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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* 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 | 47,136,020 |
| Belgium | 36,341,024 |
| Netherlands | 24,022,182 |
| Finland | 23,283,589 |
| Germany | 21,603,524 |
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 | 24,928,350 | 22,207,670 | -2,720,680 |
| Belgium | 17,188,046 | 19,152,978 | +1,964,932 |
| Netherlands | 19,335,294 | 4,686,888 | -14,648,406 |
| Finland | 7,322,708 | 15,960,881 | +8,638,173 |
| Germany | 13,603,356 | 8,000,168 | -5,603,188 |
| Spain | 9,652,829 | 9,693,669 | +40,840 |
| Sweden | 3,701,663 | 3,562,496 | -139,167 |
| Taiwan | 2,793,163 | 2,990,417 | +197,254 |
| Indonesia | 1,961,657 | 2,447,316 | +485,659 |
| Turkey | 1,568,369 | 2,628,331 | +1,059,962 |
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 | 76,755,106 |
| China | 41,787,679 |
| Spain | 20,436,060 |
| Germany | 14,051,407 |
| Indonesia | 10,999,777 |
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 | 42,918,920 | 33,836,186 | -9,082,734 |
| China | 22,142,599 | 19,645,080 | -2,497,519 |
| Spain | 10,286,267 | 10,149,793 | -136,474 |
| Germany | 7,728,942 | 6,322,465 | -1,406,477 |
| Indonesia | 5,185,419 | 5,814,358 | +628,939 |
| Sweden | 4,272,015 | 4,122,343 | -149,672 |
| France | 3,091,822 | 3,920,107 | +828,285 |
| Belgium | 3,000,102 | 3,467,265 | +467,163 |
| Taiwan | 2,705,975 | 2,903,497 | +197,522 |
| United States | 1,574,355 | 2,166,040 | +591,685 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 18 |
| 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 | 15 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 105,910,054 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 100,353,936 |
| Air transport | 3,276,907 |
| Other | 1,404,454 |
| 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) | 56,264,597 | 49,645,457 | -6,619,140 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 52,257,681 | 48,096,255 | -4,161,426 |
| Air transport | 807,050 | 2,469,857 | +1,662,807 |
| Other | 1,233,728 | 170,726 | -1,063,002 |
| 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 | 79,027,141 |
| Felixstowe | 31,259,390 |
| Liverpool Docks | 29,505,130 |
| London | 19,398,568 |
| Killingholme | 16,857,825 |
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 | 41,876,152 | 37,150,989 | -4,725,163 |
| Felixstowe | 15,479,897 | 15,779,493 | +299,596 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,284,048 | 16,221,082 | +2,937,034 |
| London | 11,912,591 | 7,485,977 | -4,426,614 |
| Killingholme | 8,621,186 | 8,236,639 | -384,547 |
| Purfleet | 6,111,505 | 5,346,227 | -765,278 |
| Dover | 2,657,125 | 2,352,178 | -304,947 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,161,100 | 1,767,694 | -393,406 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,179,344 | 1,697,394 | -481,950 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 419,060 | 1,449,477 | +1,030,417 |
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
|
39 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
15 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of other transport equipment
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 26 |
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 26 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
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 | 29 |
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 5,823,451 |
| Italy | 2,666,764 |
| Germany | 2,295,350 |
| Spain | 1,817,095 |
| France | 1,778,477 |
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 | 2,927,211 | 2,896,240 | -30,971 |
| Italy | 2,003,605 | 663,159 | -1,340,446 |
| Germany | 1,362,202 | 933,148 | -429,054 |
| Spain | 899,798 | 917,297 | +17,499 |
| France | 1,091,130 | 687,347 | -403,783 |
| Czechia | 225,623 | 1,102,365 | +876,742 |
| Belgium | 503,444 | 767,639 | +264,195 |
| Poland | 187,634 | 537,962 | +350,328 |
| United Arab Emirates | 21,948 | 349,103 | +327,155 |
| United States | 180,096 | 174,111 | -5,985 |
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 | 906,019 |
| Spain | 64,219 |
| China | 38,583 |
| Finland | 36,079 |
| 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 | 535,107 | 370,912 | -164,195 |
| Spain | 0 | 64,219 | +64,219 |
| China | 30,061 | 8,522 | -21,539 |
| Finland | 26,209 | 9,870 | -16,339 |
| 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) | 16,838,449 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,770,576 |
| Other | 1,109,298 |
| Air transport | 836,865 |
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) | 8,678,913 | 8,159,536 | -519,377 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 767,091 | 1,003,485 | +236,394 |
| Other | 652,792 | 456,506 | -196,286 |
| Air transport | 332,068 | 504,797 | +172,729 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,084,633 |
| Heysham | 3,170,980 |
| Holyhead | 1,635,897 |
| 000 | 1,109,298 |
| London Gateway Port | 935,925 |
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 | 5,964,855 | 4,119,778 | -1,845,077 |
| Heysham | 1,401,087 | 1,769,893 | +368,806 |
| Holyhead | 903,357 | 732,540 | -170,817 |
| 000 | 652,792 | 456,506 | -196,286 |
| London Gateway Port | 340,415 | 595,510 | +255,095 |
| Liverpool Docks | 366,615 | 323,414 | -43,201 |
| London | 6,665 | 595,445 | +588,780 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 217,988 | 224,809 | +6,821 |
| Harwich | 9,490 | 419,335 | +409,845 |
| Southampton | 135,540 | 121,003 | -14,537 |
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