -20,103 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 4,384 | +4,384 |
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 |
| Spain | 31,504 |
| United States | 9,709 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,345 |
| Sweden | 6,351 |
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 | 0 | 46,725 | +46,725 |
| Spain | 31,504 | 0 | -31,504 |
| 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 |
| 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) | 82,630 |
| Air transport | 29,378 |
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) | 31,504 | 51,126 | +19,622 |
| Air transport | 22,426 | 6,952 | -15,474 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 81,179 |
| ZLC | 13,696 |
| 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 | 31,504 | 49,675 | +18,171 |
| ZLC | 13,696 | 0 | -13,696 |
| 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