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 | 2,188,296 |
| Netherlands | 1,741,270 |
| Turkey | 1,528,380 |
| Belgium | 1,046,930 |
| China | 585,784 |
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 | 2,188,296 | 0 | -2,188,296 |
| Netherlands | 223,472 | 1,517,798 | +1,294,326 |
| Turkey | 847,563 | 680,817 | -166,746 |
| Belgium | 484,916 | 562,014 | +77,098 |
| China | 381,747 | 204,037 | -177,710 |
| Sweden | 227,724 | 39,577 | -188,147 |
| Finland | 137,265 | 120,084 | -17,181 |
| Germany | 124,957 | 126,994 | +2,037 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 173,044 | +173,044 |
| Denmark | 29,368 | 115,716 | +86,348 |
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 | 3,754,352 |
| Indonesia | 1,364,401 |
| France | 720,047 |
| China | 633,346 |
| Sweden | 515,328 |
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 | 2,232,993 | 1,521,359 | -711,634 |
| Indonesia | 695,062 | 669,339 | -25,723 |
| France | 324,517 | 395,530 | +71,013 |
| China | 426,244 | 207,102 | -219,142 |
| Sweden | 363,697 | 151,631 | -212,066 |
| Finland | 272,197 | 152,726 | -119,471 |
| Belgium | 81,596 | 143,169 | +61,573 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 173,044 | +173,044 |
| Germany | 78,004 | 53,068 | -24,936 |
| Netherlands | 124,416 | 1,678 | -122,738 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| 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 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 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) | 6,470,419 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,899,769 |
| 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) | 3,822,389 | 2,648,030 | -1,174,359 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 955,975 | 943,794 | -12,181 |
| 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 | 4,228,153 |
| Felixstowe | 2,046,750 |
| Dover | 515,370 |
| Purfleet | 484,071 |
| London | 430,981 |
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 | 2,570,440 | 1,657,713 | -912,727 |
| Felixstowe | 1,242,703 | 804,047 | -438,656 |
| Dover | 310,103 | 205,267 | -104,836 |
| Purfleet | 249,575 | 234,496 | -15,079 |
| London | 257,147 | 173,834 | -83,313 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 263,865 | +263,865 |
| Eurotunnel | 106,096 | 123,685 | +17,589 |
| Middlesbrough | 29,368 | 76,656 | +47,288 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 20,205 | +20,205 |
| Hull | 0 | 14,110 | +14,110 |
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
|
14 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
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 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-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 | 418,484 |
| France | 103,447 |
| Spain | 46,107 |
| Ireland | 42,527 |
| Netherlands | 15,692 |
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 | 246,968 | 171,516 | -75,452 |
| France | 91,245 | 12,202 | -79,043 |
| Spain | 0 | 46,107 | +46,107 |
| Ireland | 10,390 | 32,137 | +21,747 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 15,692 | +15,692 |
| Belgium | 0 | 11,183 | +11,183 |
| Brazil | 0 | 10,645 | +10,645 |
| Poland | 9,540 | 0 | -9,540 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 5,044 | +5,044 |
| United States | 0 | 4,827 | +4,827 |
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) | 433,282 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 228,266 |
| Air transport | 23,228 |
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) | 250,583 | 182,699 | -67,884 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 117,084 | 111,182 | -5,902 |
| Air transport | 900 | 22,328 | +21,428 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 272,832 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 126,420 |
| Southampton | 125,106 |
| Portsmouth | 40,856 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,431 |
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 | 155,718 | 117,114 | -38,604 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 75,269 | 51,151 | -24,118 |
| Southampton | 91,250 | 33,856 | -57,394 |
| Portsmouth | 28,654 | 12,202 | -16,452 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,885 | 20,546 | +18,661 |
| Holyhead | 8,324 | 11,965 | +3,641 |
| Heysham | 0 | 20,172 | +20,172 |
| Harwich | 0 | 15,692 | +15,692 |
| London | 1,730 | 11,183 | +9,453 |
| 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