Import/export HS code 72193410: Stainless steel sheets with 2.5% or more nickel
Very thin stainless steel sheets with high nickel content (2.5% or more), for high-corrosion resistance
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 | 14,824,260 |
| Germany | 11,394,189 |
| Belgium | 9,696,063 |
| Spain | 9,455,554 |
| Netherlands | 7,929,147 |
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 | 8,728,403 | 6,095,857 | -2,632,546 |
| Germany | 7,197,726 | 4,196,463 | -3,001,263 |
| Belgium | 5,156,767 | 4,539,296 | -617,471 |
| Spain | 5,389,827 | 4,065,727 | -1,324,100 |
| Netherlands | 4,800,672 | 3,128,475 | -1,672,197 |
| Taiwan | 2,115,585 | 977,784 | -1,137,801 |
| Finland | 1,358,169 | 1,544,839 | +186,670 |
| Turkey | 1,693,031 | 1,107,101 | -585,930 |
| South Africa | 2,262,070 | 95,587 | -2,166,483 |
| United States | 1,311,304 | 748,853 | -562,451 |
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 | 16,590,937 |
| China | 14,296,170 |
| Germany | 10,109,092 |
| Spain | 9,771,231 |
| Belgium | 3,960,029 |
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 | 9,973,715 | 6,617,222 | -3,356,493 |
| China | 8,474,411 | 5,821,759 | -2,652,652 |
| Germany | 6,463,621 | 3,645,471 | -2,818,150 |
| Spain | 5,414,530 | 4,356,701 | -1,057,829 |
| Belgium | 2,076,553 | 1,883,476 | -193,077 |
| Taiwan | 2,161,196 | 1,196,708 | -964,488 |
| South Africa | 2,304,480 | 581,329 | -1,723,151 |
| United States | 1,703,728 | 738,832 | -964,896 |
| Turkey | 1,494,813 | 833,316 | -661,497 |
| Indonesia | 783,392 | 804,841 | +21,449 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 17 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Lancashire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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) | 37,730,862 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,484,787 |
| Air transport | 762,007 |
| Other | 319,168 |
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) | 23,268,239 | 14,462,623 | -8,805,616 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,502,967 | 13,981,820 | -5,521,147 |
| Air transport | 293,945 | 468,062 | +174,117 |
| Other | 116,974 | 202,194 | +85,220 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 30,311,007 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,384,047 |
| Felixstowe | 6,641,571 |
| London | 4,334,350 |
| Killingholme | 3,442,850 |
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 | 18,438,817 | 11,872,190 | -6,566,627 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,445,257 | 5,938,790 | -3,506,467 |
| Felixstowe | 3,397,724 | 3,243,847 | -153,877 |
| London | 2,764,778 | 1,569,572 | -1,195,206 |
| Killingholme | 2,120,209 | 1,322,641 | -797,568 |
| Purfleet | 1,947,218 | 1,404,772 | -542,446 |
| Dover | 1,712,536 | 1,075,192 | -637,344 |
| Eurotunnel | 622,369 | 707,147 | +84,778 |
| Southampton | 818,671 | 26,217 | -792,454 |
| Middlesbrough | 238,397 | 301,328 | +62,931 |
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 | 19 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 25 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 29 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PREMIER STEEL STOCKHOLDING LIMITED | 99 |
| INOXKO LTD | 95 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 94 |
| AEROSPACE METALLIC SUPPLY LIMITED | 76 |
| CARDEL LIMITED | 67 |
| STAINLESS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 65 |
| RICHARD AUSTIN ALLOYS LIMITED | 65 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 59 |
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 59 |
| B S STAINLESS LIMITED | 59 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 37 |
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,767,436 |
| Nigeria | 1,719,822 |
| Germany | 1,620,523 |
| Spain | 1,486,976 |
| India | 920,096 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,524,898 | 1,242,538 | -282,360 |
| Nigeria | 1,103,721 | 616,101 | -487,620 |
| Germany | 818,162 | 802,361 | -15,801 |
| Spain | 732,798 | 754,178 | +21,380 |
| India | 419,473 | 500,623 | +81,150 |
| Ireland | 377,615 | 397,311 | +19,696 |
| Czechia | 239,614 | 475,805 | +236,191 |
| France | 304,604 | 199,161 | -105,443 |
| Poland | 269,864 | 219,027 | -50,837 |
| Netherlands | 429,132 | 34,890 | -394,242 |
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 | 204,161 |
| Spain | 8,360 |
| China | 4,140 |
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 | 110,391 | 93,770 | -16,621 |
| Spain | 8,360 | 0 | -8,360 |
| China | 4,140 | 0 | -4,140 |
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) | 9,098,834 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,196,375 |
| Air transport | 1,006,067 |
| Other | 216,804 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 2,073 |
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) | 4,765,103 | 4,333,731 | -431,372 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,879,916 | 1,316,459 | -1,563,457 |
| Air transport | 486,811 | 519,256 | +32,445 |
| Other | 122,891 | 93,913 | -28,978 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 2,073 | 0 | -2,073 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,304,697 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,127,342 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,339,008 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 812,199 |
| Immingham Docks | 464,978 |
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 | 3,689,755 | 3,614,942 | -74,813 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,446,921 | 680,421 | -766,500 |
| London Gateway Port | 960,877 | 378,131 | -582,746 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 414,553 | 397,646 | -16,907 |
| Immingham Docks | 309,883 | 155,095 | -154,788 |
| Southampton | 321,828 | 127,434 | -194,394 |
| Dover | 391,096 | 29,813 | -361,283 |
| Heysham | 166,883 | 205,798 | +38,915 |
| Holyhead | 156,861 | 151,688 | -5,173 |
| Harwich | 67,610 | 166,686 | +99,076 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72193410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Very thin stainless steel sheets with high nickel content (2.5% or more), for high-corrosion resistance