Import/export HS code 72192290: Stainless steel sheets with less than 2.5% nickel
Medium-thick stainless steel sheets with lower nickel content (less than 2.5%), for standard uses
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 2,614,911 |
| Turkey | 1,806,829 |
| Netherlands | 1,591,103 |
| Belgium | 1,046,930 |
| China | 577,572 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 2,614,911 | 0 | -2,614,911 |
| Turkey | 1,045,999 | 760,830 | -285,169 |
| Netherlands | 179,612 | 1,411,491 | +1,231,879 |
| Belgium | 471,954 | 574,976 | +103,022 |
| China | 316,865 | 260,707 | -56,158 |
| Finland | 243,790 | 120,084 | -123,706 |
| Sweden | 250,485 | 30,766 | -219,719 |
| Germany | 135,826 | 130,026 | -5,800 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 166,606 | +166,606 |
| Denmark | 3,405 | 135,463 | +132,058 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 4,032,478 |
| Indonesia | 1,496,248 |
| France | 720,047 |
| Finland | 632,549 |
| China | 625,134 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 2,636,033 | 1,396,445 | -1,239,588 |
| Indonesia | 770,594 | 725,654 | -44,940 |
| France | 324,517 | 395,530 | +71,013 |
| Finland | 446,576 | 185,973 | -260,603 |
| China | 337,664 | 287,470 | -50,194 |
| Sweden | 405,996 | 162,567 | -243,429 |
| Belgium | 81,596 | 143,169 | +61,573 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 166,606 | +166,606 |
| Germany | 90,311 | 54,662 | -35,649 |
| Netherlands | 124,416 | 0 | -124,416 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 7,118,938 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,909,031 |
| Air transport | 19,361 |
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) | 4,471,554 | 2,647,384 | -1,824,170 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 849,977 | 1,059,054 | +209,077 |
| Air transport | 15,936 | 3,425 | -12,511 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,522,629 |
| Felixstowe | 2,329,905 |
| Dover | 518,025 |
| London | 517,679 |
| Purfleet | 484,071 |
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 | 2,998,641 | 1,523,988 | -1,474,653 |
| Felixstowe | 1,379,369 | 950,536 | -428,833 |
| Dover | 264,570 | 253,455 | -11,115 |
| London | 319,779 | 197,900 | -121,879 |
| Purfleet | 240,394 | 243,677 | +3,283 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 249,215 | +249,215 |
| Eurotunnel | 82,614 | 140,681 | +58,067 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,405 | 96,403 | +92,998 |
| Hull | 19,827 | 14,110 | -5,717 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 20,205 | +20,205 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Egypt | 572,438 |
| France | 139,294 |
| Spain | 133,063 |
| Ireland | 50,384 |
| Belgium | 11,183 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 351,134 | 221,304 | -129,830 |
| France | 119,995 | 19,299 | -100,696 |
| Spain | 86,956 | 46,107 | -40,849 |
| Ireland | 16,813 | 33,571 | +16,758 |
| Belgium | 0 | 11,183 | +11,183 |
| Brazil | 0 | 10,645 | +10,645 |
| Poland | 9,540 | 0 | -9,540 |
| United States | 2,127 | 4,827 | +2,700 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 5,044 | +5,044 |
| Czechia | 0 | 4,168 | +4,168 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 587,236 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 346,593 |
| Air transport | 25,355 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 353,019 | 234,217 | -118,802 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 240,585 | 106,008 | -134,577 |
| Air transport | 3,027 | 22,328 | +19,301 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 426,786 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 188,474 |
| Southampton | 125,106 |
| Portsmouth | 61,667 |
| Newhaven | 44,081 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 309,672 | 117,114 | -192,558 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 134,420 | 54,054 | -80,366 |
| Southampton | 41,462 | 83,644 | +42,182 |
| Portsmouth | 45,271 | 16,396 | -28,875 |
| Newhaven | 44,081 | 0 | -44,081 |
| Holyhead | 14,747 | 13,399 | -1,348 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,885 | 20,546 | +18,661 |
| Heysham | 0 | 20,172 | +20,172 |
| London | 0 | 12,913 | +12,913 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 900 | 10,645 | +9,745 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72192290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medium-thick stainless steel sheets with lower nickel content (less than 2.5%), for standard uses