Import/export HS code 72193290: Stainless steel sheets with less than 2.5% nickel
Medium-thick stainless steel sheets with lower nickel content (less than 2.5%), for general use
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,091,346 |
| Finland | 999,410 |
| Belgium | 735,130 |
| Netherlands | 644,811 |
| Turkey | 405,081 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 693,346 | 398,000 | -295,346 |
| Finland | 298,803 | 700,607 | +401,804 |
| Belgium | 112,868 | 622,262 | +509,394 |
| Netherlands | 281,753 | 363,058 | +81,305 |
| Turkey | 36,841 | 368,240 | +331,399 |
| Germany | 55,669 | 152,810 | +97,141 |
| China | 39,093 | 100,935 | +61,842 |
| Denmark | 4,283 | 43,424 | +39,141 |
| South Africa | 44,904 | 0 | -44,904 |
| Spain | 0 | 34,646 | +34,646 |
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 | 2,064,142 |
| Sweden | 1,509,450 |
| Turkey | 353,753 |
| China | 166,972 |
| Germany | 113,618 |
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 | 489,967 | 1,574,175 | +1,084,208 |
| Sweden | 874,598 | 634,852 | -239,746 |
| Turkey | 16,064 | 337,689 | +321,625 |
| China | 39,093 | 127,879 | +88,786 |
| Germany | 48,854 | 64,764 | +15,910 |
| Spain | 0 | 47,496 | +47,496 |
| South Africa | 44,904 | 0 | -44,904 |
| France | 29,281 | 9,969 | -19,312 |
| Indonesia | 20,777 | 3,607 | -17,170 |
| United States | 24,285 | 0 | -24,285 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,184,319 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,181,217 |
| Air transport | 28,340 |
| Other | 20,392 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 945,477 | 1,238,842 | +293,365 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 609,368 | 1,571,849 | +962,481 |
| Air transport | 28,340 | 0 | -28,340 |
| Other | 20,392 | 0 | -20,392 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,266,214 |
| London | 637,704 |
| Killingholme | 423,751 |
| Felixstowe | 355,128 |
| Purfleet | 236,150 |
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 | 999,775 | 1,266,439 | +266,664 |
| London | 140,085 | 497,619 | +357,534 |
| Killingholme | 82,751 | 341,000 | +258,249 |
| Felixstowe | 59,299 | 295,829 | +236,530 |
| Purfleet | 128,598 | 107,552 | -21,046 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 88,118 | +88,118 |
| Southampton | 0 | 85,228 | +85,228 |
| Eurotunnel | 67,613 | 14,445 | -53,168 |
| Middlesbrough | 16,015 | 59,186 | +43,171 |
| Dover | 36,096 | 18,896 | -17,200 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 38 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 25 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 21 |
| SVERDRUP STEEL UK LIMITED | 18 |
| OSS REALISATIONS 1 LIMITED | 17 |
| ASD LIMITED | 10 |
| ORION ALLOYS LIMITED | 9 |
| STEEL DYNAMICS LTD | 5 |
| ENGMAL STAINLESS LIMITED | 5 |
| FLEXITALLIC UK LTD | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Egypt | 244,350 |
| Ireland | 51,513 |
| Poland | 20,006 |
| Czechia | 11,380 |
| United States | 11,319 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 41,199 | 203,151 | +161,952 |
| Ireland | 40,960 | 10,553 | -30,407 |
| Poland | 876 | 19,130 | +18,254 |
| Czechia | 0 | 11,380 | +11,380 |
| United States | 0 | 11,319 | +11,319 |
| China | 9,158 | 0 | -9,158 |
| Germany | 4,282 | 3,914 | -368 |
| France | 2,943 | 3,000 | +57 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 4,752 | +4,752 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 3,500 | +3,500 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 254,336 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 101,569 |
| Air transport | 18,743 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,199 | 213,137 | +171,938 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,061 | 52,508 | +3,447 |
| Air transport | 9,158 | 9,585 | +427 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 181,146 |
| Southampton | 63,204 |
| Holyhead | 49,722 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,582 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,986 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 41,199 | 139,947 | +98,748 |
| Southampton | 0 | 63,204 | +63,204 |
| Holyhead | 39,169 | 10,553 | -28,616 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,158 | 37,424 | +32,266 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 9,986 | +9,986 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 9,585 | +9,585 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,158 | 0 | -9,158 |
| Portsmouth | 2,943 | 1,410 | -1,533 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,791 | 0 | -1,791 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 1,688 | +1,688 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72193290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medium-thick stainless steel sheets with lower nickel content (less than 2.5%), for general use