Import/export HS code 72193310: Stainless steel sheets with 2.5% or more nickel
Thin 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 48,381,286 |
| Belgium | 37,195,265 |
| Netherlands | 25,275,157 |
| Germany | 22,446,686 |
| Finland | 21,090,187 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 27,176,070 | 21,205,216 | -5,970,854 |
| Belgium | 16,906,510 | 20,288,755 | +3,382,245 |
| Netherlands | 19,731,545 | 5,543,612 | -14,187,933 |
| Germany | 13,660,854 | 8,785,832 | -4,875,022 |
| Finland | 7,241,121 | 13,849,066 | +6,607,945 |
| Spain | 9,015,747 | 9,170,414 | +154,667 |
| Sweden | 4,085,739 | 2,762,479 | -1,323,260 |
| Taiwan | 2,384,619 | 3,040,408 | +655,789 |
| Indonesia | 1,961,657 | 2,447,316 | +485,659 |
| United States | 1,562,846 | 2,007,704 | +444,858 |
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 | 76,524,617 |
| China | 42,772,722 |
| Spain | 19,310,091 |
| Germany | 14,332,700 |
| Indonesia | 11,276,026 |
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 | 42,175,021 | 34,349,596 | -7,825,425 |
| China | 24,020,852 | 18,751,870 | -5,268,982 |
| Spain | 9,537,654 | 9,772,437 | +234,783 |
| Germany | 8,297,035 | 6,035,665 | -2,261,370 |
| Indonesia | 5,661,005 | 5,615,021 | -45,984 |
| Sweden | 4,644,008 | 3,209,253 | -1,434,755 |
| France | 3,552,777 | 3,946,486 | +393,709 |
| Belgium | 2,932,901 | 3,589,799 | +656,898 |
| Taiwan | 2,287,150 | 2,953,488 | +666,338 |
| South Africa | 2,538,204 | 1,059,935 | -1,478,269 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 17 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
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 | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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) | 104,689,897 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 100,601,058 |
| Air transport | 3,116,380 |
| Other | 1,410,830 |
| Road transport | 153,931 |
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) | 59,040,661 | 45,649,236 | -13,391,425 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,808,071 | 48,792,987 | -3,015,084 |
| Air transport | 857,246 | 2,259,134 | +1,401,888 |
| Other | 1,183,752 | 227,078 | -956,674 |
| Road transport | 0 | 153,931 | +153,931 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 77,302,491 |
| Liverpool Docks | 30,257,331 |
| Felixstowe | 30,028,943 |
| London | 19,170,142 |
| Killingholme | 17,271,799 |
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 | 41,766,806 | 35,535,685 | -6,231,121 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,999,151 | 15,258,180 | +259,029 |
| Felixstowe | 15,903,043 | 14,125,900 | -1,777,143 |
| London | 11,495,173 | 7,674,969 | -3,820,204 |
| Killingholme | 8,946,511 | 8,325,288 | -621,223 |
| Purfleet | 6,532,637 | 5,624,781 | -907,856 |
| Dover | 2,946,713 | 2,265,525 | -681,188 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,843,628 | 2,136,049 | +292,421 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,179,344 | 1,697,394 | -481,950 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 452,922 | 1,430,927 | +978,005 |
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 | 38 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 15 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 7 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 26 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-12 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 5,664,502 |
| Italy | 2,673,558 |
| Germany | 2,344,992 |
| France | 1,887,066 |
| Spain | 1,851,975 |
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 | 2,809,545 | 2,854,957 | +45,412 |
| Italy | 1,698,987 | 974,571 | -724,416 |
| Germany | 1,354,176 | 990,816 | -363,360 |
| France | 1,226,776 | 660,290 | -566,486 |
| Spain | 859,978 | 991,997 | +132,019 |
| Czechia | 248,175 | 1,045,005 | +796,830 |
| Belgium | 507,502 | 741,082 | +233,580 |
| Poland | 195,259 | 404,843 | +209,584 |
| United States | 126,167 | 229,176 | +103,009 |
| Japan | 169,596 | 143,792 | -25,804 |
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 | 991,619 |
| Spain | 64,219 |
| China | 37,378 |
| Finland | 36,457 |
| Taiwan | 10,079 |
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 | 588,113 | 403,506 | -184,607 |
| Spain | 0 | 64,219 | +64,219 |
| China | 30,061 | 7,317 | -22,744 |
| Finland | 24,005 | 12,452 | -11,553 |
| Taiwan | 10,079 | 0 | -10,079 |
| India | 5,430 | 0 | -5,430 |
| Belgium | 4,776 | 0 | -4,776 |
| Italy | 4,740 | 0 | -4,740 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 1,528 | +1,528 |
| Sweden | 0 | 1,455 | +1,455 |
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) | 16,626,695 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,576,398 |
| Other | 1,227,093 |
| Air transport | 806,595 |
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) | 8,312,212 | 8,314,483 | +2,271 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 847,430 | 728,968 | -118,462 |
| Other | 736,616 | 490,477 | -246,139 |
| Air transport | 318,675 | 487,920 | +169,245 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,267,297 |
| Heysham | 3,025,835 |
| Holyhead | 1,617,066 |
| 000 | 1,227,093 |
| Liverpool Docks | 667,619 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,735,371 | 4,531,926 | -1,203,445 |
| Heysham | 1,269,594 | 1,756,241 | +486,647 |
| Holyhead | 898,498 | 718,568 | -179,930 |
| 000 | 736,616 | 490,477 | -246,139 |
| Liverpool Docks | 312,360 | 355,259 | +42,899 |
| London Gateway Port | 351,692 | 264,630 | -87,062 |
| London | 6,665 | 515,861 | +509,196 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 203,059 | 226,065 | +23,006 |
| Harwich | 9,490 | 417,257 | +407,767 |
| Southampton | 149,660 | 122,937 | -26,723 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72193310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thin stainless steel sheets with high nickel content (2.5% or more), for corrosion resistance