Import/export HS code 721921: Stainless steel sheets over 10mm thick
Thick stainless steel sheets, over 10mm, used in heavy-duty industrial applications
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 12,768,901 |
| Ireland | 7,737,447 |
| Belgium | 7,280,971 |
| Spain | 6,438,172 |
| Slovenia | 6,233,590 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 7,785,880 | 4,983,021 | -2,802,859 |
| Ireland | 3,957,480 | 3,779,967 | -177,513 |
| Belgium | 4,178,353 | 3,102,618 | -1,075,735 |
| Spain | 3,303,100 | 3,135,072 | -168,028 |
| Slovenia | 3,028,356 | 3,205,234 | +176,878 |
| Germany | 3,519,718 | 2,500,550 | -1,019,168 |
| Malaysia | 3,071,349 | 29,995 | -3,041,354 |
| United States | 986,733 | 1,528,720 | +541,987 |
| France | 1,092,420 | 891,841 | -200,579 |
| Austria | 589,439 | 672,183 | +82,744 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 14,626,977 |
| Belgium | 9,325,517 |
| Slovenia | 8,544,189 |
| Spain | 8,203,878 |
| Ireland | 7,638,627 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 8,938,382 | 5,688,595 | -3,249,787 |
| Belgium | 5,011,283 | 4,314,234 | -697,049 |
| Slovenia | 4,733,373 | 3,810,816 | -922,557 |
| Spain | 4,002,712 | 4,201,166 | +198,454 |
| Ireland | 3,945,832 | 3,692,795 | -253,037 |
| Malaysia | 3,060,062 | 29,995 | -3,030,067 |
| United States | 1,008,012 | 1,497,328 | +489,316 |
| Germany | 764,665 | 668,558 | -96,107 |
| Austria | 643,204 | 703,922 | +60,718 |
| France | 786,453 | 456,421 | -330,032 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Essex | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
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 | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Kent | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -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) | 34,018,074 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,775,724 |
| Air transport | 1,046,632 |
| Other | 200,003 |
| Road transport | 4,557 |
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) | 17,500,896 | 16,517,178 | -983,718 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,930,838 | 8,844,886 | -7,085,952 |
| Air transport | 777,301 | 269,331 | -507,970 |
| Other | 28,008 | 171,995 | +143,987 |
| Road transport | 4,557 | 0 | -4,557 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 24,527,813 |
| Dover | 9,095,537 |
| Fishguard | 3,313,718 |
| London | 3,223,474 |
| Newport | 3,039,702 |
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 | 13,759,483 | 10,768,330 | -2,991,153 |
| Dover | 5,224,311 | 3,871,226 | -1,353,085 |
| Fishguard | 1,634,715 | 1,679,003 | +44,288 |
| London | 1,675,914 | 1,547,560 | -128,354 |
| Newport | 3,039,702 | 0 | -3,039,702 |
| Milford | 1,619,887 | 1,180,841 | -439,046 |
| Purfleet | 1,496,312 | 816,531 | -679,781 |
| Eurotunnel | 570,702 | 1,328,209 | +757,507 |
| Felixstowe | 827,185 | 668,259 | -158,926 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 745,461 | 573,468 | -171,993 |
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 | 39 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Specialised construction activities | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
| Construction of buildings | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 15 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 65 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 52 |
| ASD LIMITED | 50 |
| MAYLIM LIMITED | 50 |
| MASTEEL (UK) LIMITED | 50 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 48 |
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 45 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 43 |
| TRAVIS PERKINS PLC | 34 |
| ECOGRID LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 39 |
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,155,493 |
| Italy | 1,075,025 |
| Germany | 272,252 |
| Spain | 216,361 |
| United States | 184,291 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 609,668 | 545,825 | -63,843 |
| Italy | 261,631 | 813,394 | +551,763 |
| Germany | 217,165 | 55,087 | -162,078 |
| Spain | 187,898 | 28,463 | -159,435 |
| United States | 131,565 | 52,726 | -78,839 |
| Brazil | 17,999 | 160,556 | +142,557 |
| Belgium | 46,429 | 121,353 | +74,924 |
| United Arab Emirates | 120,377 | 10,772 | -109,605 |
| Malaysia | 94,653 | 35,280 | -59,373 |
| France | 68,073 | 49,982 | -18,091 |
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 | 199,164 |
| Slovenia | 16,956 |
| Sweden | 10,277 |
| United States | 8,832 |
| Poland | 6,374 |
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 | 116,099 | 83,065 | -33,034 |
| Slovenia | 11,925 | 5,031 | -6,894 |
| Sweden | 10,026 | 251 | -9,775 |
| United States | 0 | 8,832 | +8,832 |
| Poland | 3,066 | 3,308 | +242 |
| Austria | 0 | 2,910 | +2,910 |
| Belgium | 0 | 2,840 | +2,840 |
| South Africa | 0 | 787 | +787 |
| India | 0 | 775 | +775 |
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) | 2,916,074 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 636,142 |
| Air transport | 429,009 |
| Other | 250,565 |
| Road transport | 1,854 |
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) | 1,283,765 | 1,632,309 | +348,544 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 313,467 | 322,675 | +9,208 |
| Air transport | 336,954 | 92,055 | -244,899 |
| Other | 141,116 | 109,449 | -31,667 |
| Road transport | 1,854 | 0 | -1,854 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 799,752 |
| Dover | 728,286 |
| Holyhead | 529,983 |
| London Gateway Port | 349,918 |
| Immingham Docks | 316,278 |
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 | 583,214 | 216,538 | -366,676 |
| Dover | 2,509 | 725,777 | +723,268 |
| Holyhead | 380,685 | 149,298 | -231,387 |
| London Gateway Port | 156,043 | 193,875 | +37,832 |
| Immingham Docks | 151,387 | 164,891 | +13,504 |
| Fishguard | 34,785 | 274,978 | +240,193 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 213,331 | 46,955 | -166,376 |
| 000 | 141,116 | 109,449 | -31,667 |
| Liverpool Docks | 127,731 | 67,488 | -60,243 |
| Portsmouth | 84,906 | 32,257 | -52,649 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721921
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thick stainless steel sheets, over 10mm, used in heavy-duty industrial applications