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 | 3,193,733 |
| Turkey | 1,623,903 |
| Netherlands | 1,078,963 |
| Belgium | 817,100 |
| 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 | 3,004,792 | 188,941 | -2,815,851 |
| Turkey | 1,006,556 | 617,347 | -389,209 |
| Netherlands | 156,147 | 922,816 | +766,669 |
| Belgium | 421,561 | 395,539 | -26,022 |
| China | 316,865 | 260,707 | -56,158 |
| Finland | 231,533 | 92,906 | -138,627 |
| Sweden | 228,812 | 46,813 | -181,999 |
| Germany | 80,079 | 162,328 | +82,249 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 123,820 | +123,820 |
| Denmark | 0 | 118,372 | +118,372 |
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 | 4,099,160 |
| Indonesia | 1,327,874 |
| China | 622,649 |
| Finland | 610,137 |
| Sweden | 543,211 |
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 | 3,008,932 | 1,090,228 | -1,918,704 |
| Indonesia | 731,151 | 596,723 | -134,428 |
| China | 337,664 | 284,985 | -52,679 |
| Finland | 446,576 | 163,561 | -283,015 |
| Sweden | 368,661 | 174,550 | -194,111 |
| France | 274,124 | 255,064 | -19,060 |
| Belgium | 81,596 | 86,405 | +4,809 |
| Germany | 34,564 | 90,516 | +55,952 |
| Netherlands | 124,416 | 0 | -124,416 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 123,820 | +123,820 |
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 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 6,943,235 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,615,999 |
| 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) | 4,755,520 | 2,187,715 | -2,567,805 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 721,035 | 894,964 | +173,929 |
| 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 | 4,559,016 |
| Felixstowe | 2,140,459 |
| London | 477,564 |
| Dover | 459,339 |
| Purfleet | 363,570 |
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 | 3,283,238 | 1,275,778 | -2,007,460 |
| Felixstowe | 1,338,551 | 801,908 | -536,643 |
| London | 319,779 | 157,785 | -161,994 |
| Dover | 208,436 | 250,903 | +42,467 |
| Purfleet | 240,394 | 123,176 | -117,218 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 206,429 | +206,429 |
| Eurotunnel | 32,221 | 148,907 | +116,686 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 79,312 | +79,312 |
| Killingholme | 24,379 | 20,205 | -4,174 |
| Hull | 19,827 | 0 | -19,827 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | 524,160 |
| France | 169,640 |
| Spain | 86,956 |
| Ireland | 24,952 |
| Poland | 23,503 |
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 | 315,796 | 208,364 | -107,432 |
| France | 155,155 | 14,485 | -140,670 |
| Spain | 86,956 | 0 | -86,956 |
| Ireland | 15,793 | 9,159 | -6,634 |
| Poland | 23,503 | 0 | -23,503 |
| Belgium | 0 | 11,183 | +11,183 |
| United States | 2,127 | 4,827 | +2,700 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 5,044 | +5,044 |
| North Macedonia | 2,939 | 0 | -2,939 |
| Czechia | 0 | 2,182 | +2,182 |
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) | 538,958 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 317,376 |
| Air transport | 10,036 |
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) | 317,681 | 221,277 | -96,404 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 288,688 | 28,688 | -260,000 |
| Air transport | 3,027 | 7,009 | +3,982 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 432,910 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 170,960 |
| Southampton | 91,250 |
| Newhaven | 58,036 |
| Portsmouth | 49,465 |
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 | 315,796 | 117,114 | -198,682 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 155,625 | 15,335 | -140,290 |
| Southampton | 0 | 91,250 | +91,250 |
| Newhaven | 58,036 | 0 | -58,036 |
| Portsmouth | 45,271 | 4,194 | -41,077 |
| Holyhead | 13,727 | 6,080 | -7,647 |
| Harwich | 13,963 | 0 | -13,963 |
| London | 0 | 12,913 | +12,913 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,127 | 4,827 | +2,700 |
| Heysham | 0 | 3,079 | +3,079 |
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