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
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,059,442 |
| Finland | 990,809 |
| Belgium | 752,833 |
| Netherlands | 577,198 |
| 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 | 738,084 | 321,358 | -416,726 |
| Finland | 382,848 | 607,961 | +225,113 |
| Belgium | 221,839 | 530,994 | +309,155 |
| Netherlands | 424,289 | 152,909 | -271,380 |
| Turkey | 51,838 | 353,243 | +301,405 |
| Germany | 48,505 | 145,695 | +97,190 |
| China | 39,093 | 109,685 | +70,592 |
| Denmark | 8,133 | 39,574 | +31,441 |
| 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 | 2,028,767 |
| Sweden | 1,442,678 |
| Turkey | 353,753 |
| China | 175,722 |
| Germany | 106,154 |
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 | 832,311 | 1,196,456 | +364,145 |
| Sweden | 904,662 | 538,016 | -366,646 |
| Turkey | 16,064 | 337,689 | +321,625 |
| China | 54,090 | 121,632 | +67,542 |
| Germany | 48,505 | 57,649 | +9,144 |
| 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 | 16,911 | 0 | -16,911 |
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) | 2,193,403 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,064,457 |
| Air transport | 27,386 |
| Other | 13,972 |
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) | 1,104,868 | 1,088,535 | -16,333 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 836,550 | 1,227,907 | +391,357 |
| Air transport | 27,386 | 0 | -27,386 |
| Other | 13,972 | 0 | -13,972 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,203,710 |
| London | 669,942 |
| 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 | 1,108,221 | 1,095,489 | -12,732 |
| London | 328,121 | 341,821 | +13,700 |
| Killingholme | 176,858 | 246,893 | +70,035 |
| Felixstowe | 74,296 | 280,832 | +206,536 |
| Purfleet | 142,962 | 93,188 | -49,774 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 96,868 | +96,868 |
| Southampton | 0 | 85,228 | +85,228 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,133 | 55,336 | +47,203 |
| Dover | 42,728 | 5,449 | -37,279 |
| Hull | 35,486 | 0 | -35,486 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 39 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 25 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 22 |
| SVERDRUP STEEL UK LIMITED | 18 |
| OSS REALISATIONS 1 LIMITED | 17 |
| ASD LIMITED | 10 |
| ORION ALLOYS LIMITED | 9 |
| PREMIER STEEL STOCKHOLDING LIMITED | 5 |
| STEEL DYNAMICS LTD | 5 |
| ENGMAL STAINLESS LIMITED | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | 278,557 |
| 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 | 110,381 | 168,176 | +57,795 |
| 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 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 4,752 | +4,752 |
| Germany | 3,914 | 0 | -3,914 |
| India | 0 | 3,613 | +3,613 |
| 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) | 288,543 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 94,344 |
| Air transport | 23,349 |
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) | 110,381 | 178,162 | +67,781 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,750 | 45,594 | -3,156 |
| Air transport | 9,158 | 14,191 | +5,033 |
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 |
| London Gateway Port | 44,193 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 38,300 |
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 | 47,177 | 133,969 | +86,792 |
| Southampton | 63,204 | 0 | -63,204 |
| Holyhead | 39,169 | 10,553 | -28,616 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 44,193 | +44,193 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,790 | 30,510 | +22,720 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,158 | 3,613 | -5,545 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 9,585 | +9,585 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,791 | 0 | -1,791 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 1,688 | +1,688 |
| Harwich | 0 | 1,433 | +1,433 |
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