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 | 16,536,644 |
| Netherlands | 9,915,615 |
| Finland | 9,388,608 |
| China | 8,058,620 |
| Spain | 6,784,930 |
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 | 8,282,028 | 8,254,616 | -27,412 |
| Netherlands | 8,600,938 | 1,314,677 | -7,286,261 |
| Finland | 2,359,514 | 7,029,094 | +4,669,580 |
| China | 4,228,615 | 3,830,005 | -398,610 |
| Spain | 3,462,941 | 3,321,989 | -140,952 |
| Sweden | 3,083,174 | 2,615,806 | -467,368 |
| Germany | 1,669,820 | 987,997 | -681,823 |
| Malaysia | 359,025 | 771,927 | +412,902 |
| Turkey | 177,931 | 602,752 | +424,821 |
| South Africa | 412,060 | 0 | -412,060 |
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 | 29,352,074 |
| China | 7,260,151 |
| Spain | 7,174,524 |
| Sweden | 6,466,209 |
| France | 3,652,530 |
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 | 16,632,003 | 12,720,071 | -3,911,932 |
| China | 3,695,886 | 3,564,265 | -131,621 |
| Spain | 3,675,504 | 3,499,020 | -176,484 |
| Sweden | 3,370,650 | 3,095,559 | -275,091 |
| France | 1,517,738 | 2,134,792 | +617,054 |
| Belgium | 1,832,627 | 1,717,227 | -115,400 |
| Indonesia | 1,107,946 | 494,403 | -613,543 |
| Germany | 420,261 | 499,724 | +79,463 |
| Malaysia | 91,448 | 771,927 | +680,479 |
| Turkey | 169,871 | 582,678 | +412,807 |
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 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 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) | 35,475,949 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,967,482 |
| Other | 548,709 |
| Air transport | 383,811 |
| 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) | 17,847,165 | 17,628,784 | -218,381 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,827,731 | 12,139,751 | -3,687,980 |
| Other | 308,161 | 240,548 | -67,613 |
| Air transport | 186,651 | 197,160 | +10,509 |
| 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 | 23,176,998 |
| London | 11,355,229 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,627,697 |
| Killingholme | 6,505,346 |
| Purfleet | 5,642,957 |
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 | 12,052,492 | 11,124,506 | -927,986 |
| London | 6,289,657 | 5,065,572 | -1,224,085 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,737,516 | 3,890,181 | +152,665 |
| Killingholme | 3,902,904 | 2,602,442 | -1,300,462 |
| Purfleet | 3,105,214 | 2,537,743 | -567,471 |
| Felixstowe | 1,415,364 | 1,602,290 | +186,926 |
| Dover | 694,194 | 1,021,672 | +327,478 |
| Eurotunnel | 770,980 | 856,620 | +85,640 |
| Middlesbrough | 421,175 | 488,111 | +66,936 |
| Harwich | 230,299 | 337,027 | +106,728 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 19 |
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 92 |
| PREMIER STEEL STOCKHOLDING LIMITED | 57 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 53 |
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 53 |
| APERAM STAINLESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 52 |
| RMIG LIMITED | 48 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 45 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 41 |
| INOXKO LTD | 41 |
| ASD LIMITED | 34 |
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+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 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 | 1,362,089 |
| Czechia | 397,508 |
| Germany | 275,821 |
| Australia | 272,344 |
| United States | 231,228 |
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 | 1,003,860 | 358,229 | -645,631 |
| Czechia | 17,794 | 379,714 | +361,920 |
| Germany | 167,163 | 108,658 | -58,505 |
| Australia | 1,355 | 270,989 | +269,634 |
| United States | 31,176 | 200,052 | +168,876 |
| Italy | 104,189 | 35,245 | -68,944 |
| South Korea | 77,499 | 0 | -77,499 |
| Netherlands | 30,033 | 22,044 | -7,989 |
| France | 1,529 | 42,323 | +40,794 |
| India | 16,369 | 14,937 | -1,432 |
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) | 2,273,465 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 616,227 |
| Air transport | 119,948 |
| 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) | 1,341,290 | 932,175 | -409,115 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 87,695 | 528,532 | +440,837 |
| Air transport | 74,262 | 45,686 | -28,576 |
| 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 | 673,676 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 431,479 |
| Heysham | 381,465 |
| London Gateway Port | 326,082 |
| Liverpool Docks | 301,609 |
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 | 478,005 | 195,671 | -282,334 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 216,349 | 215,130 | -1,219 |
| Heysham | 282,862 | 98,603 | -184,259 |
| London Gateway Port | 48,424 | 277,658 | +229,234 |
| Liverpool Docks | 228,037 | 73,572 | -154,465 |
| Southampton | 20,798 | 212,133 | +191,335 |
| London | 16,734 | 175,239 | +158,505 |
| Harwich | 0 | 189,622 | +189,622 |
| Dover | 132,913 | 0 | -132,913 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 69,984 | 19,178 | -50,806 |
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