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
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 15,547,502 |
| Netherlands | 11,400,846 |
| China | 7,592,595 |
| Finland | 6,098,320 |
| Spain | 5,117,984 |
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 | 9,295,073 | 6,252,429 | -3,042,644 |
| Netherlands | 8,327,443 | 3,073,403 | -5,254,040 |
| China | 4,157,613 | 3,434,982 | -722,631 |
| Finland | 2,083,903 | 4,014,417 | +1,930,514 |
| Spain | 2,850,744 | 2,267,240 | -583,504 |
| Sweden | 2,599,864 | 2,029,247 | -570,617 |
| Germany | 1,769,909 | 647,615 | -1,122,294 |
| Malaysia | 529,396 | 449,387 | -80,009 |
| South Africa | 775,890 | 0 | -775,890 |
| India | 344,663 | 101,550 | -243,113 |
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 | 27,077,995 |
| China | 6,629,852 |
| Spain | 5,386,514 |
| Sweden | 5,373,192 |
| France | 3,608,576 |
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 | 16,333,223 | 10,744,772 | -5,588,451 |
| China | 3,486,786 | 3,143,066 | -343,720 |
| Spain | 2,872,976 | 2,513,538 | -359,438 |
| Sweden | 2,985,137 | 2,388,055 | -597,082 |
| France | 2,279,604 | 1,328,972 | -950,632 |
| Belgium | 1,862,944 | 1,131,277 | -731,667 |
| Indonesia | 1,309,047 | 610,640 | -698,407 |
| Germany | 615,849 | 317,403 | -298,446 |
| South Africa | 775,890 | 1,712 | -774,178 |
| Malaysia | 119,227 | 449,387 | +330,160 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| 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 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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) | 31,564,209 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,411,180 |
| Other | 502,925 |
| Air transport | 297,067 |
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) | 18,174,615 | 13,389,594 | -4,785,021 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,923,535 | 9,487,645 | -6,435,890 |
| Other | 183,292 | 319,633 | +136,341 |
| Air transport | 130,056 | 167,011 | +36,955 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 19,530,759 |
| London | 10,256,181 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,864,170 |
| Killingholme | 6,408,580 |
| Purfleet | 5,469,736 |
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 | 11,548,441 | 7,982,318 | -3,566,123 |
| London | 6,126,668 | 4,129,513 | -1,997,155 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,704,716 | 3,159,454 | -545,262 |
| Killingholme | 3,927,317 | 2,481,263 | -1,446,054 |
| Purfleet | 3,500,419 | 1,969,317 | -1,531,102 |
| Felixstowe | 1,925,713 | 1,040,376 | -885,337 |
| Dover | 1,015,694 | 630,570 | -385,124 |
| Eurotunnel | 834,810 | 635,734 | -199,076 |
| Middlesbrough | 431,676 | 347,385 | -84,291 |
| Hull | 362,190 | 158,334 | -203,856 |
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 | 29 |
| 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 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 87 |
| PREMIER STEEL STOCKHOLDING LIMITED | 52 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 48 |
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 48 |
| APERAM STAINLESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 47 |
| RMIG LIMITED | 43 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 41 |
| INOXKO LTD | 39 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 36 |
| ASD LIMITED | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 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 | 1,343,410 |
| Czechia | 303,848 |
| Australia | 272,344 |
| Germany | 272,126 |
| Italy | 147,631 |
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 | 903,008 | 440,402 | -462,606 |
| Czechia | 14,969 | 288,879 | +273,910 |
| Australia | 1,355 | 270,989 | +269,634 |
| Germany | 162,797 | 109,329 | -53,468 |
| Italy | 53,501 | 94,130 | +40,629 |
| United States | 79,431 | 21,278 | -58,153 |
| South Korea | 77,499 | 0 | -77,499 |
| Netherlands | 32,976 | 20,228 | -12,748 |
| France | 5,592 | 27,197 | +21,605 |
| India | 5,939 | 22,484 | +16,545 |
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 | 32,350 |
| 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 | 17,417 | 14,933 | -2,484 |
| India | 18,538 | 254 | -18,284 |
| Finland | 4,098 | 1,259 | -2,839 |
| South Africa | 539 | 3,254 | +2,715 |
| Spain | 663 | 1,260 | +597 |
| 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) | 2,182,236 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 420,396 |
| Air transport | 145,995 |
| Other | 63,089 |
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) | 1,196,463 | 985,773 | -210,690 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 89,694 | 330,702 | +241,008 |
| Air transport | 111,425 | 34,570 | -76,855 |
| Other | 41,961 | 21,128 | -20,833 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 678,845 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 444,398 |
| Heysham | 375,729 |
| London Gateway Port | 327,287 |
| Liverpool Docks | 294,499 |
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 | 428,709 | 250,136 | -178,573 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 168,352 | 276,046 | +107,694 |
| Heysham | 228,913 | 146,816 | -82,097 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,109 | 286,178 | +245,069 |
| Liverpool Docks | 248,919 | 45,580 | -203,339 |
| London | 16,734 | 141,603 | +124,869 |
| Dover | 132,913 | 0 | -132,913 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 107,147 | 24,951 | -82,196 |
| Harwich | 0 | 131,878 | +131,878 |
| 000 | 41,961 | 21,128 | -20,833 |
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