Import/export HS code 72193210: Stainless steel sheets with 2.5% or more nickel
Medium-thick stainless steel sheets with high nickel content (2.5% or more), for corrosion resistance
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 17,726,884 |
| Netherlands | 11,116,966 |
| Finland | 8,546,687 |
| China | 8,488,236 |
| Spain | 6,357,345 |
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 | 8,486,767 | 9,240,117 | +753,350 |
| Netherlands | 8,605,806 | 2,511,160 | -6,094,646 |
| Finland | 2,302,339 | 6,244,348 | +3,942,009 |
| China | 4,491,920 | 3,996,316 | -495,604 |
| Spain | 3,230,821 | 3,126,524 | -104,297 |
| Sweden | 2,970,830 | 2,341,968 | -628,862 |
| Germany | 1,688,757 | 1,333,258 | -355,499 |
| Malaysia | 423,608 | 553,425 | +129,817 |
| Turkey | 313,494 | 555,399 | +241,905 |
| South Africa | 768,685 | 0 | -768,685 |
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 | 30,687,757 |
| China | 7,541,984 |
| Spain | 6,746,939 |
| Sweden | 6,204,625 |
| France | 3,946,700 |
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 | 16,447,024 | 14,240,733 | -2,206,291 |
| China | 3,819,187 | 3,722,797 | -96,390 |
| Spain | 3,369,927 | 3,377,012 | +7,085 |
| Sweden | 3,385,239 | 2,819,386 | -565,853 |
| France | 1,794,117 | 2,152,583 | +358,466 |
| Belgium | 1,763,519 | 1,866,353 | +102,834 |
| Indonesia | 1,268,689 | 501,210 | -767,479 |
| Germany | 598,827 | 468,319 | -130,508 |
| Turkey | 305,434 | 544,583 | +239,149 |
| South Africa | 768,685 | 1,712 | -766,973 |
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 | 3 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,873,088 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,592,465 |
| Other | 554,904 |
| Air transport | 382,285 |
| 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) | 17,848,673 | 19,024,415 | +1,175,742 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,617,002 | 11,975,463 | -4,641,539 |
| Other | 238,024 | 316,880 | +78,856 |
| Air transport | 201,740 | 180,545 | -21,195 |
| 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 | 23,426,285 |
| London | 11,569,431 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,943,429 |
| Killingholme | 6,911,224 |
| Purfleet | 6,177,363 |
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 | 12,262,267 | 11,164,018 | -1,098,249 |
| London | 6,207,294 | 5,362,137 | -845,157 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,955,691 | 3,987,738 | +32,047 |
| Killingholme | 3,863,306 | 3,047,918 | -815,388 |
| Purfleet | 3,318,683 | 2,858,680 | -460,003 |
| Felixstowe | 1,735,444 | 1,449,574 | -285,870 |
| Dover | 816,985 | 993,515 | +176,530 |
| Eurotunnel | 775,443 | 954,897 | +179,454 |
| Middlesbrough | 423,992 | 498,452 | +74,460 |
| 000 | 238,024 | 316,880 | +78,856 |
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 fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 91 |
| PREMIER STEEL STOCKHOLDING LIMITED | 56 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 52 |
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 52 |
| APERAM STAINLESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 51 |
| RMIG LIMITED | 47 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 44 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 40 |
| INOXKO LTD | 40 |
| ASD LIMITED | 33 |
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+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | 1,430,333 |
| Czechia | 363,872 |
| United States | 292,701 |
| Germany | 274,709 |
| 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 | 939,005 | 491,328 | -447,677 |
| Czechia | 14,969 | 348,903 | +333,934 |
| United States | 79,431 | 213,270 | +133,839 |
| Germany | 162,797 | 111,912 | -50,885 |
| Australia | 1,355 | 270,989 | +269,634 |
| Italy | 116,184 | 29,009 | -87,175 |
| South Korea | 77,499 | 0 | -77,499 |
| Netherlands | 32,976 | 38,619 | +5,643 |
| France | 6,319 | 35,957 | +29,638 |
| India | 5,939 | 25,367 | +19,428 |
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 | 43,419 |
| 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 | 18,144 | 25,275 | +7,131 |
| India | 18,792 | 0 | -18,792 |
| Finland | 4,098 | 1,259 | -2,839 |
| 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) | 2,337,375 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 633,519 |
| Air transport | 164,452 |
| Other | 74,158 |
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) | 1,292,380 | 1,044,995 | -247,385 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 90,316 | 543,203 | +452,887 |
| Air transport | 111,425 | 53,027 | -58,398 |
| Other | 45,451 | 28,707 | -16,744 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 731,051 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 467,693 |
| Heysham | 403,663 |
| London Gateway Port | 326,082 |
| Liverpool Docks | 307,572 |
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 | 405,066 | 325,985 | -79,081 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 231,035 | 236,658 | +5,623 |
| Heysham | 285,790 | 117,873 | -167,917 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,971 | 279,111 | +232,140 |
| Liverpool Docks | 251,744 | 55,828 | -195,916 |
| Southampton | 7,580 | 225,351 | +217,771 |
| Harwich | 0 | 189,622 | +189,622 |
| London | 16,734 | 141,603 | +124,869 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 107,147 | 29,608 | -77,539 |
| Dover | 132,913 | 0 | -132,913 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72193210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medium-thick stainless steel sheets with high nickel content (2.5% or more), for corrosion resistance