Import/export HS code 721931: Stainless steel sheets, 4.75mm or thicker
Thick stainless steel sheets, 4.75mm or more, used in heavy-duty industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,875,931 |
| Finland | 3,104,745 |
| Netherlands | 3,090,244 |
| Sweden | 1,831,398 |
| Spain | 1,560,959 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,927,287 | 1,948,644 | -978,643 |
| Finland | 845,871 | 2,258,874 | +1,413,003 |
| Netherlands | 2,880,819 | 209,425 | -2,671,394 |
| Sweden | 1,212,681 | 618,717 | -593,964 |
| Spain | 702,271 | 858,688 | +156,417 |
| United States | 297,042 | 301,432 | +4,390 |
| China | 193,984 | 375,959 | +181,975 |
| Germany | 188,062 | 278,523 | +90,461 |
| South Africa | 242,819 | 0 | -242,819 |
| Malaysia | 139,944 | 0 | -139,944 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 8,760,474 |
| Belgium | 2,266,639 |
| Sweden | 2,210,517 |
| Spain | 1,692,265 |
| China | 678,746 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 5,322,204 | 3,438,270 | -1,883,934 |
| Belgium | 1,259,926 | 1,006,713 | -253,213 |
| Sweden | 1,378,563 | 831,954 | -546,609 |
| Spain | 833,577 | 858,688 | +25,111 |
| China | 332,594 | 346,152 | +13,558 |
| United States | 302,540 | 296,576 | -5,964 |
| South Africa | 242,819 | 0 | -242,819 |
| Germany | 100,072 | 117,632 | +17,560 |
| Turkey | 38,842 | 87,461 | +48,619 |
| Austria | 34,021 | 52,079 | +18,058 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 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) | 10,212,328 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,423,669 |
| Air transport | 466,750 |
| Road transport | 50,644 |
| Other | 50,042 |
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) | 5,747,878 | 4,464,450 | -1,283,428 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,926,568 | 2,497,101 | -1,429,467 |
| Air transport | 284,246 | 182,504 | -101,742 |
| Road transport | 50,644 | 0 | -50,644 |
| Other | 48,982 | 1,060 | -47,922 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,078,275 |
| London | 4,151,735 |
| Killingholme | 1,956,311 |
| Purfleet | 1,790,709 |
| Liverpool Docks | 654,955 |
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 | 3,470,830 | 2,607,445 | -863,385 |
| London | 2,390,395 | 1,761,340 | -629,055 |
| Killingholme | 1,141,300 | 815,011 | -326,289 |
| Purfleet | 1,144,699 | 646,010 | -498,689 |
| Liverpool Docks | 208,237 | 446,718 | +238,481 |
| Eurotunnel | 400,306 | 158,206 | -242,100 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 239,090 | 182,504 | -56,586 |
| Dover | 259,375 | 143,198 | -116,177 |
| Middlesbrough | 98,686 | 124,921 | +26,235 |
| Harwich | 87,060 | 108,878 | +21,818 |
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
|
18 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
4 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
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 | 10 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 1,033,498 |
| India | 543,603 |
| Spain | 256,553 |
| Belgium | 75,734 |
| Kazakhstan | 23,325 |
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 | 551,997 | 481,501 | -70,496 |
| India | 135,579 | 408,024 | +272,445 |
| Spain | 47,993 | 208,560 | +160,567 |
| Belgium | 50,024 | 25,710 | -24,314 |
| Kazakhstan | 8,397 | 14,928 | +6,531 |
| France | 16,876 | 2,859 | -14,017 |
| China | 7,165 | 7,104 | -61 |
| Italy | 2,992 | 4,149 | +1,157 |
| Canada | 0 | 6,472 | +6,472 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 0 | 6,000 | +6,000 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 119,760 |
| Finland | 15,170 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,670 | 117,090 | +114,420 |
| Finland | 15,170 | 0 | -15,170 |
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) | 1,266,455 |
| Air transport | 579,143 |
| Other | 134,930 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,588 |
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) | 663,549 | 602,906 | -60,643 |
| Air transport | 149,219 | 429,924 | +280,705 |
| Other | 17,840 | 117,090 | +99,250 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,120 | 22,468 | +20,348 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 751,468 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 389,944 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 267,667 |
| Heysham | 199,889 |
| Manchester Airport | 178,921 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 308,777 | 442,691 | +133,914 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,477 | 309,467 | +228,990 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 131,246 | 136,421 | +5,175 |
| Heysham | 188,915 | 10,974 | -177,941 |
| Manchester Airport | 65,999 | 112,922 | +46,923 |
| 000 | 17,840 | 117,090 | +99,250 |
| Milford | 30,948 | 11,801 | -19,147 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 22,507 | +22,507 |
| ZLC | 1,750 | 2,695 | +945 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 3,840 | +3,840 |
Quick facts
HS code: 721931
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thick stainless steel sheets, 4.75mm or more, used in heavy-duty industrial applications