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 | 17,084,786 |
| Netherlands | 12,718,212 |
| China | 7,989,038 |
| Finland | 7,030,126 |
| Sweden | 5,861,456 |
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 | 9,372,366 | 7,712,420 | -1,659,946 |
| Netherlands | 8,578,183 | 4,140,029 | -4,438,154 |
| China | 4,345,443 | 3,643,595 | -701,848 |
| Finland | 2,117,343 | 4,912,783 | +2,795,440 |
| Sweden | 3,067,634 | 2,793,822 | -273,812 |
| Spain | 2,482,051 | 2,670,579 | +188,528 |
| Germany | 1,846,786 | 831,120 | -1,015,666 |
| Malaysia | 555,948 | 449,387 | -106,561 |
| South Africa | 820,794 | 0 | -820,794 |
| Turkey | 387,340 | 157,114 | -230,226 |
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 | 30,353,019 |
| China | 7,053,239 |
| Sweden | 6,904,806 |
| Spain | 5,431,230 |
| France | 3,984,320 |
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 | 16,559,993 | 13,793,026 | -2,766,967 |
| China | 3,614,412 | 3,438,827 | -175,585 |
| Sweden | 3,589,148 | 3,315,658 | -273,490 |
| Spain | 2,505,883 | 2,925,347 | +419,464 |
| France | 2,428,395 | 1,555,925 | -872,470 |
| Belgium | 1,835,376 | 1,254,692 | -580,684 |
| Indonesia | 1,268,614 | 681,962 | -586,652 |
| Germany | 720,693 | 397,452 | -323,241 |
| South Africa | 820,794 | 1,712 | -819,082 |
| Malaysia | 145,779 | 449,387 | +303,608 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
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 | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 35,111,419 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,934,698 |
| Other | 554,915 |
| Air transport | 349,047 |
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) | 18,528,298 | 16,583,121 | -1,945,177 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,410,040 | 11,524,658 | -4,885,382 |
| Other | 185,324 | 369,591 | +184,267 |
| Air transport | 153,590 | 195,457 | +41,867 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 22,273,294 |
| London | 11,068,518 |
| Killingholme | 7,282,827 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,032,880 |
| Purfleet | 5,984,198 |
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 | 11,737,096 | 10,536,198 | -1,200,898 |
| London | 5,995,940 | 5,072,578 | -923,362 |
| Killingholme | 4,109,656 | 3,173,171 | -936,485 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,549,711 | 3,483,169 | -66,542 |
| Purfleet | 3,774,374 | 2,209,824 | -1,564,550 |
| Felixstowe | 2,192,644 | 1,106,534 | -1,086,110 |
| Dover | 1,131,526 | 715,875 | -415,651 |
| Eurotunnel | 792,781 | 823,670 | +30,889 |
| Middlesbrough | 527,243 | 442,316 | -84,927 |
| Hull | 362,190 | 193,820 | -168,370 |
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 | 32 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
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 | 19 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 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 | 1,446,362 |
| Czechia | 335,184 |
| Germany | 290,065 |
| Australia | 272,344 |
| Italy | 150,221 |
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 | 970,326 | 476,036 | -494,290 |
| Czechia | 37,798 | 297,386 | +259,588 |
| Germany | 176,822 | 113,243 | -63,579 |
| Australia | 1,355 | 270,989 | +269,634 |
| Italy | 43,220 | 107,001 | +63,781 |
| Egypt | 38,306 | 110,381 | +72,075 |
| United States | 90,149 | 35,042 | -55,107 |
| Spain | 67,978 | 9,522 | -58,456 |
| South Korea | 77,499 | 0 | -77,499 |
| Netherlands | 32,088 | 21,116 | -10,972 |
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 | 63,491 |
| 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 | 46,583 | 16,908 | -29,675 |
| India | 18,538 | 254 | -18,284 |
| Finland | 4,098 | 1,259 | -2,839 |
| South Africa | 0 | 3,793 | +3,793 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,923 | +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) | 2,399,729 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 595,152 |
| Air transport | 163,706 |
| Other | 94,230 |
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) | 1,326,597 | 1,073,132 | -253,465 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 141,638 | 453,514 | +311,876 |
| Air transport | 127,803 | 35,903 | -91,900 |
| Other | 69,925 | 24,305 | -45,620 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 738,115 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 554,308 |
| Heysham | 393,429 |
| London Gateway Port | 337,273 |
| Liverpool Docks | 333,644 |
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 | 459,595 | 278,520 | -181,075 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 227,023 | 327,285 | +100,262 |
| Heysham | 246,613 | 146,816 | -99,797 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,109 | 296,164 | +255,055 |
| Liverpool Docks | 279,571 | 54,073 | -225,498 |
| London | 16,734 | 141,603 | +124,869 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 123,525 | 24,951 | -98,574 |
| Dover | 132,913 | 0 | -132,913 |
| Harwich | 0 | 131,878 | +131,878 |
| Southampton | 18,565 | 96,563 | +77,998 |
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