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 | 5,879,640 |
| Germany | 2,186,159 |
| China | 1,809,511 |
| Malaysia | 1,362,600 |
| France | 803,687 |
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 | 2,440,083 | 3,439,557 | +999,474 |
| Germany | 987,716 | 1,198,443 | +210,727 |
| China | 1,059,255 | 750,256 | -308,999 |
| Malaysia | 550,713 | 811,887 | +261,174 |
| France | 205,091 | 598,596 | +393,505 |
| Belgium | 242,352 | 326,828 | +84,476 |
| South Korea | 316,020 | 195,077 | -120,943 |
| United States | 341,556 | 148,486 | -193,070 |
| Netherlands | 321,239 | 146,532 | -174,707 |
| Japan | 92,511 | 116,282 | +23,771 |
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 | 6,431,589 |
| Germany | 1,820,453 |
| China | 1,813,087 |
| Japan | 1,312,264 |
| United States | 818,491 |
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 | 2,631,017 | 3,800,572 | +1,169,555 |
| Germany | 832,049 | 988,404 | +156,355 |
| China | 1,062,831 | 750,256 | -312,575 |
| Japan | 522,634 | 789,630 | +266,996 |
| United States | 557,395 | 261,096 | -296,299 |
| South Korea | 316,020 | 197,413 | -118,607 |
| France | 152,311 | 343,828 | +191,517 |
| Italy | 178,703 | 299,471 | +120,768 |
| Finland | 116,668 | 274,390 | +157,722 |
| 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 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 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) | 10,086,791 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,182,414 |
| Air transport | 765,285 |
| 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) | 4,494,163 | 5,592,628 | +1,098,465 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,018,415 | 2,163,999 | +145,584 |
| Air transport | 400,653 | 364,632 | -36,021 |
| 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 | 6,645,145 |
| Felixstowe | 2,162,293 |
| Southampton | 1,742,809 |
| Dover | 1,616,581 |
| Eurotunnel | 784,619 |
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 | 2,625,612 | 4,019,533 | +1,393,921 |
| Felixstowe | 1,247,025 | 915,268 | -331,757 |
| Southampton | 863,309 | 879,500 | +16,191 |
| Dover | 739,193 | 877,388 | +138,195 |
| Eurotunnel | 450,805 | 333,814 | -116,991 |
| London | 124,104 | 350,318 | +226,214 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 188,959 | 154,769 | -34,190 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 125,001 | 127,516 | +2,515 |
| London Stansted Airport | 110,711 | 135,323 | +24,612 |
| Liverpool Docks | 53,579 | 91,777 | +38,198 |
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 | 19 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KNIGHT STRIP METALS LIMITED | 78 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 52 |
| DATUM ALLOYS LTD | 47 |
| STAINLESS BAND LIMITED | 40 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 32 |
| B S STAINLESS LIMITED | 23 |
| AEROSPACE METALLIC SUPPLY LIMITED | 20 |
| MERTON METALS LIMITED | 20 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 17 |
| QUEST 4 ALLOYS LIMITED | 17 |
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+ | 14 |
| 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 | 452,119 |
| Germany | 339,585 |
| Poland | 306,187 |
| Ireland | 199,482 |
| Italy | 187,891 |
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 | 214,119 | 238,000 | +23,881 |
| Germany | 165,984 | 173,601 | +7,617 |
| Poland | 119,872 | 186,315 | +66,443 |
| Ireland | 47,917 | 151,565 | +103,648 |
| Italy | 64,548 | 123,343 | +58,795 |
| France | 67,958 | 76,977 | +9,019 |
| Spain | 59,066 | 67,863 | +8,797 |
| Taiwan | 32,055 | 92,323 | +60,268 |
| Turkey | 69,446 | 46,458 | -22,988 |
| Hungary | 17,897 | 84,109 | +66,212 |
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 | 52,229 |
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 | 43,222 | +34,215 |
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) | 2,260,566 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 344,267 |
| Air transport | 249,560 |
| Other | 52,229 |
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) | 930,626 | 1,329,940 | +399,314 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 164,256 | 180,011 | +15,755 |
| Air transport | 139,248 | 110,312 | -28,936 |
| Other | 9,007 | 43,222 | +34,215 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,989,110 |
| Heysham | 160,639 |
| Felixstowe | 138,408 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 115,533 |
| London Gateway Port | 91,136 |
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 | 847,761 | 1,141,349 | +293,588 |
| Heysham | 17,306 | 143,333 | +126,027 |
| Felixstowe | 20,740 | 117,668 | +96,928 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,495 | 59,038 | +2,543 |
| London Gateway Port | 56,192 | 34,944 | -21,248 |
| Liverpool Docks | 52,570 | 7,877 | -44,693 |
| East Midlands Airport | 31,147 | 28,276 | -2,871 |
| Southampton | 38,250 | 19,522 | -18,728 |
| 000 | 9,007 | 43,222 | +34,215 |
| ZLC | 38,783 | 12,205 | -26,578 |
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