Import/export HS code 72192190: Stainless steel sheets with less than 2.5% nickel
Thick stainless steel sheets with lower nickel content (less than 2.5%), for general industrial 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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 7,548,198 |
| Austria | 887,661 |
| South Africa | 558,061 |
| United States | 257,316 |
| Germany | 175,705 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,855,403 | 3,692,795 | -162,608 |
| Austria | 458,304 | 429,357 | -28,947 |
| South Africa | 558,061 | 0 | -558,061 |
| United States | 70,449 | 186,867 | +116,418 |
| Germany | 84,769 | 90,936 | +6,167 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 175,048 | +175,048 |
| Turkey | 52,268 | 31,512 | -20,756 |
| China | 4,803 | 28,663 | +23,860 |
| France | 0 | 31,292 | +31,292 |
| Denmark | 0 | 17,037 | +17,037 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 7,548,198 |
| Austria | 889,349 |
| South Africa | 745,963 |
| United States | 231,294 |
| Germany | 75,503 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,855,403 | 3,692,795 | -162,608 |
| Austria | 458,304 | 431,045 | -27,259 |
| South Africa | 570,606 | 175,357 | -395,249 |
| United States | 65,666 | 165,628 | +99,962 |
| Germany | 43,726 | 31,777 | -11,949 |
| Belgium | 14,437 | 42,294 | +27,857 |
| Slovenia | 4,321 | 49,402 | +45,081 |
| Indonesia | 44,787 | 3,694 | -41,093 |
| France | 4,538 | 32,320 | +27,782 |
| China | 4,803 | 30,440 | +25,637 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Essex | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Kent | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 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) | 8,288,799 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,346,019 |
| Air transport | 175,383 |
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) | 4,109,320 | 4,179,479 | +70,159 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 898,634 | 447,385 | -451,249 |
| Air transport | 89,034 | 86,349 | -2,685 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Fishguard | 3,313,718 |
| Milford | 2,800,728 |
| Immingham Docks | 910,643 |
| Holyhead | 767,045 |
| Liverpool Docks | 680,240 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishguard | 1,634,715 | 1,679,003 | +44,288 |
| Milford | 1,619,887 | 1,180,841 | -439,046 |
| Immingham Docks | 572,063 | 338,580 | -233,483 |
| Holyhead | 510,663 | 256,382 | -254,281 |
| Liverpool Docks | 82,604 | 597,636 | +515,032 |
| Eurotunnel | 95,090 | 287,298 | +192,208 |
| Killingholme | 223,285 | 0 | -223,285 |
| Dover | 122,541 | 55,283 | -67,258 |
| Felixstowe | 82,511 | 49,276 | -33,235 |
| Southampton | 0 | 125,852 | +125,852 |
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 | 23 |
| Specialised construction activities | 10 |
| Construction of buildings | 5 |
| Civil engineering | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MAYLIM LIMITED | 50 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 48 |
| TRAVIS PERKINS PLC | 34 |
| ECOGRID LIMITED | 34 |
| OSS REALISATIONS 1 LIMITED | 22 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 21 |
| CERES POWER HOLDINGS PLC | 19 |
| ELITE LANDSCAPES LIMITED | 15 |
| F M CONWAY LIMITED | 13 |
| EDMUNDSON ELECTRICAL LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| 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 | 117,476 |
| France | 70,800 |
| Poland | 45,624 |
| United States | 39,344 |
| Germany | 31,452 |
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 | 68,310 | 49,166 | -19,144 |
| France | 38,647 | 32,153 | -6,494 |
| Poland | 4,078 | 41,546 | +37,468 |
| United States | 39,344 | 0 | -39,344 |
| Germany | 26,288 | 5,164 | -21,124 |
| Spain | 28,671 | 1,831 | -26,840 |
| Guyana | 23,982 | 4,254 | -19,728 |
| Austria | 27,278 | 0 | -27,278 |
| Singapore | 20,381 | 4,972 | -15,409 |
| China | 14,076 | 0 | -14,076 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 787 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 0 | 787 | +787 |
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) | 333,368 |
| Air transport | 100,678 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 69,269 |
| Other | 2,185 |
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) | 196,802 | 136,566 | -60,236 |
| Air transport | 75,561 | 25,117 | -50,444 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 58,555 | 10,714 | -47,841 |
| Other | 0 | 2,185 | +2,185 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 157,165 |
| Fishguard | 54,825 |
| Portsmouth | 50,887 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,840 |
| Manchester Airport | 40,949 |
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 | 92,189 | 64,976 | -27,213 |
| Fishguard | 34,785 | 20,040 | -14,745 |
| Portsmouth | 35,169 | 15,718 | -19,451 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,982 | 15,858 | -12,124 |
| Manchester Airport | 40,949 | 0 | -40,949 |
| Holyhead | 18,662 | 20,641 | +1,979 |
| Southampton | 30,092 | 0 | -30,092 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,614 | 0 | -24,614 |
| Milford | 13,488 | 6,300 | -7,188 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 8,891 | +8,891 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72192190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thick stainless steel sheets with lower nickel content (less than 2.5%), for general industrial use