Import/export HS code 721932: Stainless steel sheets, 3mm to 4.75mm thick
Medium-thick stainless steel sheets, between 3mm and 4.75mm, for various industrial uses
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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 | 17,289,477 |
| Netherlands | 10,492,813 |
| Finland | 10,379,417 |
| China | 8,207,398 |
| Spain | 6,819,576 |
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 | 8,503,867 | 8,785,610 | +281,743 |
| Netherlands | 9,025,227 | 1,467,586 | -7,557,641 |
| Finland | 2,742,362 | 7,637,055 | +4,894,693 |
| China | 4,267,708 | 3,939,690 | -328,018 |
| Spain | 3,462,941 | 3,356,635 | -106,306 |
| Sweden | 3,821,258 | 2,937,164 | -884,094 |
| Germany | 1,718,325 | 1,133,692 | -584,633 |
| Turkey | 229,769 | 955,995 | +726,226 |
| Malaysia | 359,025 | 771,927 | +412,902 |
| South Africa | 456,964 | 0 | -456,964 |
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 | 31,380,841 |
| Sweden | 7,908,887 |
| China | 7,435,873 |
| Spain | 7,222,020 |
| France | 3,691,780 |
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 | 17,464,314 | 13,916,527 | -3,547,787 |
| Sweden | 4,275,312 | 3,633,575 | -641,737 |
| China | 3,749,976 | 3,685,897 | -64,079 |
| Spain | 3,675,504 | 3,546,516 | -128,988 |
| France | 1,547,019 | 2,144,761 | +597,742 |
| Belgium | 1,841,566 | 1,717,227 | -124,339 |
| Indonesia | 1,128,723 | 498,010 | -630,713 |
| Turkey | 185,935 | 920,367 | +734,432 |
| Germany | 468,766 | 557,373 | +88,607 |
| Malaysia | 91,448 | 771,927 | +680,479 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 7 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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) | 37,540,406 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,160,885 |
| Other | 562,681 |
| Air transport | 411,197 |
| Road transport | 114,625 |
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) | 18,683,715 | 18,856,691 | +172,976 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,932,599 | 13,228,286 | -3,704,313 |
| Other | 322,133 | 240,548 | -81,585 |
| Air transport | 214,037 | 197,160 | -16,877 |
| Road transport | 0 | 114,625 | +114,625 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 25,380,708 |
| London | 12,025,171 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,724,565 |
| Killingholme | 6,929,097 |
| Purfleet | 5,879,107 |
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 | 13,160,713 | 12,219,995 | -940,718 |
| London | 6,617,778 | 5,407,393 | -1,210,385 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,737,516 | 3,987,049 | +249,533 |
| Killingholme | 4,079,762 | 2,849,335 | -1,230,427 |
| Purfleet | 3,248,176 | 2,630,931 | -617,245 |
| Felixstowe | 1,489,660 | 1,883,122 | +393,462 |
| Dover | 736,922 | 1,027,121 | +290,199 |
| Eurotunnel | 770,980 | 871,065 | +100,085 |
| Middlesbrough | 429,308 | 543,447 | +114,139 |
| Harwich | 239,238 | 337,027 | +97,789 |
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
|
33 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
8 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
3 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 19 |
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 18 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
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 | 22 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| 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 | 1,413,602 |
| Czechia | 408,888 |
| Germany | 279,735 |
| Egypt | 278,557 |
| Australia | 272,344 |
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 | 1,044,820 | 368,782 | -676,038 |
| Czechia | 17,794 | 391,094 | +373,300 |
| Germany | 171,077 | 108,658 | -62,419 |
| Egypt | 110,381 | 168,176 | +57,795 |
| Australia | 1,355 | 270,989 | +269,634 |
| United States | 31,176 | 211,371 | +180,195 |
| Italy | 104,189 | 35,245 | -68,944 |
| South Korea | 77,499 | 0 | -77,499 |
| Netherlands | 30,033 | 24,470 | -5,563 |
| France | 4,529 | 42,323 | +37,794 |
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 | 35,607 |
| India | 18,792 |
| Finland | 5,357 |
| South Africa | 3,793 |
| Spain | 1,923 |
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 | 10,332 | 25,275 | +14,943 |
| India | 18,792 | 0 | -18,792 |
| Finland | 5,357 | 0 | -5,357 |
| South Africa | 1,788 | 2,005 | +217 |
| Spain | 1,923 | 0 | -1,923 |
| Sweden | 706 | 168 | -538 |
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) | 2,367,809 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 904,770 |
| Air transport | 143,297 |
| Other | 66,346 |
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) | 1,390,040 | 977,769 | -412,271 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 198,076 | 706,694 | +508,618 |
| Air transport | 83,420 | 59,877 | -23,543 |
| Other | 38,898 | 27,448 | -11,450 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 723,398 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 469,779 |
| Heysham | 381,465 |
| London Gateway Port | 370,275 |
| Liverpool Docks | 303,400 |
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 | 517,174 | 206,224 | -310,950 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 224,139 | 245,640 | +21,501 |
| Heysham | 282,862 | 98,603 | -184,259 |
| London Gateway Port | 48,424 | 321,851 | +273,427 |
| Liverpool Docks | 229,828 | 73,572 | -156,256 |
| Southampton | 84,002 | 212,133 | +128,131 |
| Felixstowe | 47,177 | 148,097 | +100,920 |
| London | 16,734 | 175,239 | +158,505 |
| Harwich | 0 | 191,055 | +191,055 |
| Dover | 132,913 | 0 | -132,913 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721932
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medium-thick stainless steel sheets, between 3mm and 4.75mm, for various industrial uses