Import/export HS code 72192110: Stainless steel sheets with 2.5% or more nickel
Thick stainless steel sheets with high nickel content (2.5% or more), for enhanced durability
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 12,761,794 |
| Belgium | 7,280,971 |
| Spain | 6,434,765 |
| Slovenia | 6,233,590 |
| Germany | 5,844,563 |
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 | 7,778,773 | 4,983,021 | -2,795,752 |
| Belgium | 4,178,353 | 3,102,618 | -1,075,735 |
| Spain | 3,303,100 | 3,131,665 | -171,435 |
| Slovenia | 3,028,356 | 3,205,234 | +176,878 |
| Germany | 3,434,949 | 2,409,614 | -1,025,335 |
| Malaysia | 3,071,349 | 29,995 | -3,041,354 |
| United States | 916,284 | 1,341,853 | +425,569 |
| France | 1,092,420 | 860,549 | -231,871 |
| Netherlands | 410,668 | 559,401 | +148,733 |
| Italy | 563,233 | 288,995 | -274,238 |
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 | 14,603,774 |
| Belgium | 9,268,786 |
| Slovenia | 8,490,466 |
| Spain | 8,200,471 |
| Malaysia | 3,090,057 |
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 | 8,931,275 | 5,672,499 | -3,258,776 |
| Belgium | 4,996,846 | 4,271,940 | -724,906 |
| Slovenia | 4,729,052 | 3,761,414 | -967,638 |
| Spain | 4,002,712 | 4,197,759 | +195,047 |
| Malaysia | 3,060,062 | 29,995 | -3,030,067 |
| United States | 942,346 | 1,331,700 | +389,354 |
| Germany | 720,939 | 636,781 | -84,158 |
| France | 781,915 | 424,101 | -357,814 |
| China | 285,329 | 316,604 | +31,275 |
| Austria | 184,900 | 272,877 | +87,977 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
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 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 25,729,275 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,429,705 |
| Air transport | 871,249 |
| 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) | 13,391,576 | 12,337,699 | -1,053,877 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,032,204 | 8,397,501 | -6,634,703 |
| Air transport | 688,267 | 182,982 | -505,285 |
| 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 | 23,617,170 |
| Dover | 8,917,713 |
| London | 3,219,561 |
| Newport | 3,039,702 |
| Purfleet | 2,312,843 |
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 | 13,187,420 | 10,429,750 | -2,757,670 |
| Dover | 5,101,770 | 3,815,943 | -1,285,827 |
| London | 1,672,001 | 1,547,560 | -124,441 |
| Newport | 3,039,702 | 0 | -3,039,702 |
| Purfleet | 1,496,312 | 816,531 | -679,781 |
| Eurotunnel | 475,612 | 1,040,911 | +565,299 |
| Felixstowe | 744,674 | 618,983 | -125,691 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 730,010 | 555,589 | -174,421 |
| Portsmouth | 382,337 | 368,688 | -13,649 |
| Killingholme | 487,616 | 150,531 | -337,085 |
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 | 22 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 52 |
| ASD LIMITED | 50 |
| MASTEEL (UK) LIMITED | 50 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 48 |
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 45 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 39 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 31 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 27 |
| STEEL DYNAMICS LTD | 27 |
| A.R.BROWN,MCFARLANE & COMPANY, LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,072,629 |
| Ireland | 1,038,017 |
| Germany | 240,800 |
| Spain | 185,859 |
| Brazil | 178,555 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 259,235 | 813,394 | +554,159 |
| Ireland | 541,358 | 496,659 | -44,699 |
| Germany | 190,877 | 49,923 | -140,954 |
| Spain | 159,227 | 26,632 | -132,595 |
| Brazil | 17,999 | 160,556 | +142,557 |
| Belgium | 46,429 | 121,353 | +74,924 |
| United States | 92,221 | 52,726 | -39,495 |
| United Arab Emirates | 120,377 | 10,772 | -109,605 |
| Malaysia | 90,653 | 35,280 | -55,373 |
| South Korea | 41,544 | 21,864 | -19,680 |
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 |
| 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) | 2,582,706 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 566,873 |
| Air transport | 328,331 |
| Other | 248,380 |
| 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) | 1,086,963 | 1,495,743 | +408,780 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 254,912 | 311,961 | +57,049 |
| Air transport | 261,393 | 66,938 | -194,455 |
| Other | 141,116 | 107,264 | -33,852 |
| 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 | 722,923 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 642,587 |
| Holyhead | 490,680 |
| London Gateway Port | 325,304 |
| Immingham Docks | 307,387 |
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 | 0 | 722,923 | +722,923 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 491,025 | 151,562 | -339,463 |
| Holyhead | 362,023 | 128,657 | -233,366 |
| London Gateway Port | 131,429 | 193,875 | +62,446 |
| Immingham Docks | 151,387 | 156,000 | +4,613 |
| Fishguard | 0 | 254,938 | +254,938 |
| 000 | 141,116 | 107,264 | -33,852 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 185,349 | 31,097 | -154,252 |
| Liverpool Docks | 127,731 | 67,488 | -60,243 |
| Portsmouth | 49,737 | 16,539 | -33,198 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72192110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thick stainless steel sheets with high nickel content (2.5% or more), for enhanced durability