Import/export HS code 72193490: Stainless steel sheets with less than 2.5% nickel
Very 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 14,893,590 |
| Germany | 7,181,070 |
| China | 7,041,733 |
| Spain | 3,001,058 |
| South Africa | 2,185,949 |
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 | 8,456,606 | 6,436,984 | -2,019,622 |
| Germany | 5,218,604 | 1,962,466 | -3,256,138 |
| China | 2,582,177 | 4,459,556 | +1,877,379 |
| Spain | 1,501,019 | 1,500,039 | -980 |
| South Africa | 2,185,949 | 0 | -2,185,949 |
| Turkey | 874,861 | 1,228,348 | +353,487 |
| Belgium | 893,969 | 799,569 | -94,400 |
| Netherlands | 799,303 | 705,128 | -94,175 |
| Finland | 533,884 | 705,172 | +171,288 |
| Taiwan | 663,344 | 502,684 | -160,660 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 14,041,302 |
| Germany | 7,898,105 |
| China | 7,581,770 |
| Spain | 3,471,512 |
| Finland | 3,038,148 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 7,614,892 | 6,426,410 | -1,188,482 |
| Germany | 5,578,295 | 2,319,810 | -3,258,485 |
| China | 3,050,273 | 4,531,497 | +1,481,224 |
| Spain | 1,589,534 | 1,881,978 | +292,444 |
| Finland | 1,478,090 | 1,560,058 | +81,968 |
| South Africa | 2,264,112 | 139,691 | -2,124,421 |
| Taiwan | 716,374 | 502,607 | -213,767 |
| Turkey | 477,595 | 720,936 | +243,341 |
| Indonesia | 207,570 | 446,748 | +239,178 |
| Belgium | 124,672 | 92,804 | -31,868 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 15 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
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 | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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) | 29,014,453 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,749,132 |
| Other | 1,476,669 |
| Air transport | 61,400 |
| Road transport | 14,802 |
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) | 15,334,673 | 13,679,780 | -1,654,893 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,391,264 | 5,357,868 | -3,033,396 |
| Other | 891,116 | 585,553 | -305,563 |
| Air transport | 42,757 | 18,643 | -24,114 |
| Road transport | 0 | 14,802 | +14,802 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 28,572,179 |
| Felixstowe | 5,761,935 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,351,463 |
| 000 | 1,476,669 |
| Dover | 1,330,731 |
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 | 17,448,772 | 11,123,407 | -6,325,365 |
| Felixstowe | 3,063,610 | 2,698,325 | -365,285 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,069,835 | 3,281,628 | +2,211,793 |
| 000 | 891,116 | 585,553 | -305,563 |
| Dover | 541,280 | 789,451 | +248,171 |
| Killingholme | 291,658 | 429,203 | +137,545 |
| Eurotunnel | 320,740 | 104,856 | -215,884 |
| Southampton | 394,919 | 13,299 | -381,620 |
| London | 260,713 | 118,599 | -142,114 |
| 499 | 0 | 260,739 | +260,739 |
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 | 20 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-12 | 13 |
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 | 19 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 424,026 |
| India | 104,452 |
| Netherlands | 90,395 |
| Egypt | 67,821 |
| South Africa | 65,608 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 219,801 | 204,225 | -15,576 |
| India | 0 | 104,452 | +104,452 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 90,395 | +90,395 |
| Egypt | 36,544 | 31,277 | -5,267 |
| South Africa | 38,842 | 26,766 | -12,076 |
| United States | 0 | 62,899 | +62,899 |
| Poland | 28,724 | 23,204 | -5,520 |
| Denmark | 49,704 | 0 | -49,704 |
| Brazil | 6,709 | 39,844 | +33,135 |
| Italy | 4,016 | 39,786 | +35,770 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 3,744 |
| South Africa | 2,062 |
| Spain | 42 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 3,744 | 0 | -3,744 |
| South Africa | 2,062 | 0 | -2,062 |
| Spain | 42 | 0 | -42 |
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) | 698,726 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 418,187 |
| Road transport | 12,201 |
| Air transport | 6,058 |
| Other | 5,933 |
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) | 314,591 | 384,135 | +69,544 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 140,920 | 277,267 | +136,347 |
| Road transport | 12,201 | 0 | -12,201 |
| Air transport | 5,138 | 920 | -4,218 |
| Other | 5,933 | 0 | -5,933 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 594,483 |
| London Gateway Port | 183,592 |
| Liverpool Docks | 112,934 |
| Harwich | 87,399 |
| Felixstowe | 71,131 |
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 | 299,570 | 294,913 | -4,657 |
| London Gateway Port | 34,908 | 148,684 | +113,776 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,152 | 93,782 | +74,630 |
| Harwich | 0 | 87,399 | +87,399 |
| Felixstowe | 39,854 | 31,277 | -8,577 |
| Immingham Docks | 49,704 | 0 | -49,704 |
| 499 | 12,201 | 0 | -12,201 |
| London | 6,709 | 0 | -6,709 |
| Southampton | 2,877 | 3,524 | +647 |
| 000 | 5,933 | 0 | -5,933 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72193490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Very thin stainless steel sheets with lower nickel content (less than 2.5%), for standard uses