Import/export HS code 721935: Stainless steel sheets under 0.5mm thick
Ultra-thin stainless steel sheets, less than 0.5mm, used in specialized precision applications
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 5,158,503 |
| Germany | 1,801,943 |
| China | 1,726,508 |
| Malaysia | 1,210,876 |
| South Korea | 487,590 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,069,078 | 3,089,425 | +1,020,347 |
| Germany | 956,447 | 845,496 | -110,951 |
| China | 823,808 | 902,700 | +78,892 |
| Malaysia | 687,150 | 523,726 | -163,424 |
| South Korea | 241,176 | 246,414 | +5,238 |
| Belgium | 208,612 | 276,829 | +68,217 |
| United States | 348,363 | 132,490 | -215,873 |
| Netherlands | 103,373 | 362,748 | +259,375 |
| France | 148,976 | 312,017 | +163,041 |
| Japan | 69,324 | 139,469 | +70,145 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 5,592,225 |
| China | 1,730,084 |
| Germany | 1,428,995 |
| Japan | 1,168,405 |
| United States | 815,423 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,105,305 | 3,486,920 | +1,381,615 |
| China | 825,598 | 904,486 | +78,888 |
| Germany | 810,276 | 618,719 | -191,557 |
| Japan | 639,529 | 528,876 | -110,653 |
| United States | 527,930 | 287,493 | -240,437 |
| South Korea | 241,176 | 247,647 | +6,471 |
| Italy | 126,028 | 228,194 | +102,166 |
| Finland | 90,683 | 246,521 | +155,838 |
| France | 115,960 | 166,889 | +50,929 |
| Malaysia | 120,590 | 134,319 | +13,729 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 9,260,617 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,195,043 |
| Air transport | 765,371 |
| Other | 5,531 |
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) | 4,210,308 | 5,050,309 | +840,001 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,436,287 | 1,758,756 | +322,469 |
| Air transport | 449,915 | 315,456 | -134,459 |
| Other | 5,531 | 0 | -5,531 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,633,847 |
| Felixstowe | 2,041,163 |
| Southampton | 1,711,554 |
| Dover | 1,286,098 |
| Eurotunnel | 613,224 |
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 | 2,243,075 | 3,390,772 | +1,147,697 |
| Felixstowe | 960,830 | 1,080,333 | +119,503 |
| Southampton | 1,068,767 | 642,787 | -425,980 |
| Dover | 475,129 | 810,969 | +335,840 |
| Eurotunnel | 303,759 | 309,465 | +5,706 |
| London | 122,830 | 267,686 | +144,856 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 195,766 | 110,034 | -85,732 |
| London Stansted Airport | 147,911 | 129,362 | -18,549 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 125,001 | 103,532 | -21,469 |
| Thamesport | 118,112 | 28,044 | -90,068 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 21 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KNIGHT STRIP METALS LIMITED | 74 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 48 |
| DATUM ALLOYS LTD | 44 |
| STAINLESS BAND LIMITED | 38 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 30 |
| B S STAINLESS LIMITED | 22 |
| AEROSPACE METALLIC SUPPLY LIMITED | 20 |
| MERTON METALS LIMITED | 20 |
| QUEST 4 ALLOYS LIMITED | 16 |
| STAYSTRIP GROUP LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 414,757 |
| Germany | 330,268 |
| Poland | 268,615 |
| Italy | 197,654 |
| Ireland | 160,313 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 271,151 | 143,606 | -127,545 |
| Germany | 189,761 | 140,507 | -49,254 |
| Poland | 111,561 | 157,054 | +45,493 |
| Italy | 76,091 | 121,563 | +45,472 |
| Ireland | 47,917 | 112,396 | +64,479 |
| Spain | 55,471 | 41,953 | -13,518 |
| France | 62,689 | 33,923 | -28,766 |
| Taiwan | 19,099 | 76,728 | +57,629 |
| Turkey | 59,876 | 23,481 | -36,395 |
| Austria | 25,760 | 37,958 | +12,198 |
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 | 25,419 |
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 | 9,007 | 16,412 | +7,405 |
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) | 1,983,533 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 276,213 |
| Air transport | 195,653 |
| Other | 25,419 |
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) | 1,005,138 | 978,395 | -26,743 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 146,655 | 129,558 | -17,097 |
| Air transport | 130,713 | 64,940 | -65,773 |
| Other | 9,007 | 16,412 | +7,405 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,767,072 |
| Heysham | 122,610 |
| Felixstowe | 108,322 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 81,494 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,584 |
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 | 923,845 | 843,227 | -80,618 |
| Heysham | 17,306 | 105,304 | +87,998 |
| Felixstowe | 20,740 | 87,582 | +66,842 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,308 | 27,186 | -27,122 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,082 | 20,502 | -32,580 |
| Liverpool Docks | 52,570 | 0 | -52,570 |
| ZLC | 40,623 | 11,080 | -29,543 |
| Southampton | 23,759 | 21,474 | -2,285 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,959 | 20,259 | -2,700 |
| 000 | 9,007 | 16,412 | +7,405 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721935
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ultra-thin stainless steel sheets, less than 0.5mm, used in specialized precision applications