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 | 12,517,054 |
| Ireland | 7,607,148 |
| Belgium | 6,908,144 |
| Germany | 6,146,065 |
| Spain | 5,418,142 |
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 | 7,667,668 | 4,849,386 | -2,818,282 |
| Ireland | 4,068,841 | 3,538,307 | -530,534 |
| Belgium | 4,510,357 | 2,397,787 | -2,112,570 |
| Germany | 4,101,345 | 2,044,720 | -2,056,625 |
| Spain | 2,838,980 | 2,579,162 | -259,818 |
| Slovenia | 3,436,778 | 1,963,703 | -1,473,075 |
| Malaysia | 3,085,138 | 29,995 | -3,055,143 |
| United States | 1,147,608 | 1,220,706 | +73,098 |
| France | 1,038,598 | 477,048 | -561,550 |
| Austria | 689,231 | 420,748 | -268,483 |
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 | 14,462,795 |
| Belgium | 8,318,620 |
| Slovenia | 7,748,203 |
| Ireland | 7,574,342 |
| Spain | 6,719,444 |
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 | 9,010,919 | 5,451,876 | -3,559,043 |
| Belgium | 5,271,475 | 3,047,145 | -2,224,330 |
| Slovenia | 5,302,616 | 2,445,587 | -2,857,029 |
| Ireland | 4,049,584 | 3,524,758 | -524,826 |
| Spain | 3,486,548 | 3,232,896 | -253,652 |
| Malaysia | 3,060,062 | 29,995 | -3,030,067 |
| United States | 1,178,206 | 1,182,331 | +4,125 |
| Germany | 1,054,051 | 621,162 | -432,889 |
| France | 724,157 | 487,814 | -236,343 |
| Austria | 728,605 | 467,780 | -260,825 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Kent | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Essex | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| 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) | 31,530,880 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,456,737 |
| Air transport | 1,178,670 |
| Other | 200,703 |
| 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) | 18,888,734 | 12,642,146 | -6,246,588 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,441,775 | 8,014,962 | -7,426,813 |
| Air transport | 942,754 | 235,916 | -706,838 |
| Other | 26,277 | 174,426 | +148,149 |
| 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 | 22,529,624 |
| Dover | 8,582,586 |
| Newport | 3,039,702 |
| Milford | 3,030,579 |
| Fishguard | 3,019,582 |
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 | 13,307,926 | 9,221,698 | -4,086,228 |
| Dover | 5,725,150 | 2,857,436 | -2,867,714 |
| Newport | 3,039,702 | 0 | -3,039,702 |
| Milford | 1,879,217 | 1,151,362 | -727,855 |
| Fishguard | 1,571,166 | 1,448,416 | -122,750 |
| London | 1,590,976 | 1,308,684 | -282,292 |
| Purfleet | 1,838,124 | 664,797 | -1,173,327 |
| Eurotunnel | 601,097 | 789,892 | +188,795 |
| Felixstowe | 937,015 | 342,860 | -594,155 |
| Liverpool Docks | 280,009 | 818,228 | +538,219 |
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 | 37 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 24 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 62 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 49 |
| ASD LIMITED | 46 |
| MASTEEL (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
| MAYLIM LIMITED | 46 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 44 |
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 42 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 42 |
| ECOGRID LIMITED | 33 |
| OSS REALISATIONS 1 LIMITED | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 38 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| 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 | 1,082,394 |
| Italy | 1,041,213 |
| Germany | 262,944 |
| Spain | 216,294 |
| Belgium | 166,760 |
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 | 628,027 | 454,367 | -173,660 |
| Italy | 140,038 | 901,175 | +761,137 |
| Germany | 218,063 | 44,881 | -173,182 |
| Spain | 167,122 | 49,172 | -117,950 |
| Belgium | 48,187 | 118,573 | +70,386 |
| Malaysia | 92,328 | 48,225 | -44,103 |
| United States | 57,932 | 78,515 | +20,583 |
| United Arab Emirates | 120,377 | 8,578 | -111,799 |
| France | 78,244 | 47,344 | -30,900 |
| Poland | 9,648 | 63,899 | +54,251 |
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 | 179,901 |
| Sweden | 22,115 |
| Slovenia | 20,356 |
| United States | 8,832 |
| Poland | 3,066 |
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 | 119,451 | 60,450 | -59,001 |
| Sweden | 21,864 | 251 | -21,613 |
| Slovenia | 15,325 | 5,031 | -10,294 |
| United States | 0 | 8,832 | +8,832 |
| Poland | 3,066 | 0 | -3,066 |
| Austria | 0 | 2,910 | +2,910 |
| 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) | 2,757,586 |
| Air transport | 444,308 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 432,567 |
| Other | 240,140 |
| 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) | 1,123,902 | 1,633,684 | +509,782 |
| Air transport | 363,781 | 80,527 | -283,254 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 207,096 | 225,471 | +18,375 |
| Other | 159,706 | 80,434 | -79,272 |
| 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 | 771,320 |
| Dover | 737,386 |
| Holyhead | 475,204 |
| Fishguard | 310,889 |
| Immingham Docks | 275,718 |
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 | 441,050 | 330,270 | -110,780 |
| Dover | 11,609 | 725,777 | +714,168 |
| Holyhead | 379,774 | 95,430 | -284,344 |
| Fishguard | 35,911 | 274,978 | +239,067 |
| Immingham Docks | 135,700 | 140,018 | +4,318 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 229,041 | 39,709 | -189,332 |
| 000 | 159,706 | 80,434 | -79,272 |
| London Gateway Port | 136,156 | 64,698 | -71,458 |
| Liverpool Docks | 52,873 | 93,277 | +40,404 |
| Portsmouth | 78,408 | 36,440 | -41,968 |
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