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 | 13,546,329 |
| Germany | 6,921,512 |
| China | 5,877,903 |
| Spain | 2,551,585 |
| South Africa | 2,397,881 |
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 | 8,197,306 | 5,349,023 | -2,848,283 |
| Germany | 5,232,856 | 1,688,656 | -3,544,200 |
| China | 2,191,627 | 3,686,276 | +1,494,649 |
| Spain | 1,422,578 | 1,129,007 | -293,571 |
| South Africa | 2,127,003 | 270,878 | -1,856,125 |
| Turkey | 941,117 | 838,842 | -102,275 |
| Belgium | 834,795 | 831,811 | -2,984 |
| Netherlands | 527,094 | 992,872 | +465,778 |
| Taiwan | 780,137 | 371,921 | -408,216 |
| Finland | 478,971 | 351,938 | -127,033 |
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 | 12,729,679 |
| Germany | 7,482,372 |
| China | 6,447,803 |
| Spain | 2,927,173 |
| Finland | 2,744,725 |
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 | 7,511,648 | 5,218,031 | -2,293,617 |
| Germany | 5,658,272 | 1,824,100 | -3,834,172 |
| China | 2,718,910 | 3,728,893 | +1,009,983 |
| Spain | 1,416,575 | 1,510,598 | +94,023 |
| Finland | 1,167,630 | 1,577,095 | +409,465 |
| South Africa | 2,145,769 | 469,966 | -1,675,803 |
| Taiwan | 827,929 | 414,242 | -413,687 |
| Turkey | 567,566 | 496,946 | -70,620 |
| Indonesia | 193,254 | 268,158 | +74,904 |
| France | 91,869 | 110,543 | +18,674 |
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 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| 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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 26,227,751 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,512,914 |
| Other | 1,246,220 |
| Air transport | 67,499 |
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) | 14,872,817 | 11,354,934 | -3,517,883 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,038,382 | 4,474,532 | -3,563,850 |
| Other | 771,005 | 475,215 | -295,790 |
| Air transport | 53,696 | 13,803 | -39,893 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 26,493,230 |
| Felixstowe | 5,363,428 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,310,285 |
| 000 | 1,246,220 |
| Dover | 972,713 |
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 | 16,912,501 | 9,580,729 | -7,331,772 |
| Felixstowe | 3,285,926 | 2,077,502 | -1,208,424 |
| Liverpool Docks | 688,312 | 2,621,973 | +1,933,661 |
| 000 | 771,005 | 475,215 | -295,790 |
| Dover | 499,583 | 473,130 | -26,453 |
| Killingholme | 195,253 | 473,004 | +277,751 |
| Eurotunnel | 425,915 | 74,088 | -351,827 |
| Southampton | 389,681 | 13,509 | -376,172 |
| London | 188,366 | 177,249 | -11,117 |
| Purfleet | 86,543 | 84,858 | -1,685 |
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 | 22 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RICHARD AUSTIN ALLOYS LIMITED | 97 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 93 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 62 |
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 60 |
| LINOX METAL LIMITED | 58 |
| UNITED PERFORMANCE METALS LIMITED | 50 |
| ORION ALLOYS LIMITED | 34 |
| STAINLESS BAND LIMITED | 30 |
| THYSSENKRUPP UK PLC | 29 |
| B S STAINLESS LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 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 | 385,085 |
| India | 104,452 |
| Egypt | 89,711 |
| Netherlands | 87,172 |
| United States | 62,899 |
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 | 287,774 | 97,311 | -190,463 |
| India | 0 | 104,452 | +104,452 |
| Egypt | 68,733 | 20,978 | -47,755 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 87,172 | +87,172 |
| United States | 0 | 62,899 | +62,899 |
| South Africa | 37,621 | 23,337 | -14,284 |
| Denmark | 49,704 | 0 | -49,704 |
| Italy | 6,059 | 39,786 | +33,727 |
| Germany | 38,475 | 2,324 | -36,151 |
| Poland | 15,865 | 23,773 | +7,908 |
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) | 623,937 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 414,437 |
| Road transport | 12,201 |
| Air transport | 10,092 |
| 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) | 371,748 | 252,189 | -119,559 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 165,498 | 248,939 | +83,441 |
| Road transport | 12,201 | 0 | -12,201 |
| Air transport | 9,172 | 920 | -8,252 |
| 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 | 522,917 |
| London Gateway Port | 161,476 |
| Liverpool Docks | 112,934 |
| Felixstowe | 93,021 |
| Harwich | 84,176 |
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 | 356,727 | 166,190 | -190,537 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,687 | 127,789 | +94,102 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,762 | 100,172 | +87,410 |
| Felixstowe | 72,043 | 20,978 | -51,065 |
| Harwich | 0 | 84,176 | +84,176 |
| Immingham Docks | 49,704 | 0 | -49,704 |
| 499 | 12,201 | 0 | -12,201 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,172 | 0 | -9,172 |
| London | 6,709 | 0 | -6,709 |
| 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