Import/export HS code 72193390: Stainless steel sheets with less than 2.5% nickel
Thin stainless steel sheets with lower nickel content (less than 2.5%), for standard uses
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 8,786,088 |
| Netherlands | 7,255,360 |
| South Africa | 7,180,904 |
| Finland | 5,140,472 |
| Turkey | 4,344,587 |
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 | 4,414,351 | 4,371,737 | -42,614 |
| Netherlands | 3,701,492 | 3,553,868 | -147,624 |
| South Africa | 6,859,701 | 321,203 | -6,538,498 |
| Finland | 2,004,618 | 3,135,854 | +1,131,236 |
| Turkey | 1,987,061 | 2,357,526 | +370,465 |
| Germany | 2,214,476 | 1,280,147 | -934,329 |
| Belgium | 1,524,700 | 1,773,613 | +248,913 |
| Taiwan | 848,559 | 1,640,404 | +791,845 |
| Spain | 870,790 | 917,241 | +46,451 |
| Sweden | 808,358 | 292,226 | -516,132 |
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 | 11,623,024 |
| South Africa | 10,936,896 |
| China | 9,728,393 |
| Germany | 3,784,299 |
| Indonesia | 2,591,427 |
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 | 6,215,690 | 5,407,334 | -808,356 |
| South Africa | 7,487,632 | 3,449,264 | -4,038,368 |
| China | 5,157,861 | 4,570,532 | -587,329 |
| Germany | 2,481,883 | 1,302,416 | -1,179,467 |
| Indonesia | 1,205,806 | 1,385,621 | +179,815 |
| Taiwan | 698,409 | 1,584,105 | +885,696 |
| Spain | 1,011,401 | 1,044,868 | +33,467 |
| Turkey | 573,280 | 793,197 | +219,917 |
| Sweden | 923,916 | 349,899 | -574,017 |
| United States | 594,294 | 267,265 | -327,029 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 15 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +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) | 32,030,677 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,690,460 |
| Air transport | 1,161,110 |
| Other | 614,390 |
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) | 17,889,867 | 14,140,810 | -3,749,057 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,101,398 | 6,589,062 | -1,512,336 |
| Air transport | 691,442 | 469,668 | -221,774 |
| Other | 477,463 | 136,927 | -340,536 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 18,148,448 |
| Felixstowe | 8,574,667 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,591,325 |
| London | 4,605,615 |
| Purfleet | 2,825,390 |
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 | 12,269,921 | 5,878,527 | -6,391,394 |
| Felixstowe | 3,955,169 | 4,619,498 | +664,329 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,304,496 | 3,286,829 | -17,667 |
| London | 2,528,952 | 2,076,663 | -452,289 |
| Purfleet | 1,586,553 | 1,238,837 | -347,716 |
| Eurotunnel | 719,929 | 1,266,325 | +546,396 |
| Dover | 447,807 | 781,498 | +333,691 |
| Killingholme | 609,929 | 562,553 | -47,376 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 472,799 | 218,159 | -254,640 |
| 000 | 477,463 | 136,927 | -340,536 |
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
|
30 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 16 |
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | 21 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,856,046 |
| Egypt | 1,515,128 |
| Spain | 1,122,713 |
| Ireland | 747,000 |
| Germany | 446,467 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 866,616 | 989,430 | +122,814 |
| Egypt | 1,021,500 | 493,628 | -527,872 |
| Spain | 802,938 | 319,775 | -483,163 |
| Ireland | 582,261 | 164,739 | -417,522 |
| Germany | 339,154 | 107,313 | -231,841 |
| Netherlands | 47,701 | 48,821 | +1,120 |
| Japan | 38,552 | 37,882 | -670 |
| United States | 18,702 | 50,159 | +31,457 |
| Poland | 29,938 | 30,500 | +562 |
| Czechia | 35,756 | 17,350 | -18,406 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 426,703 |
| India | 10,445 |
| Spain | 9,932 |
| Germany | 7,790 |
| South Africa | 7,224 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 347,527 | 79,176 | -268,351 |
| India | 2,199 | 8,246 | +6,047 |
| Spain | 9,932 | 0 | -9,932 |
| Germany | 1,670 | 6,120 | +4,450 |
| South Africa | 6,369 | 855 | -5,514 |
| China | 4,439 | 0 | -4,439 |
| Finland | 434 | 0 | -434 |
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) | 3,920,398 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,675,841 |
| Other | 466,967 |
| Air transport | 133,929 |
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) | 2,327,866 | 1,592,532 | -735,334 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,100,301 | 575,540 | -524,761 |
| Other | 372,570 | 94,397 | -278,173 |
| Air transport | 67,880 | 66,049 | -1,831 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,477,046 |
| Southampton | 734,880 |
| Felixstowe | 656,941 |
| 000 | 466,967 |
| London Gateway Port | 230,068 |
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 | 2,028,696 | 1,448,350 | -580,346 |
| Southampton | 423,030 | 311,850 | -111,180 |
| Felixstowe | 611,010 | 45,931 | -565,079 |
| 000 | 372,570 | 94,397 | -278,173 |
| London Gateway Port | 56,597 | 173,471 | +116,874 |
| Holyhead | 73,872 | 61,610 | -12,262 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 58,144 | 41,981 | -16,163 |
| Milford | 79,353 | 0 | -79,353 |
| Harwich | 34,268 | 34,240 | -28 |
| Fishguard | 43,092 | 0 | -43,092 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72193390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thin stainless steel sheets with lower nickel content (less than 2.5%), for standard uses